Salsa Festival in Shanghai - Dec. 21 through 26th

Is it me or does this look like the quickest last minute, "we have to get a Salsa Festival before the end of the year" organization with nothing more than a few days of promotion??

Yes, over the past couple of weeks I've heard some rumors that Shanghai would have a Festival, but nobody in the know-how knew the details or anything along those lines.

I hope that their Festival is successful but in order to have a QUALITY festival, one needs more than just a couple of weeks of notice. Looking at the schedule, I could not help but laugh when I read that there will be a MAGIC SHOW?? and a 'surprise' contest of merengue and bachata. I think the real SURPRISE is that this Festival is really going to happen. Actually, after looking at the schedule for a 2nd time, it seems that this should not be called a Festival but rather an end-of-the-year Salsa Christmas Celebration.

Having said that, I wish the organizers the best and hope that they have a good turnout and make this a yearly event with better planning and advanced notice.

Below is the information as I received it.

- DC Salsero

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Dec.24th

Pm5:30-7:00 Preparing for Christmas Party & Welcome Party ,Rehersal

Pm7:00-7:20 Video , Starting Speech , Starting Xmas Party

Pm 7:20-7:40 Fashion Show 7:40-8:00 Magic Show

Pm 8:00-8:40 Surprise Contest of Merengue, Bachata

Pm8:40-9:00 DM&Olivie Performance Blackan Performance

Pm 9:00 Free dance Adress :silver moon

Dec.25th

Pm 6:00-7:30 Rehearsal m7:30 Entry

Pm8:00 -8:20 Beginning of Shanghai the 1st Annual Salsa Festival

Starting Speech ,Introduction of our VIP Guest and Organizer,

Significance of this activity, Video

8:20-8:40 Fashion Show

8:40-9:00 Competition for Silver Group 9:00-9:20 Competition for Gold Group

9:20-9:40 Celebration Performances( Olivie & Dm, Michael& Juliet, HongKong) Amateur Performance (Beijing)

9:40-10:00 Announce the prizewinner, Anchor Performance(Only the 1st prizewinner from Gold)

10:00 Ending Speech and Free Dance Time Adress Ark bar ,xintiandi

l The time schedule can be coordinated.

The festival workshop schedule

The coach will be top international coach . They are : Michael & Juliet, D.M. & Olivier, Nanari and yein,Mizung ect, from Korea , Hongkong ,singapore…





Date
Time
Place



Dec.21st(Wednesday)


Pm7:00-8:30, Pm8:30-10:00


Silver moon



Dec.22th (Thursday)


Pm7:00-8:30, Pm8:30-10:00
新天地亚历山大会馆（暂定）



Dec.23th(Friday)


Pm6:00-7:30,

Pm8:00-9:30
浦东潍坊西路74号2楼海蓝色浪漫会所（近浦城路口）



Dec.24th (Saturday)


Pm1:00-2:30

Pm2:30-4:00

Pm4:00-5:30

Pm5:30-7:00
Silver moon



Dec.25th (Sunday)


Pm2:00-3:30

Pm3:30-5:00

Pm5:00-6:30


Club Ark , xintiandi

新天地 亚科音乐餐厅



Dec. 26th (Monday)


Pm7:00-8:30, Pm8:30-10:00
待定






Pls notice our latest information for any adjustment .



The price for each class is 120 rmb , and 200 rmb/ 2 classes.



Total price 1200RMB, half price 800 ( the workshop class and the Ark party tickets)

全程票价1200 RMB , 半程价800 RMB.



The tickets for Ark party on Dember 25th are accepted for scheduled . 200　rmb/person . if u buy at that time ,it will be 280 rmb



You can contact ray : 13701858911, or roby 13918101974

Beijing Salsa Festival (2005)

I remember my first trip to Beijing back in 2001 and being surprised to find Salsa. At the time salsa was to be found at SALSA CABANA. Unfortunately that location is now a car dealeship. But the good news is that Salsa in Beijing is stronger than ever. You can find Salsa dancing 7 days a week.

Now to the really good news, Beijing is having their fist Salsa Festival this November. I am really glad to see that this is taking place and this surely puts Beijing once again on the MAP among the salsa community.

For more informatio CLICK HERE. Below is the list of their schedule of events.

If you make it there, please let us know how it goes.

-DC Salsero

2005 1st Beijing Salsa Festival will be held from Nov. 1 (Tues.) to Nov. 6 (Sun.) The night's will be filled with competitions, performances, and DJ's spinning the best Salsa music around. Get ready to experience a week of dancing that you will never forget!!!
Nov. 1 (Tues.)	Welcome Party
	Come meet and dance with the guest International Instructors from around the world. We will also enjoy music by the #1 Salsa DJ in the world Henry Knowles. Also all of the guest instructors will do a short demonstration for us. Let's kick off the festival with a hot night of dancing!!! Venue: Latinos
Nov.2 (Wed.)	Merenge Perform
	For all you Merenge lovers come enjoy a fun filled Merenge Competition. The competition will include prizes. Henry Knowles #1 Salsa DJ in the world spinning 100% Salsa.. Venue: Latinos
Nov. 3 (Thur.)	Phoenix doance Perform & DJ Henry
	Phoenix Dance Salsa Team will perform a all new routine! Don't miss their show which includes Hip Hop, Cha Cha, and Salsa!!! DJ Henry Knowles, and DJ Peter from Germany spinning 100% Salsa, and much more to come this evening.. Venue: Latinos
Nov. 4 (Fri.)	Salsa Performance Evening
	Don't miss the first found of the 1st Beijing Amateur Salsa Competition! Over 20 couples have signed up so far. Following the competition this night will also include unforgettable performances by all of the International Guest Performers! We will also enjoy performances by groups and couples from Beijing, Shang Hai,, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen . Following the performances we will dance to the best music brought to us by DJ Henry Knowles from New York City #1 Salsa DJ in the world, DJ Roland "Dr Salsa", and DJ Joseph from Hong Kong.. Live music will be brought to us by Makore from Venezuela. Venue:
Nov. 5 (Sat.)	Performance Party and 1 st Beijing Salsa Competition Finals
	The Final round of the competition will be held at 9pm. 6 couples will be chosen for the finals. Following the competition we will enjoy performances by International Guest Performers, and performers from Beijing and all over China. Following the performances we will dance to the best SALSA music being brought to us by International DJ's, "Dr. Salsa", and DJ Joseph from Hong Kong. Live music will be played by Makore from Venazuela. Don't miss this unforgettable evening!!! Venue:
Nov. 6 (Sun.)	Farewell Party
	Don't miss the Champions of the 1 st Beijing Amateur Salsa Competition will perform with the guest International Performers. We will dance to the best Salsa, Merengue, and Cha Cha brought to us by DJ Roland "Dr Salsa", DJ Joseph from Hong Kong. Venue: Latinos

Salsa Stamps - Official USPS issued

The US Post office is releasing the BAILEMOS stamps in celebration of the National Hispanic Heritage Month. (September 15 through October 15) The set of four stamps features Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha and Mambo.

If you are a Salsero or a Salsera, this is your chance to show your love for Salsa when sending your next letter or postcard. (Don't use them when paying bills)

For the official link with more information CLICK HERE.

D.C. Salsero

Japan Salsa Congress 2005

japan_salsa
Originally uploaded by salsanews.

It is with great pleasure that I received George Watabe's email with details about the upcoming Japan Salsa Congress to take place October 28th through October 30th. They have a great lineup of Dance Teams and Guest Dancers.

Below is a list of the Guest Dancers. For more information on this event, plesae visit their websited located HERE.

If you are lucky enough to make it to this fantastic event, please let us know how it went and send us some pictures if you can.

GUEST DANCERS:
★Alex Da Silva & Ruby
★Alex Lee & Chi Le
★Josie Neglia & Partner
★Amanda & Karisma Dancers
★Oliver & Partner from Australia
★Jaime & Liz From Australia
★DJ Elvira

D.C. Salsero

World Salsa Championships 2005

1^st Annual World Salsa Championship

World renowned Salsa Promoters Albert Torres, Willie Torres and Leo Tizol, Sports and Entertainment Promoter Don Elbaum, and Television Producer and Director Rob Beiner.

What:

The 1st Annual World Salsa Championship on December 14-17, 2005.

Where:

Venue: Orleans Hotel and Arena in Las Vegas : Capacity 10,000 seats

Hotel: Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas

How:

During December 14-17th there will be competitions in four separate Salsa divisions, each to crown a champion, second place and third place. The contestants will represent the finest Salsa dancers in the world drawing athletes from as many as twenty different salsa congresses worldwide. The four divisions are::

On "2" Division (Dancing The Mambo New York Style)

On "1" Division (Dancing On The Down Beat / LA Style)

Cabaret Division (Any Dancing With Lifts Above The Shoulders)

Children's Couple Division (Children 13 Years Old Or Under) Age limit TBD

Team Division (Need To Consist of more than 6 dancers to be considered a
team)


CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO

Salsa Saturdays in MD - Salsa Gorda

Salsa Saturdays for the Washington, D.C. area.

Eileen Torres from Salsa Centro is promoting a new Salsa venue for Saturdays. Now that YUCA no longer has a Salsa Night, people should go to Bethesda, MD instead and support Eileen's new venue.

For a personalized message from Eileen CLICK HERE.

D.C. Salsero

Salsa Dancing in Beijing

salsa_caribe
Originally uploaded by salsanews.

OK. So this is one of the two Salsa Clubs in Beijing. This one is open 7 days a week and they have a good size dance floor. It is a good place to go dancing. The band is OK. If you're in Beijing, go and give it a try.

Their website is: http://www.CaribeChina.com/

Enjoy,

D.C. Salsero

Wednesday/Saturday Salsa in Taipei

barrio_taipei
Originally uploaded by salsanews.

Want to Salsa on a Wednesday or Saturday night? Then head out to Barrio. They have salsa lessons around 9:00pm and then the Salsa dancing starts. It's a good place to go Salsa dancing but on Saturdays they only play Salsa until midnight.

I tried their food but I do NOT recomend it.

DC Salsero

Salsa Dancing at Brown Sugar

brown_sugar
Originally uploaded by salsanews.

If you're in Taipei and you want to go Salsa dancing on a Sunday night, then you better head out to Brown Sugar. Sundays is their Salsa night and you'll find many great salseros. They also have a live band but they play mainly jazz style Salsa. Just in case, their website is: http://www.BrownSugar.com.tw

Enjoy,

DC Salsero

Salsa Classes in Singapore

If you are in Singapore and want to learn Salsa Dancing, check out this site. It has good information and a review of the places where to go dancing.

http://www.Two-LeftFeet.com

If you attend their classes, let us know how it went.

-DC. Salsero

2005 Puerto Rico Salsa Congress

Program
General Program
(Mercoledì, 20 Aprile 2005)

PUERTO RICO SALSA CONGRESS 2005
@ Wyndham El San Juan Hotel & Casino
General Program
Subject to Changes

Sun, July 24th	Place	Activities
10:00 am	Chico Bar	Registration
10:00 am	Ballroom	Salsa Open-Qualifiers
8:00 pm	Ballroom	Salsa Open Semifinal
10 pm-3 am	Ballroom	Dance-Concert
		Roberto Roena
Mon, July 25th	Place	Activities
10:00 am	Ballroom	Registration
10 am-3 pm	Chico Bar	Workshops
10 am-3 pm	Tropicoro	Workshops
7:00 pm	Ballroom	Salsa Open Final
10 pm-3 am	Ballroom	Dance-Concert
		Willie Rosario
Tues, July 26th	Place	Activities
10:00 am	Ballroom	Registration
10 am-1 pm	Ballroom	Workshops (3)
10 am-3 pm	Chico Bar	Workshops (5)
10 am-3 pm	Tropicoro	Workshops (5)
4:00 pm	Ballroom	Dance Performances
5:00 pm	BREAK	BREAK
7:00 pm	Ballroom	Dance Performances
8:00 pm	DINNER BREAK
8:30 pm	Lobby	Guest Dj
10 pm-3 am	Ballroom	Dance-Concert
		Gilberto Santa Rosa (to be confirmed)
Wed, July 27th	Place	Activities
10:00 am	Ballroom	Registration
10 am-1 pm	Ballroom	Workshops (3)
10 am-3 pm	Chico Bar	Workshops (5)
10 am-3 pm	Tropicoro	Workshops (5)
4:00 pm	Ballroom	Dance Performances
5:00 pm	BREAK	BREAK
7:00 pm	Ballroom	Dance Performances
8:00 pm	DINNER BREAK
8:30 pm	Lobby	Guest Dj
10 pm-3 am	Ballroom	Dance-Concert
		El Gran Combo
Thur, July 28th	Place	Activities
10:00 am	Ballroom	Registration
10 am-1 pm	Ballroom	Workshops (3)
10 am-3 pm	Chico Bar	Workshops (5)
10 am-3 pm	Tropicoro	Workshops (5)
4:00 pm	Ballroom	Dance Performances
5:00 pm	BREAK	BREAK
7:00 pm	Ballroom	Dance Performances
8:00 pm	DINNER BREAK
8:30 pm	Lobby	Guest Dj
10 pm-3 am	Ballroom	Dance-Concert
		Josè Alberto El Canario
Friday, July 29th	Place	Activities
10 am-1 pm	Ballroom	Workshops (3)
10 am-3 pm	Chico Bar	Workshops (5)
10 am-3 pm	Tropicoro	Workshops (5)
4:00 pm	Ballroom	Dance Performances
5:00 pm	BREAK	BREAK
7:00 pm	Ballroom	Dance Performances
8:00 pm	DINNER BREAK
8:30 pm	Lobby	Guest Dj
10 pm-3 am	Ballroom	Dance-Concert
		Artista por Anunciar
Sat, July 30th	Place	Activities
10 am-1 pm	Ballroom	Workshops (3)
10 am-3 pm	Chico Bar	Workshops (5)
10 am-3 pm	Tropicoro	Workshops (5)
4:00 pm	Ballroom	Dance Performances
5:00 pm	BREAK	BREAK
7:00 pm	Ballroom	Dance Performances
8:00 pm	DINNER BREAK
8:30 pm	Lobby	Guest Dj
10 pm-3 am	Ballroom	Dance-Concert
		Andy Montañez Sonora Ponceña

WEST COAST SALSA CONGRESS COMPETITION INFORMATION RULES & REGULATIONS

WEST COAST SALSA CONGRESS COMPETITION INFORMATION RULES & REGULATIONS

http://www.alberttorresevents.com/congress/2005/competition.asp

Dance Competition information, Rules & Regulations

Categories
	"On 1" Division "On 2" Division Cabaret Division: Any Move In Which Any Part Of Either Dancer Is Above The Shoulders Of Their Partner. (Includes Lifts, Cartwheels Or Any Similar Lift Or Tricks Team Division: Need To Have 3 Couples Or More Youth Division: 13 Years Old And Under - Proof Of Age Is Required
Registration
	You can register online From May 3, 2005 To May 19, 2005. If You Do Not Register OnLine, You Can Still Register For Our Final Dead Line At SalsaLand On Thursday May 26 From 11AM-1PM. ALL Contestants Must Confirm Their Registration And Entry By Signing In At The Registration Desk At SalsaLand On Thursday May 26, 2005 Between 11:00AM-1:00PM. Contestants Can Participate In More Than 1 Category As Long As They Pay The Entry Fee Per Entry. ALL Contestants Contest Entry Fee Is Valid For Their Entry To SalsaLand ONLY During The Contest. The Entrance To The Contest Is No Longer Valid If You Do Not Qualify For The Next Round. The Rounds Are The Following: Preliminary Round, Semi- Finals & Finals. If Any Contestant Plans Or Decides On Staying For The Full Evening, They Will Be Required To Have Purchased A Full Event Pass Or An Evening Pass. If They Do Not Have Either Pass, They Will Need To Leave SalsaLand After The Competition At 8:30PM.
Fees
	$100.00 Fee For Each Entry Per Category
Dance Competition
	Albert Torres Productions Inc Is Pleased To Announce That We Will Be Presenting The Qualifying Rounds Of A Special Dance Competition As Part Of The 7th Annual West Coast Salsa Congress Also Known as The Greatest Salsa Show On Earth. Everyone Including Professional Performers And Instructors Are Invited To Participate On Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Possibly Sunday In This Open Salsa Competition. This Dance Competition Will Give All 7th Annual West Coast Salsa Congress Attendees A Chance To Win A Grand Prize To Participate At The 1st Annual World Salsa Championships In Las Vegas, December 14-17, 2005. In Addition The Airline & Hotel Expenses To Vegas Will Be Paid For Completely For Each Winning Couple Per Division. The Team Divisions Expenses Will Be Negotiable. OTHER LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE TO REGISTER, COMPETE AND QUALIFY FOR THE FINALS Information On The Congress And Events Worldwide Where You Will Be Able To Qualify And Also Win The Trip To Las Vegas Will Be Available Soon. FINALS WILL BE BROADCAST WORLDWIDE Albert Torres And His Partners After Many Years Of Hard Work, Are Proud To Announce That The The 1st Annual World Salsa Championships Has Just Been Accepted To Be Broadcast Worldwide On The #1 Sports Network, ESPN. Yes, The Finalists Of This Contest Will Be Seen Competing All Over The World! The Final Decision On Which Divisions Will Be Broadcast Is Totally In The Hands Of The Network And The Producers Of The Competition. The Dance Competition Will Be Judged By A Renowned Panel Of Judges. The Grand Prize In Las Vegas Will Be Over $20,000 US In Cash & Prizes Per Division. Breakdown In Prizes Coming Soon. All Interested In Particapating In The Qualifying Round Of The Dance Competition At The West Coast Salsa Congress Need To Register At www.alberttorresevents.com Before May 19, 2005. The Couples And Teams Selected From The Preliminary Rounds Will Qualify For The Semi Final Round. The Top Three Winners Of Each Division Of The Semi Finals Will Be Eligible To Participate In The Finals Of The Competition. Couples & Teams Picked For The Finals Should Be Prepared To Perform a Two Minute Routine To Their Pre Recorded CD. The Finals Will Be Conducted At SalsaLand On Sunday May 29, 2005 From 7:00PM-8:30PM. Performance Order Of Competitors Will Be Determined Each Night At SalsaLand At 6:45PM By Lotto. All Competitors Need To Be Back Stage Of The Dance Performance Tent By 6:40PM. All Dancers Need To Be Present To Draw A Number. If You Are Not Present You May Be Disqualified And Not Be Eligible For A Refund. No Change Of Partners Can Occur After You Have Entered The Preliminary Rounds.
Preliminary Rounds
	Preliminary Warm Up Rounds For "On 1", "On 2", Cabaret & Youth Divisions Are 1.5 Minutes And Contestants Will Dance To The DJs Pre Selected Music. Each Couple Will Then Perform A 2-Minute Routine That They Have Choreographed To Their Own Music. The Routine Cannot Go Over 2 Minutes Including Their Entrance And Exit. If It Passes The 2 Minute Limit You May Be Disqualified And Lose Your Entrance Fee. The Judges Will Have The Final Decision. We Will Have A TimeKeeper For Each Routine. If Routine Is Longer Than 2 Minutes The Team Or Couples CD Will Be Stopped And The Judges Will Decide If They Are Disqualified With No Refund. The Team Division Will Not Have A Warm Up Period To DJ Music. They Will Be Expected To Be Prepared To Perform A 2 Minute Choreographed Team Routine. All Dancers Of All Divisions Are Required To Bring Their Own 2 Minute Or Less Pre Recorded Music On A CD Format.
Music & CD
	Music Must Be At Least 80% Salsa. You Are Allowed To Mix No More Than 3 Different Songs In One Routine. The 20% Of Your Routine That You Are Allowed To Have Other Music Besides Salsa Can Be Any Music Of Your Choice. Reminder: A Maximum Of 3 Songs Per Routine Can Be Mixed Into Your Routine. We Encourage You To Prepare More Than One Choreographed Routine For The Various Qualifying Rounds In Case You Qualify Prepare 2 CDs With Your Music For Each Routine. Example: Two Routines Equal 4 Cds. The CDs Should Be Ready To Be Played As Is. There Should Only Be Music For One Routine On Each CD. The DJ Will Not Slow Down Or Speed Up Your CD.
Costumes & Dance etiquette
	Contestants Are Encouraged To Wear Costumes Or Matching Outfits. We Strongly Suggest That Jeans Are Not Used As Costumes And That Ladies Wearing Dresses Or Skirts Wear Nylons Or Fishnets. Contestants Will Show Etiquette During Contest By Refraining From Distracting Others While Competing Couple Is Dancing.
Judging guidelines
	Dancers Will Be Judged In The Following Categories: Timing, Overall Presentation, Appearance, Partnering, Style, Choreography & Audience Reaction Judges Will Decide Their Final Scores Following These Guidelines: 40% Timing As You Can Notice By The Guidelines, The Judges Will Be Looking Closely To The Timing Of The Contestants. This Criteria Alone Represents 40% Of The Overall Score. Contestants Will Be Judged From The Moment They Are On The Dance Floor Whether It Be The Warm Up Period Or The Choreographed Routine. We, The Committee Have Decided Not To Deduct Points If You Are Dancing "On 1" And Return By Breaking "On 2". The Same If You Are Dancing On 2 And Return By Breaking On 6. If You Were To Return On Any Other Beat Than Those Mentioned You Will Be Deducted Points. The Amount Of Points Will Be Determined By Each Judge Depending How Many Times The Infraction Occurs In the Routine. Be Aware That You May Look Great And Do Some Great Steops And Even Do Moves That The Crowd Will Love, But If Your Timing Is Not Consistant To Your Selected Division, You Will Be Deducted Between 10% - 40% Of Your Score. 10% Overall Presentation You Will Be Judged By Your Overall Presentation. The Judges Will Be Looking At All Of The Categories In General In Which You are Being Judged On. They Will Also Be Watching Your Confidence On Stage. 10% Appearance (Includes Costumes) No Jeans Allowed As Costumes. Points Will Be Deducted. We Strongly Suggest Tasteful, Colorful Professional Costumes. We Also Suggest That Ladies Wearing Skirts Or Dresses Also Wear Fish Nets Od Nylons. 10% Partnering You Will Be Judged On How Well You And Your Partner Or Team Execute Your Routine And That You Are A Balanced Couple Or Team In The Showmanship Of Your Choreography. Leading And Following Is What This Category Is All About. 10% Styling You Will Be Judged In Your Styling Technique And How It Blends With The Routine And Music. Hands, Movements, How Graceful And How Clean Certain Moves Are Done Will All Be Judged In This Category.. 10% Choreography You Will Be Judged ON Your Choreography And Its Interpretation with Your Routine And Music. We Will Judge The Originality Of Your Choreography. In This Category We Are Also Looking At Your Creativity And The Level Of Difficulty Of Your Choreography And How Clean It Is Presented. 10% Audience Reaction The Judges Upon Their Own Discretion Can Decide To Give An Extra 1% - 10% to Their Overall Score Depending On If They Feel That The Audience Reaction Is Sincere.
Additional Information for moves above the shoulder
	In The "On 1" & "On 2" Categories, No Move Above The Shoulder will Be Allowed If ANY Part Of The Body Of Either Dancer Goes Above The Partners Shoulders, The Couple Will Be Disqualified With No Refund. They Will Also Not Be Allowed To Re-Enter Under This Or Any Other Division During This Particular Qualifying Contest. They Can Enter Another Qualifying Contest In The Near Future By Registering And Paying The Entry Fee For That Particular Event.
Objective
	The Objective Of This Salsa Contest Is To See Which Couple Or Team Per Division Can Best Interpret The Character Of Salsa Music And Dance Regardless Of Whatever Tricks Or Moves They Do. In Other Words, Its Not The Tricks That Are Important But Making Them Be A Part Of Your Routine And What Salsa Represents. While Lifts Are Only Allowed In The Cabaret Division And They Can Be Impressive, Doing Them Cleanly Is Even More Important. I Again, If You Cant Execute Properly Dont Do Them.
Goal
	Albert Torres & The Committee Producing These Worldwide Competitions Between May And December 2005 Are Proud That The Winners Of Each Division Will Be Eligible To Be Part Of The Worlds First Salsa Competition Broadcast All Over The World. Our Goal Is To Give The Greatest Salsa Dancers In The world The Recognition They Have Deserved For Many Years. Our Time Has Come! This Is Why Some Of The Judging And Criteria May Be More strict Than Usual. Our Goal is Taking This To Places Where Salsa Has Never Been. Hopefully With everyones Participation Whether It Be Competing Or Attending The Finals In Las Vegas In support Of Salsa And Your Friends, We Can Help Keep Our Music Alive And Pass It On For Many Future Generations. We Are Truly, Creating Unity Through Salsa. We Have Many Other Projects In Which We Will Educate The Rest Of The World Unfamiliar With Salsa,The Beauty And History Of This Music And Dance. We Will Show The World That It Is Not Color Blind But That It Is Color Rich.

West Coast Salsa Congress - Workshop Schedule

West Coast Salsa Congress - Workshop Schedule
http://www.alberttorresevents.com/congress/2005/workshop.asp

The workshops will be divided in three categories. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. To help you decide which workshop will best fit your needs we have put together a description as we see it, of the three categories. You are welcome to attend any workshop. This is only to be used as a guide.

May you learn from these workshops, and later be able to teach future generations, the beauty of the music and dance, we know as “Salsa”.

BEGINNING (MILD)
We would assume that most people coming to this Congress have had some initial Salsa classes and learned the basic steps. So, this level would consist of one or more of the following:
1) Fundamental patterns. Ones used most frequently on the dance floor.
2) Basic body movement & styling.
3) Leading & following techniques.
4) Understanding the rhythm & music.

INTERMEDIATE (SPICY)
You have a basic understanding of the dance & music and are gaining a greater capacity to move from one pattern to the next. You’re also able to execute more turns, hand changes & directional changes with better balance and more styling.

ADVANCED (CALIENTE)
You’ve gained control of your body balance, timing & footwork and are able to move quickly from one pattern to the next. MEN: You have the capacity to remember & lead a series of moves with continuity & styling. LADIES: Multiple turns, spins & ducks are no problem for you. You move like a Salsa diva! Intricate footwork is challenging, but fun for you. It will not frustrate you or give you a brain meltdown.

For more information please visit: http://www.alberttorresevents.com/congress/2005/workshop.asp
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D.C. Sasla Congress - June 10 - June 12

Yes, it's official, Washington, D.C. will be having it's Salsa Congress.

Instructors include:

• Ismael "Million Move Man" Otero
• Winsome Lee
• Victor and Burju
• Sekou McMiller
• Salsa Y Control
• Karen Aguilar
• Galileo Lopez
• Cecilia "Ceci" Villalobos
• Keith "Dipmaster" Givens
• Steve "El Profe" Denlinger
• Troy and Georgette
• Ana and Joel

Don't miss this great Salsa opportunity in the Capital of the world.

For more information visit: DCSalsaCongress.com

West Coast Salsa Congress Event Schedule

The Event Schedule for the West Coast Salsa Congress is:

May 23th
	5pm - 9pm: Musician workshops Open to all aspiring and experienced musicians, join 8-10 of the world best Salsa Musicians in a 2 day musician's seminar. More info to come soon. If you are a musician or want to be one this is a seminar you will not want to miss. First of its kind in the Salsa world. We will be putting on this seminar every year. Be a part of history. Be involved with the first one ever and get the chance to be selected from your group to be in the first West Coast Salsa Jam Session Band that will perform on Thursday night at the Congress. This band will consist of hand picked students from the two day workshop, that will rehearse on Wednesday and will be accompanied by their master musician instructors for the jam session of their lives on Thursday night. Think of it as a Latino Salsa Idol. The workshop groups will be divided in the following categories: Singers, Piano, Bass, Congas, Bongos / Campana, Timbales, Trombone, Trumpet and other instruments like the flute and sax. (More Info Coming Soon With Names Of Master Instructors) Register early - Only 15 spots available for each category
May 24th
	10am - 1pm: Musician workshops - individual classes
	2pm - 5pm: Musician workshops - Ensembles
May 25th
	10am - 1pm: Musician workshops - individual classes
	2pm - 5pm: Musician workshops - Ensembles
	All day: Los Angeles city tour (Need to reserve & pay by May 1, 2005 - limited space) Downtown Shopping (The Alley, best place to get salsa clothes) - Shop At Olivera Street - Visit Hollywood - Visit Beverly Hills - Shopping In Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade. Departure from the hotel. More info to come soon...
	9:00pm-2:00am: Welcome party at the Marriott hotel Chino Espimoza Y Los Duenos Del Son and Johnny Polanco Y Su Conjunto Amistad with special guest Herman Olivera - international DJ's We will have a separate room with DJ's playing Reggaeton, Bachata, Merengue, Hip Hop, Zouk....
May 26th
	10am - 2pm: Musician workshops - Final Ensembles and dress rehearsals for the evening concert
	1pm - 5pm: Salsa Beach Party In Santa Monica FREE salsa dancing on Santa Monica Beach with DJ Frank, Super DJ Robby & International DJ's. Click here for more details.
	7:00pm - 8:00pm: Dance competition
	8:30pm - 10:00pm: Evening dance performances (show #1)
	10:00pm - 10:30pm: Musician seminar band
	10:45pm - 12:00am: Manny Oquendo Y Libre with Andy Gonzalez
	12:00am - 1:30am: Evening dance performances (show #2)
	1:30am - 3:00am: Willie Rosario Y Su Orquestra & special guest Tony Vega
	3:00am - 4:00am: International DJ's
May 27th
	10:00am - 2:00pm: Instructor training @ Marriott (additional cost) Instructor training workshops with edie (Salsas freak) & Al (Liquid Silver) Espinoza. Visit DanceFreak.com for more details and registration
	1:00pm - 4:00pm: Salsa Workshops Salsa workshop with top instructors from around the world.
	4:00pm - 6:00pm: Afternoon dance performances Come and support the performers from around the world.
	7:00pm - 8:00pm: Dance competition
	8:30pm - 10:00pm: Evening dance performances (show #1)
	10:00pm - 11:25pm: Diego Gale Y King Bongo (1st appearance in the USA)
	11:30pm - 1:00am: Evening dance performances (show #2)
	1:00am - 2:30am: Bobby Valentin Y Su Orquesta
	2:30am - 4:00am: International DJ's
May 28th
	9:00am - 4:00pm: Salsa Workshops Salsa workshop with top instructors from around the world.
	4:00pm - 6:00pm: Afternoon dance performances Come and support the performers from around the world.
	7:00pm - 8:00pm: Dance competition (semi-finals)
	8:30pm - 10:00pm: Evening dance performances (show #1)
	10:00pm - 11:25pm: Jose Alberto "El Canario" Y Su Orquesta
	11:30pm - 1:00am: Evening dance performances (show #2)
	1:00am - 1:30am: Spanish Harlem Orchestra (2005 Granny Winner)
	1:30am - 2:00am: Domingo Quinones
	2:00am - 2:25am: Domingo Quinones Y Spanish Harlem Tribute to Hector Lavoe - 1st time since his presentation at Madison Square Garden
	2:30am - 2:45am: Battle of the Soneros El Canario, Domingo Quinones, Frankie Vazquez, Ray De La Paz, Herman Olivera, Willie Torres, Marco Bermudez & special guests Johnny Pacheco and Alfredo De La Fe
	2:30am - 4:00am: International DJ's
May 29th
	9:00am - 4:00pm: Salsa Workshops Salsa workshop with top instructors from around the world.
	4:00pm - 6:00pm: Afternoon dance performances Come and support the performers from around the world.
	7:00pm - 8:00pm: Dance competition (Finals)
	8:30pm - 10:00pm: Evening dance performances (show #1)
	10:00pm - 11:25pm: Jimmy Bosch & His Ochestra
	11:30pm - 1:00am: Evening dance performances (show #2)
	1:00am - 3:00am: Oscar D'Leon & His Ochestra
	2:30am - 4:00am: International DJ's