Freestyle Battle Series 2026
Boston's 1-on-1 Salsa & Bachata Freestyle Footwork Competition. March through June. Path to the Boston Salsa Festival Finals.
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Next Event
Sunday April 26th
Salsa & Bachata Competition Series
4PM – 7PM · J&L Dance Studio, Malden MA
Registration Status
Live Updates
New Flow (Beginner)
2 years or less experience. Your starting line.
15 spots remaining
New Flow (Beginner)
2 years or less experience. Show your style.
16 spots remaining
Open Level
All non-professional dancers welcome.
10 spots remaining
Open Level
All non-professional dancers welcome.
11 spots remaining
Battle Categories
One-on-one freestyle battles in salsa and bachata. Two levels to match your experience.
Footwork Battle
New Flow (Beginner)
2 years or less experience. Your starting line.
New Flow (Beginner)
2 years or less experience. Show your style.
Open Level
All non-professional dancers welcome.
Open Level
All non-professional dancers welcome.
New Flow Criteria (Beginner)
These are guidelines, not hard rules — when in doubt, jump in! 2 years or less of dance experience, never competed before, or does not perform on any advanced or pro-level teams.
Partner Work Battle
Salsa Partner Battle
Freestyle partner battle. On1, On2, or On3 — connection and musicality decide the winner.
Bachata Partner Battle
Freestyle partner battle. Musicality, connection, and creativity take center stage. All styles welcome.
Get Your Flow Shirt
Every registered competitor receives a complimentary competition t-shirt.
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Salsa Flow
Included with Registration
Front
Back
Bachata Flow
Included with Registration
Meet Our Judges
Expert Salsa & Bachata judges evaluating musicality, creativity, and technique.
Serena Eastman
Masacote Entertainment
Jacqueline Gerritsen
J & L Dance Studio
Francois Noes
Flow Dance Studios
Juan Ricardo Contreras
Salsa Ricura
Path to the Finals
Win your monthly battle, advance to the Semi-Finals in July, and compete at the Boston Salsa Festival Finals in August.
4PM–7PM · J&L Dance Studio, Malden, MA (Semi-Finals location TBA)
Ready to Enter the Battle Arena?
8 or 16 entry brackets per category. Monthly winners advance to Semi-Finals.