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Our Story

SalZOOM360 was born inside World Dance Group, the creative force behind the World Salsa Championships, produced since 2005 and broadcast globally on ESPN.

For more than two decades, we have worked to elevate Latin dance, empower its communities, and connect cultures through rhythm.

What began as a global competition evolved into a movement — a network of dancers, creators, studios, DJs, travelers, and dreamers united by music and passion.

In 2012, we launched the first version of SalZOOM: a simple tool to help dancers find events, socials, and places to dance. Over the years, that idea grew, matured, and expanded alongside the community it served.

Today, SalZOOM360 represents the next chapter of that journey — a modern, global concierge designed for the world of dance.

Our Journey

Over 20 years of elevating the global dance ecosystem.

2005

World Salsa Championships launched

Broadcast globally on ESPN — the beginning of a new era for dance.

2006

2nd World Salsa Championships — Las Vegas

The event grows into a global phenomenon.

2007

3rd World Salsa Championships — Disney

A historic partnership and worldwide visibility.

2009

4th World Salsa Championships — Miami

A new wave of dancers, countries, and global reach.

2012

SalZOOM is born

A simple tool to help dancers find events, socials, and places to dance.

2015

Creation of World Dance Group

A new home for global dance innovation.

2016

5th World Salsa Championships

A return to the global stage under the WDG banner.

2020

WSC Virtual Edition (COVID)

The championships go digital for the first time. Headquarters move to Puerto Rico — a new strategic base.

2021

Creation of Dance‑Mart.com

The marketplace for dancers, creators, and cultural products.

2023

Creation of Cocina Digital + AI Journey begins

A new chapter of innovation, automation, and creative technology.

2024

AI integration begins for SalZOOM

The foundation of the global dance concierge.

2025

Creation of LeaseABrain.com

AI‑powered solutions for creators and businesses.

2026

Creation of TravelHotelSave.com & NEW SalZOOM360

Smart travel for dancers and global explorers. A modern, global concierge designed for the world of dance.

Our Mission

To make the dance world discoverable, accessible, and connected — no matter where you are.

We believe dance is more than movement.

It is identity. It is culture. It is the heartbeat of cities around the world.

Help dancers find places, events, classes, and experiences instantly

Support creators, studios, and organizers with visibility and tools

Strengthen the global dance ecosystem

Celebrate the richness of Latin dance culture

Build digital bridges across borders

SalZOOM360 is not just a web app.

It is a cultural companion.

Why We Built SalZOOM360

The dance world is vibrant — but fragmented. Information lives across social media, WhatsApp groups, flyers, and word of mouth. Dancers often spend more time searching than dancing.

We built SalZOOM360 to solve that.

One intention.

One search.

One clear answer.

Your entire salsa world — organized.

Our Legacy

From ESPN broadcasts to global competitions, from digital platforms to educational initiatives, World Dance Group has spent more than 10 years shaping the future of Latin dance.

SalZOOM360 continues that legacy by merging:

01

Culture

02

Community

03

Creativity

04

Innovation

We honor the past.

We build the future.

We dance in the present.

The Future

SalZOOM360 is only the beginning.

Together we are creating The Future of Dance.