Columbus, OH
Details
September 18- 20, 2026
Friday & Saturday PartIES
Glen's Sports Barn
11283 Fancher Rd
Westerville, OH 43082
Saturday & Sunday Workshops
Glen's Sports Barn
11283 Fancher Rd
Westerville, OH 43082
Sunday After-Party
Mi Tradicion
111 N Stygler Rd
Gahanna, OH 43230
Area Reccomendations
Hotels
We have listed a few here but it isn't inclusive of all the options. Any hotels in the Polaris area or New Albany will be nice.
Courtyard by Marriott
5211 Forest Dr.
New Albany, OH 43054
Hampton Inn & Suites
5220 Forest Dr.
New Albany, OH 43054
Home2 Suites
5095 Forest Dr.
New Albany, OH 43054
Renaissance Westerville-Polaris
409 Altair Pkwy
Westerville, OH 43082
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites
9000 Worthington Rd
Westerville, OH 43082
Hampton Inn & Suites Polaris
8411 Pulsar Pl
Columbus, OH 43240
Comfort Inn North/Polaris
8400 Lyra Dr
Columbus, OH 43240
Hilton Garden Inn Polaris
8535 Lyra Dr
Columbus, OH 43240
Hyatt Place Polaris
2006 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
Drury Inn & Suites
8805 Orion Place
Columbus, Ohio 43240
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$160 a Night for 3 Nights
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Double Queen Rooms
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Check in 3:00pm. Check out 11:00am.
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Breakfast Included 7-10am
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Happy Hour “kickback” (snacks and drinks) 5:30-7:00pm
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Must Make Reservation by Friday, September 4th
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Credit Card Reserves the Room. Pay When You Arrive
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24 Hour Cancellation Policy
Restaurants
Mi Tradicion
111 N Stygler Rd
Gahanna, OH 43230
Mi Tradicion
6 PM - 11 PM
Dinner Break & After Party
Montez Watson
4:15 PM
Tarro De Edward, a very special workshop honoring the legacy of Edward through a Rueda move created to celebrate his creativity, love of dance, and passion for building community. Whether you knew Edward personally or are learning about his impact for the first time, you'll experience a move that keeps his spirit alive—one filled with joy, connection, and the magic of Rueda.
The Tarro's Wild
Paul Cassens
3:00 PM
The Amazing Race: Allstars Edition
Take your Casino circle on the move! This workshop is all about traveling moves from Jorge, the director of the Allstars in Santiago de Cuba. We will get the entire wheel gliding, weaving, and cruising across the dance floor in full synchronicity.
Nadide Çamur
1:45 PM
Wheel of Bachata
Rueda de Bachata takes the smooth, playful rhythms of Bachata and spins them into a high-energy, synchronized wheel of non-stop partner switches! Get ready for dynamic group turns, lively footwork challenges, and contagious group energy that will keep you laughing and moving all class long!
12:30 PM
Lunch (Included with the Full Pass)
Mike Payne
11:15 AM
Beat the Reloj
Get ready to wind up the wheel! Straight from the UK, Reloj (Spanish for "clock") is a clever, rhythmic Rueda move where partners step and sweep through a circular pattern inspired by the ticking hands of a clock. You will want to make time for this!
Buffy D’Amico
10 AM
Whose Rueda Is It Anyway?
It’s the game that’s made up and the points don’t matter. We’re kicking intricate footwork to the curb and serving up playful moves that are easy to pick up and impossible to execute without laughing. Throw out the textbook, embrace the comedy, and come experience the lighter side of the wheel!
9:30 AM
Doors Open & Registration Begins
9 PM - 1 AM
Saturday Party (Theme: Hawaiian Luau)
DJ Rico Suave
DJ Timba Titan
Break out your brightest Hawaiian shirts for a tropical night of high-energy social dancing! DJ Rico Suave and DJ Timba Titan will be spinning all your favorite Latin tracks to keep the party going all night long. Come meet your friends and ride the wave on the dance floor!
Andrea Pitts
4:15 PM
Where in the World is Carmen Hererra?
This is a collaborative workshop exploring how Rueda de Casino travels, evolves, and connects communities across different cities and cultures. Together, participants will create local Rueda calls inspired by their hometowns while honoring the core traditions of Rueda.
Paul Cassens
3:00 PM
The Espejo is Right
Espejo (Spanish for "mirror") is a playful move where everything is mirrored. Right & left are flipped as if looking at your reflection in the inner or outer circle. This workshop will supercharge your brain-body connection and have a blast while doing it.
Rob Rice
1:45 PM
Tic Tac Tocadof
Introducing TOCADOF ("Transition Oriented Calling and Development of Figures"), a Rueda de Casino style and calling method developed in Berlin. Discover how short, quick calls create smooth, continuous transitions that keep dancers moving effortlessly around the circle.
12:30 PM
Lunch (Included with Full Pass)
Alexa Valarezo
11:15 PM
Spin to Win
Rueda Rotations, a fun and engaging workshop exploring moves with turns and rotations within the regular Rueda structure. Discover creative ways to keep the circle moving while adding dynamic rotations that will sharpen your Rueda skills, improve your spatial awareness, and bring fresh energy to your dancing.
Julio M. Iglesias
10 AM
Casino Concentration
Casino Básico Con Flow, a focused, hands-on workshop for dancers to take their Casino to the next level. Refine your connection, timing, and flow while learning smoother transitions, intermediate patterns, and authentic Cuban styling to help you dance with more confidence, musicality, and ¡sabor!
9:30 AM
Doors Open & Registration Begins
Saturday
9 PM - 1 AM
Friday Party (Theme: Rep Your City)
Show up, stand out, and show off where you're from! Step onto the dance floor rocking your favorite sports jerseys, hometown tees, or city gear for a high-energy night celebrating the incredible Latin social dancing that brings our community together. Wherever you call home, come rep your city and leave it all on the dance floor!
DJ Rico Suave
DJ Timba Titan
8:30 PM
Doors Open & Registration Begins
Friday Pre-Party
Schedule
5 - 9 PM
Dinner Break
SUNDAY
Ticket Information
DJ Timba Titan
Buffy D'Amico
DJ Rico Suave
Andrea Pitts
Paul Cassens
Nadide G. Çamur
Robert Rice
Julio Max IV
MOntez Watson
Alexa Valarezo
Michael Payne
Expert Instructors
DJ FABRIZIO
Moves To Know
Every RuedX event starts with some universal moves that everyone should know before attending the workshops.
This helps prevent newer dancers from being overwhelmed by moves they don't know and won't be taught during the workshops.
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Contact
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Phone
Buffy D'Amico
https://TalkinBody.com
TalkinBodyLLC@gmail.com
614-423-9144