Stephanie Stevenson's
Kids Latin Dance Convention
Presented by Salsa & Latin Hustle United
Feb 26th - Mar 1st 2026
Saturday 10-30pm
Sunday 10-3pm/Showcase 4-5pm
at the Sheraton LAX
ages 5-11 and 12-17 are welcome!
Welcome to Stephanie Stevenson's Kids Latin Dance Convention, the first-ever event of its kind designed for children and teens aged 5-17. Get ready for an electrifying two-day experience at the World Salsa Festival in Los Angeles, where young dancers will delve into the vibrant world of Latin dance under the guidance of extraordinary guest instructors. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of rhythm, culture, and movement!
All Sales are final and non-refundable.
Instructors & Scheduled Times
Stephanie Stevenson
Stephanie will be teaching the Final Class & Choreo on Sunday from 1-2:45pm with a special Non-Mandatory Performance at 9pm Sunday night.
Cris Judd
Special Guest Cris Judd will be leading an amazing Jam Session for both Kids and Teens on Saturday from 1:30 - 2:45pm.
Jaina Lee Ortiz
Special Guest Jaina Lee Ortiz will be leading a Latin Jam session for Kids and Teen on Sunday from 11:15 - 12pm.
Jhesus Aponte
The amazing Jesus Aponte will be teaching Mambo on2 on Saturday at 9am for kids ages 5-11 and at 9:45am for ages 12 & up.
Nadia Calmet
Nadia will be teaching Afro-Peruvian 9:45am for kids ages 5 - 11 and 10:30am for ages 12 & Up.
Tosstones Aponte
Tosstones willl be teaching Bomba Y Plena on Sunday at 9:45am for kids ages 5-11 and for Teens 12 & Up at 10:30am
Cindy Stevenson
Cindy will be teaching Cha-Cha on Saturday at 9am for Teens 12 & UP and for Kids 5-11 at 11:15am.
Joel Gomez
Joel is teaching Colombian Salsa and Salsa Choke on Saturday at 11:15am for Teen 12 & Up and Saturday at 1pm for kids 5-11.
Jarek Hernandez
Jarek will be teaching Traditional Bachata and Merengue on Sunday at 9am for kids 5-11 and 9:45am for 12 & Up.
Arianna Vazquez
Arianna will be teaching Latin Jazz on Saturday at 10:30am for kids 5-11 and 1pm for 12 & Up.
Afro-Cuban Dance
Afro- Cuban Dance will take place on Sunday at 9am for ages 12 & Up and 10:30 for kids 5-11. Instructor will be announced soon!