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Johnny | Event Promoter • DJ • Salsa Dancer • Instructor
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🔥NEW TO THE QCDF LINEUP: DJ Johnny Johnson🔥
Get ready to turn up the heat with DJ Johnny Johnson at Queen City Dance Festival 2026 in Charlotte, NC!

With more than 10 years of experience as a Salsa and Bachata DJ, DJ Johnny Johnson brings his passion for Latin music to dance events throughout Charlotte and Atlanta. His deep connection to the dance community and love for the music create an atmosphere that keeps dancers moving and the Latin dance culture thriving.

He’s the founder of La Voz Magazine and StraightUpSalsa, he has dedicated himself to celebrating, connecting, and uplifting the salsa community.

Don’t wait and buy your pass now, we can’t wait to see all of you soon.

🗓️: October 29 – November 2, 2026
⏰: Dance until 5am
📍: Hilton Charlotte Airport Hotel
🔗: For hotel and passes 👇🏾
https://tikamiproductions.com/queen-city-dance-festival/

#qcdancefestival #kizomba #queencitydancefestival
#salsaybachata #chicagosteppin

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POV: Your director is watching your partnerwork…👀

There is nothing quite like trying to execute that combo when you KNOW your Director is watching!😅

The pressure is real…the nerves kick in and suddenly every step feels like an audition💯

BUT that is part of the process!✨

Growth happens when we are challenged and pushed to bring our best🔥

Dancers be honest below👇🏽 Do you lock in when the Director is watching or do your nerves take over?🫠

Drop a 🙋🏽‍♀️ if you have been there!

We know we are not the only ones😎

#salsa #dancelife #performanceanxiety #dancecommunity #charlottethingstodo

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Join us this Sunday for special workshops before our monthly Ritmo Latino Dance Social.

Cha Cha Chá at 2:00p with Heather Ramos @theheatherramos
NY Style Salsa On2 Footwork & Turn Workshop with Johnny Johnson @straightupsalsa

GET TICKETS online at http://www.cltdance.com/events or link in bio

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🔥 THIS WEEKEND - GET READY TO DANCE! 🔥

We’re excited to welcome special guest artist Yusniel Garcia, visiting us from Tampa, Florida! 🇨🇺🇺🇸

Yusniel brings his passion, energy, and incredible style to the dance floor and we cannot wait to have him with us for an unforgettable weekend of movement, music, and connection💃🕺

✨ What’s happening?

🎓 Exciting Dance Workshops
💃 Social Dancing All Night
🌟 Special Performances
🎶 Great Music from @dj_julio_sabroso and @straightupsalsa
✨Debut Performance from @_danny_alicea and @_leamarie.x

Whether you’re coming to learn, sharpen your skills, watch some incredible dancing, or simply enjoy a night out on the dance floor - this weekend is for YOU!

📍2600 Central Ave 📅 October 9th-10th

Bring your dancing shoes and your best energy — let’s make this a weekend to remember! 🔥

#salsa #afrocuban #socialdancing #latindance #charlottenc

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I’m back DJing salsa events in CLT. Come holler at me. Fri October 9th @afincaodance @_danny_alicea

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The Danny and Lea Debut is set (low key gonna pass out) Come join us for a very special edition of our Baila Que Baila Weekender happening Oct. 9 -10. 🪩

We will be bringing @yusnielgarciaoficial from Cuba to share his knowledge in various cuban dance styles including Rueda, Rumba, and Afro Cuban Folkloric dances.

Two nights nights of socials, performances both nights, and two special guest DJs @dj_julio_sabroso @straightupsalsa

We will have four hours of workshops over Friday and Saturday! Full pass is $80 which includes both socials and all four classes!

Grab your passes at afincaodance.com (word on the street is the first few passes are discounted) 👀

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Join us tomorrow night from 8:30-9:30pm to take the refresher class before the social dancing! This is a great opportunity for first timers to gain confidence and a refresh for those who have been dancing for a while but want to improve their basic(the most important step😉)! .
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No partner necessary. Class included with cover.

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SUPS CLT + SUPS ATL 💃🏾👯‍♀️

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Dance shenanigans with my favorite follow 😊

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