Latin Dance Festival at the Historic Biltmore Hotel Downtown LA
Dance - Connect - Shine
Step into a world of Latin rhythm with Salsa and Bachata dancing
Latin dance
About Our Festival
Our Mission
At Latin Fever Dance Festival 2025, our mission is to ignite and elevate the vibrant worlds of Salsa and Bachata.We blend the raw passion of Latin rhythm with the timeless elegance of ballroom culture, crafting a celebration that is immersive, electrifying, and unforgettable — all in the heart of Los Angeles.
This is more than a festival — it’s where movement becomes connection, culture becomes celebration, and every beat brings us closer together
Meet the Team!
Founder & CEO Dennis Cante and Tanya Spektor
Founder & CEO Dennis Cante and Tanya Spektor
Founder & CEO Dennis Cante and Tanya Spektor
Founders of both the Gavito Tango Festival and the Latin Fever Dance Festival, Dennis Cante and Tanya Spektor bring people together through the art of dance. Their events are more than festivals — they’re cultural gatherings where passion, tradition, and community come alive. For them, tango and salsa are universal languages that inspi
Founders of both the Gavito Tango Festival and the Latin Fever Dance Festival, Dennis Cante and Tanya Spektor bring people together through the art of dance. Their events are more than festivals — they’re cultural gatherings where passion, tradition, and community come alive. For them, tango and salsa are universal languages that inspire healing, unity, and celebration.
They believe that dancing is the best therapy for the soul and mind — a powerful way to reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the joy of simply being alive.
Producer Paul Barris
Founder & CEO Dennis Cante and Tanya Spektor
Founder & CEO Dennis Cante and Tanya Spektor
Paul Barris is a professional dancer and event curator based in Los Angeles. Known for his work on Dancing with the Stars and with Andrea Bocelli, Paul brings world-class performance experience to every stage. He is the founder of Santos Dance Co. and curates dynamic Latin dance events throughout Hollywood.
Event Coordinator Ariela Marie
Founder & CEO Dennis Cante and Tanya Spektor
Event Coordinator Ariela Marie
Ariela Marie is a versatile dancer, choreographer, and cultural educator based in Los Angeles. With 20 years of experience across Latin, commercial, and classical styles, she tours internationally teaching and performing. Ariela is also the creative force behind Finesse Entertainment and the Latin burlesque show Diosas de la Noche.