Aurora has many options for where you can eat. Here are some options that are within walking distance of the hotel. However, if you would like to go a little bit farther you’ll find many Mexican, Pho, Sonic, Panda, and others down Colfax Ave. Walking distance: 1. Panera Bread (3min walk) 2. IHOP (9 min walk) 3. Chipotle (12 min walk) 4. Cupbop Korean BBQ in a cup (12 min walk) 5. Smash burger (12 min walk) 6. Jersey Mike’s Subs ( 12min walk) 7. Noodles and Company ( 12 min walk) 8. Blazing Bird (12 min walk) ​

There is no Free shuttle from the airport to the Hotel. But, if you are joining us from another state or country and flying into DIA (Denver International Airport), There are a few ways for you to get to the Congress: - Light Rail ($11 each way, per person) "A Line" from DIA. Get off at "Peoria Station". Free Hyatt shuttle from the station to the hotel. - Call Hyatt (303-365-1234) BEFORE getting on the light rail, so they can have a shuttle ready for you when you get off of the light rail. - Lyft or Uber (~$30-$45 each way, per ride. Rates may vary during surges) - Taxi ($ more than the above, per ride)

Hotel parking is $5 per night (special rate for Congress attendees only!) - Please check in FIRST!!! - Check-in to the hotel BEFORE parking in the parking lot! - Your room key will grant you a discounted parking lot rate. - Your room key will be your parking pass during your stay. ​

Thursday : Superhero Friday: REP your City/Country Saturday: Night SKY Sunday: CALDAC T-Shirt Night To see flyers for theme parties click here

Absolutely Not! You do not need a dance partner. There will be partner rotations during the workshops. And for the socials, dancing with new and different partners is the name of the game. You also end up meeting new friendly people this way :).

A "Challenge" is a choreography created by an instructor and taught to participants to learn over the course of the weekend. Usually this culminates in a short performance of the said choreography on the stage on the last day of the event. The challenge is in the learning of the choreography in a very short period of time between introduction, training, and performing.

No. The VIP Pass is only for the front 3 rows of general admission. The VIP Table must be purchased separately

The stage is 32 ft. by 20 ft. ​

Thursday Tech: 5p - 6p Friday Tech: 2p - 5p Saturday: 8:30a - 11a Sunday Tech: 8:30a - 11a

The nearest Mall is the Town Center at Aurora only 2.6 miles from the hotel located at: 14200 E. Alameda Ave, Aurora CO 80012

A VIP table is a rectangular table placed directly in front of the stage (between stage and general admission seating) during the dance performances. VIP Table details: - One table seats 4 people - Each person on the table must have purchased a show pass or full pass (which grants them entrance into the ballroom) , before they can be seated on the purchased table **Price per individual. Non-refundable, no exchanges or returns.

The cost of the challenge is NOT included in the full pass. It costs $50 dollars per challenge, and you must have a Full Pass, Performers Pass or VIP Pass in order to take the challenges.

You will need to go to the registration table and bring your ID with you to get another wristband. If your wristband breaks, please bring the old wristband and you will receive a new one in exchange (You still need your ID for this).

ABSOLUTELY! Please make sure you tag us at #DSBC #DSBC2024 @CALDAC #CALDACON #CALDACCONVENTION2024 on Instagram and Facebook!

Yes. The performers' pass gives access to the pre-party.

YES!! This year we will be offering Salsa, Bachata beginner bootcamps. Each bootcamp will be a total of *2 hours* over the weekend(Friday & Saturday) and will give you the technique and basic patterns that you can use in your social dances over the weekend!

A VIP pass provides reserved seating in the first 3 rows of the general seating area during Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shows. This is all in addition to the access of a full pass.

One week before the congress. Our sponsors get first dibs at the VIP tables. After our sponsors have been taken care of, the remaining tables are made available for sale to the general public.

To transfer your ticket, follow the steps below. Please note that the deadline for ticket transfers is September 15, and there is a $20 fee to complete the process. ​ Instructions: The ticket owner must initiate the transfer and pay the $20 fee to start the process. Steps: Click here to Purchase "Transfer Ticket" After purchasing the transfer pass, the ticket owner needs to send an email to info@caldac.org with the following details: Email Title: TRANSFER REQUEST Full name, phone number, and email of the recipient. Eventbrite reservation number. Order number for the transferred ticket. ​ This will complete the ticket transfer process.

Wear comfortable clothes (workout attire, Leggings, sweat pants, t-shirts, etc. ) and bring your dance shoes. You can also purchase dance attire and shoes from our vendors at the event. ​

You may bring snacks and water or non-alcoholic drinks during the workshops. We also have a snacks and soft/energy drinks available for purchase at our snack bar (limited hours). Outside alcohol and alcoholic drinks are not allowed in the ballrooms nor the lobby area during the shows or socials unless they have purchased your drinks from the DSBC bar. Drinks purchased at the DSBC bar supports the Hyatt Hotel and DSBC as well. Thanks for your support.

Most definitely, you have the option to buy a Day Only Pass, Show Only, Social Only and Full Day Pass (which includes Workshops during the day, shows and social at night) ALL options are already available. ​

Yes. Banner displays are $50 per night and $100 for the whole weekend. If you have banners or flyers for your event, please email the organizers before bringing them to the event. All flyers and banners must be approved by the organizers before they are displayed at the Denver Salsa Bachata Congress. Email: info@caldac.org

YES! We will be offering 1 Challenge this year. Get your challenge pass today! HEELS Challenge by RAFA from chicago

King Soopers and Walgreens 2 miles East of the hotel. ​

During the second part of the month of October typically ranges between 65-70 degrees, however, a couple of years ago we had rain over the weekend, so please make sure you dress with layers to be prepared for any changes.

Absolutely, you can pay with card , cashor Venmo at the door

SpringHill Suites Denver at Anschutz Medical Campus 13400 East Colfax Avenue Aurora, Colorado 80011 (4 min walking distance from the Hyatt) - The Hyatt House : 12230 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80011

Yes! You can book private lessons with the instructors. Contact them directly to save your spot.

We will have amazing vendors that will bring a beautiful selection of shoes during the congress. Make sure you stop by to get yourself a pair of dance shoes.

No. but you may take a video at the end of class. The instructors do a demo at the end which you may record.

Unfortunately no. The passes are transferable but NOT refundable. The deadline for ticket transfer is Sept 15.

You can buy your tickets online on the following link, keep in mind that ticket prices increase as we get closer to the event, therefore, purchase them as soon as you can. https://dsbc2024.eventbrite.com

The pre-party will take place at the Hyatt Hotel (the main hotel) this year! YAY! The pre-party entrance is included in your full/performance/VIP pass. ​