Salsa Dancing Nanaimo Presents: Rainbow Salsa Social (and lessons)

Join us for an evening of Salsa, Bachata & Merengue (lead, follow, solo or switch) open to all LGBTQIA25+ & their Allies featuring DJ Moses.

Salsa Dancing Nanaimo Presents: Rainbow Salsa Social & Lessons

Salsa Dancing Nanaimo is proud to present: Rainbow Salsa Social Dance & Lessons – Partial proceeds of this event are being donated to Crimson Coast Dance Society (Home – Crimson Coast Dance)

TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salsa-dancing-nanaimo-presents-rainbow-salsa-social-dance-lessons-tickets-1986597005120?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Event Details
Friday, June 5, 2026 at 7:30pm (lessons) 9pm (salsa social dance feat. Salsa Bachata Merengue)
Venue: Pleasant Valley Hall, 6100 Doumont Road (Nanaimo, BC)
Hosted by Salsa Dancing Nanaimo (SDN) (9) Salsa Dancing Nanaimo | Facebook
Music & Lights by Pachanga Latina (DJ Moses) PACHANGA LATINA – Dj Services, Entertainment, Dj

Taking place on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Nanaimo BC, This special event invites members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and their allies to come together for an evening of movement, music, and connection in a welcoming and inclusive space.

The evening will begin with beginner-friendly salsa lessons led by SDN’s own master instructor Alejandro Zurita, designed to make salsa/bachata & merengue dance accessible for first-time dancers and anyone curious to try something new. No dance partner or previous dance experience is required. Lead, Follow, Solo or Switch – dance your way. Following the lesson, participants can enjoy a lively social dance atmosphere with music and lights by Vancouver Island’s hottest Latin DJ Pachanga Latina (DJ Moses).

This event is designed as a safe and supportive environment that centres the LGBTQIA2S+ community while remaining open to all. Organizers aim to create a space where people can feel comfortable expressing themselves, meeting others, and celebrating community through cultural movement and dance.

As part of this gathering, we respectfully acknowledge that we are gathering and dancing on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. We honour their enduring connection to this land and recognize the importance of coming together in a good way, with respect, care, and community spirit.

Barrier-Free Access

Salsa Dancing Nanaimo extends our deepest gratitude to Blaise the Trail Inc.Blaise Hunter | Women of Influence Nanaimo Awards for their generous support in providing barrier-free ticketing for this event. Their commitment to accessibility helps ensure that financial circumstances are not a barrier to participation, opening the door for more people to experience the joy of dance, connection, and community.

This kind of support makes a real difference. It allows us to create a space where people can show up as they are, without hesitation, and feel welcomed and included. We are sincerely thankful for their partnership and for the care they show in helping build a more accessible and equitable community.

If you would like more information about accessible ticket options, please contact the organizers at salsadancingnanaimo@gmail.com. We are happy to connect with you and support your attendance in any way we can.

Community Appreciation – Crimson Coast Dance Society Home – Crimson Coast Dance

We offer our heartfelt thanks to Crimson Coast Dance Society for their many years of generous support and encouragement. Their ongoing commitment to the local dance community has played an important role in helping Salsa Dancing Nanaimo grow and continue to offer inclusive, community-centered programming.

In recognition of this meaningful relationship, a portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to support their work which includes 2SLGBTQIA+ events – Tender City – The Nature Of Us – which is being presented by Crimson Coast Dance Soceity. We are especially grateful for their support of the annual Salsa Dancing in the Park series, held on Wednesday evenings throughout July and August at Maffeo Sutton Park—a vibrant and much-loved community gathering that brings people together through music, movement, and shared joy.

Event Sponsors

We are incredibly thankful for the support of our event sponsors: Simply Flowers Nanaimo Nanaimo Florist – Flower Delivery by Simply Flowers (located inside Country Club Mall), Barbara Anne Photography Portrait Photographer in Nanaimo | Business, Family & Personal Portraits, Studio to Stage Performing Arts Dance Classes in Nanaimo for Kids, Teens & Adults | Studio to Stage, Afro Fusion Sharqi Dance HOME | Afro Fusion Sharqi D and A Vivid Edge Salon & Spa HOME | A VividEdgeSalon&Spa|Hair Salon|Vivid Hair Color| Laser Hair Removal |Laser Skin Rejuvination| Nanaimo BC|.

Their generosity and belief in the importance of arts, culture, and inclusive community spaces help make events like this possible. Support from local businesses and organizations strengthens the fabric of our community, and we are truly grateful to be surrounded by partners who value connection, creativity, and celebration.

BY PURCHASING A TICKET, ATTENDEE IS AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING POLICES:

Safer Space Agreement

All attendees are expected to contribute to an environment free from harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or disruptive behaviour.

The following will not be tolerated:

Harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, disability, age, religion, or personal identity
Unwanted physical contact
Aggressive, threatening, or intimidating behaviour
Repeated disregard for personal boundaries
Verbal abuse or disruptive conduct
Consent must be respected at all times, including in dance, conversation, and all forms of social interaction.

Event organizers reserve the right to intervene, issue warnings, deny entry, or remove attendees if behaviour compromises the safety or wellbeing of others.

Photo and Video Policy

Photography and video may be captured by event organizers for promotional, archival, or community purposes.

Attendees agree that:

General event footage may include crowd scenes
Close-up photography or recording of individuals requires consent
Requests not to be photographed or recorded must be respected
Recording must not target, isolate, or exploit attendees
Organizers will make reasonable efforts to accommodate individuals who request exclusion from media capture.

Social Media Policy

Attendees are expected to use social media responsibly:

Do not post identifiable images or video of others without consent
Do not tag individuals without permission
Respect privacy, especially where attendance may be sensitive
Content that compromises attendee privacy or safety may result in organizer intervention.

Security and Bag Search Policy

For safety and venue compliance:

Professionally licensed security guards will be on site at all times
Bags may be inspected upon entry
Security staff will refuse prohibited items
Refusal to comply may result in denied entry or being asked to leave the venue
Security escorts to and from the venue parking lot will be available

No Drugs / No Alcohol / No Weapons Policy

The following are strictly prohibited:

Illegal substances (or related paraphernalia)
Alcohol
Weapons

Right of Refusal

Event organizers reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any individual whose conduct is deemed unsafe, disruptive, non-compliant, or harmful to the event environment.

* Please check in with door staff upon arrival * NOTICE: THIS IS AN ALCOHOL & DRUG FREE EVENT 16 years and over**