The 2025 Sydney Salsa & Mambo Convention

Sydney Salsa & Mambo Convention

Here’s what to expect at the 2025 Sydney Salsa & Mambo Convention (SSMC)—a vibrant 3-day dance festival filled with workshops, live music, parties, shows, and community building:

📅 Event Overview

• Dates: October 24–26, 2025

• Venue: The Roundhouse, UNSW, Kensington (world-class venue with excellent transport access) (salsamambo.com.au, salsamambo.com.au)

• Duration: 3 full days of workshops, with parties and performances each evening

🕺 Workshops & Bootcamps

• 3 days of classes, featuring four dedicated rooms: Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, and a World room (incorporating Samba, Reggaetón, Fusion, Funk) (salsamambo.com.au)

• Performance bootcamps (e.g., Afro-Cuban with Yasim Coronado, Salsa Shines with Brenda Liew) run separate intensive sessions leading up to a showcase (salsamambo.com.au)

🌟 Guest Artists & Instructors

• Roger & Rosimar (Venezuela/China): masters of Salsa On2 & Bachata Sensual (salsamambo.com.au)

• Claudio & Claudia (Italy): renowned Cuban Salsa/Afro-Cuban duo, from Los Hermanos Dance Academy (salsamambo.com.au)

• Additional international & national instructors to be announced—past conventions have brought elite talent.

🎶 Nightly Shows & Live Music

• 3 live concerts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) featuring high-energy Latin bands (salsamambo.com.au, salsamambo.com.au)

• Parties each night across multiple rooms, plus dedicated Bachata space curated by SIBF (salsamambo.com.au)

• Showcases by top dance teams during evening sessions (salsamambo.com.au)

🤝 Industry & Community Focus

• SSMC 2025 supports Australia’s Latin dance industry: teachers, dancers, musicians, DJs, vendors, and promoters are invited to community-building sessions and partnership programs (salsamambo.com.au)

• Industry support meetings scheduled during the weekend to foster collaboration and networking (salsamambo.com.au)

💵 Ticketing & Attendance

• Full Passes grant access to all workshops, shows, live bands, and socials across all three days (salsamambo.com.au)

• Early releases offered significant rebates (~$310–$370 AUD online vs $450 at the door) (salsamambo.com.au)

• Day passes (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) and party-only options will be released closer to the event (salsamambo.com.au)

🚆 Venue Accessibility

• Easily reached by bus (392, 393, 395, 370, others) and L3 light rail to UNSW Anzac Parade stop (salsamambo.com.au)

• Cycling also convenient—secure bike racks are available (salsamambo.com.au)

🔥 Why It’s a Must-Attend

• A fusion of high-level instruction, performance, social dancing, and live Latin music.

• Inclusive programming welcomes salsa, mambo, bachata, samba, reggaetón, and more.

• A strong community-building element, supporting local artists and industry partners.

✅ What You Should Do Now

Task	Details
🎟️ Buy full pass early	Early releases are heavily discounted—act quick when each release opens (salsamambo.com.au, salsamambo.com.au, eventbrite.com.au)
📩 Get updates	Follow their social channels/newsletter (email sign-up available)
🧳 Plan travel	Venue is on campus—public transport is straightforward, and parking details are on site
👠 Prepare to learn	Workshops cater to all levels. Bootcamps require separate booking (watch for announcements)

Let me know if you'd like a breakdown of workshop masterclass schedules, help picking ticket types, or tips for where to stay and eat nearby!