Chicago Salsa Festival 2009 June 25, 2009

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Chicago Salsa Festival 2009.
June 25th - June 28th, 2009
Events start on Tuesday June 23rd! 6 Days of non-stop Salsa!
- 5 Days of Live Music performances!- 4 Days of Dance Showcases! over 40 indivisual dance performances!- 3 days of Dance workshops! over 45 workshops!- 3 Days of Salsa vending Marketplace- 6 Days of Chicago Salsa nighctlubs!- 6 Days of non-stop Salsa!- The best dance instructors in the World & performances World Salsa Champions!- Grammy winning musicians!- During the 1st weekend of the Taste of Chicago!
Confirmed Live music performances by:Battle of the Soneros - Willy Torres vs. Herman Olivera & The NYC Salsa ProjectGilberto "El Pulpo" Colon Jr & Angel Melendez "Tribute to Hector Lavoe"Mannix Martinez & Su Orquesta (former singer for Sonora Poncena)Johnny Blas Band& more to be announced soon...
Confirmed Dance performances & Workshops by:Abel & Zulmara - Los Angeles. 3-time ESPN World Salsa Champions (Debut of new choreography & Chicago Premiere)Daisy & Nilson- Cali,Colombia. 2nd Place ESPN World Salsa Championships Cabaret.Calle Luna Dance Co - Philadelphia.CalleSol Dance Co - Philadelphia.Chilital Compagnie Du Danse Latine -Montreal, Canada.El Mulato & Su Swing Latino - Cali, Colombia. 2-time ESPN World Salsa Teams Champions.Juan Calderons Cultural Explosion - New Jersey.Los Salsomanos - Toronto, Canada.Rene Gueits & Salsa Lovers - Miami.Roberto Arenas Jr. & Marie Josee Strazzero - Montreal, Canada. 2nd place ESPN World Salsa Championships.Son DExplosion - New Jersey. (Chicago Premiere)Sonia & Moris San Tropez - Montreal, Canada. 3rd Place ESPN World Salsa Championships Teams 05.Brandon & Serena - ChicagoChgo Latin Street Dance Company - Chicago. (Debut of new Choreography)Cristina Zavala & Rodrigo Cortazar - ChicagoDando Mambo - MadisonDescarga Caribe - ChicagoEstilo Dance Co. - ChicagoJed Walker & Narce of SultrySalsa.com - ChicagoLisa "La Boriqua" & Andres - ChicagoMambo Elegancia - MilwaukeeMicah & Katie - ChicagoMosaico Student Dance Group - ChicagoUrban Vibe - ChicagoYolianna & Kelly - Chicago
& more to be confirmed soon
DJs Frankie J (Chgo), Luis Rollin Rivera (Chgo), Sabor (Detroit) & Gio (Toronto)
Venue Schedule: (all the specifics can be found on the event's website)Tue, June 23rd - Welcome Night & full pass pick up at Alhambra PalaceWed, June 24th - Chgo Summer Dance in The Parks & Salsa Party at Cagney'sThu, June 25th - Opening Night at Excalibur NightlcubFri, June 26th - Chicago Night at The Cubby BearSat, June 27th - International Night at The Park West.Sun June 28th - Chgo Summer Dance at Grant ParkSun, June 28th - Closing Night at The Cubby BearMon & Tue June 29th & 30th - Tentative Chgo Tourism Days (taste of Chgo, Baseball Games, Sears Tower, etc,...)Friday June 26th - Sunday June 28th - 3 days of workshops (over 40 of them) & Salsa Marketplace @ The legendary Palmer House Hilton. (17 E. Monroe)
Full pass prices go up in priceat the end of each month until May 31st!. Full pass includes a Free event DVD, Free commmorative T-Shirt & transportation to & from Hotel & nightly venues.To make your reservations at a special "Chgo Salsa Festival" rate go to: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/CHIPHHH-CSF-20090624/index.jhtml
When Chicago is Hot!
http://www.ChicagoSalsaFestival.com


Organized by Latin Street Dancing Inc
Latin dance studio & Entertainment company. Home to Lisa "La Boriqua" & The Chicago Latin Street Dance Company

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Ticket Info:  

• Full Pass before Feb 28th, 2009, $175.00
• Full Pass before March 31st, $194.75
• Full Pass before April 30th, $215.25
• Full Pass before May 31st, $246.00

Official Website: http://chicagosalsafestival-upcoming.eventbrite.com