Find out all the activities and schedules for WLDC 2023.
Monday 6
Tuesday 7
Wednesday 8
Thursday 9
Friday 10
Saturday 11
Sunday 12
Monday 6
8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
ACCREDITATION OF DANCERS
In the lobby of each hotel, there will be an accreditation point to receive the WLDC 2023 competition kit.
Note: All competitors must be accredited on Monday, February 6, 2023. The organization will not issue accreditations after this date.
Hotel lobby and accreditation area in the convention hall.
8:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m.
REHEARSAL ROOMS
Available and conditioned space to practice your choreography during the week of competition.
La niña Room 1 and 2
Tuesday 7
9:00 a.m. a 10:30 a.m.
COMPETITORS MEETING
First meeting of competitors to receive general instructions for the event and rehearsals for the opening ceremony.
Santa Maria Pavilion
11:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY
Presentation of the delegations of each country with flags and chants. Music, lights and video that will fill with magic and inspire the competitors for the following days.
Santa Maria Pavilion
3:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.
COMPETITION
9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
TRADE SHOW
Trade show where different brands will be able to offer their products and services.
Portal 1, 2 and 4
1:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m.
MUSIC PARK FEST
Outdoor space that will feature music on a central stage, activities and different food and beverage options, where attendees can socialize and be entertained throughout the competition.
Plaza Mayor
2:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m.
REHEARSAL ROOMS
Available and conditioned space to practice your choreography during the week of the competition.
La niña 2 Hall
3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES
Programming of academic activities with international teachers in the different rhythms: salsa, bachata, urban and tango.
La niña Hall 1, Hall A, B, F, D, E
3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
WLDC DELEGATION MEETINGS
Meeting of the main WDLC delegations.
Imperial Ballroom
8:00 p.m. a 2:00 a.m.
WELCOME PARTY
Integration party for all competitors
Hall A, B, E and D
Wednesday 8
8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
COMPETITION
Presentation of the choreographies of the different categories according to the program.
Santa Maria Pavilion
8:00 a.m. a 10:00 p.m.
REHEARSAL ROOMS
Available and conditioned space to practice your choreography during the week of competition.
La niña 2 Hall
9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES
Programming of academic activities with international teachers in the different rhythms: salsa, bachata, urban and tango.
La niña 1 room, Hall A, B, F, D, E
9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
TRADE SHOW
Trade show where different brands will be able to offer their products and services.
Portal 1, 2 and 4
1:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m.
MUSIC PARK FEST
Outdoor space that will feature music on a central stage, activities and different food and beverage options, where attendees can socialize and be entertained throughout the competition.
Plaza Mayor
3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
WLDC DELEGATION MEETINGS
WDLC Main Delegations Meeting
Imperial Hall
9:00 p.m. a 2:00 a.m.
SOCIAL PARTIES
Different rooms for social dances. We will have: salsa room, tango room, bachata room, urban room and Latin room.
Hall A, B, E, D and Santa Maria Pavilion.
Thursday 9
8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
COMPETITION
Presentation of the choreographies of the different categories according to the program.
Santa Maria Pavilion
8:00 a.m. a 10:00 p.m.
REHEARSAL ROOMS
Available and conditioned space to practice your choreography during the week of competition.
La niña 2 Hall
9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES
Programming of academic activities with international teachers in the different rhythms: salsa, bachata, urban and tango.
La niña 1 room, Hall A, B, F, D, E
9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
TRADE SHOW
Trade show where different brands will be able to offer their products and services.
Portal 1, 2 and 4
1:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m.
MUSIC PARK FEST
Outdoor space that will feature music on a central stage, activities and different food and beverage options, where attendees can socialize and be entertained throughout the competition.
Plaza Mayor
3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
WLDC DELEGATION MEETINGS
WDLC Main Delegations Meeting
Imperial Hall
9:00 p.m. a 2:00 a.m.
SOCIAL PARTIES
Different rooms for social dances. We will have: salsa room, tango room, bachata room, urban room and Latin room.
Hall A, B, E, D and Santa Maria Pavilion.
Friday 10
8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
COMPETITION
Presentation of the choreographies of the different categories according to the program.
Santa Maria Pavilion
8:00 a.m. a 10:00 p.m.
REHEARSAL ROOMS
Available and conditioned space to practice your choreography during the week of competition.
La niña 2 Hall
9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES
Programming of academic activities with international teachers in the different rhythms: salsa, bachata, urban and tango.
Salón la niña 1, Salón A, B, F, D, E and playa
9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
TRADE SHOW
Trade show where different brands will be able to offer their products and services.
Portal 1, 2 and 4
1:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m.
MUSIC PARK FEST
Outdoor space that will feature music on a central stage, activities and different food and beverage options, where attendees can socialize and be entertained throughout the competition.
Plaza Mayor
1:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.
POOL PARTY
Pool party with Latin DJ at the pool overlooking the ocean.
Hotel pool in front of the beach.
1:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.
VIP POOL PARTY
Exclusive access event
Hotel rooftop infinity pool.
3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
WLDC DELEGATION MEETINGS
WDLC Main Delegation Meetings
Imperial Ballroom
8:00 p.m. a 12:00 p.m.
VIP GALA DINNER AWARDS
Exclusive event for official qualifier organizers, event and dance festival organizers, trade show companies, WLDC organizing committees, WLDC judges, dance school directors, WLDC international guest artists and special guests.
Santa Maria Pavilion
9:00 p.m. a 2:00 a.m.
SOCIAL PARTIES
Different rooms for social dances. We will have: salsa room, tango room, bachata room, urban room and Latin room.
Hall A, B, E, D and Santa Maria Pavilion.
Saturday 11
8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
COMPETITION
Presentation of the choreographies of the different categories according to the program.
Santa Maria Pavilion
8:00 a.m. a 10:00 p.m.
REHEARSAL ROOMS
Available and conditioned space to practice your choreography during the week of competition.
La niña 2 Hall
9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.
WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES
Programming of academic activities with international teachers in the different rhythms: salsa, bachata, urban and tango.
Salón la niña 1, Salón A, B, F, D, E and playa
1:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m.
MUSIC PARK FEST
Outdoor space that will feature music on a central stage, activities and different food and beverage options, where attendees can socialize and be entertained throughout the competition.
Plaza Mayor
1:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.
POOL PARTY
Pool party with Latin DJ at the pool overlooking the ocean.
Hotel pool in front of the beach.
1:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.
VIP POOL PARTY
Exclusive access event
Hotel rooftop infinity pool.
3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
WLDC DELEGATION MEETINGS
WDLC Main Delegation Meetings
Imperial Ballroom
8:00 p.m. a 2:00 a.m.
LATIN CONCERT
Grand concert to conclude the event with renowned singers and orchestras from the salsa, bachata and reguetón genres.
Santa Maria Pavilion and Hall A, B, C, C, F, E and D
Sunday 12
11:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.
GRAND FINALE AND TELEVISION BROADCAST
2:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m.
AWARDS AND CLOSING CEREMONY
NOTE: All competitors must schedule their return trip after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, since the awarding of trophies, medals and announcement of winners will take place until 6:00 p.m. on this day.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ALL competitors must arrive in Cartagena, Colombia on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6th before 6 p.m. and make their accreditations to the organization.
ALL competitors must be there until the end of the event; Sunday, February 12th at 6 p.m.
ALL competitors and accompanying persons must stay at the official hotel of the event and purchase the hotel and tickets only through the official website of the event.
When registering and paying the registration fee, the participants (participants and accompanying persons) declare that they are aware of the RULES OF THE CONTEST and agree to abide by them.
