What is the Bachata District Festival ?
This is where styles collide
You’re here because you know – dance is more than steps.
The Bachata District Festival is an exclusive boutique festival in Saarbrücken, with only 80 workshop spots to keep it real and unforgettable.
Bachata meets Hip-Hop flow, passion meets creativity – a place where you grow, connect, and feel the vibe.
This is not about collecting patterns, but about feeling the music, evolving your style, and living the vibe.
This festival is built to celebrate YOU
Your style – your energy – your dance.
This Festival is for you IF
- You’ve mastered steps but crave depth in your dancing.
- You’re a creative open to new inspiration to evolve your style.
- You value intense experiences and atmosphere.
- You seek real connections—to the music, your partner, and like-minded dancers.
This is the Official Bachata District Line-up 2025
Handpicked to create one vibe. No random names – just the artists who embody what the District stands for.
EMILIEN AND TEHINA
Style - Bachata Influence
Emilien & Tehina
From local stars in the South of France to rising international artists – Emilien & Tehina inspire with their unique energy and powerful style. Their mix of partnerwork and solo skills perfectly reflects the spirit of the District.
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Our friends from the South of France are coming to the Bachata District Festival 2025!
They are among the fastest-rising artists in the Bachata world – evolving in just a few years from local performers to internationally booked teachers on almost every continent.
With their unique blend of expressive partnerwork and breathtaking solo skills, Emilien & Tehina have become an absolute inspiration – not only for their dance, but for the passion and energy they bring to every room.
We’re beyond grateful to have them with us for the very first edition of the District.
The Style – Bachata Influence,
created by Melvin & Gatica, uses Bachata as its base and blends it with elements from other dances. The result: more freedom, more creativity, and a style that feels alive.
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Bachata Influence is built on the fundamentals of Bachata – but it doesn’t stop there.
It takes inspiration from other dance styles to expand the vocabulary, explore contrasts, and open up new ways of expression.
At its core, Bachata Influence is about combining precision with freedom: strong technique as a foundation, and creativity as the fuel to go beyond.
This makes it a style that not only sharpens your dance, but also gives you the tools to make it uniquely yours – expressive, personal, and connected.
BRICE AND MANUE
Style - Street Bachata
Brice & Manue
She’s one of the reasons the District exists. With Pris, Manue brings musicality, freedom, and creativity to the floor.
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That this festival even exists has a lot to do with Manue.
Six years ago, Manuel was ready to quit Bachata. When he tried to bring in Hip-Hop elements, his teacher told him: “Stop this – that’s not Bachata.”
For months, he felt he couldn’t express himself – until one day, he saw a video of Manue Ellarios.
She was judging a competition, dancing a demo to a traditional Bachata track – but with Hip-Hop woven in. “It was the coolest thing I’d ever seen in Bachata,”
Manuel recalls. “And I thought: if she can do it, so can I.”
From that moment, Manue became one of his biggest inspirations – and it was clear from the beginning: if there’s ever a Bachata District Festival, she has to be part of it.
Now, together with Brice, she brings exactly that energy to the District: a Bachata full of music, freedom, and creativity.
Brice is the only dancer on our line-up we’ve never met in person before. And yet, he’s been a huge inspiration from afar.
Watch just one of his videos, and you feel it instantly: his energy, his presence, the way he uses music in his Bachata is magnetic.
We can’t wait to finally meet him and share the dance floor together.
The Style – Street Bachata
A fresh vibe where Bachata meets urban flow. Brice & Manue’s Street Bachata is about fun, connection, and energy.
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Together, Brice & Manue bring you Street Bachata
– a unique fusion of Bachata’s roots with the dynamic flow of urban dance.
Their workshops are about reconnecting with your inner dancer, sharpening your partnerwork, and adding fun, musicality, and energy into every move.
Brice is pure presence and musicality – even before meeting him, his videos inspired dancers worldwide.
Paired with Manue’s creativity and rule-breaking style, their classes become an explosion of flow, fun, and inspiration. Their motto: Let’s have fun together!
MANUEL AND NERGIZ (Your Hosts)
Style - Bachata Influence
We started the Bachata District Festival because dance is more than steps.
It’s not about perfect technique alone – it’s about spontaneity, connection, and truly living the dance.
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We created the Bachata District Festival because dance is more than steps. Too often we see dancers moving with perfect technique – yet without life. And while we love technique and teach it with precision, we believe that without spontaneity, dance becomes empty.
This festival is our answer.
We invited artists who don’t just show figures – they live the dance. You’ll see it in their demos, you’ll feel it in the workshops, and you’ll experience it with them on the socials.
The District is here to inspire you – to remind you why you dance. Not for likes. Not for choreographies. But for the music, the connection, and the moment.
We believe in dance that is real. That flows. That touches you. That’s why at the District you’ll find workshops with depth, socials with space, and artists who are dancers – through and through.
Our style is Bachata Influence – rooted in Bachata, expanded with elements from other dances, and focused on clarity, connection, and expression.
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For us, Bachata Influence is not just a style – it’s a way to experience Bachata on a deeper level.
We see it as an extension of Bachata: keeping the essence of the dance while opening it up to influences from other forms of movement.
What makes it unique is the combination of solid fundamentals and creative freedom.
It’s about clarity and precision, but also about contrasts, expression, and the dialogue between partners.
In our teaching and dancing, we use Bachata Influence as a way to help dancers not only understand techniques, but also find their own authentic voice on the dance floor.
It’s about more than steps – it’s about evolving as a dancer, feeling the music, and building real connection
ALESSIA AND MILENA
Style - Hip Hop
Alessia & Milena, better known as the Csisters, are a young and rising Hip-Hop duo who have already made their mark on the international stage. They competed at major championships and achieved top placements, gaining recognition for their powerful style and energy.
At the Bachata District Festival, they’ll bring a fresh perspective with a Hip-Hop basics workshop – showing how groove, flow, and body control from Hip-Hop can be integrated into Bachata.
Their class is not just about new steps, but about adding rhythm, texture, and creativity to your dance.
DJ Matt – The Sound of the District
Our very own house DJ is back: DJ Matt.
Originally a Salsa DJ, he found his way to Bachata – and since then, he’s been unstoppable. Today he’s one of the most recognized names in the local scene, known for his special music behind the decks.
Matt isn’t just playing tracks – he’s shaping the vibe. With his own Bachata mixes, which are gaining more and more recognition, he’s creating a signature sound that dancers love.
We’re beyond happy to have him with us for the entire weekend, taking care of the music from start to finish. For us, Manuel & Nergiz, he’s not just a DJ – he’s family, and the heartbeat of the District.
Justin – Capturing the District
Coming all the way from Nantes, France, Justin is the man behind the camera.
He’ll not only film the big demos, but also capture you on the social dance floor – so you can take home professional, high-quality videos as lasting memories of the festival.
We’re incredibly grateful to have him on board for this first edition. With Justin, every moment becomes unforgettable.
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Workshop Schedule
Two days. Eight artists. Intense sessions designed to inspire, challenge, and connect you. Here’s how the workshops unfold.
District Schedule
From the first workshop to the last beat of the party – here’s the full timetable so you know exactly when the magic happens.
What this festival is NOT
- A 3,000-person workshop where artists are tiny on LED screens
- A flyer with 50 names and 100 random workshops – we’ve curated 8 artists for one vibe
- A place where you get lost in the crowd – we keep it small and personal
This is a limited event for 80 motivated dancers. If you want a mass event, don’t buy a ticket.
Here, figures aren’t the focus. If you just want to dryly learn new moves or stay anonymous, this isn’t for you.
👉 But if you embrace it, you’ll expand your dance horizons, find real connections – and reach a whole new level.
Tickets
Party Passes
Pre-Party Workshop + Party (Friday)
Only 20 tickets available due to space limitations.
Online purchase only – no workshop tickets at the door.
Party Passes (Friday or Saturday night only)
Tickets available at the door – cash only, no cards.
SOLD OUT
Workshop Tickets
SOLD OUT
80 spots. Gone. Faster than we imagined.
If you missed out this year, don’t make the same mistake twice.
The only way to get early access for next year’s festival is through our District Newsletter.
Be the first to know when tickets drop – because once they’re gone, they’re gone.
FAQ
Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Just ask us – we’ll take care of it.
Where does the festival take place?
The Bachata District Festival 2025 will take place at Tanzstudio Fortuna in Malstatt (Saarbrücken).
The venue features a spacious dance floor, a large bar area, and changing rooms – everything you need for an amazing festival experience.
And don’t worry: with air conditioning throughout the venue, you can keep a cool head even when the rhythms heat up!
Address:
Ludwigstraße 58
66115 Saarbrücken
Where can I park?
Please do not try to park directly at the studio – the exit is closed for transports and no spots will be available during the festival.
Instead, we recommend the P24 Public Parking Lot, just a 2-minute walk from the venue. It’s spacious, convenient, and only 4 € for 24 hours.
Can I pay by card at the venue?
Unfortunately, card payments are not possible at the venue. We kindly ask you to bring cash, as all payments on site are cash only. Thank you for your understanding.
Where is the next ATM?
The closest ATM is at the Aral gas station (St. Johanner Str. 111, 66115 Saarbrücken) – just one minute from the venue.
Can I bring my bag into the venue?
For safety reasons, there may be a quick bag check at the entrance – just a simple precaution to make sure no prohibited items are brought in. Thanks for your understanding!
What food is available during the lunch break?
Is there a dress code?
There are no color requirements – express yourself and have fun with your style!
Will there be shows?
And the best part?
You’re part of it!
It’s all about having fun together and creating a moment to remember.
Join the District Movement.
This year sold out faster than expected – next year will be even bigger.
The Bachata District Festival is not about mass events – it’s about dancers who crave more.
The only way to secure your spot early is through the District Newsletter.
👉 Be first in line and get notified as soon as tickets for 2026 drop – before they go public.