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Welcome to the Ultimate Dance Festival Experience!

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Join us for a dance overdose featuring 14 top teachers, 8 DJs, 3 nights of social dancing till dawn, and 23 hours of workshops. Elevate your skills with 20 hours of teacher training by the renowned queen of Zouk, Renata Pecanha.
Our festival is not just about dance; it's about community. Connect with an amazing team of dancers and enthusiasts who share your passion. Get ready to dance, learn, and make lifelong memories at Rio Is Here Dance Festival!

OUR   ARTISTS

RIH ARTISTS
Clinton Lacerda teacher coreograther and instructor  of brazilian zouk
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CLINTON LACERDA

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ANESKA FRANCA

Debby Lion Teacher and Instructor in San Diego
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DEBBY LION 

Know as the Queen of Brazilian Zouk she is the most well know teacher's in the market all over the world
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RENATA PECANHA 

Bruna Pecanha carry the legacy of her mom Renata Pecanha and its know by her extensive knowledge of brazilian zouk
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BRUNA PEÇANHA

Kadu & Larrisa are well know buy there excelent and strong reputation all over the years in the marketing doing briliant
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KADU & LARISA

Leo and Ana Lambada and zouk teacher are technical and precise on their teachings
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LEO & ANA 

New from brazil they bring the happines and technic of our country
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LEANDRO & NAYARA

Elias & Ashe are know by their smoothness and strong approach to the dance
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ELIAS & ASHE

A lot of swag and good vibes straights from Brasil
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ROBINSON & LARISSA

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       Myla

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CHRISTINA MONTOYA

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ADAYL 

OUR   DJ'S

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DJ Azukar - Brazilian Zouk DJ Arizona
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DJ AZUKAR

DJ kadu Pires - Brazilian zouk DJ from spain/Brazil
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DJ KADU 

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DJ GARCELONA

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DJ BANDIDO

OUR   MASTERS

MASTERMINDS TEACHERS
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CLINTON LACERDA

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ANESKA FRANÇA

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DEBBY LION

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RENATA PEÇANHA

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KADU & LARISSA

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LEO & ANA

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BRUNA PEÇANHA

ROBINSON & LARISSA

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ROBINSON & LARISSA

CHRISTINA MONTOYA

OUR  SCHEDULE

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Teachers Training Location - Holliday In -  2726 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

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Festival Classes Location -  Holliday In - 2726 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

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Party Location -  Avant Gard Ballroom - 1502 E Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705 

PARTY  THEMES

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J&J  COMPETITION

Jnj preliminary for Novice, Intermediate - Saturday 4 pm-5 pm 

Intermediate and Advanced Finals - Saturday 11 pm-12 am

Novice finals - Sunday 1 pm -2 pm

Party Location -  Avant Gard Ballroom - 1502 E Warner Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705 

Festival Classes Location -  Holliday In - 2726 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

Festival Classes Location -  Holliday In - 2726 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

OUR    VENUE

Welcome to our amazing venues in 2024!


Rate: $129.00 plus 13% tax and $0.19 Tourism Fee per night
The special room rate will be available until Friday, 02/16/2023 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. CLICK on the link BELOW to MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW

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TO BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS USING THE LINK:


1. Click on the “Rio is Here Dance Festival” button bellow to receive your group's preferred rate.  
2. Please ensure you select your check-in and check-out dates correctly.  
PLEASE NOTE THAT USING THIS LINK FROM A MOBILE DEVICE MAY
NOT WORK. 

 
TO BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS OVER THE PHONE


1. Reservations may be made by calling our central reservations line at 1-855-846-7312. 
2. Please ask for the “Rio is Here Dance Festival” or Group Code: RIO
3. A credit card is due at the time of booking and a one-night room & a one-night deposit will be charged 3 days before arrival.  
4. Reservations can also be made by calling the hotel directly at 714-481-6300.


NEED ADDITIONAL DATES:


Should you experience problems or need dates outside of the reserved block dates, please call Maydali Otiz at 714-481-6311 or email at maydalio@hi-oca.com

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 HOLIDAY INN ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT SERVICES & AMENITIES:


Complimentary breakfast up to 2ppl per room per day
Additional breakfast for a 3rd or 4
th person in the room is $15.00 per guest.


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Hot American Breakfast Buffet available daily from 6:30 am-9:30 am


Complimentary High-Speed Internet access in all guest rooms


Complimentary Parking for one car per room @ $10.00 per day


Rooms offer Keurig Coffee Makers, Mini Fridges, Iron & Ironing Board, and Hair Dryer

 

24-hour Snack Shop


On-site Fitness Center


Heated outdoor pool & spa

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Toast-to-Toast Restaurant is open for Breakfast 7 days from 6:30 am – 9:30 am


Toast-to-Toast Restaurant is open for Dinner on Monday-Saturday from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Toast-to-Toast Lounge is open Monday – Saturday from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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** Hotel shuttle transportation services available through Lyft, Uber or Tax and pick up travelers in the Ground Transportation Center (GTC), located on the Arrival (lower) Level in the central area between the A2 and B2 Parking Structures. Within easy walking distance from all baggage claim areas. The GTC can be reached from the
Thomas F. Riley Terminal by crossing the Airport roadway at the traffic light near the John Wayne Statue. The hotel is located off the 55 Freeway and Dyer Road exit at 2726 S Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705. 

If you need to contact the hotel, you may call 714-481-6300.

Our Parties will be held at Avant Gard Ballroom!
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How to get there?

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1. Open Google Maps.


2. Enter your starting point (Point A) in the search bar.


3. Enter your destination (Point B) in the same search bar.


4. Click "Directions."


5. Choose your mode of transportation (e.g., driving, walking).


6. Review the route and click "Start" (if using the mobile app).


7. Follow the turn-by-turn directions to your destination.

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BRAZILIAN ZOUK, CELEBRATION @2024 BY CLINTON LACERDA. PROUDELY CREATED TO SPREAD THE LOVE FOR ZOUK

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