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Bali to host first Asia-Pacific Summit Championship in 2026
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Indonesia will host the first Asia-Pacific edition of The Summit Championship in Kuta, Bali, from July 30 to August 3, 2026. The Indonesian International Latin Festival & Asia-Pacific Salsa Summit secured the official license from the New York-based international Latin dance competition. Billy Fajardo, co-founder of The Summit Championship, cited Indonesia's strategic location as ideal for the event. Indonesia's Vice Minister of Creative Economy, Irene Umar, stated the competition will offer a platform for dancers globally to compete, collaborate, and exchange culture and knowledge. Organizers anticipate 300 to 500 dancers and performing artists, with about 70 percent from overseas, including participants from Australia, Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, India, New Zealand, and Indonesia. Executive Producer Tiara Josodirdjo aims to attract over 1,000 participants in future editions. The festival will include Salsa and Bachata competitions, workshops in Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba, social dancing, networking events, and after-parties with international judges, instructors, and DJs.
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