San Diego Tango Festival
December 30 to January 2, 2011
San Diego, California USA

A Tango festival
"By Dancers; For Dancers"

Brought to you by San Diego volunteers, along with the expertise of the Denver Tango Festival organizers, and world-class tango instructors and DJs. All of whom are devoted to bringing you a high quality festival, in a beautiful location, at an affordable price.

Pricing:
Full Pass – 245 USD

more details coming soon…

for inquiries please visit: www.sandiegotangofestival.com

Lindy Focus IX
December 27 to January 1, 2011
Asheville, United States

Lindy Focus – The Jazz, Lindy Hop, Balboa Dance Camp & New Year's Party
Join Us For an Amazing Ninth Year

TOP TALENT – that means the most exciting instructors, performers, musicians, and dj's in the dance world.

YOUR EXPERIENCE – it will consist of the perfect balance between focused, dedicated learning, party atmosphere, entertainment, and social dance floor magic. JOIN US.

EVENT NEWS:

- The opening dance and welcome ceremony are the night of Monday 12/27
- Classes begin the morning of Tuesday 12/28 (any auditions will be this morning)
- Last day of class is Friday 12/31, and is followed by the New Year's Party
- Departure is Saturday 1/1

for more details and inquiries please visit: www.lindyfocus.com

Berlin Festivalito
December 27 to 31, 2010
Berlin, Germany

Join us for our first Festivalito!

4 International Couples!
20 Workshops
4 Early Milongas (Tango Café)
4 Open-Classes
4 Milongas
4 Shows

All teachers have excellent language skills and all classes taught in English!

EVENT SCHEDULE

for inquiries and more details please visit: www.berlinfestivalito.com

Snow Ball Sweden
December 26 to January 1, 2011
Stockholm, Sweden

Yes, The Snowball will be back 2010! With 4 days of classes, 7 nights of social dancing, and a great New Years Party!

December 26th – January 1st
Registration opens on the 1st of September

Teaching this year:
Steven Mitchell (US)
Sylvia Sykes & Nick Williams (US)
Ryan Francois & Jenny Thomas (US)
Skye Humphries & Frida Segerdahl (SWE)
Peter Strom & Ramona Staffeld USA
Henric Stillman & Joanna Ericsson (SWE)
Isabella Gregorio & Vincenzo Fesi (ITA)
David Rehm (US)
Naomi Uyama (US)
Jessica Lennartsson & Sakarias Larsson (SWE)
Hanna & Mattias Lundmark (SWE)
Joana Ekeström & Andreas Olsson (SWE)
Hasse Mattsson & Marie Nahnfeldt Mattsson (SWE)
Kenneth & Helena Norbelie (SWE)
and more…

Master of ceremony:
Mark Kihara – USA

The Snowball house band:
Steven Mitchell & Malcolm Holt as the Rhythm Catz along with the Gordon Webster Sextet. 

The classes starts on the 27th – 30th, on the 31st there will be no classes, just relax and get ready for the
NEW YEARS PARTY!

EVENT SCHEDULE

December 26th
7.30p.m.-2.00a.m. Opening evening, the dance starts at 8.00p.m.
Band: TBA, DJs.
Registration will be open 7.30p.m.-11.00p.m.

December 27th
9.00p.m.-3.00a.m. Bands: TBA, DJs.

December 28th
9.00p.m.-5.00a.m. The house band: Steven Mitchell & Malcolm Holt as the Rhythm Catz along with the Gordon Webster Sextet. DJs.

Guest singer: The fabulous miss Naomi Uyama

December 29th
9.00p.m.-5.00a.m. Band: TBA. DJ's.

December 30th
9.00p.m.-5.00a.m The house band: Steven Mitchell & Malcolm Holt as the Rhythm Catz along with the Gordon Webster Sextet. DJ's.

Guest singer: The fabulous miss Naomi Uyama

December 31st
Celebration of the New Year ! Dinner starts at 6.30p.m. and the dancing at 9.00p.m.-5.00a.m. Dj's & The house band: Steven Mitchell & Malcolm Holt as the Rhythm Catz along with the Gordon Webster Sextet. Guest singer: The fabulous Miss Naomi Uyama. Dress code: Dress to impress!!!

January 1st
5.00p.m.-10.00p.m. Closing afternoon dance, DJ's, waffles and tea.

The parties will be Special and Splashy, with nothing but the best music and awesome dancers and atmosphere!

for inquires please visit: www.thesnowball.se

Niork Swing Salsa Festival
December 10 to 12, 2010
Niort, France

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, December 11 – Evening Warm-Up

Hall of Chauray

Swing and Salsa Night 21h 2h

Entry: 8 € a consolation (5 € before 1 December)

Saturday, December 12 – Dance

Hall of Chauray

Shows and 2 rooms / 2 atmospheres

Admission: 12 € with a consolation (10 € before 1 December)

21:00: Doors

9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.: Start dance in the first room, atmosphere Swing and Salsa

22:00: Opening of the second room

10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: Dance Shows

11:00 p.m. to 4:00: Dancing with 2 bathrooms and 2 atmospheres. A room dedicated to swing, a room dedicated to salsa.

Shows

Sacuye Latin Dancers – Salsa – Sweden

Erwann and Mary Lucile – Rock – Paris

Francis and Anne-Laure – WCS – Nantes

Achilles and Anne-Laure – Salsa – La Rochelle / Nantes

Pazapas School Swing – Niort

Pazapas School Salsa – Niort

for inquiries please visit: http://nssf.jimdo.com

Five by Adrian and Anita
December 10 to 12, 2010
Barcelona, Spain

Welcome salsa friends all over the world! We are really excited for what will be going on very soon. What we offer you will not only be one more event, but also a present for all your support to our art and our people during this period of time. 5 years go by quickly but for us they represent the sense of our life and this is the reason why we want to share it with you all. Three days and nights of emotions, human warmth and lots of love.

December 10th, 11th, 12th 2010, Barcelona, our dear city, which saw our birth and our growth, dresses up and opens the doors to all the salsa fans around the world. For those who enjoy good vibrations, for those who shiver when they listen to Cheo’s voice, for those who saw our beginnings, for those who applauded us sometime, for those who felt happy with our victory, and also for those who cried with our defeats. Our friends, students, colleagues, salsa-lovers! Because that’s what we all are in the end, salsa lovers! Because salsa fulfills our lives in different ways but with the same intensity!

WE INVITE YOU TO GIVE US YOUR HANDS AND LET US BE YOUR HOSTS AND GUIDES THROUGH THIS SABOUROUS TRAVEL OF FEELINGS, RYTHM, AND LOTS OF PASSION.

Pricing:
Full Pass – 110 EUR

EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY 10th  DECEMBER

“OPENING PARTY FIVE AND GRAND FINAL 2ND AMATEUR SALSA COMPETITION”

The amazing weekend couldn’t start in a better way than by celebrating the awaited grand final of the most important Amateur contest around the country. Finalists from Spain and Portugal will compete for the valued New Winner’s title and for the tempting sum of 2500euros cash for the first place. The jury, internationally recognized professionals, will have to face the difficult task of choosing the winning couple.

Two simultaneous banquet halls and the best salsa will be chosen by the well-known Pablo Bat (Argentina) and DJ resident Jacoviche (Barcelona). Rhythm and Sabor from 11pm to 6 am!

SATURDAY 11TH DECEMBER

“DANCE WORKSHOPS”

From 3pm to 7pm you will be able to enjoy and learn with Adrián and Anita and the other international teachers. Salsa Couples, Los Angeles Style, New York Style, Cuban Style, free steps, Rumba, Ladies Style, Men Style, Kizomba, Ballroom dancing. YOU DON’T NEED TO COME WITH A PARTNER! Two clearly differentiated levels: BASIC and INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED, so that you can choose the classes that suit your demands the most!

“GALA DINNER”

Get dressed up and join us in an unforgettable night. You will be able to enjoy the occasion next to Adrián and Anita, invited dancers, artists, close friends, and a glamorous gala dinner in a fantastic place: “EL PEDREGAL DE BELLATERRA”. Unique in BARCELONA, its elegant style combines perfectly with the beauty of the landscape and the quality of a service adapted to our time. Enjoy a great banquet, in a candle light, with the sweet piano melody and an incomparable company.

Recognition awards will also be presented.
From 9pm to 11.30pm.

"ADRIAN Y ANITA present: FIVE"

The most eagerly awaited party!
Shows in charge of all the international dancers:

ADRIAN AND ANITA (Barcelona)
JOHNNY VAZQUEZ “El Príncipe” (Los Angeles – Mexico)
FRANCISCO VEZQUEZ (Los Angeles – Mexico)
LUIS VAZQUEZ  AND MELISSA (Los Angeles – Mexico)
JUAN MATOS AND AMNERIS MARTINEZ (New York – Puerto Rico)
YE MAMBO (Zaragoza – Donosti) NEW CHOREOGRAPHY
ALFREDO TORRES (Cuba – Bulgaria) First time in SPAIN!
FRANCO ROCHA AND COMPANY (Barcelona) NEW CHOREOGRAPHY!
AFRO LATIN CONNECTION (Portugal)
ADRIÁN AND ANITA AMATEUR S.C. (Barcelona) NEW CHOREOGRAPHY!
THE THREE VAZQUEZ BROTHERS WILL BE TOGETHER IN BARCELONA FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!

Music will be in charge of PABLO BAT (Argentina) and DJ JACOVICHE (Barcelona). Surprises, presents, entertainments and raffles!!! Special atmosphere and decoration!! Two simultaneous banquet halls.

From 11pm to 6am, and after…

"AFTER PARTY!!!!"

Because we want it to be special for you, we know you will be wanting more…The AFTER PARTY in the second hall, until 9 am!!!

Pastries and Coffee!!!!!
From 6am to 9 am.

SUNDAY 12TH DECEMBER

“DANCE WORKSHOPS”

From 3pm to 7 pm you have the opportunity of taking more classes with Adrian and Anita as well as with other international teachers!
Two clearly differentiated levels: BASIC and INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED, so that you can choose the classes that suit your demands the most!

“CLOSING PARTY”

ADRIAN AND ANITA INVITE YOU TO RICARUS PORT!

Bring your bathing suit and towel! WE’RE GOING TO THE BEACH! We are not joking! In order to bring the congress to a close, Adrián and Anita will turn the club into a real beach from the charming island! We will cover the club with sand, we will rise the temperature to 30 degrees, we will provide you with an artificial sun, and of course, the sea!

BECAUSE LIFE IS MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE IN THE SEA! Entertainments, Mojitos, Rueda Cubana, Lambada classes, Games, Humor, great atmosphere and a real beach…in mid-December!!!!

MOREOVER:  Great show of amateur groups!!!! THE FUTURE OF SALSA!!!
From 8pm to 4am.

for inquiries please visit: www.adrianyanita.com

SalsAtlanta
December 10 to 12, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia USA

SALSAtlanta is bringing back the salsa madness to Atlanta..
The Cuban Party is back!
3 full days of salsa madness.
3 days of Timba • Salsa • Son • Rumba & Rum
3 days of Cuban workshops.
…The most well known and fun instructors of Cuban dance in the Americas.

Salsa is a dance much like the food for which it is named. There are numerous flavors and countless ingredients all of which are all inspired by culture and personal taste. Much like the food, there is no right or wrong way. There's Los Angeles Style, New York Style, street style, ballroom style, and many other styles. Salsa Casino is uniquely Cuban style and features its own distinctive moves which set it apart from other forms of Salsa. SALSAtlanta, the city's largest gathering of Salsa Casino enthusiasts celebrated its 10 year anniversary this past weekend, December 11 through December 13 at Georgia Tech's Student Center. The three day event included parties, workshops, performances, live music, and dancing.

The event was planned by SALSAtlanta's founder, Julian Meija. Julian is originally from Colombia, but discovered Salsa Casino while living in Miami. He found Salsa Casino to be more natural than other forms he had danced before, "Salsa is from street dancing and I like Cuban movement,"says Julian, "I feel that Salsa Casino has a more organic connection to the music than other types of Salsa."While working for Delta, Julian moved to Atlanta, bringing his love of Casino with him. At first, Salsa was barely known in Atlanta, let alone Cuban Salsa. Julian was determined to change this. He began with a small class of six students, all of whom happened to be Salsa instructors. Little by little, as each instructor took on more students, Salsa Casino's popularity blossomed and SALSAtlanta was formed. Within 10 years, SALSAtlanta went from Julian's class of six instructors to a nationally recognized Casino group. That very group attracted attendants and instructors from all over the country to celebrate its creation.

more details coming soon…

for inquiries please visit: www.salsatlanta10.com

6th Acapulco Salsa Congress
December 9 to 12, 2010
Acapulco, Mexico

Victor Burgos & Gaby Bernal, promoters and dancers salsa most important of Mexico, in association with Albert Torres, the most important promoter of salsa around the world, presents…
6th Acapulco World Salsa Congress 2010
An event where you can meet the greatest salsa exponents of Mexico and various countries in the world. Dance with the best orchestras in Mexico and the exquisite music of the best DJ's national and international.
You will have opportunities to learn from the best and most important instructors in Mexico and abroad.
All this under the Great Hall Cabaret in Grand Hotel Acapulco, where we have a special price for you. We look forward with open arms in the tourist port accessible and most important of our country.
Never forget 4 nights of extreme fun in your last vacation of the year. You can perform activities such as beach: Ski and jet skis, parasailing, bungee jumping, diving or just tanning on the beach at a temperature ranging between 25 to 35 degrees Celsius.
We hope to see you enjoy salsa.

Tu tienes la SALSA… ACAPULCO Tiene la CLAVE

Pricing:
Full Pass (purchase period till 27.08.2010) – 141 USD, till 01.10.2010 – 166 USD, till 05.11.2010 – 191 USD, till 03.12.2010 – 216 USD

more details coming soon…

for inquiries please visit: http://www.mexicosalsacongress.com/

9 Mantova International Tango Festival
December 8 to 13, 2010
Mantua, Italy

EVENT SCHEDULE

Latin-Festival
December 3 to 5, 2010
Stuttgart, Germany

The one and only Christmal Salsa Festival in the breathtaking castle-like Ambience of the fantastic Music-Hall in Ludwigsburg – next to Stuttgart !

It is called in the Latin festival of superlatives from 03 to 05 December 2010! Let of the fascination of the Latin American passion carried away and dip A sensual world in Cuba and Latin America.

ANYONE – can participate and experience an unforgettable weekend, a breathtaking  Show program and the great ambience of the Havana Night in schlossgleichen music hall.  Top international artists will inspire you, the best DJ's, great parties,  fascinating shows and a unique castle setting waiting for you, Your smile and your enthusiasm!

There are two dance floors and in the great hall of the castle is the Latin party of the year  instead! EXPERIENCE this unique event full of Latin American vitality.

Pricing:
Full Pass (purchase period till 30.09.2010) – 99 EUR, till 30.10.2010 – 119 EUR, till 30.11.2010 – 129 EUR, at the door – 139 EUR

EVENT SCHEDULE