Title: Flavor and Soul
Choreography by: Desueño Latin Footwork Team
Style: Salsa

What began as an exercise in creating spontaneous shines and pasitos among teammates, turned into our opening number. We’re adding flavor and soul to some our favorite moves to a song by one of our favorite singers – Choca Orta.

Title: Beautiful Life
Choreography by: Denita Inez
Style: Bachata

Life is precious, let’s appreciate its beauty everyday.

Title: La Palma
Choreography by: Denita Inez
Style: Mambo

We started season 13 with a fall challenge that gave dancers a chance to learn and perform a new routine in just 12 weeks. It is inspiring to dance to this song by Lulada Club, an all-women Salsa orchestra based in New York City.

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Choreography by: Ballet Folklorico Citlali
Style: Ballet Folklorico

Experience the bold energy and lively banda rhythms of northern Mexico with Fiesta Sinaloense! Presented by Ballet Folklórico Citlali, this celebratory performance highlights classic Sinaloense favorites. get ready for an explosive showcase of vibrant skirts, footwork, and culture!

Title: Summer Team 2026
Choreography by: Denita Inez
Style: Mambo

This is a special group choreography for the 2026 Summer Team. They signed up for a Salsa footwork challenge. They had 8 weeks to learn and perform a full piece of choreography. This was an exhilarating challenge and we are so proud of the dancers.

Title: Dayajay II
Choreography by: Denita Inez
Style: Latin Jazz

Dayajay made it’s debut during season 12, and we had to return with more Latin Jazz!

Title: Her Intuition
Choreography by: Made for Me
Style:

Made for Me Dance is a Chicago-based Afro Latin dance company dedicated to creating spaces where individuality, authenticity, and self-expression take center stage. Please welcome their dance team, Her Intuition.

Title: Haven
Choreography by: Denita Inez
Style: Salsa

Haven is that place away from the hustle and bustle of life where you can slow down, yet keep moving to the rhythm.

Title: The Swing of Samba Malandro
The DCDGROUP Dancers

Dill Costa is the preeminent expert in Samba dance and performance. She was raised in Rio de Janeiro and now teaches, dances, and sings while representing authentic Brazilian music. We’re excited to welcome for the first time at an Evening of Dance, Dill Costa Dance Group dancing The Swing of Samba Malandro.

Title: Daybreak
Choreography by: Denita Inez
Style: Latin Jazz/Salsa
Soloist: Denisha

Daybreak is a piece from our hearts that represents a fresh start, a new perspective, and an invitation to dance. This year’s performance has expanded to include Desueño Vision.

Vision is inspired by African and Latin rhythms but fused with Modern and jazz movements The works that Vision performs are dynamic fusions that allow Vision members to connect with the audience and music.