

# 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 (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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 &amp; Bachata 
- Kizomba &amp; Zouk 
- Bonfire &amp; S'mores 
- Guest Instructors 
- Guest DJ's
- Performances 
- Optional Recreational Actives (Hiking, fishing, archery, etc...) 

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 &amp; 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 &amp; Dessert 
- Bonfire &amp; S'mores 
- Pool Party 
- Entry to Performances 
- Two nights lodging (affordable hostel-style or private room options)

Beginner Intensive Pass available for those who need the basics. 

Concurrent Line Dance &amp; Country Swing event available at same time: inquire for info. 

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 1st. 

Participants purchasing an all-inclusive pass before March 25th will receive a FREE event T-shirt. 

For ALL our details on lodging options, meals, pricing, dance passes, and more, please visit our Canva Event Info Packet Here: 

https://www.canva.com/design/DAG8D6LnDNA/pKX8w8Pj5PptjMcVZ_A2mg/view?utm_content=DAG8D6LnDNA&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=he713142d22

You can register using the link in the Event Info Packet or by using the "Get Tickets" FB button/link. 

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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wirtz/1st-annual-sml-dancefest/200029483393548
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, parties, workshops, dance, pool-parties, performances, sports, trips-adventures, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 590

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://forms.gle/irnknMqD98k9fGWPA?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=wirtz-events

## 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 Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Smith Mountain Lake Salsa Company  (https://allevents.in/org/smith-mountain-lake-salsa-company/25342609)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 775 Hermitage Rd, Wirtz, VA 24184-3685, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Smith Mountain Lake Salsa Company
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, parties, workshops, dance, pool-parties, performances, sports, trips-adventures, trekking
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 1st Annual SML DanceFest  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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