Caribbean
Caribbean dance competitions 2026 in Italy
Salsa, bachata, kizomba
Cuban and Puerto Rican salsa, bachata, kizomba and rueda de casino: the Italian Caribbean circuit revolves around congresses with international teachers and couple or group competitions, with a calendar concentrated between spring and summer.
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upcoming Caribbean events
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past Caribbean events
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Caribbean styles
The styles recognised by the main organisers' rules.
Cuban salsaPuerto Rican salsaBachata sensualDominican bachataKizombaRueda de casinoMerengueTimba
Categories and levels
How competitions are organised.
Categories
Amateur couples
Professional couples
Team show
Rueda group
Solo shine (lady/men style)
Levels
Beginners
Amateur A/B
Open
Professionals
Upcoming competitions
Typical season: March — September.
Caribbean city by city
The areas with the most events in this discipline.
Other disciplines
Frequently asked questions
The most searched answers about Caribbean competitions.
What is the difference between a Caribbean competition and a congress?
A competition has judges, categories and rankings; a congress is a festival of workshops and social evenings, often with an internal competition.
Do I need a regular partner to compete?
For couple categories, yes. Solo shine and team show categories can be entered individually or as a group.
What are the requirements for the professional category?
It depends on the organiser’s rules, which set requirements, music timing and judging criteria: they are usually attached to the event page.
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