Colorado Afro Latin Dance and Arts Collective (CALDAC), formerly known as Denver Salsa Bachata Congress is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization dedicated to the promotion, education and preservation of Afro Latin Culture through the arts in Colorado.

 

CALDAC hosts Colorado’s largest Afro Latin dance conventions annually - CALDACON (formerly Denver Salsa Bachata Congress). This annual event is a 4-day convention held in September-October at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center. CALDACON attracts music, dance, and art lovers from Colorado and all over the country. Over the course of the weekend, the convention showcases 3 live musical bands, 125 live Afro-Latin dance performances, and 115 workshops.

 

 In addition, the event provides certification programs offered by internationally recognized trainers for aspiring Afro Latin dance artists and instructors. CALDACON encourages significant youth participation in the promotion and education of Afro Latin dance and arts. This provides opportunities for the youth to train and perform on the big stage as they channel their creative energy constructively and positively.

 

The transition from the Denver Salsa and Bachata Congress (DSBC) to the Colorado Afro Latin Dance and Arts Congress (CALDAC) was inspired by our vision to extend our reach throughout the entire state of Colorado and ensure that our name truly reflected our mission and values. We wanted to be more inclusive and representative of the diverse communities we serve, which meant broadening our focus beyond just salsa and bachata.

 

We are embracing a wider range of Afro Latin dance styles and artistic expressions, aimed at creating a more inclusive space that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Afro Latin communities. The transition to CALDAC allowed us to expand our audience, offer more varied programming, and better align with the broader Afro Latin cultural celebration, preservation and education.