Amigos, amigas y familia…

Two years ago, Latin Shore started with a simple idea:

bringing people together through music, dance, and genuine human connection.

What began as small Latin dance events slowly became something much bigger than we ever imagined.

Over the past two indoor seasons, hundreds of people from Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, Mississauga, Toronto, Niagara, Waterloo Region, and beyond have joined us to dance Salsa, Bachata, laugh, meet new friends, and feel part of something special.

For many people, Latin Shore became more than just a party.

It became community.

It became home.

Now, for the very first time, we are taking this experience outdoors.

This summer, with the support and approval of the Town of Oakville, we are launching the Latin Shore Summer Series — four free outdoor Latin dance events where people can gather under the sun and the stars to dance, connect, and celebrate community together.

And honestly?

We are excited…

but also nervous.

Because this is our first experience creating something like this outdoors.

We believe deeply that communities need more spaces filled with joy, culture, music, movement, and human connection — especially spaces that are accessible and open to everyone.

That is why these events will remain completely FREE for the community.

But creating these experiences also comes with real costs:

DJs

Instructors

Sound equipment

️ Insurance & permits

☀️ Event infrastructure

That’s why we are asking for support.

Not because we want to profit from the community…

but because we want to continue building something meaningful for the community.

Every donation — no matter how small — helps us keep the music playing and helps us continue creating beautiful moments for hundreds of people this summer.

And if you’re unable to donate, sharing this campaign means the world to us too. ❤️

This summer, we are not just organizing events.

We are building memories.

We are building community.

We are building spaces where strangers become friends through dance.

Thank you for believing in us.

Thank you for dancing with us.

And thank you for helping us take this next step together. ☀️

With love,

Óscar Ríos

Founder & Organizer – Latin Shore