Welcome to ALDCommunityGiveBackFest. ALDCommunityGiveBackFest is a can't miss San Francisco event, with a wide variety of performances, art displays, and much more for locals and tourists to experience.

Smile and Connect Dance was inspired by the great connections and smiles experienced through partner dancing. We started teaching in LRDC (Latin Rhythm Dance Club of RIT) in 2016 and have since traveled around the U.S. and the world; teaching, learning and organizing events in the dancing community. As part of our commitment to and appreciation of the Rochester Community, we are giving back through a festival "for the community, by the community."

Schedule of Events

March 2, 2023

7:00 PM - Dance Social at Flower City Station

March 3, 2023

8:00 PM - Dance Social at the Hyatt Regency of Rochester

March 4, 2023

10:00 AM: 6 hours of daytime dance workshops in two different rooms.
DJs Latin Room: DJ Pabony, Sebastian James, GI
DJs Kizomba Room: DJ D'Aço, L'Onyx, Cognition
Latin Instructors: Juan & Melanie, Coach Ruzzo, Clara Nieto, Geraldo Iglesias
Kizomba and Urban Kiz instructors: Blackcherry, Bruna & CJ, Tin Man

8:00pm: Dance Social

Location: Hyatt Regency of Rochester

March 5, 2023

10:00 AM: Community Brunch Featuring Performances from Local Groups at the Hyatt Regency of Rochester

Date: March 2-5, 2023

Locations:
Flour City Station, 170 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
Hyatt Regency of Rochester, 125 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614

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