07/27/2026
What an amazing showcase yesterday!
Thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable event. It was incredible to see the ballroom completely sold out and filled with so much energy, excitement, and support.
To all of our dancers—thank you for all the time, effort, and dedication you put into preparing. Performing takes courage, and you should all be proud of what you accomplished.
Thank you to all of your friends and families for coming out to support you. Your cheers, applause, and encouragement created an atmosphere that made the day even more special.
A huge thank you to our incredible instructors, staff, DJs, volunteers, and everyone working behind the scenes. These events take a lot of teamwork, and we couldn’t do it without each of you.
Seeing our students grow, challenge themselves, and celebrate their achievements together is what Arlington Ballroom is all about. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your dance journey and for making this community so special.
We’re already looking forward to the next showcase! ❤️
Dmitri
05/12/2026
Proud of our Dream Team competition team representing at the Washington Open DanceSport Championships! ✨🏆
So much hard work, passion, and dedication brought us to this floor, and we couldn’t be more excited to showcase everything our dancers have been preparing for. Let’s dance, shine, and make unforgettable memories together! ❤️🔥
Extra super bonus was to have there with us to cheer us ! 🫶
DanceSport
03/14/2026
Dear Arlington Ballroom Family,
We have two special events this week, and we hope you can join us on the dance floor!
🎉 Mateo’s Farewell Party
Wednesday, March 18 • 8:30 – 10:00 PM
Many of you know and love our wonderful instructor Mateo, who has been an important part of the Arlington Ballroom community.
Mateo will soon be moving to Chicago, and we would love to gather as a community to give him a warm send-off.
Because the decision came together quickly, we apologize for the short notice, but we hope many of you can join us.
Join us for
💃 Social dancing
🥂 Light refreshments
❤️ Sharing memories and celebrating Mateo
The party is free to attend, but if you would like to help Mateo during this transition, you are welcome to make a donation.
All donations will go toward helping Mateo cover moving expenses to Chicago.
👉 Donate / Or simply show up
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If you are planning to bring a dish or snack, please feel free — we would love to make this a warm community gathering.
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🌟 Pop-Up Salsa & Bachata Workshops
with Carolina Bonilla
Saturday, March 21
Join us for two exciting 60-minute pop-up workshops with guest instructor Carolina Bonilla
These workshops are designed for Salsa & Bachata Levels 2, 3 and up, so prior experience is required.
🕒 Schedule
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Salsa Workshop
3:15 – 4:15 PM
Bachata Workshop
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About Carolina
Carolina Bonilla is a **professional dancer from Colombia** who began dancing at the age of four. She trained in **Classical Ballet, Tap, and Jazz** before transitioning into Latin dance.
She joined a **Bachata performance team in 2016** and advanced to the **professional company in 2017**. Carolina has competed internationally and earned **11 World Championship titles**.
Carolina loves teaching dancers of all levels and sharing her passion for dance.
💃 Carolina on Instagram
[instagram.com/dancinlina/](https://www.instagram.com/dancinlina/) (https://www.instagram.com/dancinlina/](https://www.instagram.com/dancinlina/))
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💰 Pricing
Early Bird (until March 14)
• $25 — One workshop
• $40 — Both workshops
At the Door
• $35 — One workshop
• $50 — Both workshops
👉 Register for the Workshops
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📍 Location
Arlington Ballroom
5130 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA
We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!
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The Arlington Ballroom Team
Guest Workshops + Mateo Farewell Party
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