# Event Details - **Event Name**: 1st Annual SML DanceFest - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Update: You can purchase dance workshop & event tickets from now up to the event, including at the door, however passes including food/lodging are no longer available. Purchase tickets here: https://square.link/u/xLZ2VHL0 The only thing better than dancing, workshops, parties, and a beautiful day at the lake is...dancing, workshops, and parties AT the lake... for TWO DAYS! Join us for our very 1st Annual DanceFest at the beautiful vacation destination of Smith Mountain Lake, also known as the "Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains" This two day event will be jam packed with... - Dancing - Workshops - Pool Party - Social Parties - Afterparties - Food/Meals - Salsa & Bachata - Kizomba & Zouk - Bonfire & S'mores - Guest Instructors - Guest DJ's - Performances - Optional Recreational Actives (Kayaking, rock wall, archery, hiking, fishing, etc...) NEWLY ADDED: - Sunday Farewell Party - Sunday Swing & Country Dance (West Coast Swing, & Line Dancing - Party to Follow!) - BEGINNER Pass for all beginner dancers!! (view beginner link at the bottom of this description) UPDATE: Dance passes, Party Passes, and Full Weekend Dance Passes for workshops and nightly events can be purchased continuously all the way from now until at the door. All Inclusive passes that include food are no longer available. The best news yet- our most cost-effective and greatest-value entry pass is ALL INCLUSIVE so whether you live far away, are traveling in for the event, or are just too dang tired to drive home after a night of dancing, you have a place to eat and sleep without having to ever leave the venue. This is especially helpful as there are very few, if any, hotels and restaurants within a close vicinity of our event location. Even the locals will be lodging with us to make the most of their weekend!! The all inclusive pass will include... - Fri. Night Class & Social Party (Attire Theme: Dirty Dancing!) - Saturday's full day of workshops - Sat. Night Social Party (Attire Theme: A Black and White Affair) - Every After Party - Friday Dinner - Saturday Breakfast and Lunch - Saturday Dinner & Dessert - Bonfire & S'mores - Pool Party - Entry to Performances - Two nights lodging (affordable hostel-style or private room options) - Sunday Farewell Party - Sunday Swing & Country Night (3 workshops + line dancing party) Beginner Intensive Pass available for those who need the basics. Tickets ARE expected to sell out and there are a limited number of private rooms. Once private rooms run out we will sell tickets to bunked lodges! Be sure to pick your room and roommates BEFORE we sell out! Early-bird pricing goes up on Feb 14th. Second price increase will be April 29th. Participants purchasing an all-inclusive pass before April 29th will receive a FREE event T-shirt. We are currently accepting inquiries from performance teams as well as dance and fitness related vendors- if you would like to apply to perform or to be a vendor, please use the Event Info Packet link above and scroll to the last few pages for Performers and Vendors. Spots are limited. BEGINNERS: Purchase your beginner pass here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SMLDanceCompany/Learn2DanceWeekendIntensiveForBeginners TICKET LINK!!!! https://square.link/u/xLZ2VHL0 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wirtz/1st-annual-sml-dancefest/200029483393548 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, parties, workshops, dance, trips-adventures, pool-parties, performances, sports, trekking, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1123 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Wirtz - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 775 Hermitage Rd, Wirtz, VA 24184-3685, United States - **lat**: 37.03624 - **long**: -79.72408 - **full address**: 775 Hermitage Rd, Wirtz, VA 24184-3685, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 1st Annual SML DanceFest - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0850aa252757b2be6faf7df340a7f37163d333aeed8ee37848fe2d20a541bd55-rimg-w1200-h800-dca7bfd7-gmir?v=1780125768 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 1st Annual SML DanceFest being held? - **A:** 1st Annual SML DanceFest takes place on Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 11:00 am at 775 Hermitage Rd, Wirtz, VA 24184-3685, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 1st Annual SML DanceFest ? - **A:** 1st Annual SML DanceFest is organized by Smith Mountain Lake Salsa Company . - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 1st Annual SML DanceFest is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wirtz, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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