Canada Salsa Congress
October 7 to 11, 2010
Toronto, Canada

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Opening Night Gala & 4th Annual Canadian Salsa Championships

Location: Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, One Harbour Square, Toronto.

8:00pm Doors open
8:15pm – 9:00pm Dance lesson (instructor to be announced)
9:15pm – 2:00am Dancing to guest DJs including Henry Knowles (New York)
11:00pm Salsa Competition and Shows
Price: $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door.

Note for competitors & performers:
All competitors must check in at 8:00pm to choose the order for competing and give their music to stage manager.
Competitors and performers may do a quick stage run-through between 7pm and 7:45pm.

Friday, October 8th, 2010

12:00pm Vendor set-up begins
1:00pm-1:00am Registration booth open
(lower level of Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre, outside Frontenac Ballroom)
5:00-7:00pm Technical Rehearsal for this evening’s performances
8:00pm Doors open. General seating for shows.
9:00-11:00pm Dance performances
11:00pm-4:00am Dance ’till dawn

Saturday, October 9th, 2010

10:00am-1:00am Registration booth open
10:30am-5:00pm Beginner Bootcamp Workshops
10:30am-5:30pm Workshops (3 different workshops every hour)
12:30pm-1:00pm Lunch Break
5:00pm-5:30pm Salsa Stretch Class
5:00-7:00pm Technical Rehearsal for this evening’s performances
8:00pm Doors open. General seating for shows.
9:00-11:00pm Dance performances
11:30pm Live Band: to be announced
11:00pm-4:00am Dance ’till dawn

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

10:00am-1:00am Registration booth open
10:30am-5:30pm Workshops (3 different workshops every hour)
12:30am-1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00pm-2:00pm Lunch & Learn Salsa Seminar + dance workshops
5:00pm-5:30pm Salsa Stretch Class
5:00-7:00pm Technical Rehearsal for this evening’s performances
8:00pm Doors open. General seating for shows.
9:00-10:30pm Dance performances
10:30pm-4:00am Dance ’till dawn

For more information please visit:  www.canadasalsacongress.com

4th San Diego Salsa-Bachata Festival
September 16 to 19, 2010
San Diego, California, USA

THE BEST SALSA EVENT IN SAN DIEGO IS BACK!
Mark Your Calendars and Don't Miss This Awesome Salsa Fest!

4TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO SALSA FESTIVAL 2010
SEPTEMBER 16 – 20 2010

TOWN AND COUNTRY RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
Only $89.00 A Night!
( Only For A Limited Time )
Up To Four In A Room

SD Salsa Festival Vacation Special:
Arrive Early to Settle In and Relax or Stay After the Festival To Unwind after the festivities…
$89 room Rate will be available from Monday 9/13 to Wed 9/22/2010…

Act quick… Room Rates Increase In February!

Go Directly Through Hotel And Reserve Today!

Take Advantage Of The Great Savings…
Book Your Room And Festival Pass Before the prices go up.
"All Prices Will Increase Feb 15, 2010"

Over 40 Great Workshops And Professional Dance Shows

Beginner to Advanced friendly Workshops!
( Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha and More )

Nightly Dancing Till 3AM

Friday Night Band: TBA

Orquesta Conjunto Costazul
Confirmed Saturday Night Band!

NEW!
Bachata Only Workshops All Weekend
Dance Room Dedicated To Bachata All Night!

Over 16,000 Square Feet Of Ballroom Space &
Over 12,000 Square Foot Of Dance Floor

Awesome Dance Stage Like Never Seen In San Diego!
"A Performers Dream Stage"

And Much Much More……….

More details coming soon but for mo information please visit:  www.sandiegosalsafestival.com

6th BG Fanta Latino Festival
Bulgaria Salsa Congress
May 14 t o16, 2010
Sophia, Bulgaria

For the 6^th year the air in Sofia is going to fill with the notes of the loved by all of us Latin music. The long-awaited 3-day (4-nightJ) fiesta starts on May 13^th and will gather together admirers from all over the world. But this time, they will be even more! Why? Well, simply because this year we’ll invite lovers of the tango, capoeira, cha-cha, rumba…in other words – lovers of the Latin music to come and join us in our festival!!!

And so, filled with the music air, in the day we’ll find the strength to listen, watch and repeat carefully what the best dancers in the world have to show us during the lessons…In the evening, right before we put on our dancing shoes, we’ll sit down to enjoy the breathtaking performances and the World Premiere of the new and one of a kind dancing show. And let’s not forget to take a deep breath and scream – as loud as we can – to support our favourite couple or team during the round for the “Bulgaria Cup”.

Let’s all enjoy the filled with Latin music air during the 6^th BG FANTA Latino Festival!

EVENT SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, May 13

FRIDAY, May 14

SATURDAY, May 15

SUNDAY, May 16

for more information please visit: www.bgsalsafiesta.com

The 8th International Salsa Festival in Hamburg
July 15 to 19, 2010
Hamburg, Germany

Join thousands of SALSA-FANS from 40 countries,
it will be a spectacular festival with the MOST POPULAR STARS of the Salsa
scene!

Enjoy this year the UNIQUE SHOW ACTS
Breathtaking and unforgettable moments

All parties and workshops will take place at newly renovated  5-star
Radisson Hotel / Congress Center Hamburg” on more than 4500 m²!

Party
4 days full of entertainment, fun, party, workshops and
International shows with top intl. Djs: Henry Knowles (New York), El Malo (Zürich), Mango (Kleve), Pepe (Basel), Pablo Cuesta (Bremen), & Dj Miguel (Hamburg)

Workshops
More than 50 Workshops for different Levels and Styles
- Beginners: All Styles
- Intermediate/Advanced: Cuban Styles
- Intermediate II: All Styles
- Advanced I: On 1
- Advanced II: All Styles On1 & On2
The workshops are on Saturday and Sunday from 10.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Find a detailed schedule on our website!

Prices
You can choose between different passes / price groups. Your final price
depends on the date of booking and the chosen group!

Flights / Hotels
—————-
Flights from 70 euros
>From 30 Euro the night
more informations at our website

Please forward this message to friends who you think might be
interested.Thank you an Happy New Year!

We are looking forward to see you soon!
Imad & Albert Torres Productions
info@salsafestival-hamburg.de
Tel +49 40 692 107 00
Mobil +49 179 57 037 13

EVENT SCHEDULE

for more information please visit: www.salsafestival-hamburg.de

Las Vegas Salsa Congress
July 1 to 4, 2010
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

For more information and details please visit: LasVegasSalsaCongress.com

Portland Salsa Congress
June 10 – 13, 2010
Portland, Oregon, USA

We are proud to announce the 6^th annual Portland Salsa Congress, which will take place June 10^th to June 13^th2010. This year the event has grown bigger and better! We are bringing more International Champions to teach and show case their dancing talent, excellent live bands and DJ’s to entertain you and Albert Torres, creator of the World Salsa Championship, as our official MC.

Javier Solis, founder of Gemini Salsa Dance Company, continues to work with salsa dancer in other cities and states to help connect the salsa community, and is proud that for the 6th year in a row, Portland, Oregon, is the location of the largest Salsa Dance Competition “The Portland Salsa Congress”.

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to experience the “Portland Salsa Congress” and we hope you have a great time with us this year as we continue to dance and have fun as we strive to achieve “Unity Through Salsa”.

for more information and details please visit: www.portlandsalsacongress.com

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Los Angeles Salsa Congress
May 27 – 30, 2010
Los Angeles, California, USA

“Creating Unity Through Salsa”

Prices:

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Los Angeles Salsa Congress
May 27 – 30, 2010
Los Angeles, California, USA

“Creating Unity Through Salsa”

Prices:

2009 LA Congress Full Event Prices
Period	Full Event/Per Person	Evening Only Pass Per Person
11/01/2009 – 01/31/2010 + Reserved Seating Included	$250.00
11/01/2009 – 01/31/2010 – No Reserved Seating Incl.	$220.00
02/01/2010 – 03/31/2010 – No Reserved Seating Incl.	$250.00	$110.00
04/01/2010 – 04/30/2010 – No Reserved Seating Incl.	$275.00	$125.00
05/01/2010 – 05/30/2010 – No Reserved Seating Incl.	$299.00	$135.00
(1) Full Event Pass includes all workshops and pool parties on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, afternoon performances, evening shows on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the dance until 4AM. (9AM TO 4AM) (2) Evening Only Pass includes all 4 nights. Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday starting at 7:00PM.  Make sure to take advantage of the Discounted Evening Passes.  Purchase early and save!

Single Evening Tickets               (Sold at the Door Only)
Thursday		$30.00
Friday		$40.00
Saturday		$40.00
Sunday		$30.00
FULL DAY PASSES                  (Sold at the Door Only)
Friday (Includes Workshops, Afternoon & Evening Shows)		$100.00
Saturday (Inc Workshops, Afternoon & Evening Shows)		$125.00
Sunday (Inc Workshops, Afternoon & Evening Shows)		$125.00
Single evening Tickets can only be purchase at the door, the day of the event.  Doors open at 7pm for Single evening tickets.  We will reserve a limited amount of tickets to be sold at the door.  Make sure to take advantage of the Discounted Evening Passes. Purchase early and save up to $30.00!

Other prices

T-shirt - $15.00

Afternoon Shows- $12.00

Performer Full Event Pass - $100.00 (Before March 15th) $125.00 (After March 16th)

Vendor booth - $800.00

Reserve seating upgrade for full event or evening only passes - $30.00 / per night per person

Cancellation policy

EACH change will cost you $25.00, plus the difference in price if there is any. IE: (changing names, changing dates, etc.) Cancellations by Apr 1, 2010 will be subject to a $50.00 fee. Cancellations by May 1, 2010 will only be refunded half price for the congress pass. No cancellations or refunds after May 14, 2010. No changes or online registration will be accepted after 12:00 noon PST on May 21, 2010. There will be a $10.00 fee for phone orders. Dance team policy From Apr 1, 2010 until May 14, 2010 any changes will be subject to a fee of $25. After May 15, 2010 any changes will be subject to a fee of $50, No Cancellations After May 16th, 2010. Any Type of Change at event will be subject to $75.00 per incident.  Changes at event slow the line and make everyone wait!

for more information and details please visit:  www.mysalsacongress.com

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Scandinavian Salsa Congress
March 18 – 21,  2010
Gothenburg, Sweden

Enjoy breathtaking shows, inspiring social dance and the best of Eddie Torres’ amazing workshop.

More than 40 different workshops: Salsa, L.A. Style, Cuban Style, Salsa on 2, Rueda de Casino, Cha cha cha, Samba, Bachata, Hip-Hop Salsa.

and more…

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Sunday March 14
Salsaland in Nordstan
14.00-15.30

Brilliant shows: Sala, Samba, Street, Bachata, Cha-cha…
Come dance with us!
Buy your pass to the congress or tickets to parties and shows.

Thursday March 18

20.30-01.00

"PRE – PARTY" with  Oliver Pineda & Luda Kroitor, Brasilidade Mendes and DJ Frank  from L.A.

ELITE PARK AVENUE HOTEL GÖTEBORG
Entrence: 100 SEK
20.30 Workshop Footwork and Styling with Oliver Pineda & Luda Kroitor

Friday March 19
Elite Park Avenue Hotel

15.00-19.00
Registration and collecting of full passes at Elite Park Avenue Hotel. Please note that your confirmation e-mail is valid as receipt when picking up your full pass. Your full pass can also be picked up Friday and Saturday after 20.00 at Elite Hotel.

20.00
Doors open at Elite Park Avenue Hotel

20.30-03.00
Party

21.00-22.00
Shows:

Oliver Pineda & Luda Kroitor (Australia)
Yamulee (New York, USA)
Maykel Fonts & Kirenia Cantin (Cuba)
Uppsala Danscenter (Sweden)
Salsa Mania (San Francisco)
Mambo Sisters (Sweden)
Iraché (Norway)
Susanna Montero (London, UK)
Fernando & Louise (Denmark)
Eddie Torres & Melissa Rosado (New York, USA)

Saturday at Elite March 20

All activities at Elite Park Avenue Hotel

10.00-17.50
Workshops

20:00
Doors open

20.00-03.00
Party

21.00-22.00
Shows:
Ramark Dance Company (France
Stockholm Salsa Dance (Sweden)
Jazzy & Kimbara (Norway & Polonia)
Yamulee (New York, USA)
Salsa Akademien (Sweden)
Salseras Dance Company (Sweden)
Brasilidade Mendes (Brazil)
Maykel Fonts & Kirenia Cantin (Cuba)
Eddie Torres & Melissa Rosado (New York, USA)
Majesty In Motion (San Diego, USA)
Oliver Pineda & Luda Kroitor (Australia)

Sunday at Elite March 21

All activities at Elite Park Avenue Hotel

10.00-17.50
Workshops

20:00
Doors open

20.30-02.00
Party

21.00-22.00
Shows:

Adrianas Dansskola Performance Group (Sweden)
Arinson Lopez & Danai Maltezou (Greece)
Fernando & Louse (Denmark)
Jazzy & Alexistyle (Guatemala)
Stockholm Salsa Dance Performance Group (Sweden)
Ramark Dance Company (France)
Majesty In Motion (San Diego, USA)
Twisted Feet Dance Academy (Sweden)
Mambo Caché (Sweden)
Salsa Mania (San Francisco)
Maykel Fonts & Kirenia Cantin (Cuba)

for more information please visit:  www.salsacongressscandinavia.com

Hawaii Salsa Festival
February 11 to 14, 2010
Honolulu, Hawaii

Aloha and Welcome to the  4th Annual Hawaii Salsa Festival

Performances by International Talents and Local Companies

Experience the Music, Passion, Dancing and Spirit of Aloha in Paradise.

The Hawaii Salsa Festival will take place at the Pagoda Hotel

1525 Rycroft St Honolulu HI 96813

EVENT SCHEDULE

for more information please visit: www.hawaiisalsafestival.com

Brazil Salsa Congress
October 27 to November 2, 2010
San Pablo, Brazil

7º CONGRESSO MUNDIAL DE SALSA DO BRASIL

04 great international congresses together in just one event

SALSA – SAMBA – ZOUK – TANGO

10.000 people throughout the country and from around the world  in 04 days with a lot of energy, vibrancy and passion from the Latin rhythms!

Considered one of the biggest events of dance in the country the Congresso Mundial de Salsa do Brasil entering its 8th edition and has been consecrated with one of the biggest events of salsa in the world and the major of this kind in South America.

The program has more than 100 teachers invited, national and international, ministering classes and workshops throughout the day (they are 150 classes in total), Basic level (for beginners), Intermediate (for those who know a bit of Caribbean rhythms) and Advanced (for professionals in dance), four nights with eight official balls (two per night, simultaneously), led by the best national and international guest DJ's, with show of guest teachers, official shows of choreography selected, parallel shows and over 100 national and international dancers doing presentation.

Besides the already traditional scheduling classes, balls and shows with some of the greatest teachers, dancers and salsa DJ's from around the world, is also the meeting of the four major international conferences, in one single event, coordinated and performed by great professionals in each area, especially invited.

more details coming soon but for more information please visit: brazilsalsacongress.com