RdCA is a dance association based in Austria. Our main website is in German. This page is dedicated to international participants of the RdCA Weekend.
RdCA Weekend 2026 –
Pure Rueda Energy
13–15 March 2026 | Wels, Austria
A weekend full of technique, flow & community
For everyone who doesn’t just dance Rueda – but lives it.
Three days of power technique, structures, switch training, fun Ruedas, concepts and party vibes.
Intermediate to Advanced level. Not suitable for beginners.
What to expect
The RdCA Weekend brings together Rueda dancers from all over Austria and Europe for an intensive, high-quality and at the same time incredibly warm-hearted weekend dedicated entirely to Rueda de Casino.
Choose your level, dive into new concepts and enjoy the perfect mix of training, technique and community.
Highlights
- 3 parallel tracks on Saturday – structured levels with different focuses
- 2 tracks on Sunday – open to everyone, space for deeper exploration
- Power technique, flow, structures, switch, contratiempo, ponchadas
- International trainers: Bernt (NO), Balázs (HU), Meg (UK)
- Come Together & Pre-Party on Friday
- Big Latin Party with 4 dance floors: LA Salsa | Cuban Salsa | Bachata | Kizomba
- A location and community vibe you can truly feel
Friday
Pre-Party @ Hippmann
✅ 8 pm – Come Together & Welcome at Hippmann: Meet, connect and get to know each other
✅ Approx. 9 pm – Salsa & Rueda Party on the Cuban Floor with DJane Yala
Saturday
Workshops
3 parallel tracks – something for everyone!
Rueda technique, structures, fun Rueda, caminando, contratiempo, switch and more
✅ 11:00 am – 5:35 pm
View the schedule below
Saturday
Samstag Abend – Big Latin Party
✅ 8 pm – Rueda Documentary (Bernt) / PreParty Rueda Workshop (Balázs)
✅ 9 pm – Opening of the Cuban Floor with DJ Yala & Social Rueda at its best!
Four floors – the right style for everyone:
🔶 Cuban Salsa (withDJ Yala)
🔶 LA Salsa
🔶 Bachata
🔶 Kizomba
Community vibes, social dancing – and of course plenty of Rueda.
Sunday
Workshops
2 tracks
RdCA favorites, active follower work, structure deep dives, concept work
✅ 11:00 am – 1:50 pm
View the schedule below
Line-up
2026 brings us new dear friends from the Rueda and Timba scene.
Trainers:
Balázs (HU), Bernt (NO), Meg (UK)
The RdCA Team: Eva, Martin, Steffi, Bernhard
Music: DJ Yala (Cologne)
Pics & Content: Sophie
This weekend is for you if…
🔶 you dance Rueda confidently (Intermediate+)
🔶 you want to deepen power technique, structures or switch
🔶 you are looking for an intensive, high-quality training weekend
🔶 you want to be part of an open, international community
🔶 you love dancing a lot – and partying too
Not suitable if…
- you have never danced Rueda before
- you are looking for beginner-level workshops
Workshop Levels & Requirements
The RdCA Weekend 2026 is designed for Intermediate+ to Advanced Rueda dancers.
There are no beginner-level workshops.
Instead of fixed levels, we work with content-based requirements.
Many workshops are open to everyone at RdCA Weekend level, while some sessions build intentionally on specific prior experience (such as switch, structures or dos parejas).
Please take a moment to read the workshop descriptions and labels carefully and choose the sessions that best match your current experience. This helps create the best learning environment for everyone.
Saturday
Sunday
Switch Basics: Know the Basics of the other role
Caleidoscopio: solid technique & structure knowledge required
Freaky Switch: Switch experience required: You are already dancing switch and feel comfortable in the other role.
Dos Pareja: Basic power technique knowledge recommended
Concentrica: Solid dos parejas knowledge required
Location
Tanzschule Hippmann – Wels
Spacious dance floors, great acoustics, easy access.
All workshops and check-in in one place – no chaos, no commuting.
Im Gerstlhaus, Pollheimerstraße 7, 4600 Wels
Our Hotel Recommendations for Your RdCA Weekend
So you can fully focus on Rueda, flow and community, we’ve put together a selection of hotels in Wels for you. All accommodations are conveniently located and provide a comfortable base for an intensive and high-energy weekend.
Boutique Hotel Hauser ****
A modern city hotel in the heart of Wels – centrally located, stylish, and just a few minutes from the venue.
Website: https://www.hotelhauser.com/
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/B7vWXqd5RcaUR52Z9
Hotel Ploberger ****
A comfortable 4-star hotel in a quiet downtown location – ideal for a relaxed RdCA weekend with short walking distances.
Website: https://www.hotel-ploberger.at/
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vu88RDZUMkjB7WLK8
Hotel Gösserbräu ***
A charming hotel with traditional flair and its own restaurant – perfect for those who want to combine dancing and Austrian coziness.
Website: https://www.goesserbraeu.at/
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QpNXD4HXPExa74MC6
In cooperation with Big Latin Events
Thank you René and Christoph for your continuous support and for creating great parties together.
