LatinMotion & MamboCity present
MotionCity
20th to 23rd August 2027
Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. A weekend of workshops, shows and parties until breakfast, featuring some of the brightest talents from around the UK, teaching, performing and dancing the night away.
Hotel bedrooms
Book your room with the hotel
We are pleased to announce that guests can now book bedrooms directly with the hotel using our exclusive MotionCity booking link.
Early Bird Offer: Available Until 10 January 2027
Don’t miss out! Click below to see the room rates and book your bedroom.
The Weekend
Birmingham’s Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba festival
LatinMotion and MamboCity proudly come together again to bring you MotionCity, their fantastic, fun, annual Birmingham Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba Dance Festival.
Get ready for the ultimate dance experience at Motion City. This incredible event brings together top-tier dance instructors, performers, and DJs from across the UK and beyond. Immerse yourself in our vibrant themed party nights.
Take part in as many workshops as you desire, or indulge in all that Birmingham has to offer. Explore the iconic Bullring & Grand Central, the largest city shopping centre in the UK. Stroll along Birmingham’s famous canal network, which is even larger than that of Venice! There’s something for everyone at this unforgettable weekend of dance, fun, and exploration.
The Venue
Take a Look Around
Eastside Rooms Virtual Flythrough
Aloft (Venue) Hotel
Eastside Rooms "2027 Venue"
Line-up
Who Will Be There
Invited artistes confirmed so far. More to be announced.
Salsa / Mambo
- Dani K & Sarah Louise
- Edwin Rodriguez Ovalle + Nayelli
- Giles & Rosa
- Gormack Dione
- Jacopo & Linda
- Jayne Emily Turpin
- John Adenitire & Ewajo Dance Co.
- John Michael Barry
- Jose Perez & Natalia
- Kat & Eddie “Esencia Libre”
- Marchant & Davina “Alchemy”
- Olivier Franck
- Robert & Jean White
- Santee Hernandez
- Tamba Hissirou
DJs
- Cruz
- Dennis Dale
- Gillian Heaton
- Jose Perez
- Julian Summers
- Mauricio Reyes
Cuban
- Abu ‘Pachanga’ Gibril
- Fadi K & Cristina
- Fredy Clan
- Luanda Pau
- Oscle & Lisi
- Tamba Hissirou
- Tarek Nsiri & Diana
DJs
- Abu ‘Pachanga’ Gibril
- Fletcher
- Mark Huddleston
Bachata
- Alberto & Jolie
- Biskit & Paola
- Dhiwa & Gloria
- Diego & Ola
- Fadi Kassem
- Farsh Piro
- Gabriel Bravo ‘HappyFeet’
- Gabriel Musulbas
- Jose Perez
- Pierre Henry
- Stacey & Rhonda Morton
DJs
- Biskit
- Dennis Dale
- Jose Perez
- Pierre Henry
- Tyler
Kizomba
- Alexandra Cojan
- Anna So
- Jeydikson Lima
- Leny O Cassule
- Sol David & Dianne
- Sonny Varela aka Miss Ginga Boo
- SuperDixon
DJs
- Dico aka Eduardo Nascimento
- Galo
- Mineiro aka Wilson Teixeira
- Tony DjT
Organisers
- Mauricio Reyes
- Robert & Jean
- Zain Yafai
MCs
- Mauricio Reyes
- Moe Flex
Stage Manager
- Vicki Sammons
Performers
- Los Rumberos
- Michael & Christina (KIZNN)
- Magda Sobolewska
- + many more
Stalls
- Larisa London
- Massage
- Dance Action Holidays
Photo, Video & Social Media
- Atul Patel
- Chris Francis
- Darryl Peterson, BubbleGum Media
- Femi
- Reloy Cruz
- Samritha Armitage, Celebrate LYF
The Workshops
Workshops, Parties & Shows
With up to 5 workshop areas, up to 4 party rooms (Salsa, Cuban, Bachata and Kizomba) plus much much more, you can choose and pick activities in a relaxed manner, pop back to your room at any point for a rest, or a drink, quick shower, quick nap or even an after-after party.
The earlier you book, the less you pay.
Dress the part
Themed Party Nights
Friday Night
Casual Smart
Evening classes, opening shows and parties in 3 or 4 rooms.
Saturday Night
Dress 2 Impress
Evening classes, shows and parties in up to 4 rooms.
Sunday Night
All White Party
Optional fancy dress or just a stylish touch. Evening classes, shows and a theme party in up to 4 rooms.
See you in Birmingham
20th to 23rd August 2027. The earlier you book, the less you pay.