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26 – 28 February 2027Hotel Artemis · Prague
BCR Journal

Notes from the dance floor

Guides for your first festival, the bachata calendar for Europe, Prague in February and everything between the first workshop and the last social at 5 am. Written by the team behind Bachata Czech Republic Festival, 26 to 28 February 2027 at Hotel Olympik Artemis, Prague.

A couple in evening clothes walking across Charles Bridge towards Prague Castle at blue hour in winter
Festival guide5 min read

Bachata festivals in Prague 2027: dates, venues and how to choose

The 2027 calendar, how the festivals differ, where they take place, and how to pick the one that fits your level and style.

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Group photo of dancers from many countries at Bachata Czech Republic Festival in Prague
Festival guide6 min read

The best bachata festivals in Europe 2027, month by month

From January in Spain to the autumn congresses. Dates, cities and what each weekend is known for.

Jorge and Mónica teaching a bachata workshop to a full room of dancers at a Bachata Czech Republic event in Prague
First timers7 min read

Your first bachata festival: what actually happens over a weekend

Workshops, socials, the night that never ends. A Friday to Sunday walkthrough so nothing surprises you.

Flat lay of latin dance heels, black dance sneakers, folded t-shirts, a towel, a water bottle and a festival wristband
First timers5 min read

What to wear for bachata dancing, from your first class to a festival weekend

Suede soles, breathable fabrics and why you pack three shirts for one night. Notes for leads and follows.

A circle of dancers watching a dancer in the middle of the floor at a Bachata Czech Republic event in Prague
Competition6 min read

Bachata Social World Cup: how the Czech qualifier in Prague works

Who can enter, how social rounds are judged and what the winners take to the final in Geneva.

Old Town Square in Prague in late winter, light snow on the cobblestones and the Týn Church towers in mist
Prague6 min read

Prague in February: a dancer's weekend guide

Weather, what to see between workshops, where to eat after midnight and how to get from the airport to Hotel Artemis.

Dancers in front of the Bachata Czech Republic Festival banner watching an artist couple
First timers5 min read

Bachata festival passes explained: full pass, Partner Up and competitor passes

What each pass includes, when phases change and how to get the most out of your weekend.

Jorge and Mónica dancing bachata in the middle of a circle of dancers at a dance hall in Spain
Dance styles4 min read

Bachata vs salsa vs kizomba: which one is yours?

Rhythm, connection, music and how each one feels on the floor. A guide for dancers choosing their next style.

An instructor couple demonstrating a bachata move to a circle of dancers at a Bachata Czech Republic event
Dance styles4 min read

Sensual, Dominican, Moderna: the styles of bachata explained

Where each style comes from, what it looks like and which workshops at a festival are made for it.

A packed bachata class in Prague with dancers following an instructor's footwork
Prague4 min read

Bachata in Prague: where to take classes and dance every week

Regular socials, classes and the parties locals go to, so you can keep dancing after the festival.

Jorge and Mónica, the founders of Bachata Czech Republic Festival, in a close dance hold
First timers5 min read

Social dance etiquette: how to ask, say no and dance until 5 am

The unwritten rules of the social floor, from asking to hydration, and how our Safe Space team helps.

Aerial view of Prague at dusk in late winter, the Vltava river and its bridges with city lights coming on
Festival guide4 min read

Festivals in the Czech Republic in 2027, for people who love to dance

Bachata, salsa and kizomba weekends across Czechia, plus the big music and culture festivals worth planning a trip around.

26 to 28 February 2027

Three days, one hotel, the whole bachata world in Prague

Workshops with international artists, a social party every night and the Czech qualifier of the Bachata Social World Cup, all at Hotel Olympik Artemis.