Carnival Dance | The ARC
Saturday | February 21
7 PM – 10:30 PM
Students/$10 | Adults/$15
The ARC | 251 Main St., Winona, MN
February 21, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
The ARC (upstairs ballroom), 251 Main St., Winona, MN
Beat the winter blues and cabin fever – come out of the cold and into a night of fiery samba beats, vibrant colors, and unstoppable energy! This is your escape to a tropical celebration full of rhythm, fun, and festive heat. Whether you’re a dance pro or a total beginner, join us to shake off the chill and turn up the heat on the dance floor.
Dress Code? Bright, bold, and colorful – think feathers, sequins, tropical prints, or whatever makes you feel like you’re dancing in the streets of Rio!
Why You’ll Love It
Infectious Latin rhythms to warm you up and keep you moving all night long
Easy-to-learn samba and merengue steps – no experience required!
Music that brings the spirit of Carnival right to you
A lively, joyful atmosphere filled with laughter, dance, and celebration
Date: February 21, 2026
Location: The ARC’s upstairs ballroom at 251 Main St (5th & Main St) in Downtown Winona. Enter the building using the ramp entrance (South entrance), it’s on the side of the building facing Wesley United Methodist Church.
Time: 7-8 pm: Samba & Merengue Lesson by April Dahl, 8-10:30 pm: Ballroom Dance
Cost (cash or card): Students (College/H.S.) = $10, Adults = $15
Shake off the cold, light up the night, and bring your brightest colors for a Carnival celebration you won’t forget!
(Our music is lively – Dances are smoke-free – Zero dance experience is required – Couples and singles of ALL ages welcome!)
The ARC is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.