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We try to print articles that may be of interest to musicians, dancers, promoters, and establishments that host Latin music events. We publish articles sent to us by our readers, and correspondents in both English and Spanish. We actively accept correspondents throughout the world. Our correspondents are the link to all the other members about what is happening in their respective areas. At times correspondents attend events and interview artists performing in their areas. They also tell us the hot spots for people to go dancing and special concerts.

Publicamos artículos que sean de interés para los músicos, bailarines, promotores y lugares dónde se lleven a cabo eventos de música latina. Publicamos artículos en inglés y en español que nos envían nuestros corresponsales y lectores. Las puertas para recibir nuevos corresponsales de todo el mundo están constantemente abiertas. Nuestros corresponsales mantienen actualizados a nuestros lectores sobre lo que sucede en sus respectivas áreas. En algunas ocasiones los corresponsales asisten a conciertos y entrevistan a los artistas que se presentan en su área. También nos mantienen al tanto de los lugares más visitados para ir a bailar o asistir a un concierto.

The magazine also tries to inform on all webpages about salsa. We do not feel that others are our competition, but that they are our brothers in this effort to keep our art alive. There are also a great deal of free music available on line and we try to tell our readers about those stations.

Yours truly, Eduardo Guilarte - Editor

Nuestra revista es diferente a una página Web, porque al ser una publicación mensual, lo que se lee son eventos actuales que acontecen en el mundo de la salsa. Es por eso que deseamos que toda aquel que este relacionado a nuestra revista este orgullo de ser parte de International Salsa Magazine. Maria Ferrara, Romina Maraschini, y Alan Taborda, todos trabajan arduamente cada mes para hacer posible nuestra revista. Los invitamos a que nos manden correos con sus opiniones sobre como podemos mejorar, nos pueden comentar sobre bandas que conozcan, si grabaron un CD y quieren una opinión, o si saben de algún evento o lugar que quieran compartir con nosotros. Nos pueden mandar la información, estaremos felices de compartir esta información con nuestros Salseros. Saludos, Eduardo Guilarte – Editor

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This magazine is different from a webpage, because since it is a monthly publication, you know that what you are reading is current events in the salsa world. We hope to make everyone associated with us proud to be a part of International Salsa Magazine. Maria Ferrara, Romina Maraschini, and Alan Taborda all work very hard every month to make this magazine available to you. We hope to get your emails and feed back about how we can improve, bands you know about, if they recorded a CD and want to be reviewed, or if there is an event, or place that you want to tell us about. Let us know and we will be happy to share this information with all our other Salseros.

Nuestra revista también provee información de otras Web salseras. No sentimos que sean competencia, los consideramos nuestros hermanos, unidos por el esfuerzo de mantener este arte en vigencia. También existe mucha música gratuita que se puede escuchar online, tratamos de comunicarle a nuestros lectores sobre las estaciones de radio.

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CONTENTS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2010 STAFF / EDITORIAL | 02 INDEX / ALL ISSUES | 04 BANDS | 06 . SOBREDOSIS DEL SABOR – EL PASO TX, USA . TEAM HAVANA – HAVANA, CUBA

INTERVIEWS | 08 . ENTREVISTA A ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO – Page 08 . DESDE PARIS, FRANCIA - ENTREVISA A LA CONTRABANDA – Page 32 . DESDE BOGOTA, COLOMBIA – ENTREVISTA A LA 33 – Page 42

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LUIS MEDINA – CON SABOR KPFA 94.1 FM | 52 . No More Jelly´s Club Havana? . Tempo Latino ( Part 1 / 2 ) . Opening Night at Tempo Latino 2010 . International Salsa at Tempo Latino 2010 . Todo Tiene su Final Tempo Latino 2010

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SOBREDOSIS DEL SABOR

ALL THE WARMTH OF CUBA AND THE TROPIC FUSED IN SOBREDOSIS DEL SABOR

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A group of Cuban teenagers got together after finalizing their studies in one of the top musical schools in Cuba…Sobredosis del Sabor was born! Coming from different regions of the country, and with different backgrounds, they created a unique sound conquering the hearts of the Cuban Salsa dancers.

Some of their original songs rose up to the top of the Hit Parade in Cuba’s radio and Television and, soon after, Sobredosis del Sabor was performing in the best plazas in Havana and all over Cuba! Besides Cuba, Sobredosis del Sabor has performed in other countries such as Spain, Italy, France, Angola, Ecuador, and Mexico. The Band members are

diversified with the capacity to present different shows such as: Salsa music, Latin Jazz Quartet, Traditional Cuban Septet (similar to the Buenavista Social Club in Havana), Cumbia, Cabaret Show with dancers, solo acts, etc. Sobredosis del Sabor has recorded two discs with Fania Records, which include, “No Lo Compliques” and “Mujeres Contra el Domino.” Recently arriving into the USA, the

purpose of Sobredosis del Sabor is to introduce you, and your clientele, with Cuba’s unique rhythms, flavor, culture, and traditions! Interacting together, you and Sobredosis del Sabor can offer a spectacle for the enjoyment of all! CONTACT (718) 313-4305 http://www.myspace.com/sobredosi sdelsabor

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TEAM HAVANA

Members: Danny Iglesias Piano Raciel Tortolo Congas Carmelo Camero Timbal David Rodriguez Bass Gabrielle Torrez Sax,Flute Ziggy Garcia Trumpet Uriel Esquivel Singer

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A group of talented Cuban men with a career in music get together with an ambitious project: to provide top quality music to the Latin-music dancers of th e area and to make the top lists at local, and not so local radio stations. All of them with degrees from conservatories from Havana, Cuba, these men started playing in different orchestras with an impressive creative and technical quality. Back in Cuba these men were among the very few to record with Fania All Stars as LM Sobredosis, or Latin Music Sobredosis. They left the island in 1999 together and moved down to Mexico. They acquired a great deal of experience during their successful journey through Mexico and finally arrived at the US. Once in the US jazz came to interest these musicians, so they also formed a latin jazz quintet: The Havana Quintet. Their musical activities are not limited to gigs, but they are also music instructors, writers and arrangers. So, when in the mood for salsa, bachata, merengue and chachacha Team Havana is the choice.

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ENTREVISTA A ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO, EL PASO, TEXAS

POR EDUARDO GUILARTE Transcripción por Romina Maraschini

En esta oportunidad, nuestro editor, Eduardo Guilarte, visita El Paso, Texas. Tuvimos el agrado de entrevistar a Rosario Carrasco Arroyo, una salsera de alma que promueve su pasión por la salsa a través de su página web http://salsaelpaso.com/ entre otras actividades que realiza. Rosario nos cuenta todo lo que acontece en cuanto al mundo de la Salsa en El Paso. Si estás planeando visitar Texas no podes dejar de leer está entrevista! EDUARDO GUILARTE: Estamos entrevistando a Rosario de “El Paso”, Texas, para International Salsa Magazine. Ok Rosario, gracias por la entrevista.

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ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Gracias.

EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Tu nombre completo es…? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Rosario Carrasco Arroyo. EDUARDO GUILARTE: Y ¿De dónde eres?

ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Originalmente de Juárez. Nací, crecí como hasta el sexto grado, cursé la escuela en Juárez. Y de ahí…ya teníamos varios años con residencia para los Estados Unidos pero seguíamos en Juárez, hasta que un buen día nuestra mamá nos dijo vámonos todos y ahí nos vinimos. Cuando llegué aquí al Paso, sí había muchos mexicanos

y posiblemente en otras partes de la ciudad, pero en dónde nosotros fuimos a terminar fue en un área que estaba mayormente poblada por americanos, anglosajones, blancos…nosotros veníamos sin una gota de inglés, Mother, Father (risas) y tuvimos que aprender. Tuvimos que aprender y desde entonces cursamos aquí mis hermanos, mis hermanas…Y yo la

escuela, el high school, la universidad… EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Qué estudiaste en la universidad? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Es relacionado a las Ciencias biológicas. Claro que terminamos haciendo cosas diferentes, ahora

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EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Cuánto tiempo has trabajo en bienes raíces? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Siete años. EDUARDO GUILARTE: Siete años. ¿Qué fue lo que te interesó en este rubro? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Un amigo mío, que ha estado trabajando en esto ya casi treinta años, me dijo que era un buen negocio, siempre estás en contacto con personas, yo tengo una personalidad que me gusta hablar con las personas, pero las personas piensan que tenes que ser vendedor, yo no soy vendedora, no tenes que vender casas…Es el sueño Americano, comprar una casa y necesitan ayuda para eso, todo lo que uno hace es ayudarlos a cumplir sus metas, sabes… EDUARDO GUILARTE: Entonces fuiste a la escuela aquí …

ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Fui a la escuela aquí…

en Carolina, que queda a 15 minutos de San Juan.

EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Estás casada?

EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Cómo se llama?

ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Estuve casada, estuve casada durante 20 años…

ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Héctor Luis Arroyo. Todavía uso su apellido. A través de él comencé a escuchar música, y al principio…especialmente con ritmos como el Merengue, no me podía acostumbrar, era como… “¿Cómo pueden escuchar esta música?” Y ahora es lo único que escucho, lo que está en mi Ipod, en la computadora, en mi teléfono, Salsa…Salsa y más Salsa! (risas)

EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Hijos? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Tres. EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Cuántos años tienen? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: El mayor tiene 28, la del medio tiene 23, y el menor 17. EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Qué fue lo que llevó a interesarte por la Salsa? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: En realidad, mi ex esposo, él es de Puerto Rico. EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿De qué parte? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Nació en Mayagüez, pero se crió

EDUARDO GUILARTE: Entonces estuviste 20 años en un matrimonio salsero… ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Sí, aunque la mayoría piensa que los puertorriqueños son Salseros, pero no lo son. Se vuelven Salseros, cuando se van de su país, dejan sus raíces, y entonces comienzan a extrañar y tratan de aferrarse a algo, y ¿qué es lo más fácil de aferrarse? La música. Y empiezan a escucharla cada vez más y más…Yo viví en Puerto Rico y cuando llegué por primera vez, mi cuñada me dijo, “Oh, no

nosotros no escuchamos Salsa, Salsa es para los…” ¿Cómo fue que dijo? EDUARDO GUILARTE: La chusma… ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Sí, sí…Es de cocolos, le llaman cocolos al pueblo, a la gente, y si disfrutan, van a las fiestas patronales que tienen todo el verano, y comparten y bailan cuando hay un baile, pero en su diario vivir escuchan a José José, a Emanuel, todos los que tocan música tipo balada, y uno se sorprende porque piensa van a escuchar al Gran Combo y no…A menos que estén bailando, inclusive van a conciertos allá, muchos de los artistas mexicanos se hacen muy famosos en Puerto Rico, dan conciertos, inclusive tienen casas, departamentos, en San Juan, en Isla Verde, y es a los tipos de conciertos que ellos van, y por eso es que en Puerto Rico muchas de las personas que nosotros aquí en los Estados Unidos pagamos 30, 40, 50 hasta 100 dólares por ir a verlos, El Gran Combo, Gilbertito Santarosa, todos ellos, todos esos tipos de conciertos en Puerto Rico son gratis. Tú vas a cualquier fiesta patronal y se van a presentar dos,

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soy corredora de bienes raíces, y a lo mejor es mi personalidad que sigo buscando nuevas cosas, nuevas aventuras…

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tres, cinco, hasta seis o siete orquestas, que normalmente acá tienes que pagar para ir a verlas, yo fui a fiestas patronales que a pesar que estaba lloviendo, la gente seguía bailando y ellos seguían tocando, pero a pesar de todo eso, en el diario vivir por decir de 8 a 5, están tranquilitos… EDUARDO GUILARTE: Por casualidad ¿estabas en Puerto Rico cuando Héctor Lavoe saltó? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: No, yo llegué a Puerto Rico por primera vez en el „82…

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EDUARDO GUILARTE: Porque recuerdo que iban a haber unas fiestas patronales y entonces se dijo que el representante le canceló el concierto porque había muchos otros eventos, y Héctor saltó…

ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Sí…y no sé qué tan cierto sea todo esto, yo a través de conocer a diferentes personas he escuchado… tengo un amigo que pasa por aquí porque él es troquero, él desde muy joven empezó a trabajar en Isla Verde, en hoteles, dónde abajo tienen la

barra, y llegan y se hospedan ahí los cantantes, entonces se aproximan y cantan y hablan, y hacen sus after parties, y él llegó a conocer…inclusive como en Puerto Rico es muy popular que los chicos, casi todos tocan un instrumento. Está la “Libre de música” que es como aquí un High School pero están concentrados más bien en la música. Ellos si tienen una oportunidad la aprovechan, y a lo mejor muchas veces están trabajando en este tipo de trabajo, y logran conseguir una tocada con alguna orquesta grande, y este amigo que trabajaba ahí, a él le tocó estar cuando eso sucedió. Y lo que él me relata es que había muchas drogas envueltas, había conflictos emocionales, se deprimían, es una vida muy pesada, muy fuerte, la de los artistas, andan en el camino solos, dejan a las esposas, a los hijos, a la familia, y es fuerte andar en

ese tipo de vida… EDUARDO GUILARTE: No es fácil ser un artista y si quieres llegar a algo, muchos creen que estás dispuesto a viajar, yo lo miro de esta forma, yo pienso si yo fuese un sello disquero, te agarro unos muchachos jóvenes, tienen un buen sonido, una buena orquesta,

etc.…Les hago firmar un contrato y los pongo en una gira y están viajando por dos años enteros, y es lo que tienen que estar dispuestos a hacer y pueden regresar a la casa, a visitar un mes al año… ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Y a lo mejor si estás joven y no tienes muy arraigadas tus raíces, tu familia o tienes ese espíritu de aventura lo puedas hacer pero llegas a añorar la familia, especialmente en nosotros los latinos, que nos asocian a ser mas familiares, a querer compartir. Las navidades no es tipo americano, un arbolito, dos niños con los papás, es tremendo pachangones, y parrandas en Puerto Rico, y en México las posadas, es un fiestón. EDUARDO GUILARTE: Y sigue hasta el seis de enero por los reyes magos… ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Sí, si…entonces nos asocian de esa manera que a largo plazo se

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nos hace difícil y añoramos y queremos volver y extrañamos, a lo que nos enseñaron a extrañar… EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Cuándo te viniste de Puerto Rico? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: De Puerto Rico salí a final de ese año, como en Agosto del „82, pero me fui a Alemania porque mi esposo estaba en el servicio, entonces vivimos en Alemania tres años, allá también hay salsa como tú sabes... EDUARDO GUILARTE: Claro…bastante salsa…

y he estado en Barcelona, en Dubái, un grupo de cubanos allá en Dubái no te imaginas, en Vancouver…En una ocasión yo estuve 40 días en Vancouver, Canadá, y desde el día que llegué hasta el último día cuando yo me fui, antes de irme a bailar, puse todo mi equipaje, lo organicé, me llevé mis dos hijos los más pequeños, organicé todo, los acosté vestidos y me fui a bailar. En esa ocasión había rentado un carro en Seattle, lo guie hasta Vancouver y luego tuve que devolverlo en vez de agarrar un vuelo desde ahí hasta acá, pero me fui a bailar, a la una más o menos dije bueno ya me voy porque tengo dos horas para llegar al aeropuerto de Seattle, y me volví, los desperté, ya estaba todo el equipaje en el carro, nomás era despertarlos y montarlos en el carro y echarme para acá… EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Conociste a Marlin Ramazzini allá en Vancouver?

ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: A Marlin Ramazzini, no me suena el nombre…No, con quién yo estoy en contacto seguido es con Ran, The Pita Man, él es uno de los tres, o cuatro organizadores de eventos de Salsa, inclusive yo fui…después otro no recuerdo que año, he seguido yendo, una vez o dos por año, y uno de los años organizaron un evento de un congreso, el cual lo llevaba Albert Torres, ahí conocí a Albert, una linda persona

también, y estuve con ellos ese fin de semana o esa semana, no recuerdo exactamente, después de eso no volvieron a

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ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: En todos lados hay salsa, en todo el mundo. Entonces allá también bailábamos pero ya mas tranquilitos, él baila salsa pero tranquilito. Era todo lo que yo estaba expuesta a bailar, tranquilito, no muchas vueltas…Ha evolucionado la Salsa, no sé si ha sido así siempre así pero yo me he dado cuenta que la salsa no es nada más tranquilito como bailan los puertorriqueños, y no tiene nada de malo,

muy bien, pero evoluciona y si estas buscando nuevas experiencias en la salsa ya te vas acoplando a los nuevos patrones de vueltas, no sólo eso, que si no te adaptas te quedas sentada, si no te adaptas a lo nuevo ahí estas, entonces te cohíbes y los muchachos saben que no has aprendido, que no has ido a tomar cursos. Me envuelvo mucho en la salsa en los eventos, y muchas veces estoy sentada en la puerta cobrando, organizando, dando papeles, vete tú para acá, y termino no tomando los cursos pero como me gusta viajar…He estado en Florencia, en Italia, y llego buscando la salsa,

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ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Es Ran, The Pita Man

EDUARDO GUILARTE: Oh, The Pita como el pan… ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Sí, no sé porque le llaman así, él me habló el año pasado, “Rosario, ¿vas a venir? ¿Cuándo vienes? Tráeme música… ¿Tienes dónde quedarte?” Siempre que iba me quedaba en un departamento de un amigo, cuando él lo rentaba, y

lo prestaba a sus amistades de acá, y ya lo vendió, no tengo a dónde ir…entonces me pregunta él, que si tengo dónde quedarme, le dije sabes que no, posiblemente con una amiga, Alida, una joven que le gusta la salsa y aspira a cantante, de hecho canta y toca un instrumento, la guitarra, el piano, es una persona linda también que me ha brindado su casa. Y él

inclusive me dijo si no tienes dónde quedarte te puedes quedar en mi departamento y no te tienes que preocupar, yo me voy a la casa de mi hermana y tú tienes el departamento para ti. Te buscas amistades sin querer que tienen corazón, y te aprecian y tú los aprecias a ellos, y es una bonita familia que tenemos en esto de la salsa ¿no?

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ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Después de Alemania, nos volvimos, primero fuimos…teníamos un mes de vacaciones, fuimos a Puerto Rico, después volvimos acá a que él terminara su servicio y cuando terminó nos fuimos a vivir otra vez

a Puerto Rico. Ahí estuvimos como un año. EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Dónde estaba en Fort Bliss? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Aquí en Fort Bliss. Si fue por eso que lo conocí, aquí estaba él ubicado. Yo ya vivía aquí pero nos íbamos a bailar a Juárez, antes no había estos problemas,

caminábamos jóvenes, yo tenía 17 años, te dejaban entrar en los antros, especialmente en Juárez, ahora es 21 para beber antes era 18. La vida era más fácil, menos complicada, menos peligros…En años pasados un antro era lo peor, si ibas a la zona roja o a la zona rosa, la zona roja tenía antros, la zona rosa tenía clubs. Y ahora la palabra tuvo un cambio y los niños bien quieren ir a los antros

entonces está de moda usar la palabra antro hoy en día para referirte a un club. Entonces nos fuimos a Puerto Rico y decidimos volver porque en Puerto Rico también la cosa está difícil, hay peligro, corres peligro…Aunque vivas dónde vivas corres peligro, porque tú tienes que salir y exponerte a la población, y no sé

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porque, no sé si muchos de los puertorriqueños que emigraron a los Estados Unidos, a Nueva York, están volviendo, están trayendo costumbres, no sé qué pasó, el caso es que había peligro…Yo tenía que salir de la casa de mi suegra a comprar una docena de huevos, me tenía que llevar setenta centavitos, chavitos prietos que es lo que le llaman a los pennies, me tenía que llevar mi setenta chavitos prietos para comprar la docena de huevos, y volverme, no bolso, no joyas… EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿En qué parte? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: En Carolina, ahí no había mucho deterioro pero en barrio Obrero, en partes cercas de ahí sí. EDUARDO GUILARTE: Estamos hablando de San Juan… ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: De un área cerca de San Juan, depende del tráfico como a quince minutos de San Juan. Y decidí yo…y bueno como buen marido me siguió, nos volvimos y aquí empezamos a residir, vivimos aquí hasta que nos divorciamos, y él volvió pero no volvió a Puerto Rico, inicialmente volvió a Puerto Rico y ahora está en Orlando. Seguimos en buenos términos, hablamos, nos saludamos, era muy buen esposo… EDUARDO GUILARTE: En la revista International Salsa nos gusta saber quién está haciendo Salsa y dónde…Cuando nos pusimos a buscar en El Paso ahí sales tú…Salsa El Paso

precisamente estuvo aquí el fin de semana pasado saludándonos, y me dijo “Oye, por qué estás tan envuelta en lo de la Salsa, queriendo ayudar y haciendo eventos… ¿Por qué no creas una página?” Entonces entré a Internet y elpasosalsa.com estaba 1500, 2000 dólares y dije como voy a gastar eso, mejor voy y me compro muchos vestidos para bailar salsa. Entonces seguí buscando y encontré salsaelpaso.com, lo compré y ya tengo con esta página seis, siete años yo creo, varios años… EDUARDO GUILARTE: La página se llama… ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: http://salsaelpaso.com/ EDUARDO GUILARTE: http://salsaelpaso.com/ ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Sí. Entonces compro la página y empiezo a querer hacer pero yo sin

tener una computadora muy moderna pero tengo a mi hija, la pequeña que es un cerebrillo, ella se llama como yo, “Oiga, Chayito, ¿no me ayudas? Quiero hacer esto, quiero hacer lo otro…” Y se puso, y me forma la página, y me hace esto, me enseña, me dice “Mire mami, hágalo así…” Entonces entre las dos, ella lo tuvo como un año creo, la tomo y la dejo, ella la agarra, ahora tengo personas que me ayudan. Tengo a DJ Louie, él es nuestro DJ, sabe de Salsa, sabe de música, le encanta bailar, está dando cursos. Y él ahora mismo tiene acceso a la página y nos está ayudando, nos hace todas las gráficas para los volantes, lo que vamos a distribuir como propaganda, y también nos está ayudando Joanie. Ella es dueña de uno de los estudios aquí locales, El Paso Dance Academy, y ella también nos ayuda a recopilar datos. Tenemos un social los domingos, y a ella le doy la hoja, las personas firman, nos dan sus

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ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Yo empecé a bailar a partir de mi divorcio, empecé a salir más, a socializar, yo ya escuchaba Salsa. Empecé a escuchar Salsa con mi esposo, 20 años duré escuchando Salsa, nada más escuchándola. Entonces di una vuelta, empecé a bailar más Salsa, ya no era un baile normal, de vez en cuando, una vez al mes para ir a un conciertito. Ya empecé a bailar en

forma, empecé a tomar cursos, empecé a ir a las clases privadas, me tocó aprender con un chico que es originalmente de aquí, pero él baila ahora ballroom profesional, Luis Grijalva, inclusive estuvo grabando en México para Por Un Sueño o algo así…Y me tocó tomar cursos privados con él aquí. Tuve muy buena base para empezar y de ahí en el 2003 empecé a bailar, a bailar, y de curiosidad se me hizo vicio…Entonces ya empecé a salir, inclusive aquí localmente buscábamos dónde bailar y bailábamos miércoles, jueves, viernes a veces, sábados y a veces domingos…Entonces empecé a viajar, a buscar lugares dónde voy a viajar, a buscar dónde más había Salsa. Entonces del amor por la Salsa, por el baile, por la gente que te acogen tan bien dónde quieras que vayas, empecé a hacer cosas por la Salsa. Un amigo que llegó acá, él es también originario de aquí del Paso, Jacob,

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números, sus emails y así les hacemos llegar…aparte de lo que nosotros les hacemos llegar a los que ya vienen con nosotros, la gente que llega al Paso o van a venir y empiezan a buscar que hay de Salsa en El Paso, por suerte sale la página nuestra y les damos a saber. Me hablan, yo tengo mi teléfono, es bien público porque en mi negocio como corredora de bienes raíces…quiero que todo El Paso tenga mi teléfono. No debería pero así lo he estado haciendo, voy a intentar cambiar un poquito ahora pero la gente que me habla, yo trato de recibir todas las llamadas, mi teléfono está prendido las 24 hs, 7 días de la semana.

algunas personas se han unido a nuestra causa.

EDUARDO GUILARTE: La mejor manera de correr un negocio es cuando la gente sabe que te puede llamar a ti y te consiguen a ti directamente.

EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Cuánto invirtió él?

ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Sí, de hecho no tengo teléfono de oficina, nada más, si me quieres conseguir en mi teléfono de oficina no, si me hablas a la oficina olvídalo, no me vas a conseguir, márcame a mi teléfono directamente, yo te contesto personalmente. Entonces se formó la página, la hemos estado trabajando, claro que necesita mucho más trabajo, alguien que en realidad sepa, pero como hacemos todo por decir gratuitamente…El ante año pasado hicieron un congreso aquí, no funcionó muy bien, no hubo tiempo para organizarlo de la manera que se tendría que haber organizado, una persona puso sus fondos personales para poder hacerlo, inclusive yo ayude, yo aporte con un préstamo que se me pago después. Y el año pasado yo lo hice con mis propios fondos y también claro si no nos organizamos, yo no sé hacer esto, yo estoy aprendiendo. Inclusive hay gente que me dice “Quiero aprender, enséñame, qué haces…Cómo te voy a enseñar, yo no lo sé hacer, estoy aprendiendo, pero vente conmigo, vamos a hacerlo juntos, vamos a aprender juntos…” Entonces así es que

EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Cuánto invirtieron para hacer el congreso? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: El año pasado $12,000. Se recuperó un poco pero tuve pérdidas yo creo como unos $4,000. EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Y el otro señor que lo había hecho? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Sí se recuperó.

ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Él, no estoy segura, entre unos $10,000 y $13,000 dólares, yo he estado yendo a congresos, voy viajo, y ya veo como están haciendo las cosas, entonces ya vemos una manera de organizarnos. Aquí en El Paso no se presta mucho a hacer un congreso, un evento de esos en un hotel. El año pasado que lo intenté, hice llamadas a todos los hoteles que yo pensé que podrían tener salones para bailar, son muy poquitos los hoteles que tienen salones y ya están con un año de anticipación ocupados, entonces tiene que programarse uno de diferente manera para poder… EDUARDO GUILARTE: Y pero ¿tienes ánimos de organizar otro congreso? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: sí, claro que sí queríamos organizar otro este año pero yo como tengo mi trabajo, este año me ocupé bastante, como desarrollo proyectos, construyo edificios, no solo vendo, no solo represento clientes que venden y compran propiedades, pero si compran un terreno les hago su edificio sobre ese terreno. Entonces me ocupa más tiempo, me ocupa sábados y domingos, inclusive este año no he viajado, el año pasado viajé muy poquito por

lo ocupada que he estado con lo de la Salsa y con lo de mi trabajo. La razón por la que me ocupé más, más en la salsa fue porque teníamos un maestro Arturo Hernández, bien querido de todo El Paso. Arturo llego de Iraq y lo conocí en un club, me sacó a bailar, me dijo vengo no tengo trabajo, lo agarré de la mano, lo llevé a lo de Mando, Mando es dueño de uno de los estudios locales. Le dije, “Mira, tengo este chico baila muy bien, quiere que le des oportunidad de dar clases aquí de Salsa, no es salsa muy formal, es salsa de la calle, para disfrutar, para bailar.” “Sí como no,” dijo, “Dile que venga y que empiece,” Fui yo con él un par de veces a dar la clase, y le solté la mano y ya lo dejé que él hiciera…Él empezó a moverse, quería ir a bailar, él iba todas las noches que había Salsa, él apoyaba la Salsa, daba clases privadas, invitaba a todas las personas, se daba a querer…pero lo perdimos, una noche saliendo de uno de los antros, iba en su motocicleta y no vio a un jeep que se metió enfrente de él muy despacio, y él iba con exceso de velocidad, y se mató…Entonces él me dejó esta tarea, la pudo haber tomado cualquier persona, y de hecho hay varias personas en El Paso que quieren llevar un tipo de liderazgo para lo que se hace en la Salsa, pero se me hace que la razón que las personas como tú me contactan es porque tengo la página, entonces ya se me dan un poquito más de oportunidades de contribuir, de participarle a la gente dónde ir, y yo le doy a la gente a saber, si tú me hablas ¿dónde voy? Bueno mira tienes… EDUARDO GUILARTE: Eso es La Condesa y Dominics. ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Sí. Yo estoy en La Condesa, y si tú me hablas y me dices “¿A dónde puedo ir?” O varias personas me contactan por email, a lo mejor no me quieren molestar por teléfono, le digo tienes dos opciones, hoy día tienes más de dos opciones, durante la tarde puedes ir a un evento de la cuidad de 7 a 10, se

va a bailar Salsa, va a ver música en vivo, se va a dar una clase… EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Qué artistas tienen aquí? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Aquí tenemos cuatro orquestas, de hecho cinco orquestas, tenemos a la orquesta que más tiempo tiene la “Azúcar” ellos son bien versátiles, pueden tocarte una noche pura Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha pero también hacen quinceañeras dónde también meten cumbias y esto y lo otro…Ellos ya tienen 20, 30 años, son nuestro fuerte, aunque ellos ahora no se ven mucho en los antros de la Salsa porque están haciendo cosas privadas. Ellos son los que empezaron, de hecho tenían todas las noches en un lugar que se llamaba…se me fue, pero ya no existe….Tenemos “Azúcar” ellos son todos mexicanos, pero tocan Salsa, tenemos “La Güira” como el güiro, pero “La Güira” ellos en su mayoría son puertorriqueños pero tienen integrantes mexicanos, integrantes cubanos…Tenemos a “Team Havana” todos los músicos son cubanos, pero el vocalista es mexicano. EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Y a quién más tienen? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: La Sobredosis del Sabor, ellos también son cubanos, estos dos últimos grupos que te he dicho, estaban originalmente en Juárez, ellos entraron por México, se ubicaron en Juárez y allí estuvieron por varios años, y luego la cosa se puso mala y se vinieron para El Paso. Tenemos a otro grupo que es un tanto más privado, inclusive no sé si tiene nombre, es Marcelo Rodríguez…el Dr. de la Salsa, él es médico, es psiquiatra, y él tiene una orquesta pequeñita, y ellos hacen privaditos de ellos, pero participan también con nosotros… EDUARDO GUILARTE: Es psiquiatra me dijiste…

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EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Él es puertorriqueño? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Sí, él es puertorriqueño, ellos hacen eventos de salsa para beneficiar a los estudiantes de premedicina, los estudiantes de enfermería, si estás haciendo algo académico dentro de la medicina, ellos te benefician si pides una beca… EDUARDO GUILARTE: Ahora, tienen 5 grupos locales, y ¿viene otra gente de otras ciudades a tocar? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Sí, aquí hemos tenido porque ya sea yo o alguien más ha traído a personas de otro lugar a tocar, en Phoenix, en Arizona hay grupos de Salsa, “Son como Son” de Nueva York, creo que ellos son los que son de Nueva York… EDUARDO GUILARTE: “Los Que Son Son” ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: “Los Que Son Son” y la

organización de médicos trae a Gilberto Santarosa, al Gran Combo, a Willie Rosario, el ante año pasado… EDUARDO GUILARTE: Y ¿dónde tocan en esos eventos? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: A través de los años han estado tocando en diferentes lugares… EDUARDO GUILARTE: En La Condesa, Dominics… ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: No, porque los lugares dónde bailamos cada fin de semana cambian, en todas las ciudades es lo mismo, no sé por qué, pero cambian, pero ellos organizan su evento, los últimos 3, 4 años lo han hecho en uno de los hoteles locales, en “El Camino Real,” Y el evento que ellos hacen, venden las mesas muy caras… EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿A cuánto? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: $1,000 dólares una mesa, pero hay que verlo de esta manera, tú compras una mesa, tú puedes sentar a diez personas, quiere decir que el boleto está a $100. Entonces en realidad no está caro y puedes comprar tu boleto

individual, no tienes que comprar la mesa. Pero aunque compraras la mesa y no atendieras al evento, estas beneficiando la causa que ellos tienen, de dar becas a los estudiantes, y de hecho no tienes que ser de descendencia puertorriqueña, tienes que estar estudiando medicina o enfermería…Y tenemos otra organización, La Organización Cívico-Cultural de puertorriqueños aquí en El Paso, también hace eventos que benefician estudiantes… EDUARDO GUILARTE: ¿Cuánta gente atiende un evento o un congreso? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Como 300 personas, los eventos de los doctores yo creo que atienden…venden de 500 a 1000 tickets o quizás 50 mesas, y en los eventos que los lugares son más pequeños, como en La Condesa, caben máximo 300 personas, hemos estado teniendo 150 cada sábado. Está bastante bien… EDUARDO GUILARTE: Y Dominics… ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Dominics ya tiene como tres años haciendo Salsa, ha estado firme los sábados, ellos eran una sola banda…Team Havana no existía,

se desintegraron, todos los músicos se separaron del vocalista, el vocalista ha conseguido nuevos músicos y es por eso que ahora tenemos dos lugares el sábado. Pero la población entre El Paso y Juárez excede el millón, fácil somos dos millones de personas, entre las dos ciudades, aquí no estamos todavía en el millón, estamos en setecientos cincuenta aproximadamente, no he chequeado últimamente, pero ahora con Fort Bliss creando una ciudad, trayendo 30,000, 40,000 soldados, está creciendo El Paso rápidamente. Y con una población tan extensa que no podamos llenar dos lugares que la capacidad máxima es de 300 personas…hay espacio para eso y para mucho más…

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ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Es psiquiatra, sí, Marcelo…Él es integrante de una organización que tenemos aquí, es una organización de médicos puertorriqueños, y ellos hacen eventos de Salsa…

EDUARDO GUILARTE: Es verdad, bueno Rosario, ¿hay algo que no te haya preguntado o algo que quieras agregar? ROSARIO CARRASCO ARROYO: Que más… EDUARDO GUILARTE: Muchas Gracias Rosario, en nombre de nuestros lectores también, por darnos esta entrevista y hoy poder conocer un poquito más de esta maravillosa ciudad.

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Arts Festival Plaza One Arts Festival Plaza El Paso, Texas 79901 Arts Festival Plaza – located between the El Paso Museum of Art and the Plaza Theatre – is home to some of Downtown’s most popular summer attractions, including Alfresco! Fridays. It has also been used as a music venue for the annual Downtown Street Festival and for public art gatherings, such as the Chalk the Block event in summer 2008. The area also features a man-made waterfall.

Cleveland Square Park 510 N. Santa Fe El Paso, Texas 79901 The El Paso Public Art Program invites the public to enjoy Cleveland Square Park, located between the El Paso Museum of History and the Main Public Library. Former El Paso Mayor Joe Wardy said, “In 2000, the voters approved $141 million in quality of life projects, and arguably the most significant project is the one we are about to break ground on today.

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A major renovation and expansion of the Main Library to provide great new high tech learning tools for our kids and other residents. Construction of the new Museum of History to showcase the rich heritage of our region. And, the return of Cleveland Square Park to a beautiful green space that everyone can be proud of and enjoy.”

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El Paso Museum of Art 1 Arts Festival Plaza El Paso, TX 79901 (915) 532-1707 Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 to 5:00 Thursdays 9:00 to 9:00 Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 Closed Mondays and major holidays Founded in 1959, the El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA) is a major cultural and educational resource for West Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico. The Museum houses a permanent collection of over 5,000 works of art. In addition to displaying works from its holdings, the Museum offers a diverse schedule of temporary exhibitions, films, lectures, concerts, and other educational programs to the general public. The EPMA has a steady record of accreditation by the American Association of Museums. The Museum was first accredited in 1972, then re-accredited in 1985 and, most recently, in 2001. Since the new downtown building opened in 1998, the Museum serves approximately 100,000 visitors per year.

El Paso Library Main Branch 501 North Oregon El Paso, Texas 79901 915 543-5401

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At the Main Library you will find a wide variety of services from reference and information to genealogy. The Main Library houses the internationally recognized Southwest collection, as well as other special collections. Internet computers, meeting rooms, and assistive technology are also available.

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Fray Garcia Statue 125 Pioneer Plaza El Paso, TX 79901 For his accomplishments in the El PasoJuรกrez area, Fray Garcia has come to be known as the founder of El Paso and was honored as the first of the Twelve Travelers, a project intended to portray the history of the Southwest. On September 26, 1996, over 3,500 people attended the unveiling of a bronze statue of Garcia in Pioneer Plaza. The one and a half ton statue is 14 feet high, the tallest historic monument in Texas. The imposing bronze sculpture is the work of John Houser, prominent El Paso artist, and son of Ivan Houser, who assisted with the carving of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. The statue portrays Garcia wearing his Franciscan habit and sandals. A Guadalupe medallion hangs around his neck, with a crucifix and rosary located at his waist. There is a Manso Indian basket near his feet filled with mission grapes, representing the introduction of agriculture to the natives. The beam Fray Garcia holds is carved with flowers like the vigas of his mission.

Insights Science Museum 505 North Santa Fe El Paso, Texas 79901 915 534-0000 INSIGHTS El Paso Science Museum first opened its doors to the public in 1980, in the basement of the El Paso Electric Company building in downtown El Paso.

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The science museum followed three years of intense study, campaigning, and fund raising by small group of community leaders who had identified a lack of opportunity for the study of science in local schools and determined that the establishment of a hands-on science museum was critical to future development of the region's youth.

INSIGHTS has an ongoing, extensive series of science programs, including activities that are coordinated with the current traveling exhibits, the Saturday Science Club, Summer Science activities, and classes that have many subjects for school breaks. Last year, there were more than seventy science subjects covered.

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Lynx Exhibits 300 W. San Antonio Avenue El Paso, TX 79901 (915) 533-4330 Lynx Exhibits is committed to bringing first-class exhibitions to the El Paso area.

Plaza Theater 125 Pioneer Plaza El Paso, Texas 79901 (915) 534-0600 One of several theaters designed in Texas and Oklahoma by W. Scott Dunne between 1921 and 1938, the Plaza Theatre is a richly decorated theater employing many characteristics of the Spanish Colonial Revival Style.Located on Pioneer Plaza, the theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior is spacious and elegant, complete with wide staircases, series of columns and arches, and large wall murals, including a view of Toledo, Spain, to emphasize its Iberian influence. The auditorium rises to a height of approximately four stories, and above the loggias along the walls are terraces and balconies that create the illusion of an outdoor garden. The ceiling is equipped with a system of pin lights that recreate the night sky, and a Wurlitzer organ stands in the symphony pit to provide the deep musical tones for theatrical performances.

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Sacred Heart Mural 309 E Mills Avenue El Paso, TX 79901 Francisco Delgado’s mural at the Jesuits’ Sacred Heart Parish in El Paso, Texas, brings to life the city’s traditions and stories: the alligator represents downtown’s San Jacinto Plaza, which housed such animals from the 1890s to the 1960s. The “Ochoaplane,” the flying machine, to the right of the crucifix, was the work of inventor, Mexican revolutionary leader, and one-time El Paso resident Victor Ochoa.

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As the first artwork greeting visitors to the El Paso Museum of Art, Luis Jimenez’s Vaquero is a fitting icon for the City of El Paso. Created in 1987-88, this fiberglass and steel armature with an acrylic urethane coating measures 199 x 114 x 67 in. “Vacquero,” a Spanish word for “cowboy” testifies to Mexico’s Spanish heritage, to El Paso’s large Mexican-American community and to the fact that Jimenez was born and raised in El Paso, the son of immigrants. Jimenez frequently selected his subjects for their cultural relevance and broad appeal, sometimes from the working-class, from the Mexican-American people or from Christian and Aztec mythologies. After studying art at the University of Texas in Austin and El Paso, Jimenez lived in New York City at the beginning of his career. Jimenez’s style and attitude brought him much success before other Chicano artists and today his public sculptures, such as Vaquero can be seen in cities throughout the United States.

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Vaquero Statue One Arts Festival Plaza El Paso, TX 79901

Boxer’s Mural De Soto Hotel 309 E Mills Avenue El Paso, TX 79901 The 'Boxer’s Mural' is one of the signat ure murals found in Downtown El Paso and is believed to be one of the biggest boxing murals in the world. This unique piece features members of the El Paso Boxing Hall of Fame and one of El Paso’s ring favorites, Oscar De La Hoya. Completed in 2004, the Boxer's Mural is one of the newest public art pieces found in Downtown El Paso.

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Creative Kids oLo Gallery 504 San Francisco El Paso, TX 79901 (915) 533-9575 Creative Kids Inc., a nonprofit educational, community-based art agency, will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. oLo Gallery and Creative Kids Art Studios houses the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices and classrooms at 504 San Francisco St. in Union Plaza. The space has more than 8,000 square feet of gallery space in a 16,000-square-foot building that includes a Multimedia Technology lab and full kitchen. The nonprofit is dedicated to promoting the arts to reach children battling cancer, disadvantaged youth, foster children, children with disabilities and other conditions of marginalization. The organization believes in the power of the arts as important communication tools for success in modern day life.

El Paso Museum of History 510 North Santa Fe El Paso, TX 79901 (915) 351-3588 Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 to 5:00 Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Closed Mondays and City Holidays The El Paso Museum of History began as the Cavalry Museum in 1974. In 1980 the name was changed to the El Paso Museum of History. Thanks to a bond issue El Paso citizens passed in 2000, a new museum has been built in the heart of downtown El Paso. Bring the entire family to experience more than 400 years of regional history.

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Admission to the Museum is free.

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Escalante’s Boxing Gym offers fitness with an old school punch. Along with new style cardio boxing classes, the gym also actively trains and promotes amateur and professional boxers. Owner Antonio “Tony” Escalante is the current Texas North American Boxing Organization champion and takes a very hands-on approach as a trainer and coach.

From This Moment Wedding Chapel 1021 East Missouri, Suite A El Paso, Texas 79902 (915) 252-9840 A wedding chapel providing marriage/wedding services for the community and surrounding areas. The chapel is established in an old, two-story building and has the feel of an old mission. The ministry provides an alternative for couples are looking for more than a quick courthouse wedding or for whatever reason may not be able to participate in their own church's sacraments. Services also offered off-site.

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Escalante Boxing Gym 115 Ange El Paso, Texas 79901

The gym features a full range of boxing training equipment including heavy bags, speed bags, double-end bags, head protection, hand wraps, and medicine balls. Trainers are available during all times to provide tips or an entire program.

Judson F. Williams Convention Center 1 Civic Center Plaza El Paso, Texas 79901 915 534-0609 Judson F. Williams Convention Center, known simply as Williams Convention Center, is located in El Paso, Texas, adjacent to Abraham Chavez Theatre. It was expanded in 2002 and now features 80,000 square feet of columnless exhibit space divided into three halls with seating for up to 8,000 people. The convention center also has three lobbies totalling 38,300 square feet (3,560 m2), including a 23,000-square-foot main lobby, plus 14,900 square feet of meeting space. Williams Convention Center's ceiling height is 28 feet and has excellent acoustics for many conventions and concerts held at the Center. Trade shows and other special events are also held at Williams Convention Center, and it is also home to the Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta.

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Los Lagartos Statue 111 Mills Avenue El Paso, TX 79901 After an absence of more than 20 years, alligators are again the center of attention downtown. But don’t worry, these gators are harmless. They are part of artist Luis Jiménez’s latest sculpture, titled Plaza de los Lagartos, which means “Plaza of the Alligators.” The large fiberglass statue and fountain is located near the area where live alligators once roamed in the plaza’s pond. The statue brings back fond memories for many who visit the Plaza. Some older El Pasoans relate stories of childhood visits to the real gator pond in the 1950s and 1960s. Alligators occupied the pond in San Jacinto Plaza for some 80 years. The statue took Jiménez eight years to complete. It depicts four alligators seeming to lunge out from the fountain, two with their mouths agape, their sharp teeth bared as if ready to attack. Mist from the fountain keeps the gators looking moist and lifelike.

Railroad and Transportation Museum 400 West San Antonio El Paso, Texas 79901 915 422-3420 Closed Mondays 11:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues - Sat 1:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sun No admission fee Visit the Railroad and Transportation Museum at 400 W. San Antonio, at the corner of San Antonio and Durango, south of the Civic Center. Exhibits cover many facets of transportation, such as the use of railroads in wartime, urban transit from 1880s mule car through electric streetcars of the early 20th century and the second transcontinental railroad built through El Paso.

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A restored 4-4-0 Classic American 1857 locomotive is on display along with exhibits on the history of the EP & SW No. 1. For further information or to schedule a tour, call 422-3420.

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Noted Chicago architect Daniel H. Burnham (1846-1912) designed the Union Passenger Station in 1905 in a restrained Neo-Classical Revival Style. The red brick structure is symmetrical with a six story bell tower on the northeast corner and a clerestory projection over the waiting room on the east side.

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Officially opened on February 6, 1906, Union Depot, as it was frequently referred, remained in service until February 28, 1974. In the following year, Union Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1982 the City of El Paso funded extensive restoration work to return the depot to its original condition. It took over $1.2 million to restore the Depot to its former self. On December 11, 1982 the Grand Lodge of Texas leveled the depot as they had done in 1905. The Depot is listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1975 and is also recognized by the Texas Historic Commission.

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POR MAFE FERRARA Cuéntanos, que ha estado haciendo La Contrabanda desde nuestra ultima entrevista? Fransuá: Hemos tenido una intensa actividad musical. Durante la preparación de nuestro segundo L.P, nos tuvimos que separar de nuestro primer cantante. En nuestra nueva grabación ("Y Ahora Qué!"), buscamos un cantante capaz de revelar la diversidad de nuestras influencias, con un estilo moderno. Y dimos con Greg. Pasamos mucho tiempo en nuestro estudio en Paris trabajando en los detalles de cada tema. Cuando ya estuvimos satisfechos, viajamos para Miami en Agosto 2009 para la mezcla. Trabajamos con dos ingenieros de sonido geniales: Immanuel Ramirez y José Blanco. Fue una experiencia humana y musical verdaderamente fenomenal!

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Ocurrió en diciembre 2007. Nuestro encuentro con el público de la Feria de Cali constituye hasta hoy uno de los momentos más importantes en la historia de nuestra agrupación. Fue inolvidable su manera de acogernos y nos dejó con las ganas de volver a tocar en Colombia, y por supuesto, en toda América Latina. Como han evolucionado estos últimos años?

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Más que nunca afirmamos nuestras diferencias e influencias diversas.

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Nuestra música se ha vuelto más personal. Hemos desarrollado nuestro estilo propio para no sonar como los demás.

Qué cosas los inspiran hoy en día para componer canciones? Si seguimos hablando de amor (y de mis desengaños sentimentales), abordamos el tema bajo distintos ángulos: "Espacio y Tiempo" habla de las relaciones virtuales por Internet. "Dolores" nos da una visión de la mujer latina deseosa de proteger su libertad y su manera de amar (aunque pase por "malvada"). "Visa para el Amor"(inspirada de la historia de Oda) nos cuenta cómo, a pesar de las dificultades y los interminables trámites administrativos, una joven européa termina por casarse con su novio (de La Habana, Cuba) y por llevárselo a vivir a París. También colaboramos con algunas de nuestras fans como Verónica Alvarado ("Anhelo", "Vuelvo al Sur"), Amel Zaidi ("En el Metro") y Cindy Zawady ("Eres Tú"). Quien es su ídolo, su sensei?

Han tocado con algún salsero/artista reconocido? Cuando viajamos a Miami en Agosto 2009, tuvimos la

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Cada uno de los miembros del grupo tiene sus ídolos: Stevie Wonder para Greg, Michael Jackson para Ricardo, Prince para mi. Si se trata de salsa, admiramos a Huey Dunbar, Kevin Ceballo, N'Klabe, Michael Stuart, Marc Anthony, Victor Manuelle, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Los Van Van sin olvidarnos de los grandes maestros de este género que son Tito Rodriguez, Ruben Blades, el Gran Combo de Puerto-Rico, Celia Cruz, Hector Lavoe, Oscar D'Leon y tantos más...

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Claro que tocar para un público de especialistas como lo es en Cali es una experiencia emocionalmente única pero tocar para 1000 franceses bailando salsa, y bailándola bien, es un deleito. No existe público malo o mejor que otro, los hay distintos y siempre es muy interesante. Me gustaría tocar para 5000 personas que ignoren lo que es el género salsa.

Todos los integrantes saben bailar salsa? En donde aprendieron? Todos no, si algunos la bailan muy bien, la mayoría se mueve bien y siempre en CLAVE!

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Tenemos algunos shows previstos en Francia pero todavía ninguna gira y ningun concierto en la Américas, ojalá!

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Como ya te dije anteriormante, nos encantaría volver a tocar al otro lado del Atlántico, así que seguimos buscando a quien nos pueda ayudar a realizar este deseo. Cómo les afecta la música en sus vidas? Me despierto y me acuesto pensando en ella... La música es la más linda de las amantes, la que amaré eternamente. Qué es lo siguiente que les gustaría hacer en sus vidas y en sus carreras? El objetivo n°1 en este momento es encontrar apoyos para dar a luz a nuestro segundo albúm. También nos gustaría seguir las colaboraciones internacionales y compartir con los cantantes que admiramos. Algo que quieran agregar? Pagina web, contacto, etc Quisiera invitarlos a descubrir nuestra música a través nuestros sitios internet (www.myspace.com/lacontrabanda , www.lacontrabanda.com). Estamos también en Facebook (grupo La Contrabanda)…y no duden en contactarnos y chatear con nosotros !!! ISM 2010 August / September

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First, thank you very much, I am very happy to interview a band like La 33 with so much trajectory all over the world, it is amazing.

Talk to us about this house on La 33, where you guys got started? Well, this house is a very big House located in down town area, it has 500 square meters, is a house built in the thirties, and before was the house of some nuns, 14 years ago my mother bought this house. It has like 10 rooms, so my mother gave us one of those rooms and we started rehearsing some music there, nine years ago we decided to create a salsa project and it was born at the house. The house is located at 33rd street, so that is why the band is called la-33.

Tell us how did you guys decide to form a Salsa band? Eleven years ago I was studying in Canada, trying to be a great jazz or rock player. When I was there I realized that the main thing I should do was study my musical roots, so I decided to come back to Colombia and met my brother to create a Salsa band. In Colombia there is an important urban folkloric movement that my brother was going into, so I decide to go there and be part of that movement. How many members are there in La 33 and what do they play?

There are 12 musicians but there are almost 10 more people working for it. We have graphic designers, vjs, press staff, internet staff. The musicians: 1-Sergio Mejia: bass and leader 2- Santiago Mejia: piano player 3- Guillermo Celis: lead voice 4-david Cantillo: lead voice 5- Pablo Martinez: lead voice 6-Juan David Fernandez: timbal 7- Cipriano Rojas: congas 8- Diego Sanchez: bongo 9- Felipe Cardenas: tenor sax 10- Roland Nieto: trumpet 11- Jose Miguel Vega: trombone 12- Vladimir Romero: tromone and chorus.

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Salsa is huge in Colombia, how are you guys different than the other salsa bands in Colombia? We are a band who has its roots in rock, and we are young musicians, you can see that when you see our show. It seems to be a rock band playing salsa. La 33 has performed in front of both Latin and European crowds, which one gives you more energy and why?

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Any audience has different qualities, there are quiet audiences and craziness, I like the audiences that help you to communicate with

them and creates along with the band a game.

America, is very difficult to get into their market

the song is composed everybody helps to make it better

In all of the countries in Europe La 33 has performed what is the most special one, you always want to go back to and why?

La 33 has been together for a few years now, how have you guys evolved?

Who is your “master” who do you guys admired most in the salsa world?

Like a child grows, with the experience of each days, the good things not the bad ones.

All the great bands from the 60s and 70s New York salsa scene

The most exciting thing about Europe is that you change country very easy and find different things in each of them What country or countries in Latin America was the hardest to capture? We haven’t gone to Argentina, Chile, Paraguay. And Central

How does La 33 get inspired? About the daily experiences, the love and the joy. Do you guys compose together? The process is individual, but when

I know that you just started touring, where can we see La 33 next? Sure. We are coming to Europe at the end of October

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This is a photo of Carlos Caro, a very skilled and versatile player who is an in-demand session man in the Bay Area. Once when he was sitting in with Louie Romero’s Mazacote, Louie told a bunch of us that Caro “has got chops into next week!” Caro comes from Cuba— he left in 1992 at the age of 24. He had been in music school there, and in the military, where he played in the Army Band. Later, on bongó he toured and recorded with a group called Opus 13, which morphed into the internationally highly regarded Paulito y su Élite. He spent four years in Mexico before coming to the United States, where he played some significant concerts, backing such greats as Oscar D’Leon and Celia Cruz, as well as playing güiro with the Mexico City Philharmonic. He came to the U.S. in 1996, still learning English, which he points out is the lingua franca here of rehearsals and recording sessions, even among Latin musicians. With bassist Saúl Sierra and pianist/trumpeter Marco Díaz he formed the influential band Vissión Latina. The three have their own studio and publishing company. They are marketing their CDs through cdbaby.com and other outlets. Their latest, Sonando Como un Cañón is remarkably fresh. This photo was taken a few years ago, after the release of their (also great) first album, Kitikimbá Pa’ Tí, which they were performing at Santana Row, an upscale shopping area in San Jose. I like the picture for its Miami Vice pastel colors and clean lines. Carlos told me recently “It was a special moment, because my family was there, my daughter and my son were there—so probably I was looking at them.” 50

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Music has been my passion since I was a little kid. I have been fortunate to make my passion a reality and to be on the air broadcasting for over 30 years. I have a concurrent career in entertainment and have worked in other areas of media such as television, publishing and the web. You can listen to my program, Con Sabor, every Saturday night from 9-11pm on KPFA, 94.1 FM in Berkeley/San Francisco Northern California and on the web at www.kpfa.org.

No More Jelly's Club Havana? Jelly's in San Francisco has been one of the epicenters of SF Latin music for the past 16 years. I have been a long time resident dj for the past 10 years. The reputation that the club enjoys is based on the Sunday "Club Havana" tardeadas that generated extraordinary salsa and cuban music from both the featured band and the dj much to the delight of both the dancer and the listener. Evidence of this phenomenon is on the Jelly's live music sampler that features Mazacote, Anthony Blea's Charanga, Fito Reinoso and others. The succession of fine talent has been handed down from the beginning when Linda Wosskow and radio dj Chata Gutierrez started the Sunday scene to when Ivette "La Coqui" Fuentes took over as dj to when I started alternating Sundays with La Coqui for many years. After La Coqui parted ways, I kept on the every other Sunday rotation with timba Dj's Walt Digz and Antonio. The club changed direction earlier this year: now Antonio and myself appear monthly and Walt Digz is there every other Sunday. Jelly's is located at a prime real estate spot at Pier 50 near Pac Bell Park which houses the Giants. The club has been a target of the Fire Department for quite some time and it's no secret that the Port Of SF has wanted Jelly's to move out. Perhaps to make room for a hotel and/or another upscale development. Now the Port of SF has given Jelly's a 30 day eviction notice after an unfortunate shooting that occurred outside the club after a small private party on a Friday evening. The entertainment commission and the police have cleared Jelly's of any involvement and wrong doing. However, the Port has used this incident as an excuse to give the club their eviction notice. There was a protest rumba this past Friday in front of the Port's offices. However the participation and support of the community was strong but light on numbers of people. Jelly's is now playing a chess game with the Port. Clarice Lacau, the owner of the club has obtained a lawyer who is in written communication with Port officials. The eviction deadline is up this week. It is feared that the city may shut down their doors which could be a significant loss and the

end of an era in the local salsa scene. Jelly's intends to stay open until the end. More to come.

Tempo Latino Part 1 Although Thursday, July 22nd was a rainy day in the small French town of Vic-Fezensac, the Tempo Latino festival office was a buzz of excitement. Executive producer Eric Duffau was busy coordinating his crew of paid and unpaid staff for the opening night festivities that featured the Ojos De Brujo concert in the small town's Plaza De Toros (bullfight stadium). Duffau, a gray haired dynamo with great wit and a sincere passion for Latin music greeted my friend, colleague and fellow dj Enrique Romero "El Molestoso" and myself as the technical crew mounted the huge state of the art lighting and sound system on the massive stage that was built inside of the stadium. His dedicated crew of staff and volunteers ran around tending to last minute details before the press conference that officially opened the 17th annual edition of Tempo Latino which ran from the 22nd through Sunday July 25th . Duffau and his crew are part of an non profit association that produces the festival which has featured the creme de la creme of salsa performers from all over the world. Vic-Fezensac was taken over during these four days by thousands of salsa music lovers. The dj duties at the after hours parties at La Conga were handled by Enrique "El Molestoso" on Friday and fellow Barcelonian DJ Jacoviche on Sunday. I handled the dj duties on opening night and on Saturday night following the Choco Orta/Grupo Fantasma show.

Tempo Latino Part 2 My time visiting Europe came and disappeared in a flash! But what a flash it was experiencing the Tempo Latino Festival in the picturesque small French town of Vic-Fezensac. This festival now in its 17th year was full of rumba, soul and most of all...Salsa! The biggest outdoor Salsa festival in all of Europe featured 4 days of music that satisfied the most die-hard fans of Salsa and Latin music. The big outdoor concerts at the Plaza

De Toros (bullfight arena) featured 2 prominent acts per night starting at 9:30 pm and going until 1 am. The "La Conga" nightspot was free to the public and featured a band and a dj starting around 12:30 am until closing time at 4:30 am. It was a large space that featured a stage, huge dance floor and a meadow with a sandy floor that could fit 4,000 folks. The festival also had smaller stages with free music that were outside of the Plaza De Toros. A large crafts fair leading from the entrance of the festival to the town featured everything from hats, jewelry to percussion instruments. Vic-Fezensac was alive with music, dancing and rumba! Most cafes and restaurants had their own dj's, small groups and dance instructors...what a scene! The colorful decorations in the festival area were made by the large crew of volunteers who help make Tempo Latino a unique festival.

Opening Night At Tempo Latino 2010! The lingering rain loomed over the Tempo Latino site cleared up by the time that the opening night festivities started. The World Music night kicked off the festival featuring the acclaimed Ojos De Brujo and pop singer/songwriter Sebastian Avispa. Avispa showed that he had a strong voice but his bland fusion of pop, middle eastern melodies and flamenco was tepid, banal and boring. He was clearly out of place at this festival. Ojos De Brujo had a dynamic opening number featuring their talented flamenco dancer Susana Medina providing the fireworks that framed Marina Abad's vocals. However, Ojos seemed musically sparse due to the absence of two of their key members: DJ Panki and percussionist Xavier Turull. Ojos lacked the spark that have made them such a sensation in past shows that I have seen. However, the action was hot and heavy at La Conga night spot with the allfemale French salsa band Yemaya La Banda who turned the crowd on their heads with their smokin' repertoire, campy costumes, dance routines and top notch musicianship. The crowd begged for more at the end of their two hour set. I opened and closed the evening at La Conga with my brand of explosive dance music that kept

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International Salsa at Tempo Latino 2010 Salsa music took over the main stage of Tempo Latino in all of its international flavors on the course of the following 3 evenings. Friday night's opener, Calambuco impressed the packed Plaza De Toros crowd with their 70's influenced salsa dura sound from Colombia. This vibrant youthful ensemble led by pianist Andres Succar gave the crowd what they wanted: a fine show with a tight band, charismatic singers up-front and an irresistibly danceable sound. Ireland's Salsa Celtica headlined the evening with their unique fusion of traditional Irish music, afro cuban rhythms and salsa. Their instrumentation blended banjo, gaita, irish flute and guitars alongside congas, timbales, bass, piano and horn section. There were moments of explosive fire such as their live version of "El Agua De La Vida" but the novelty wore off for me by the end of the set. La Conga featured the AfroCaribbean group Grupo Kfe from Paris whose erratic set ranged from tasteful son montuno to tasteless covers of pop salsa hits. El Molestoso dropped a totally unpredictable but tasty dj set that ranged from bugaloo to classic salsa to a Paso Doble!

Sucursal SA started the show with a crowd pleasing set that featured original material from both their cd "Lo Nuestro" and their latest ep. The talented musicians of La Sucursal led by bassist/musical director Santiago Acevedo and vocalist Marcelo Rosero played smokin' salsa dura that had the crowd dancing and cheering for more. Their inventive version of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" took everyone by surprise. For their encore, they invited el sonero Herman Olivera and flautist Mitch Frohman from Jimmy Bosch's band to join them on a rousing finale. Jimmy Bosch and his all star ensemble took the stage for a three hour set. Joining Bosch were heavyweights Olivera, trescero Nelson Gonzalez, bassist Mike Vinas, conguero Eddie Montalvo, timbalero Ralph Irrizary, pianist Arturo Ortiz, vocalist Wilito Otero, Frohman and a horn section that included members of La Excelencia and Mercadonegro. Drawing from a mixed repertoire of classic salsa and Bosch's own tunes, these excellent players and singers had plenty of room to improvise and stretch out. What a descarga from this elite group of great players! I was particularly impressed by the fluid piano work of Ortiz, the masterful tres playing of Gonzalez, the soneos of Olivera and the youthful Otero and the trombone mastery of Bosch! Went over to La Conga to catch up with the Barcelona double team of Orquesta

Sabor Y Son and DJ Jacoviche who were playing to the die-hards. Sabor Y Son had their moments but the real story was DJ Jacoviche (reminded me of a taller DJ Walt Digz in a cap and athletic suit) slammin' la salsa dura until 5 am when the police finally cut the power. What a fitting end to a Salsa festival such as Tempo Latino! Gracias Enrique, Eric, Louise, the great crew of Tempo Latino and the Antilla crew! I hope that I'll be back soon!! Saturday was a big day...not only was Puerto Rican diva Choco Orta headlining the festival with Austin's own party band Grupo Fantasma but I was also dj'ing my second night at Tempo Latino. Choco worked the press on Friday: singing at the press gatherings and wanting to be taken seriously as the heir to Celia Cruz's throne. I was only able to check out 3 songs but she clearly showed off her powerful singing voice backed by a swinging band with tight coro singers. Her old school repertoire from her recording "Ahora Mismo" included gems from the Machito and Celia songbook. She danced like a staggering woman possessed by voodoo. She was nervous and self concious on stage but turned into a dynamo as soon as the music started. I missed her fiery conga and timbales solos later in the set as I had to run to start my gig. Grupo Fantasma played a tremendous opening set..more

salsafied than when I saw them at South By Southwest. Fantasma was made up of an explosive brass section, screaming guitars, fine lead vocalists and played a set that included cumbia, funk, latin rock, bolero and descarga. Vocalist Jose Galeano took the place of two missing percussionists with fire and chops behind his percussion set of timbales, congas and bongos. Eric Duffau introduced their encore by stating "La Revelacion" to the crowd and revealed that Fantasma had earned themselves a headlining spot in the future. The crowd roared with approval. I started at La Conga earlier than expected because the place was nearly packed by 12:15 am! I tore it up on my first of 3 sets before our musical guests Zulu 9.30, a reggae band from Barcelona started. Zulu 9.30 struck a chord with the partying crowd although the salseros backstage were asking me when I was going to come on. The crowd was screaming for more at the end of their set. I had no choice but to play the best music that I felt at the moment. I started with Bobby Valentin's "Aqui No Me Quedo" and the rest was historythe entire La Conga dance floor was packed with dancers! What a great scene! I loved playing at Tempo Latino!

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El autor y periodista puertorriqueño Juan A. Moreno Velázquez presentó el resultado de su reciente investigación sobre el legado artístico, cultural político y social de El Sonero Mayor, Ismael Rivera en el Puerto Rico Salsa Congress. El libro sobre la vida de Rivera, titulado “MAELO...Hijo de Borikén; Rey de los Soneros,” fue lanzado exitosamente en la Isla el pasado mes de mayo y se ha convertido en uno de los más populares textos sobre la música contemporánea en los últimos años.

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En este texto, el autor, presentó al querido pregonero boricua como uno de los entes culturales de mayor importancia durante el pasado siglo XX en un estudio que abarca su legado, no tan solo como artista sino también en sus implicaciones, políticas, culturales y espirituales. "Maelo trascendió a su tiempo y su época", manifestó el autor, 54

"legando un mensaje que es aún compartido por el pueblo ha más de cuatro décadas de su época de gloria. Esto es prueba de que la temática del hijo de la Calma, se mantiene aún vigente dentro de la realidad del puertorriqueño de hoy".

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El autor también presentó su investigación sobre la vida de la Guarachera del Mundo, Celia Cruz, reconocida mundialmente como la Reina de la Salsa. La habanera, también legó una impresionante trayectoria musical que le vio grabar más de 70 producciones musicales y que la convirtió en la artista principal del engranaje musical que conformó a las Estrellas de Fania, el grupo musical que alcanzó mayor preponderancia mundial en la época dorada de la Salsa. La charla esclareció varios asuntos que se han traído a la discusión pública en cuanto al legado de la habanera, como fue la situación en torno al querido Andy Montañez, su corto idilio con el Sonero Mayor, y los problemas que se suscitaron después de su muerte. Esta presentación trajo a luz pública la naturaleza humana de la Guarachera del Mundo y su indiscutible legado como uno de los exponentes más importantes en el desarrollo de la rítmica que el mundo reconoce como la Salsa. Juan A. Moreno-Velázquez es un autor y periodista galardonado nacido en Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico y radicado en la ciudad de Nueva York. Es autor de "Desmitificación de una diva, la verdad sobre La Lupe", "La Reina es la Rumba, por siempre Celia", y "Maelo; Hijo de Borikén, Rey de los Soneros", en adición a documentales sobre Machito, Tito Puente y Celia Cruz y el guión de cine "A Fall to Grace". Al presente cursa estudios doctorales en la Universidad de Nueva York y es Editor Asociado de la Revista BROADWAY LATINO.

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SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO- Los representantes de Brasil, Carine Morais y Rafael Barros, resultaron por primera vez, campeones del Mundial del Salsa Open 2010, que se celebró el sábado 31 de julio, a las 7:00 de la noche, en el Hotel San Juan de Isla Verde, como parte del prestigioso evento Puerto Rico Salsa Congress. Ocho parejas demostraron su sabor en la noche final al bailar en estilo libre y al ritmo de la música en vivo de la orquesta "Manolito y su trabuco". Ninguna pareja conocía el tema que bailarían, ya que los mismos fueron escogidos al azar.

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El título de subcampeones de este año fue para la pareja de Puerto Rico Kelvin Hernández y Licelot Maldonado. El tercer lugar lo ocuparon Adrián Rodríguez y Anita Santos de España. La cuarta posición recayó en la pareja de Puerto Rico, Bruno Rodríguez y Ondara López. El quinto lugar fue para los españoles Cristina Verdu y Juan Pablo Díaz. El sexto puesto lo logró la pareja de Italia, Fernando Sosa y Sandy Ramos. Los puertorriqueños Edwin Nieves y Greysa Baez obtuvieron la séptima posición; Patrick Oliveira y Fabiana Terra de Brasil, el octavo lugar.

El jurado estuvo compuesto por Tamara Livolsi, Tito Ortos, Dicky Colón y Vanessa Millán, de Puerto Rico; Sandra Ferreira, de Argentina; Yen Dorado y Eli Torres, de Filadelfia. Además de recibir su título de campeones del Mundial del Salsa Open 2010, la pareja ganadora obtuvo $4 mil; los subcampeones, $2 mil y el tercer lugar, mil quinientos. PUERTO RICO CAMPEÓN DE LA COMPETENCIA JUVENIL En horas de la tarde del sábado, se

efectuó también la competencia Junior del Mundial del Salsa Open 2010. Los jóvenes representantes de Puerto Rico, Emmanuel López y Jessica Muñoz, consiguieron el título de campeones. Por su parte, el segundo lugar fue para los representantes de Nueva York, Zuannette Serrano y Fernando Palacios. El tercer puesto lo alcanzó la pareja compuesta por Lizaydee Torres y Ever Shaquille, de Puerto Rico. REPITE EL EQUIPO DE PUERTO RICO POR TERCER AÑO CONSECUTIVO EN LA COMPETENCIA DE GRUPOS

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En la competencia de grupos, los ponceños de Sabor Latino obtuvieron el primer lugar por tercer año consecutivo, mientras el segundo y tercer puesto fue para los equipos de Venezuela Casino Style y Social Style, respectivamente.Tanto para la categoría de Junior como para la de Grupo, el jurado estuvo compuesto por Dicky Colón, Tito Ortos, Tamara Livolsi y Vanessa Millán, de Puerto Rico; Grisel Ponce de Nueva Jersey, Nora Meneces, de Colombia y Sandra Ferreira, de Argentina. El Puerto Rico Salsa Congress celebró este año su decimocuarto aniversario con gran éxito. Representantes de sobre 22 países visitaron la Isla, logrando cumplir la meta de sobre 4mil noches de hotel durante los días que se celebro el congreso y lo que sin duda, contribuyó a la economía del país. El evento, que fue transmitido en directo por la página www.puertoricosalsacongress.com, tuvo conectadas a más de 23 mil personas de países como Brasil, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, España y Puerto Rico durante la competencia.

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09 - 16 Salsaweek (Famagusta, Cyprus) 09 - 16 China Afro Salsa Festival (Guangzhou, China) 10 - 20 Salsa en Toscana III (Tuscany, Italy) 10 - 16 Catania Tango Festival (Catania, Italy) 11 - 17 ust Mambo Nights (Bermuda, Bermuda) 13 - 16 Feve - Festival de Verano (Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain) 15 - 22 Sol, Mar y ......Tango (Fasano, Italy) 16 - 22 Tarbes en Tango (Tarbes, France) 16 - 23 Energyweek (Famagusta, Cyprus) 19 - 22 DC Bachata Congress (Washington, USA) 19 - 23 Moscow International Argentine Tango Festival (Moscow, Russia) 19 - 22 Festival of Argentine Tango by the sea (Senigallia, Italy) 19 - 22 The Tango Zone NYC Summer Celebration (New York City, USA) 19 - 22 Palm Springs Salsa & Rueda Congress (Palm Springs, USA) 20 - 21 Brooklyn Salsa Festival (New York, USA) 20 - 30 The London Latin Fest (London, UK) 20 - 22 Mambo Festival Germany (Wuppertal, Germany) 20 - 22 Heartland Tango Festival (Minneapolis, USA) 20 - 22 International Festival Salsatongs (Marseille, France) 20 - 22 Ulm Salsa Sun & Fun Weekend (Ulm, Germany) 20 - 22 International Summer Bachata Festival (Copenhagen, Denmark) 20 - 22 2nd Cuban Salsa Festival (Koper, Slovenia) 20 - 22 Salsa Extravaganza: Christchurch (Christchurch, New Zealand) 20 - 24 3rd International Festival Zouk do Toho (Prague, Czech Republic) 22 - 27 Festival de Tango de Val Cenis (Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis, France) 22 - 29 Masacote Salsa Retreat (Boston, USA) 23 - 30 Tangoweek (Famagusta, Cyprus) 23 - 29 Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival (Albuquerque, USA) 24 - 30 Curacao Salsa Tour (Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles) 26 - 29 Tablango (Uzès, France) 26 - 29 Hamburg International Tango Festival (Hamburg, Germany) 26 - 29 Tango Sun Festival (Jūrmala, Latvia) 26 - 29 Seasky Salsafest (Illichivs'k, Ukraine) 26 - 2 Chicago Tango Fest (Chicago, USA) 26 - 29 Summer Salsa Congress Holland (Vianen, Netherlands) 26 - 29 Tango on ICEland (Reykjavík, Iceland) 27 - 29 NC Salsa Festival (Raleigh, USA) 27 - 29 5th Brazilian Dance Congress (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 27 - 29 Primera Convencion Internacional Salsa Bierzo (Ponferrada, Spain) 27 - 29 Costa Rica Salsa Congress (San José, Costa Rica) 27 - 29 Korea International Salsa Festival (Daegu, South Korea) 27 - 29 Baila Baila Weekend (Helsinki, Finland) 27 - 29 Workshopfestival Düsseldorf (Dusseldorf, Germany) 27 - 29 Summer Hummer (Framingham, USA) 31 - 5 VIII TanoTango Festival (Naples, Italy) 31 - 6 Salsa Master Week (Valencia, Spain)

01 - 05 New York International Salsa Congress (New York City, USA) 01 - 05 Tangoworld (Fivizzano, Italy) 01 - 05 XII Festival Iberoamericano de Salsa (Cadiz, Spain) 02 - 05 Norwegian Rueda Congress (Vienna, Austria) 02 - 05 Abaneraz Paris Tango Festival F.I.T.A (Paris, France) 02 - 05 Salsa Russian Style - Moscow Salsa Congress (Moscow, Russia) 02 - 05 Bermuda's Argentine Tango Festival (Hamilton, Bermuda) 02 - 04 Salsa Dance Festival (Eilat, Israel) 02 - 05 Dallas D.A.N.C.E. (Dallas, USA) 03 - 05 Cafe Mambo Salsa Jam in Cyprus (Kyrenia, Cyprus) 03 - 05 Venezuela es Latina (Caracas, Venezuela) 03 - 05 2do Congreso Internacional BAILATINO (Rosario, Argentina) 06 - 12 Festival International Tango Aix Les Bains (Aix-les-Bains, France) 07 - 12 Zang en Tango Festival (Haarlem, Netherlands) 07 - 12 G&G's Argentine Tango Festival (Boulder, USA) 08 - 12 Latino World Dance Festival & Championships (Budapest, Hungary) 09 - 12 Moonlight in Vermont Tango Weekend (Brandon, USA) 10 - 12 Festival de la Salsagala Stuttgart (Cancelled!) (Stuttgart, Germany) 10 - 12 Cubamemucho Mallorca (Mallorca, Spain) 10 - 12 Batuke! Afro-Latin Music & Dance Festival (London, UK) 10 - 13 Latinfest Salsa Weekender (Torquai, UK) 10 - 13 Afro Cuban Salsa Fiesta (Mundesley, UK) 16 - 19 Salsa Casino Mayan Congress (Cancún, Mexico) 16 - 20 San Diego Salsa-Bachata Festival (San Diego, USA) 16 - 19 Kiev International Tango Festival (Kiev, Ukraine) 17 - 19 Cubamemucho Cuban Salsa Congress (Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia) 17 - 19 Summer Swing Salsa Break (La Flotte, France) 17 - 19 International Bachata Festival Bachaturo (Warsaw, Poland) 17 - 19 Summer Salsa Beach (Lloret de Mar, Spain) 17 - 19 víaDanza Festival (Stuttgart, Germany) 17 - 20 Zagreb Salsa Congress (Zagreb, Croatia) 17 - 18 Isla Cristina Dance I Congreso Onubense (Isla Cristina, Spain) 17 - 19 1st Hypnose Salsa Festival (Oradea, Romania) 18 - 19 Club Fiera Bachata Festiva Deluxe (Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands) 19 - 26 Sardinia in Salsa (Sardinia, Italy) 23 - 26 Swing Niagara (Niagara Falls, USA) 23 - 26 The Portland Salsa Fest (Portland, USA) 23 - 26 CubaDanza (Oslo, Norway) 24 - 26 Capital Salsa Weekends (Bern, Switzerland) 24 - 26 Convencion Salsea (Madrid, Spain) 24 - 26 Salsa Kingdom (Southport, UK) 24 - 27 MamboCity @ Hayling Island Salsa Splash (Hayling Island, UK) 24 - 26 Rueda Camp (Ulm, Germany) 24 - 26 Mambo Retro Convention (Brussels, Belgium) 24 - 26 Westport Salsa Weekend (Westport, Ireland) 24 - 26 Le Festival Salsa de Quebec (Quebec City, Canada) 24 - 26 Tumbao Festival (Lille, France) 29 - 6 2nd Golden Days Tango Festival (Herceg Novi, Montenegro) 29 - 4 Sydney Tango Salon Festival (Sydney, Australia) 30 - 3 Carolina Groove (Myrtle Beach, USA) 30 - 3 Hotlanta Salsa Congress (Atlanta, USA) 30 - 3 Pau Tango Festival (Pau, France) 30 - 3 Ball Tango Argentino (Wuppertal, Germany) 30 - 3 Salsa Festival International de Marrakech (Marrakech, Morocco) 30 - 3 TangoNeta! (Barcelona, Spain) 30 - 3 Dallas International Bachata Festival: Part 2 (Dallas, USA) 30 - 3 11. Latin-Chem & 3. Swingnitz (Chemnitz, Germany)

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AUGUST Sol, Mar y ......Tango Location: Fasano, Italy Dates: 15 - 22 August 2010 Description: "The sun's embrace, the rhythm of the sea ........ the taste of tango" Close to one of the most charming towns of Apulia, a week of tango, the combination of the passion of Argentina with a relaxing vacation on one in one of the most fascinating parts of Apulia. The 7 days long happening will include tango classes, pratices, milongas, and a performance of the guest artists Alejandra Hobert & Adrian Veredice. The event will be held at Masseria Don Sante, a typically structured of Apulia, with swimming pool, tennis court, a few km away from the sea, accessible by free shuttle service.. All this in a strategic position that allows you to visit the suggestive

landscapes and the historical treasures of Apulia. Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Adrian Veredice & Alejandra Hobert

Bruno Tombari & Mariangeles Caama単o Gustavo Gomez & Marina Caranza Martin Borteiro & Regina Chiappara

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Location: Tarbes, France Dates: 16 - 22 August 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Federico Naveira & Ines Muzzopappa (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Fernando Sanchez & Adriana Naveira (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Erna Giachello & Santiago Giachello Gaston Torelli & Moira Castellano

Location: Famagusta, Cyprus Dates: 16 - 23 August 2010 Description: 16- 23 August Energyweek: during this week we organise courses of: salsa cubana, new york style, los angeles style, bachata, reggaeton , jive, latino americano, cha cha cha, rumba, fitness and spinning (with GroupCyclig)................ with a lot of international artists such as Cuba

Rumba, Lucio Cocchi, Energydance, David Stauffer, Alessandro Oliveri...........................and many more. Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Afro Fitness, Latin Hip Hop, Jive, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo NYon2, Cuban Salsa, Salsa LAon1, Afro Cuban Rumba, Bachata Artists:Energydance DJ Luciano Energydance DJ Lorenzo Lodi Lucio Cocchi DJ Pascuale Simone Alessandro Oliveri Michela Salsalight DJ Cippa

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DC Bachata Congress Location: Washington, United States Dates: 19 - 22 August 2010 Description: The 2010 DC Bachata Congress Gone Wild "Dangerously Close & Uncensored... Produced by Lee "El Gringuito" BachataNetwork.com in association with Rodchata Enterprises Don't Miss the 2nd Annual DC Bachata Congress All Workshops and Parties will take place at the Hotel! THREE Ballrooms

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THE BACHATA BALLROOM THE SALSA/MAMBO BALLROOM & NEW FOR THIS YEAR THE ZOUK, KIZOMBA, SAMBA BALLROOM What is New for this Year? *** BACHATA POOL PARTIES IN THE AFTERNOON*** *** VIP Lounge with snacks, water and drinks for VIP Holders*** ***Early dancing at 8pm before Show starts*** ***The IBCA International Bachata Competition*** **New Nightly Themes*** *** The Bachata Congress Gone Wild After Party to at least 4am*** ***Bigger Shows, Staging and Amazing Lighting*** Special Lap Dance Workshops with Summer & Alejandro Rey*** Styles: Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, Samba, Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Shaka Brown (Washington, United States) Jorge Elizondo (Bachata Fusion -

Austin, United States) Darlin Garcia (Art in Motion Latin Dancers (AIM) - Philadelphia, United States) Rodney "Rodchata" Aquino (San Francisco, United States) Jorge Ataca & Tanja - La Alemana Larissa Thayane & Kadu Pires (Brisbane, Australia) Zeke Ruvalcaba (Chicago, United States) Lee - el Gringuito Carlos Cinta Christian Sola (Sensual Bachata Orlando, United States) GoGo Earl Rush Alejandro Rey Willem Engel Keith Givens Carlos Sagastume Bachata All-Stars Bachata Caliente Ian & Kendra Psyon Moshe Rasier Barb Bernstein Sensual Bachata (Orlando) Kathryn Raymond Cecilia Villalobos

Salsa Fuego (Washington DC) Kathryn Aguilar Bachata Sensation (Tampa, United States) Toti Hector Chavez Jimmy Shines Bachatamante (San Diego, United States) Pricing Full Pass - 199 USD

Moscow International Argentine Tango Festival Location: Moscow, Russian Federation Dates: 19 - 23 August 2010 Description: Welcome to the 8th International Moscow Festival of Argentine Tango! Milonguero Nights Festival is one of the most remarkable tango events in Moscow! This is a longexpected reunion of friends from all over the world, master-classes with the best tango stars and day and night milongas, where again “Soledad” orchestra will be plying

for us, as well as other musicians. This year at Milonguero Nights tango dancers will again have the opportunity to meet their well known and beloved teachers and get to know new wonderful dancers. We shall see different styles and will be able to find our own tango. For all Tango lovers we invited our cherished maestros – Sebastian Arce and Mariana Montes, Mariano “Chico” Frumboli and Juana Sepulveda. With us again outstanding teachers and brilliant dancers – Horacio Godoy and Cecilia Berra. Our new friends and respected maestros will also join us this year: Nito and Elba – tango salon classics, Sabrina and Ruben – the masters of tango show and salon, Claudio and Barbara – a young couple from Italy, the favorites of many European tango festivals. In addition we will enjoy informative and extremely helpful technique lessons from Mariana Dragone. For tango maniacs who are not

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going to take classes there will be open free day-time milongas of Tango Cafe. Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Sebastian Arce & Mariana Montes (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Mariano "Chicho" Frumboli & Juana Sepulveda (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Horacio Godoy & Cecilia Berra (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Ruben & Sabrina Veliz Maria Dragone DJ Anastasia Pomogaeva Barbara Carpino & Claudio Forte DJ Benjamin Wand Orquestra Soledad DJ Roberto Lehrer Aurelio Garcia & Elba Natalia Sottil DJ Simon Francis DJ Yurii Alexeev & DJ Elena Chuvilina DJ Tangess DJ Tommaso Fiorilli

Festival of Argentine Tango by the sea in Senigallia Location: Senigallia, Italy Dates: 19 - 22 August 2010 Description: 4 Milonga Nights Great Tango Masters Numerous Lessons for all Levels Special Classes Tango Orchestra from Argentina 2 djs Buffet Lunch for tangueros

Aperitif’s hour Typical Argentine Meal Free classes for absolute beginners The Best Tango Shoes Sea & Of Course Great Fun! Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Ricardo Barrios & Laura Melo BAND Orquestra Esteban Morgado Sergio Natario & Alejandra Arrué Jorge Dispari & Maria Del Carmen "La Turca" Armando Orzuza & Nuria Martinez

The Tango Zone NYC Summer Celebration Location: New York City, United States Dates: 19 - 22 August 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists: Nick Jones & Amy Anderson & Diana Cruz Daniela Pucci & Luis Bianchi Batt Johnson Diego Blanco & Carolina Jaurena

Palm Springs Salsa & Rueda Congress Location: Palm Springs, United States Dates: 19 - 22 August 2010 Description: "Palm Springs Salsa Congress,"professional dance events since 1992!

We are all about quality eent & most of all, the... FUN! Our friendly staff and guests include dancers from all around the World. We have been featuring and hosting dancers from all over of the world -- America, Canada, Japan, Korea, Turkey, Canada, France, England, Italy and Ireland to name just a few! This event sells out every year! Make your plans to join the fun Salsa Extravaganza © ! Styles: Rueda de Casino, Mixed styles Salsa, Bachata, Argentine Tango, Cha Cha Cha Artists:John Narvaez (Salsamania - San Francisco, United States) Rodney "Rodchata" Aquino (San Francisco, United States) Liz Rojas (Salsamania - San Francisco, United States) Camille Yannantuono (San Diego, United States) Nick Van Eyck & Serena Wong Duane Wrenn & Maribel Vasquez Rogelio Moreno Tania De La Pena Mike Eskeldon Damon Webber Michael Saltus Simona Boucek Vassili (Greece) Victoria-Hadar Harel Zeanie Yoon Mike Ticas Jose Chavarria Francisco Martinez Christina Haggerty William Carpenter Jerry Gabaldon

Espie Hernandez Carmen Bambaren Victoria Tolonen Jesse Chuy Rodriguez Esteban Conde Angela J. Quiroz Marcelo Rivero Jay Byam Stacey Martinez Johnny Vargas Jack Berard Cindy Roberts Pricing Full Pass - 155 USD

Brooklyn Salsa Festival

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Location: New York, United States Dates: 20 - 21 August 2010 Description: We are excited to share a special Event with you. The Fourth Annual Brooklyn Salsa Congress, is the best in its class, five nights of non-stop dancing with some of the best dancers in the world, 2 nights of spectacular performances, Guest DJ's, and plenty of excitement, this event has rapidly become Brooklyn's most exclusive multicultural extravaganza. Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Amanda Estilo (New York, United States) DJ JR Salsero DJ Saoco DJ Brian on 2 DJ EL Maestro DJ Doc Steeve Shaw Pricing Full Pass - 75 USD

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The London Latin Fest

Unrevaled worldwide this is the one and only ON2 Festival. Mamberos and Salseros of the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, London etc. will participate at this unique weekend of August. Do not miss the opportunity to take classes with the New Yorker and US originals! Styles: Mambo NYon2, Cha Cha Cha, Pachanga Artists:Adolfo Indacochea & Carla Voconi (The Latin Soul Dancers New York, United States) Melissa Rosado (New York, United States) Santo Rico DC (New York, United States) The Cobo Brothers

Amanda Estilo (New York, United States) Dj Dave Dj El Leguano DJ Mano Hands on Mambo Seaon Bristol DJ Kenneth Pricing: Full Pass (purchase period till 30.06.2010) - 119 EUR, till 30.07.2010 - 159 EUR, at the door - 189 EUR

Mambo Festival Germany Location: Wuppertal, Germany Dates: 20 - 22 August 2010 Description: For the second time we would like to welcome you at this unique Mambo Festival in Germany|Wuppertal.

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Location: London, United Kingdom Dates: 20 - 30 August 2010 Description: 100+ WORKSHOPS - 30 SHOWCASES - 15 MASSIVE PARTIES The UK's largest latin dance festival featuring a FULL WEEK of live events, free classes, workshops & dance displays (click here to find updated listings) all leading up to The London LatinFest Weekender (Sat 28 & Sun 29 Aug) which incorporates THE CONGRESS WEEKENDER@ SCALA and which includes The Latin Rave Stand @ The Notting Hill Carnival Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Music Theory & Musical Interpretation, Latin Hustle, Colombian Salsa, Reggaeton, Cha Cha Cha, Son, Mambo NYon2, Zouk, Cuban Salsa, Salsa LAon1, Rueda de Casino, Bachata Artists:Adolfo Indacochea & Carla Voconi (The Latin Soul Dancers New York, United States) Talal & AmĂŠlie (Salsa Sunrise Belgium) Moe Flex (Moe Flex Dance London, United Kingdom) Osbanis Tejeda & Anneta Kepka (London, United Kingdom) Tony Lara & Dani De Francesco (I Love Bachata - London, United Kingdom) Giles & Rosa (Giles - Oxford, United Kingdom) Mauro Casali & Eva Hurychova (London, United Kingdom) Miguel Rico & Mayana Marchant Birch & Davina (Alchemy Dance Company - Hampshire, United Kingdom) David Lartist & CamĂŠla (Paris, France)

Miguel Monteiro (London, United Kingdom) Irene Miguel Fadi (UK) Joe Davids Sam "Mr Sleek" Idalberto Alcala Sami & Pilar Andrea Stewart Lazaro Lopez & Paola Susan Hacking Sean & Solvita Marcos Fonseca & Sarah Gibbons Jil & Anke Andrea Grosbois Danie Street Sam Hounsell Nadia Yammine Dani K & Ozy Shyne DJ Del Salereo James Richardson Riquita Alta Laith Sami Fritha Fallon Simon "Lord Bachata" Oforborh Kristie Matthews Olga Ribaka Doctor Jim & Susan (London, United Kingdom) Enoch Lopez & Yoana Marino Jessica Bignell Melanie Torres & Gabriel Perez DJ Vish Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 01.05.2010 - 60 GBP, till 01.06.2010 - 70 GBP, till 01.07.2010 - 80 GBP, till 01.08.2010 - 90 GBP, from 02.08.2010 - 100 GBPi

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Location: Minneapolis, United States Dates: 20 - 22 August 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Somer Surgit (Chicago, United States) Alejandro "Lucho" Lucero (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Cecilia Gonzรกlez (Buenos Aires,

Argentina) Evan Griffiths DJ Lung-Kuei Lin Carlos Moreno & Tova Moreno Mitra Martin & Stefan Fabry Nina Tatarowicz DJ Christopher Everett Andrew Royal Dugas DJ Michael Cordner Andrea DuCane DJ Jason Lauglhlin Rebecca Albas DJ Paul Lohmann

BAND Mandrรกgora Tango Sabine Ibes DJ Dave Rost Roger Wood Florencia Taccetti

International Festival Salsatongs Location: Marseille, France Dates: 20 - 22 August 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa

Artists:Juan Matos & Amneris Martinez Maykel Fonts & Kirenia Cantin (Cuba - Milano, Italy) Tito Ortos & Tamara Livolsi (San Juan, Puerto Rico) U-Tribe (Paris, France) Osbanis Tejeda & Anneta Kepka (London, United Kingdom) Chiquito & Dominican Power (Milano, Italy) Dj El Malo (Zurich, Switzerland) DJ Willy (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

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Pablo & Diana (Madrid, Spain) Ramark Dance (Paris, France) DJ Jack el Calvo Felipe Polanco Band La Excelencia Jade DJ Lolo El Bachatero Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 15.05.2010) - 130 EUR, till 15.06.2010 - 140 EUR, till

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Ulm Salsa Sun & Fun Weekend Location: Ulm, Germany Dates: 20 - 22 August 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Bachata, Body Isolation, Salsa

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Dates: 20 - 22 August 2010 Description: Welcome to the first International Summer Bachata Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark 36 Workshops | 4 Parties | Bachata Shows | International Bachata Liveband + DJ's | Cheap Accommodation Styles: Bachata, Bachatango, Kizomba Artists:Iris de Brito (Studio AfroLatino - London, United Kingdom) Marcela Cardenas (Stockholm, Sweden) Thomas Nygaard Sarunas Kondratas & Giedre Leva DJ Mr. Exotic Pineapple Ketti Bueno Ferrer

DJ Hibsen FrankiE (Denmark) Joaquim Aoues Krsitina Jorgensen Fernando Hernandez DJ Ronny Elisa & Basi (Spain) Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 01.05.2010) - 100 EUR, till 01.07.2010 - 125 EUR, till 01.07.2010 - 150 EUR

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Shines, Hip Hop Salsa, Reggaeton, Mambo NYon2, Cuban Salsa, Afro Cuban Rumba, Afro Cuban, Rueda de Casino, Cha Cha footwork Artists:Alexistyle (Oslo, Norway) Rafael Baro (Stuttgart, Germany) Moni & Paddy (Frankfurt, Germany) Oclay Fernandez Ignacio Camblor DJ Jhonny (Zaragoza, Spain) DJ Valerian Saul (Munich, Germany) Yandengo Klaise DJ Jane Lili Pricing Full pass: 69-79â&#x201A;Ź

2nd Cuban Salsa Festival Location: Koper, Slovenia Dates: 20 - 22 August 2010 Description: Soy Cubano Dance Club for many years brings together fans of Cuban salsa and this year, for the second time is organizing a unique festival of salsa; Cuban Salsa Festival, which will naturally be devoted to Cuban dance genres. The festival will be held from 20th to 22nd of August 2010 in Koper. Under the festival we will organize professional dance workshops, concert of Croma latina band and a dancing spectacle of worldrenowned dance teachers. In the context of events at the festival, we will organize for the second consecutive time a Competition in Rueda de Casino, a Cuban version of salsa in a circle of exchanging pairs.

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The festival will be also arranged for participants without a dancing couple, as well with the possibility of »solo workout«. On Friday there will be a concert Croma Latina, on Saturday the artist’s show and Rueda competition, on Sunday Remenea party – a big party on the beach. The speciality of our festival is also the baseball workshop - a national sport of Cuba, which will take place on Sunday morning. We are inviting you to attend Cuban Salsa Festival, which will take place from 20th to 22nd of August 2010 in Koper. Styles: Cuban Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, Salsatón, Cha Cha Cha, Son, Afro, Afro Cuban

Rumba, Rueda de Casino, Conga Artists:Seo Fernandez Dawes Figueroa & Rayda Salas Eloy Leyva Alessia Cornacchia Kristina Sicherl - Krista (Salsoteca Dance School - Ljubljana, Slovenia) Yenisley Molinet De Armas BAND Cromalatina Albertico Calderon DJ Hanoi de Cuba DJ El Samuray de Cuba Barbarita Pierpaolo Stellato - Pablito & Frida (Italy) Pricing Full pass (purchase period till 15.06.2010) - 85 EUR, till 15.08.2010 - 100 EUR, from

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Dates: 20 - 22 August 2010 Description: Dance Workshops * Zouk * Samba de Gafieira * Capoeira Running simultaneously! Samba Band * Brazilian Samba Rhythm Band Workshops YES YES YES - Brasilian Dance Moves and Brasilian Band Workshops. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE BRING THEM TOGETHER? The biggest, loudest, most colourful parties in Rotorua, Wellington and Christchurch you will ever experience in 2010!!! Styles: Zouk, Mixed styles Salsa,

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3rd International Festival Zouk do Toho Location: Prague, Czech Republic Dates: 20 - 24 August 2010 Description: The famous "Zouk do toho" festival, which triggered zouk revolution in the Czech republic in 2008, is back for the 3rd time!!! :) If you want to be part of this luxurious intensive dance event with our special Brazilian guests from Australia - Kadu and Larissa, contact us as soon as possible to get a special promotional price. Styles: Zouk Artists:Larissa Thayane & Kadu Pires (Brisbane, Australia) Carlos da Silva Sofie da Silva Pavla (Prague) & Ludek (Prague) DJ Osama Fernanda Vitoria William dos Santos

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Festival de Tango de Val Cenis Location: Lanslebourg-MontCenis, France Dates: 22 - 27 August 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Diego Riemer & Maria Dragone (Berlin, Germany) Julio Luque & Veronique Guide Massimo Benotto & Beatrice Laghi Guy Marrec & Jenny Faugier Adrian Larrosa & Silvana Irigaray

Masacote Salsa Retreat

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Location: Boston, United States Dates: 22 - 29 August 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Ana Masacote & Joel Masacote (Masacote Dance Company - Boston, United States)

Tangoweek Location: Famagusta, Cyprus Dates: 23 - 30 August 2010 Description: 23- 30 August Tangoweek: during this week we organise courses of tango with a lot of international artists such as Roberta Beccarini, Pablo Garcia, Roberta Fersino, Daniele Pierantozzi, Giorgio Proserpio e Monica Gallarate. Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Daniele Pierantozzi & Roberta Fersino Pablo Garcia & Roberta Beccarini Giorgio Proserpio & Monica Gallarate DJ Dango

Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival Location: Albuquerque, United States Dates: 23 - 29 August 2010 Description: The Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival (ABQ LDF) will take place Aug 23-29, 2010.

This 7-day festival will begin by highlighting many of the weekly local ABQ dance venues and culminate in a weekend extravaganza of workshops, dance performances, and live music at The National Hispanic Cultural Center and downtown Albuquerque. The series of workshops will bring together local and non-local instructors, dance teams, and musicians who have the passion, talent, and desire to introduce and enrich a multicultural and multi-generational audience to Latin music, its history, and its various dance forms. Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Bachata, Ballroom, Reggaeton, Flamenco, Cumbia, Latin Jazz, Musicality, Afro Peruvian Dance, Zumba, Merengue, Tango, Rueda de Casino, Afro Cuban, Bachatango, Argentine Tango, Salsa LAon1, Mambo NYon2, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Blues Artists:Edie - The Salsa Freak (Los Angeles, United States) Carlos Cinta & Tate Blomquist Bachatico & Juliana BAND Ciudad De La Salsa Alma Garcia Tony Perez & Hayley Constable Nicole Jacot Misty Haltli Jiovanni Cofino & Latin All Stars Orchestra Jesus Mu単oz Lazaro & Lorena Brigida Lujan Travis Wright & Annette Evangelisti BAND Nosotros

Darrin Visarraga Pricing Full Pass - 149 USD Early Bird - 99 USD

Curacao Salsa Tour Location: Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles Dates: 24 - 30 August 2010 Description: 6 Days of Party 5 Beautiful Venues Fun Beach Days Wonderful Shows Workshop on the Beach Social Dancing Ennia Dance Competition with $5000 Cash Price Reggeaton Competition on the Beach Curacao SalsaKini Competition 6 Days of Shopping on the beautiful Island of Curacao Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Mechteld Sterk & Brian Libier (Salsaddiction - Nieuwegein, Netherlands) Taiti & Cristel (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Troy Anthony & Jorjet Alcocer (Houston, United States) Pasty & Josta Osmar Perrones Manoah & Femke Juan Tato Paredes Beto Herrera Rodrigo Cortazar & Cristina Zavala Johan Dedemadis

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Party Pass: 110 USD, which includes entrance to all parties and beachdays Workshop Pass: 105 USD, which includes entrance to all workshops (8 workshops in total)

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Location: Uzès, France Dates: 26 - 29 August 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Mariano Otero & Alejandra Heredia Fernando Maguna Marina Carranza Marc De Becker & Magali Bergon

Eric Ramon Moreira Fausto Carpino & Veronica Toumanova Judit Maian Dao Le Calvez & Dioniggia Pitruzzello

Hamburg International Tango Festival Location: Hamburg, Germany Dates: 26 - 29 August 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Gustavo Rosas & Gisela Natoli Erna Giachello & Santiago Giachello

Sandra Messina & Ricardo Calvo Alejandro Larenas & Marisol Morales

Tango Sun Festival Location: Jūrmala, Latvia Dates: 26 - 29 August 2010 Description: You are welcome to 3.International Argentinian Tango Festival “Tango Sun Festival” that will take place in Riga and Jurmala from August 2629, 2010! Four great teacher couples and dancers from German, Argentina and Latvia - Ricardo Barrios y Laura Melo, Leandro Furlan y Gaia Pisauro, Salvador & Ilona Rios as well as local teachers Aigars Stirna and Ginta Opmane will give numerous workshops and master classes. There are also milongas with teacher shows included in the Festival program. Talanted local musicians "Undertango" from Latvia, DJ Gaia (Germany), DJ Salvador (Germany), DJ Kristian (Finland) and DJ Evaldas (Lithuania) will participate in the evening programs. Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Ricardo Barrios & Laura Melo Gaia Pisauro & Leandro Furlan DJ Evaldas Drasutis DJ Kristian Salikoski Salvador Rios & Ilona Rios Aigars Stirna & Ginta Opmane Orquestra Undertango

Seasky Salsafest Location: Illichivs'k, Ukraine Dates: 26 - 29 August 2010

Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Mark Anthony Sheppard (Toronto, Canada) Ramon Morales (Nuevo Imperio Los Angeles, United States) Tamir Sabarov (ST Mambo - Tel Aviv, Israel) Alexei Aleksentsev Boris Echa AnnaCelia

Chicago Tango Fest Location: Chicago, United States Dates: 26 August - 2 September 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Cecilia González & Somer Surgit Nina Tatarowicz & Alejandro "Lucho" Lucero (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Summer Salsa Congress Holland Location: Vianen, Netherlands Dates: 26 - 29 August 2010

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Annual Summer Salsa Congress Holland in hotel van der Valk in Vianen from 27th untill the 29th of August 2010. After the succes off the first Summer Salsa Congress last May we are proud to anounce what is going to be one of Europe's most fun and enjoyable Congresses. Everything will take place in one hotel. Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo NYon2, Kizomba, Salsa LAon1, Bachatango, Afro Cuban, Rueda de Casino, Bachata Artists:Super Mario (Latin Dance Academy - London, United Kingdom) Manuel Mascarell (Valencia, Spain) Luis Vazquez & Melissa Fernandez (Mas Salsa Brava - Rome, Italy) Terry Tauliaut & CĂŠcile Ovide (Salsalianza - Paris, France) Jazzy Ruiz (Oslo, Norway) Alexistyle (Oslo, Norway) DJ Willy (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Neeraj Mascara & Gosia Kulpa Mel C (Carpe Diem Dance Company - Birmingham, United

States) Edie - The Salsa Freak (Los Angeles, United States) Salsa Royale (Arnhem, Netherlands) Dvir & Dori (Tel Aviv, Israel) Mitchell Provence & Monika (Tambo-Project) Mambata Dance Co Luisa Suaza & Eider Rua DJ Torqueo DJ RaDi Johnny Flor (Luxembourg, Luxembourg) DJ Andres Shay & Oshrat Sean & Solvita Sam Ganon DJ Incognito Pura Salsa (Germany) DJ Ricardo (UK) L & L Dance (Germany) Salsa Wave (Luxembourg) Salsology (UK) Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 30.06.2010) - 120 EUR, till 30.07.2010 - 130 EUR, till 15.08.2010 - 140 EUR, at the door - 150 EUR

NC Salsa Festival Location: Raleigh, United States Dates: 27 - 29 August 2010 Description: Featuring workshops & shows by world-renowned dancers U-Tribe(FR), Hacha y Machete(Bos), Tito y Tamara(PR), and the most sought out World Salsa Champion Oliver Pineda(AUS). World Champion Finalists Jose & Mariana(Mex), Deseo Dance Co(SD), Universal Mambo(Orlando), Pasofino(GA), A&E Studios(GA), Pedro & Natalia(NC), & CoboBrothers Dance Company, Tropic Orchestra and Orquesta GarDel have also been confirmed. This promises to be an invigorating weekend for all who love to dance! We look forward to seeing everyone there. Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Rueda de Casino, Styling, Boogaloo, Pachanga, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo NYon2, Salsa LAon1, Afro Cuban, Body Isolation Artists:Tito Ortos & Tamara Livolsi

(San Juan, Puerto Rico) U-Tribe (Paris, France) Victor & Burju (Hacha Y Machete Boston, United States) Oliver Pineda (Sydenham, Australia) Serena Cuevas Eric Baez Jose Aguilar & Mariana Salinas Melanie Rivera Natalia Weedy Pedro Paz Jose Maldonado Lucy Lu Pricing Full Pass - 120-140 USD

5th Brazilian Dance Congress Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Dates: 27 - 29 August 2010 Description: You are invited to join the 5th and last Brazilian dance congress in Holland organised by BrasaZouk from 27-29 August 2010! A fabulous 3-day Brazilian dance adventure with an array of Brazilian

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Location: Ponferrada, Spain Dates: 27 - 29 August 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Hip Hop Artists:Marco Ferrigno (Latin Gem - Milan, Italy) Fusion Salsera Fernando Alonso & Ayelen Gauna Gregory Campillo & Jessica Diaz Iago (Lugo) & Antia (Lugo) Sabor a Fuego Fernando & Valeria (Suavemente Salsa - Dublin, Ireland) DJ Tatoo Alex Avellaneda Pablo Vilches Hector & Nuria Carlos Moises & Jessica Ramos DJ Yago Richard & Evelyn Cobler DJ Sergio "Bembe" Sergio Gonzalez Pricing: Full Pass - 40 EUR Styles: Zouk, Lambadazouk, Zouk with 3, Choreography, Zouk Revolution, Didactics of Dance, Samba Rock, Pagode, Stretching, Samba Axé, Samba de Gaffieira, Musicality, Samba, Forró, Bolero, Zumba, Zouk Headmovements Artists:Larissa Thayane & Kadu Pires (Brisbane, Australia) Adilio Porto (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Alex Lima XaviZouk & Laura Español (ZoukLambada BCN - Barcelona, Spain) Gilson Damasco & Dikla Damty Mr Dragon Dark Lion Yvonne Hardy Patricia Cruz Jaime Arôxa Vicky Derks Gabriel Torres - Papagaio Vanderlei Moreira Lula Luiz Filho Priscilla Maria Rosa Olaya White - Laia Pricing Full Pass - 140 EUR

Location: San José, Costa Rica Dates: 27 - 29 August 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Johnny Vázquez (Los Angeles, United States) Junior Alabi & Emily Alabi (San Francisco, United States) Luis Aguilar (New York, United States) Cristian Oviedo Victor Burgos (Mexico) & Gaby (Mexico) Anya Katsevman Ricardo Murillo & Viviana (Cali, Colombia) DJ Frank (Los Angeles, United States) Christine Diaz & Oscar Garcia Soren "Sonny " Barahona Alien Ramirez Perez DJ William DJ Tico

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dance lessons, workshops, parties and performances, set to totally inspire you. Following on from the Zouk/Lambada Dance Congresses all over the world and the congress of 2008 in Holland, Amsterdam will play host again to a superb 3-day Brazilian Dance Congress, with a team of the best teachers of holland to host Brazilian dance workshops &performances. You will participate in a frenzy of dance workshops and parties, with a special Saturday Night Gala party and a Zouk/Lambada Dance Competition on Saturday 28 August! And lets not forget Amsterdam itself, one of the world's best hangouts, a canny blend of old and new: radical squatter art installations hang off 17th-century eaves; BMWs give way to bicycles; and triple-strength monk-made beer is drunk in gleaming, minimalist cafes. You will have plenty of opportunity to explore the sights and sounds, colors and culture! Join for this dance experience of a lifetime! See you all at the congress!

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Location: Dusseldorf, Germany Dates: 27 - 29 August 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Standard, Latin, Tango Artists:Jennifer Silvas & Gerardo Jacquet Eddi Geiger & Yumi (Hannover) (Hannover, Germany) DJ Julian - The Duke Robert Charlemagne (London) Marc Heldt Pricing Salsa Full Pass - 89 EUR

Summer Hummer Location: Framingham, United States Dates: 27 - 29 August 2010 Description: August 26-29, 2010 Sheraton Framingham Hotel Framingham, Massachusetts 12 Competition Divisions 40+ Dance Workshops Thursday Party Friday & Saturday Midnight Buffets Saturday Afternoon Barbecue Saturday Pool Party Over 20 hours of Social Dancing Styles: Swing Pricing Full Pass - 149 USD

VIII TanoTango Festival

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Location: Naples, Italy Dates: 31 August - 5 September 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Diego Riemer & Maria Dragone (Berlin, Germany) Horacio Godoy & Alejandra Manti単an (Buenos Aires, Argentina) BAND Orquestra Esteban Morgado Lorena Ermocida & Fabian Peralta

Lorena Pastor & Gustavo Guarnieri Lidia Condemi & Stefi Donisi & Marianna Ruggiero Los Hermanos Macana Victoria Laverde & Oscar Beltran

Salsa Master Week Location: Valencia, Spain Dates: 31 August - 6 September 2010 Description: The Best Summer Salsa Camp with Manuel Mascarell in Valencia (Spain) 23 to 30 August, 2010 7 days & 7 nights of lessons and parties. 30 hours of the best workshops with Theory & Practice. In one of the most beautifull spanish cities. Beach, Sun, Salsa, Fun, Parties, Swimming Pool with Barbacue Salsa party, Indoor & Open Air Salsa Parties.... Groups in Spanish and English talking. All levels. Salsa on 2, Salsa Cubana, Salsa on 1, Bachata, Chacha, Kizomba, Zouk, Bachatango, Rueda, Rythimm and Musical Theory, Leading & Following, Salsa History, Afro Cuban Music and Dances, Social Dance, and much more,... Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Music Theory & Musical Interpretation, History of Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo NYon2, Kizomba, Zouk, Cuban Salsa, Salsa LAon1, Bachatango, Rueda de Casino, Bachata Artists:Manuel Mascarell (Valencia, Spain) Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 01.08.2010) - 245 EUR, from 22.08.2010 - 350 EUR

SEPTEMBER New York International Salsa Congress Location: New York City, United States Dates: 01 - 05 September 2010 Description: A Salsa Congress is a multi-day (3 days 4 nights) celebration of Latin dance and music much like any conference or convention with the overall focus to unite, develop and educate Salsa dancers and Latin music enthusiast. The main goals are to bring people from many different cultures, places and social circles together to establish a sense of community, to expose people to different styles of dance, to inspire participants to achieve a higher level of knowledge, expression, and to share the passion for Latin music and dancing. Everyone in all ages from that person who has never danced in his life to the Professional is welcome. A Salsa Congress is composed of several main elements including: * World renowned and local dance instructors teaching workshops in all levels during the days and afternoons * World renowned and local dance teams or couples presenting their high quality performances during the evenings * Social dancing to live bands and DJs every evening playing the best in Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, and Latin Jazz. after the dance showcase usually held till 4 AM Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Cabaret, Latin Hustle, Belly Dance, Mambo NYon2, Salsa LAon1, Afro

Cuban Rumba, Afro Cuban, Rueda de Casino, Bachata Artists:Adolfo Indacochea & Carla Voconi (The Latin Soul Dancers New York, United States) Tito Ortos & Tamara Livolsi (San Juan, Puerto Rico) Mouaze (Paris, France) Leon Rose & Noemie Millon Susana Montero (London, United Kingdom) Eddie Torres - The Mambo King (Latin Dance Studio - New York, United States) Melissa Rosado (New York, United States) Francisco Vazquez (Catania, Italy) Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow (Orlando, United States) Griselle Ponce (New York, United States) Ismael Otero & Shani Talmor (Caribbean Soul - Jersey City, United States) Henry Herrera & Ana Llorente (Salsa Racing Dance Studios Miami, United States) Jorge Elizondo (Bachata Fusion Austin, United States) Jorge Ataca & Tanja - La Alemana Jorge Contreras & Leslie Ferreira (Los Angeles, United States) Victor Contreras & Katia Morales (Comomango - Montreal, Canada) The Cobo Brothers Nelson Flores Zeke Ruvalcaba (Chicago, United States) Amanda Estilo (New York, United States) Lee - el Gringuito Mario B (USA) Victor Karisma Vera Rowe & Darlin Garcia (Art in Motion Latin Dancers (AIM) Philadelphia, United States) Baila Society GoGo Earl Rush

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(Oficina De La Salsa - Firenze, Italy) Duplessey M. Walker Raul Santiago & Yesenia Serratos Talía Castro-Pozo Daniel McGee & Jameson Kilburn Nourhan Maria Torres Marlon Mills Ashley Dawson Kelvin Roche & Lorianne Greenhouse Stracy Diaz Derreck Allan Pricing Full Pass - 350 USD

Tangoworld

Location: Fivizzano, Italy Dates: 01 - 05 September 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Ruben & Sabrina Veliz Erna Giachello & Santiago Giachello DJ Supersabino Orquesta Hyperion Ensemble Barbara Carpino & Claudio Forte Matteo Panero & Patricia Hilliges DJ Pierpalo PJ DJ Massimo "El Pajaro" DJ Ariel Yuryevic DJ Sergio Chiaverini SJ Alfredo Petruzzelli

XII Festival Iberoamericano de Salsa

Location: Cadiz, Spain Dates: 01 - 05 September 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Adrian & Anita (Escuela de Baile Adrian y Anita - Barcelona, Spain) Falco & Virginia (Zaragoza, Spain) David & Gemma (Calgary, Canada) Roi & Talia Alfonso & Monica (Cartagena, Spain) Rafael Guardiola & Lien Ramos Fernando Alonso & Ayelen Gauna Gregory Campillo & Jessica Diaz DJ Fermin Olaya Ernesto Miari & Valle DJ Leyen Pura Salsa (Cádiz) Salsa Rica Esperanza & Rodrigo (Spain)

Danzaye Yandro & Elena DJ Popi (Cadiz, Spain) BAND Al Son del Caribe Pricing: Full Pass - 75 EUR

Norwegian Rueda Congress Location: Vienna, Austria Dates: 02 - 05 September 2010 Description: The Rueda Congress is a travelling congress, alternating between cities in Norway and cities in Europe - and Cuba December 2009. In Viena, SalsaNor is cooperating with Â¡Baila Viena!

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Abaneraz Paris Tango Festival F.I.T.A Location: Paris, France Dates: 02 - 05 September 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Mazen Kiwan & Cecilia Piccinni (Paris, France)

Thierry Le Cocq & Alessia Lyndin Loukas Balokas & Georgia Priskou DJ Anastasia Pomogaeva Andrea Reyero & Sebastian Misse DJ Stephane Koch BAND Orquestra Tipica Tangarte DJ Oscar Moyano DJ Danielle Blanco Ana Gutierrez & Riccardo Daloi Yanina Quinoñes & Neri Piliu

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Styles: Rueda de Casino, Afro Cuban, Afro Cuban Rumba, Cuban Salsa, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Reggaeton, Cuban Mambo Artists:Osbanis Tejeda & Anneta Kepka (London, United Kingdom) Erodys Castillo Borreros & Tenna Qvist Roynet Pérez Yanieri Martinez Geldys Morales DJ Gringo Geraldo Patsy Santos Lopez DJ Pancho Arnaldo Rippes DJ Glen DJ Bjarte Ricardo Martinez Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 31.05.2010) - 120 EUR, till 30.06.2010 - 140 EUR, from 01.07.2010 - 160 EUR

Salsa Russian Style Moscow Salsa Congress Location: Moscow, Russian Federation Dates: 02 - 05 September 2010 Description: - Pre-Party & three Gala-Parties - Show-Program with the participation of the World Salsa Stars - Workshops from world-famous salsa instructors from the USA, Cuba, Australia, Italy, Greece & Marocco! - Special Guests Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:African Jet (Modena, Italy) Oliver Pineda (Sydenham, Australia) Shaka Brown (Washington, United

States) Wilmer Najarro Maria Moreno Vali Damaskov Vianette Silva Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 20.08.2010) - 120 EUR, from 20.08.2010 - 130 EUR

Bermuda's Argentine Tango Festival

Salsa Dance Festival Location: Eilat, Israel Dates: 02 - 04 September 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa

Dallas D.A.N.C.E. Location: Dallas, United States Dates: 02 - 05 September 2010 Description: 17 COMPETITI0N DIVISIONS SOCIAL DANCE AWARDS GREAT DANCE MUSIC AMERICA'S TOP COMPETITORS MORE THAN 120 RAFFLE PRIZES 5000 SQ. FT. DANCE FLOOR 8 WEEKEND WORKSHOPS MORNING HOSPITALITY ROOM DANCE 'TIL DAWN EACH DAY THURSDAY NIGHT SEMINAR / DANCE Styles: Swing Artists:Angel Figueroa & Debbie Figueroa Shawn & Kristen Moody Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep Jessica Cox Matt & Crystal Auclair Robert Cordoba & Deborah Szekely

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Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Dates: 02 - 05 September 2010 Description: Feel the Love...Feel the Passion Experience the excitement of Bermuda's first Tango Festival! Enjoy performances, workshops and milongas with five worldrenown Argentinean Tango Masters. Set against beautiful Bermuda backdrop, share in a dance described as 'a dance that expresses most of the emotions that might exist between a man and woman: passion, excitement, love, romance, tenderness, sadness, anger...and even silliness.' Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Miriam Larici & Leonardo Barrionuevo Angel F. Coria

Eduardo Saucedo & Marisa Quiroga

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Cafe Mambo Salsa Jam in Cyprus

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Location: Kyrenia, Cyprus Dates: 03 - 05 September 2010 Description: The ultimate comeback of the annual Salsa Jam in Cyprus! Now in its 5th year, experience the magical excellence of living a dream! With the rest of the world, on one stage... Styles: Mambo NYon2 Artists:Kaytee Namgyal & Vanessa Diaz (Salsa India - India) Mark Anthony Sheppard & Sussie (Toronto, Canada) Neeraj Mascara & Gosia Kulpa Gabi & Beata Shay & Oshrat

DJ Sizzla DJ Piotr Dudek - El Polaco DJ Liviux Chris Winiarski Przemek Wereszczynski - Mek (Salsa Kings) Phil & Leah (UK) Richie La Excelencia Johanna & Leonardo (Sweden) DJ Ricardo (UK) Creativity DS X-Pressions Mehmet Ceyhan DJ Pan DJ Folivi Utku-B眉%u015Fra Senol & Nur D麓S Dance team Salsa Soulmates Emre & Esin Pricing Full Pass - 120 EUR

Venezuela es Latina

Location: Caracas, Venezuela Dates: 03 - 05 September 2010

2do Congreso Internacional de Salsa BAILATINO Location: Rosario, Argentina Dates: 03 - 05 September 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Esteban Isnardi (Expresi贸n de Salsa - Geneva, Switzerland) Franklin Diaz DJ Nelson del Castillo Tomas Guerrero & Santo Rico DC (New York, United States) Liz Paredes & Carlos Arag贸n Eddie Aponte DJ Hugo "Caramelo" Siciliano Matias Pinat & Gustavo Pinat Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 17.10.2010) - 200 USD, till 31.10.2010 - 240 USD, till 27.11.2010 - 270 USD

Festival International Tango Aix Les Bains Location: Aix-les-Bains, France Dates: 06 - 12 September 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Gustavo Rosas & Gisela Natoli Julio Luque & Veronique Guide Massimo Benotto & Beatrice Laghi Roberto Herrera & Silvana Capra

Latino World Dance Festival & Championships Location: Budapest, Hungary Dates: 08 - 12 September 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Bachata, Rueda de Casino, Argentine Tango, Mambo NYon2, Hustle

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Tango Weekend Location: Brandon, United States Dates: 09 - 12 September 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Facundo Posadas & Christy Cote DJ Ilene Marder DJ Judith Schwartz Maria Olivera & Gustavo Benzecry Lorena Grasse & Ariel Barrionuevo Roxana Belmonte & Fabian Belmonte Dianne Lachtrupp & Johnny Martinez

Cubamemucho Mallorca

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Location: Mallorca, Spain Dates: 10 - 12 September 2010 Styles: Cuban Salsa, Rueda de Casino, Afro Cuban, Afro Cuban

Rumba, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Reggaeton, Timba, Hip Hop Salsa Artists:Seo Fernandez Jorge Camag端ey Mario Charon Alvarez Rafael Guardiola Juan Jose Ortiz Lien Ramos Alexia Emilito Herrera DJ Melao Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 01.06.2010) - 130 EUR, till 01.09.2010 - 150 EUR, till 11.09.2010 - 170 EUR

Batuke! Afro-Latin Music & Dance Festival Location: London, United Kingdom Dates: 10 - 12 September 2010

Description: Kizomba UK is happy to invite you to a week-end long celebration of the Afro-Latin culture & its origins in the heart of the most cosmopolitan Capital City in Europe: London! BATUKE! is a unique opportunity to explore the culture of the LusoAfrican diaspora (Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Sao Tome, Guinee Bissao) and its many

influences (West Indies, Brazil, Europe, Portugal). International & UK guests will be teaching, debating, performing and partying in London during this oneof-a-kind event starting on Friday 10th September, culminating on Saturday 11th and finishing late on Sunday 12th September. BATUKE! is... 1 Unique Event

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2 Days Workshops & Entertainment 3 Party Nights in some of Londonâ€™s best venues For the comfort of our guests and to ensure the best possible experience, this event has a limited capacity: BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! See you in September or before that on a dance floor near you! Styles: Kizomba, Afro Cuban, Makuela, Rebita, Taraxinha, Coladera, Semba, Kuduro, Zouk, Afro, Marrabenta Artists:Afrolatin Connection (Porto, Portugal) Iris de Brito (Studio Afro-Latino -

London, United Kingdom) Ze Barbosa Petchu & Vanessa Said B. Zil´O Ka Kazuza Ney Corte Real Studio Afro-Latino Mussa Sa´id Sallu Eddy Vents & Melissa Yamide Paula & Ricardo (Portugal) Pricing Full Pass (purchase period April 2010) - 79 GBP, May-June 2010 89 GBP, July-August 2010 - 99 GBP, September 2010 - 109 GBP

Latinfest Salsa Weekender Location: Torquai, United Kingdom Dates: 10 - 13 September 2010 Description: Rated as one of the best weekenders around, they just ca´t stop us partying on the English Riviera!! Looking for a weekend full of fun in a friendly atmosphere? Then come and join the Latinfest team and we will make sure you have a good time! AND BY POPULAR DEMAND: AN ADDED THIRD NIGHT !!!!!!! Music and workshops from the Latinfest Team

Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha Cha Cha Artists:Miguel Rico & Mayana Miguel Monteiro (London, United Kingdom) Mushi & Emma (Manchester, United Kingdom) Lazaro Lopez Robert Charlemagne (London) Phil & Jenny Dan & Becks Robert White Miguel de Puerto Rico & Natalia Pam Rene Tony M Julian Atkins Pricing Full Pass - 80 GBP

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Location: Mundesley, United Kingdom Dates: 10 - 13 September 2010 Description: Half Board Accommodation (Breakfast & Dinner) Salsa Party Nights till 6am Spectacular Shows 2 Days of Inspiring Dance Workshops Workshops with Live Percussions. @ Mundesley Holiday Village on the East Coast of England on the famous sandy beaches of the lovely Norfolk coastline. Styles: Afro Cuban, Cuban Salsa Artists:Moe Flex (Moe Flex Dance - London, United Kingdom) Osbanis Tejeda & Anneta Kepka (London, United Kingdom) Ariel Rios Robert (Oxford, United Kingdom) Rafael del Busto Prince Tevin Juan Munoz & Susan Milner Alex Wilson DJ Rico DJ Rich DJ Sol Alexis Hernandez David Graham Vanessa (Total Belly Dance) BAND Grupo Lokito Lee Knights Rocky Marciano Bryan DJ Shorty Jose Ferrera Mulen Pricing Prices from £195, includes 3 nights chalet accomm, cooked breakfast and dinner plus the whole weekends entertainment.

Salsa Casino Mayan Congress Location: Cancún, Mexico Dates: 16 - 19 September 2010

Description: Get ready to have a wonderful time in one of the best beaches in the World, Cancun! 4 Days of salsa lessons, beach parties, rueda in the beach, and if that is not enough, be ready for the "Havana D Primera" Concert! Styles: Rueda de Casino, Cuban Salsa, Afro Cuban, Afro Cuban Rumba, Son, Reggaeton Artists:Yanek Revilla Nick Van Eyck & Serena Wong Javier Rosillo & Ninoska Cumaraima Noydee Fonseca Marcos Ravelo Alexander Arbeu & BAND Havana D Primera Jennyselt L. Galata Calvo Joaner Esteves Ortiz Manolo Vazquez Robaina Patricia Quintero Martinez

San Diego Salsa-Bachata Festival Location: San Diego, United States Dates: 16 - 20 September 2010 Description: Angel & Tulane Rivera in association with Albert Torres are proud to announce: San Diego Salsa Festival is now: The San Diego Salsa-Bachata Festival 2 festivals / salsa & bachata for the price of one! Styles: Bachata, Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Yamuleé DC (New York, United States) Victor & Burju (Hacha Y Machete Boston, United States) Andy Cruz (Chicago, United States) Liz Rojas & John Narvaez (Salsamania - San Francisco, United States) Rodney "Rodchata" Aquino (San Francisco, United States) Jorge Ataca & Tanja - La Alemana

Jorge Contreras & Leslie Ferreira (Los Angeles, United States) Carlos Cinta Kimberly Rivera Tianne Frias & Ricardo Téllez (San Francisco, United States) David Stein & Jennifer Stein Rogelio Moreno DJ Chapin Angel & Tulane Rivera DJ Tumbao DJ El Nino DJ El Tiguere Laura Mendoza DJ Carlitos Swing Gemini Salsa Sergio (Mexico) & Gabi (Mexico) DJ Mambo DJ Robby Luis & Ania (New York/San Francisco) Pricing: Full Pass - 140 USD

Cubamemucho Cuban Salsa Congress Location: Nizhniy Novgorod, Russian Federation Dates: 17 - 19 September 2010 Styles: Cuban Salsa, Rueda de Casino, Afro Cuban, Afro Cuban Rumba, Son, Reggaeton, Timba, Timba Hip Hop Artists:Maykel Fonts (Cuba Milano, Italy) Alberto Valdes (Clave Negra Milano, Italy) Seo Fernandez Jorge Camagüey Rafael Guardiola & Lien Ramos Alessia Cornacchia Pricing Full Pass - from 100 EUR

Summer Swing Salsa Break

Styles: Swing, Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Anne Laure Rousseau & Francios Gastine Anne Martinez & Denis Lecefel Salvador Gallardo Ludovic Cointre Stephanie Barreau Pierre Dignac Pricing: Full Pass - 175 EUR

International Bachata Festival Bachaturo Location: Warsaw, Poland Dates: 17 - 19 September 2010 Styles: Bachata Artists:Luis Vazquez & Melissa Fernandez (Mas Salsa Brava Rome, Italy) Kaytee Namgyal & Vanessa Diaz (Salsa India - India) Knzo Mendy (Arpajon, France) Gabryel Berlanga & Begoña Collado (Spain) Jorge Elizondo (Bachata Fusion Austin, United States) Jorge Ataca & Tanja - La Alemana Asis & Sève (Mons, Belgium) Olivier Koudoyor Fibe & Oliwka (Fota Step Koszalin, Poland) Arny Martin (Warsaw, Poland) Ola Leszczevicz Kamil Borecky Kwenda Lima Domenic Marte Michalina Podolska Konrad & Asia Dabscy Piotr Romanow "Mayer" Frederic Donatien Barto & Beige (Belgium) Pricing: Full Pass - 70 EUR

Summer Salsa Beach Location: Lloret de Mar, Spain

Location: La Flotte, France Dates: 17 - 19 September 2010

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Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Rueda de Casino, Salsa LAon1, Mambo NYon2, Cha Cha Cha, Pachanga, Cubaton Artists:Juan Matos & Amneris Martinez Y.E. Mambo (Zaragoza, Spain) DJ Pablo Bat DJ Hugo Leite DJ Ned Gerardo Jacquet Latin Jam Mythical Mambo Franco Rocha Evelyn Viana Pricing: Full Pass - 60 EUR

víaDanza Festival Location: Stuttgart, Germany Dates: 17 - 19 September 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa

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Zagreb Salsa Congress

Location: Zagreb, Croatia Dates: 17 - 20 September 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Conga Carnaval, Musicality, Reggaeton, Son, Mambo NYon2, Zouk, Cuban Salsa, Salsa LAon1, Afro Cuban, Rueda de Casino, Bachata Artists:Dj Steeve (Mambo Criminal - Brussels, Belgium) Esteban Isnardi (Expresión de Salsa - Geneva, Switzerland) Thomas Tcheuffa (Dublin, Ireland) Kristina Sicherl - Krista (Salsoteca Dance School - Ljubljana, Slovenia) Rok Cerkvenik & Varja Vitorovic Ekué Leptigeste & Caroline DJ Kid Loco Zsuzsa Domonkos François Lovighi Iko (Slovakia) & Marta (Slovakia) Milan Ivanov Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till

02.08.2010) - 60 EUR, from 03.08.2010 - 70 EUR

Isla Cristina Dance I Congreso Onubense Location: Isla Cristina, Spain Dates: 17 - 18 September 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Fadi (Fadi Dance Fusion Malaga, Spain) Gregory Campillo & Jessica Diaz DJ Pumuky DJ Julio Volcan Rumba de Bravos Cheetah Dancers 4x4 Dance Ben Pedrosa Fred y Joana Arlu y Gema Grupo Controvencia Disfruta Bailando Patrick (Rep.Dominicana) & Beli (Rep. Dominicana) Carlos y Azahara Garrocho y Carolina Mari Carmen y Adolfo Al Son de la Clave Latinos DH Rodrigo Torres

1st Hypnose Salsa Festival Location: Oradea, Romania Dates: 17 - 19 September 2010 Description: Hypnose Dance School Team has the pleasure to announce the 1st Hypnose Salsa Festival which will be held in Oradea, Romania. Well-known artists and instructors from Europe confirmed their attendances at the event with amazing shows and challenging workshops. All of them have a unique style and excellent technique, so it is a good reason to come and join us, not to mention FUN is guaranteed! Styles: Mixed styles Salsa

Artists:Super Mario (Latin Dance Academy - London, United Kingdom) African Jet (Modena, Italy) DJ Willy (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Peter Fige & Dorota Razvan & Oana Ewa Stolarska DJ Melka Venus Dance School DJ Tetzu Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 01.08.2010) - 50 EUR, till 01.09.2010 - 55 EUR, till 10.09.2010 - 60 EUR, at the door 70 EUR

Club Fiera Bachata Festival Deluxe Location: Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands Dates: 18 - 19 September 2010 Description: Dominican Bachata Domincan Fusion - Sensual Moves - Funky Moves Cool & Sexy Moves - Musicality Learn different Bachata Styles by some of the Best Bachata performers of the World 2 days - 20 workshops - 2 levels Styles: Bachata, Bachata Dominicana style, Bachata Rueda, Funky Bachata, Musicality, Body Movement, Dominican Fusion Bachata, Bachata Sensual Moves, Bachata Footwork Artists:Frank Santos (Tallinn, Estonia) Jorget (Latin Motion) & Omar (Latin Motion) Jesus Romeo & Cherry Taylor

Sardinia in Salsa Location: Sardinia, Italy Dates: 19 - 26 September 2010 Description: Over 40 Latin dance workshops, parties every evening

till late in the night, highly international exposure, only the nicest and best salsa teachers in Europe. All in a unique location, Sardinia. Feel on holiday while you are dancing! Sardinia in Salsa is an International Salsa Event which proposes seven days of parties, over 40 Latin dance workshops and Mediterranean cuisine experience in one of the most fascinating place of the Mediterranean Sea: Sardinia. Professional dance teachers will hold the courses; a special sequence of workshops is designed for beginners who want to start to learn Salsa and other Latin dances. Sardinia in Salsa will be hosted at the famous Le Dune Resort & SPA ****, part of Delphina Hotels & Resorts, located in Northern Sardinia in front of a white sandy beach 8 Km long. Workshops and parties will be held at the resort's Conference Center and a 2.700 Sqm SPA will help dancers to relaxed after full days and nights of activities. Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Salsa Hip Hop, Salsatango, Tango, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo NYon2, Puerto Rican Salsa, Cuban Salsa, Afro Cuban Rumba, Rueda de Casino, Bachata Artists:Tropical Gem (Milano, Italy) Mambata Dance Co Nina Chinju Uszkureit & Jonathan Rodriguez Perez Mambo En Clave Judith Benitez Almenares DJ Volcano DJ Thomas (Germany) SalsAttractive Antonio Mora Giorgio Bocca & Stefania Ressia Mambo on One Dancers Pricing Travel Package 2 nights (purchase period till 31.05.2010) - 225 EUR, from 31.05.2010 - 285 EUR Travel Package 3 nights (purchase period till 31.05.2010) - 248 EUR, from 31.05.2010 - 313 EUR Price per person in double room standard with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Swing Niagara

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The Portland Salsa Fest Location: Portland, United States Dates: 23 - 26 September 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Junior Alabi & Emily Alabi (San Francisco, United States)

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Location: Oslo, Norway Dates: 23 - 26 September 2010 Description: The aim of CubaDanza, The Cuban Dance festival! Is to celebrate Cuban culture and to show the best of Cuban Dance talent in Norway, Europe and from Cuba as well as cuban music. CubaDanza offers you the vast

possibilities of the Cuban culture, creating the opportunity to have a close encounter with more than five centuries of history, which have conformed the identity of the Cuban people. Through us, you will have access to multiple and diverse creative spaces, participating in events and festivals, workshops and specialized courses, which have been developed by prestigious proffesors, specialists and personalities of the Culture. Cubadanza is the ideal guide to get acquainted with the realizations of the Cuban culture. Styles: Cuban Salsa

Capital Salsa Weekends Location: Bern, Switzerland Dates: 24 - 26 September 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Anne & Anichi (Freiburg, Germany) Dj Mauri (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Tamambo & Ania Chagowska (London, United Kingdom)

Convencion Salsea Location: Madrid, Spain Dates: 24 - 26 September 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Falco & Virginia (Zaragoza, Spain) Pablo & Diana (Madrid, Spain) Roi & Talia Rafael Guardiola & Lien Ramos Fernando Alonso & Ayelen Gauna Gregory Campillo & Jessica Diaz Sabor a Fuego DJ Beto (New York City, United States) DJ Tatoo

Fernando Sosa & Tatiana Bonaguro Pablo Vilches Alex Avellaneda DJ Yago DJ Omelenco Javier Monier Tony Escartin Tate Balmaceda DJ The Rock Robusto Salsa Company DJ Sergio (Madrid, Spain) Luz Moreno Alejandro Borovsky Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 30.04.2010) - 45 EUR

Salsa Kingdom Location: Southport, United Kingdom Dates: 24 - 26 September 2010 Description: Welcome to the home of the 3rd Annual Salsa Kingdom 2010, the UK's Premier Latin Music and Dance Festival. Following its two highly acclaimed predecessors, this year's Salsa Kingdom is bigger, bolder and better than ever. In this, the festival's third year, we will be taking over the classic seaside resort of Southport once more and turning it into a living, breathing region of Latin America for the entire festival weekend. We will be bringing even more theatre shows, bands, dance workshops and Salsa parties to the event, making the weekend so packed full of fun and genuine Salsa flavour that you'd swear you were on the beaches of Cuba or the streets of Havana. Whether you are joining us for an hour or the whole weekend it's

going to be Europe's biggest and best non-stop Salsa party - Salsa Kingdom style. Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Musicality, Hustle, Samba, Colombian Salsa, Reggaeton, Merengue, Hip Hop, Tango, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo NYon2, Kizomba, Cuban Salsa, Salsa LAon1, Bachatango, Afro Cuban Rumba, Afro Cuban, Rueda de Casino, Bachata Artists:Adrian & Anita (Escuela de Baile Adrian y Anita - Barcelona, Spain) U-Tribe (Paris, France) Jhesus Aponte (New York, United States) Moe Flex (Moe Flex Dance London, United Kingdom) Susana Montero (London, United Kingdom) DJ Henry Knowles (New York, United States) Darlin Garcia & Loreta Juzenaite (Art in Motion Latin Dancers (AIM) Philadelphia, United States) Giles & Rosa (Giles - Oxford, United Kingdom) Inaki Fernandez (London, United Kingdom) Swing Latino Mauricio Reyes Irene Miguel Andrea Stewart DJ Julian - The Duke Tanya Toncheva Sami & Pilar Fadi (UK) Helena & Nicolai Brigitte & Franklin DJ Pepe Bassan Paris & Mariana Ces & Kerry Jimmy (Abu Dhabi) & Eva Esperanza Anissa Gathers Wesley Prince

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MamboCity @ Hayling Island Salsa Splash Location: Hayling Island, United Kingdom Dates: 24 - 27 September 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Adolfo Indacochea & Carla Voconi (The Latin Soul Dancers New York, United States) Miguel Rico & Mayana Marchant Birch & Davina (Alchemy Dance Company - Hampshire, United Kingdom) Rohan Brown Miguel Monteiro & Marlene (London, United Kingdom) Lee Hunter Hakeem Onibudo Susan Dennet Pricing Travel Package (purchase period till 01.08.2010) - 225 GBP, from 01.08.2010 - 235 GBP Includes half board, accommodation and full weekend pass.

Rueda Camp Location: Ulm, Germany Dates: 24 - 26 September 2010 Styles: Rueda de Casino, Bachata, Cuban Salsa, Kizomba, Zouk Love, Salsa Casino Artists:Henry Herrera (Salsa Racing Dance Studios - Miami, United States) Rafael Baro (Stuttgart, Germany) Jorge Camagüey

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Willy's NYC Salsa Project Phil Kaila Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 28.02.2010) - 89 EUR, till 30.04.2010 - 99 EUR, till 30.06.2010 - 109 EUR, till 30.07.2010 - 119 EUR, till 31.08.2010 - 129 EUR, from 01.09.2010 - 149 EUR Yorgenis Danger Laine Quesada Abreu Yuri Ricardo Comes Nelson Campos & Sophia Meyer Emile Moise Alexis Borrero Ignacio Camblor Junior Carvalho DJ Zoukerro Ricardo Sousa Raquel Sambarina Thomas Kupczok Tony Gomes & Alena Uti Torsten Rueda Caliente Ulm Susanne Beckmann Los Aliegres Edwin Lasso Torres Via Danza Salsaconcrema Orestes Mejica Albir Rueda Loca Salsa del Alma DJ Dominique Rueda Lady Styling Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 31.08.2010) - 99 EUR; from 01.09.2010 - 109 EUR

Mambo Retro Convention Location: Brussels, Belgium Dates: 24 - 26 September 2010 Description: *** Here we go again!!! After the success of the 1st edition,we are are back with a new Mambo-salsa weekend in Brussels

with a wide variety of international performers/intructors and dj's!!! Styles: Mambo NYon2, Mixed styles Salsa, Bachata, Salsa LAon1, Cuban Salsa, Zouk, Guaguanco Artists:Mouaze & Fanny (Paris, France) Talal (Salsa Sunrise - Brussels, Belgium) Mechteld Sterk & Brian Libier (Salsaddiction - Nieuwegein, Netherlands) Dj Steeve (Mambo Criminal Brussels, Belgium) Dj Gabriel (Paris, France) Jorge Ataca & Tanja - La Alemana Mo (Salsamo) (Salsamo Marseille, France) Asis & Sève (Mons, Belgium) Dj Faniatico (Geneva, Switzerland) Amélie (SalsÂ´Amelia - Marcinelle, Belgium) Jerry Cothias (Paris, France) Mab (Paris Salsa Events - Paris, France) Arawi Escalera & Noëmie Cytryn (Gent, Belgium) Ronald & Vivienne (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Mike O (O Dance Event - Brussels, Belgium) Salsa Sabrosa Wladimir Payen (Nice, France) Nico (NicoSalsa - Cote d Azur, France) Abdé (Salsa And The City Montpellier, France) Sarita & Armando (Armando Sarita Dance Co) Sève Cartesse

Doumb & Ingrid Dj El Leguano James Thomas & Lida (Belgium) Salsa Rica DJ Jeremie Universo Salsero DJ Dany José N'Dongala Costa & Orpha Riccardo The NuYorican Co Jimmy (Belgium) & Vie (Belgium) Lekip Salsaga Dance Atypical Swing DJ Kid Loco Salsa Picante Lille Gianni & Alecsandra (Belgium) Anatole Mambo Class 90 DJ Ben El Salsito Wanny & Leslie (Belgium) Celtic Clover Dance El Profesor & Andrea Kani Isasu Vladimir Semencic Javier & Afton Ricco Chegue Salsa New Style (France) Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 17.09.2010) - 110 EUR

Westport Salsa Weekend Location: Westport, Ireland Dates: 24 - 26 September 2010 Description: Afrimania presents another crazy wild wild west Salsa event in the West of Ireland. We

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always try to move around Ireland as much as we can, because we believe Ireland is a beautiful country. So what better way to see it while doing what you love to do? The weekends are packed with dance workshops, Dance shows, great till dawn parties and unbelievably your weekend ticket includes your accommodation as well! Accommodation will be at the Habour Mill apartments. Already Confirm: Jorget and Omar - USA, Dr Rumba and Pink Lady Ireland and more TBA Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Joshua Amaechi DR. Rumba Jorget (Latin Motion) & Omar (Latin Motion) Pink Lady Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till

15.08.2010) - 160 EUR, from 15.08.2010 - 170 EUR Includes accommodation and all events at the weekend

Le Festival Salsa de Quebec Location: Quebec City, Canada Dates: 24 - 26 September 2010 Description: It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 3rd edition of the QuĂŠbec Salsa Festival from 24 to 26 September 2010. We reserve a memorable weekend when you dive into the world of Latin and Caribbean culture with workshops and performances rich and colorful presented by international & national artists The Quebec Salsa Festival is: 3

days of sharing and discoveries, 3 nights of shows and dancing, 2 days of workshops, 1 dance competition; one unforgettable weekend plunged in the Latin and Caribbean culture. From 24 to 26 September 2010, you are invited to Quebec City for three days of joy and salsa celebration. Whether you are: beginners, intermediate, advanced or supporters, you are welcome in the beautiful City of Quebec to share your passion for Salsa and Latin dances. It happens just once a year! THIS IS AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED! Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Magna Gopal (New York, United States) Terry Tauliaut & CĂŠcile Ovide (Salsalianza - Paris, France)

Marco Ferrigno (Latin Gem - Milan, Italy) Victor Contreras & Katia Morales (Comomango - Montreal, Canada) Sonia Kyriacou & Moris San Tropez (Montreal, Canada) Baila Society Natalia Lopez Ahtoy WonPat-Borja Teddy Olaso Edson Vallon Apocalypto Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 20.05.2010) - 160 CAD, till 20.07.2010 - 175 CAD, till 20.09.2010 - 190 CAD, from 21.09.2010 - 220 CAD

Tumbao Festival Location: Lille, France

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Dates: 24 - 26 September 2010 Description: This 3-day festival is dedicated to latin dances with well known and up-coming artists and offers many quality workshops! There is something for everyone at the Tumbao festival: Puertorican and Cuban salsa as well as Orishas, Kizomba, Ragga, Son and Suelta !! There will be two party-rooms with different atmospheres and top DJ’s !! For everyone’s comfort, those rooms will be equipped of wooden floors ( 2 x 200m²) and air conditioning …Get ready to party !!! We hope to see you there ! Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Salsa con Rumba, Ragga, Cha Cha Cha, Son, Mambo NYon2, Puerto Rican Salsa, Kizomba, Cuban Salsa,

Salsa LAon1, Afro Cuban Rumba, Afro Cuban, Rueda de Casino Artists:Super Mario (Latin Dance Academy - London, United Kingdom) Tropical Gem (Milano, Italy) Alberto Valdes (Clave Negra Milano, Italy) Elegua (Paris, France) Ramark Dance (Paris, France) Madeline Rodriguez & Mario Charon Alvarez Ragga Jam Salsa (Paris, France) Majusee Dj Campbell Yoannis Tamayo Castillo LéRé (Paris) Pedro Gonzalez Palamambo DJ Salserito La Clave Negra

Melesio & Aurore (Lille, France) DJ Willy the Viper (Paris, France) Yamatimba DJ Alex Salserito Dj la Caïmana DMP Cuba DJ Didi el Ciclon Eider "Ache cubano" & Michèle (Lille) Kizombalove Jorge Herrlod Pricing Full pass (purchase period till 21.09.2010) - 150 EUR, at the door - 160 EUR

2nd Golden Days Tango Festival Location: Herceg Novi,

Montenegro Dates: 29 September - 6 October 2010 Description: Our 1st Tango Festival was a hit with the guests, local dancers and the public. The pinnacle was a spectacular milonga - concert with the great Beltango Quinteto. The festival took place during the 40th Mimosa festival in 2009 - a traditional February festivity filled with seaside fiestas & crazy carnivals. Our 2nd Golden Days Tango Festival takes place during the warm and balmy 'late summer' days (29 September - 6 October 2010) so it'll give our guests a chance to relax at the beach as well as dance, learn and socialise. Join us for an unforgettable experience. All

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classes & workshops are taught by the artists of the festival top teachers from London and Argentina. Single tangueros welcome. Styles: Argentine Tango, Mixed styles Salsa Artists:DJ Luis "Coco" Belleza Ivan Jovanovic & Bojana Brajovic Frances Pace & Luid Rodriguez BAND Beltango Antonio Riva & Ana Reisinger Pricing Travel Pakage - 455 EUR Our prices include: your tango course, holiday hosting, information pack, airport transfer and accommodation (based on 2 adults sharing a twin/double room).

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Location: Sydney, Australia Dates: 29 September - 4 October 2010 Description: STS Festival is dedicated solely to Tango Salon. Set within the beautiful harbour city of Sydney, this Festival celebrates 'the Tango of Embrace' – close, intimate and romantic, with its rich culture and codes. It is a festival designed by dancers for dancers and one you will not want to miss !! "Tango is a social dance, a dance of the people." Miguel Zotto Styles: Argentine Tango, Tango Salon Artists:Javier Rodriguez & Andrea Missé Gabriel Misse & Natalia Hills Andres Laza Moreno & Isabel Acuna

Carolina Groove

Location: Myrtle Beach, United States Dates: 30 September - 3 October 2010 Description: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Competition Divisions Dance Workshops Beach Swing Division Saturday Beach Party Over 15 hours of Social Dancing Don't miss the first Swing dance event right along the beach of the Atlanatic ocean! The Ocean Drive Resort features fabulous views, indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, indoor and outdoor dance floors, a tiki bar, and cozy amenities to make your weekend visit memorable. Join fellow Swing and Shag dancers for a fabulous time! Styles: Swing Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 01.09.2010) - 109 EUR, from 01.09.2010 - 119 EUR

Hotlanta Salsa Congress Location: Atlanta, United States Dates: 30 September - 3 October 2010 Description: Hotlanta Salsa in association with Mambo Fateegz Inc. invites you to the 1st Annual Hotlanta Salsa Congress September 30th - October 3rd, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Peachtree Street. This exciting event will feature a full weekend of Latin dance workshops and performance showcases given by some of most talented local and world renowned instructors, dance groups and couples. Not to mention live music and DJâ€™s playing the hottest Salsa music around where

you can dance each night away until early morning. Everyone is welcome so please come join us for a weekend of Salsa with a touch of Southern Hospitality. Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Bachata, DJ El Caobo, DJ Jose Rodriguez, DJ Ray Colon, DJ Rob Suave, DJ Stephen Green, BAND Latin Vibe, Hip Hop Funk, Salsa & Flamenco, Quebradita, Belly Dance, Salsatango, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo NYon2, Cuban Salsa, Salsa LAon1, Afro Cuban, DJ King Tito Artists:Tito Ortos & Tamara Livolsi (San Juan, Puerto Rico) Leon Rose (London, United Kingdom) Henry Herrera (Salsa Racing

Dance Studios - Miami, United States) Sekou McMiller (Proyecto Descarga - New York, United States) Victor Burgos (Mexico) & Gaby (Mexico) Julian Meija Mario B (USA) Gordon Neil Joby Brava Rodrigo Jimenez & Wendy Jimenez Julissa Cruz Jimmy Rumba Juan Tato Paredes Born to Salsa Abel Pena Betto Hererra Ruben Gonzales

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Eduardo Diaz Carribean Soul Pasofino Jose Maldonado Maria Voisin Salsambo Jenny "Mambonita" Campos Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 01.05.2010) - 180 USD

Pau Tango Festival

Location: Pau, France Dates: 30 September - 3 October 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Fernando Maguna Joseba & Bakartxo BAND La Mariposa Diego Trosman Gonzalo Alonso & Mariel Robles DJ Vincent el Gouzzi

Ball Tango Argentino

Location: Wuppertal, Germany Dates: 30 September - 3 October 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Ruben & Sabrina Veliz Mariano Otero & Alejandra Heredia Gaia Pisauro & Leandro Furlan Esther Nur & Klaus Wendel Diana del Valle & Juan Camerlingo Nicole Wilken Raquel Ziegler & Ricardo Lang Isabella Cremer & Iwan Harlan

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Salsa Festival International de Marrakech Location: Marrakech, Morocco Dates: 30 September - 3 October 2010 Description: The first two editions of the Marrakech International Salsa festival (SFIM) were a big

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Fabien & Ilham (Moma Dance Co Casablanca, Morocco) Marion Morena & Mimo (Mimo Salsa Academy - Munich, Germany) DJ Jack el Calvo Tumba y Tumbao Monika Bauer (Frankfurt, Germany) DJ Miguel Angel Manoah & Femke DJ Fabio DJ El Errante Teodora Pasca Patrick De Jong DJ Samos Jorge Rodriguez & Maria (Argentine) Samos DC Salsa Suave Salsa Tropidance Latin Dance Acad. (Cuba) Pricing Full Pass (purchase period till 30.06.2010) - 130 EUR, till 31.08.2010 - 140 EUR, at the door - 150 EUR

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success! More than 2000 participants from around the world took part in workshops, performances and great parties! The third edition of SFIM will be held from September 30th to October 3rd 2010 in Marrakech with a new artistic palette and a customized program to make you live unforgettable moments. For four days, you can meet and learn from the most famous Latino and Salsa dancers in the world who will be teaching salsa and Latin dances suitable for all levels, attend the shows, and dance the night long in this prestigious and magnificent site of the Palmeraie Golf Palace. If last yearâ€™s edition highlighted oriental dance as â€˜dance of honorâ€™, this year will be the Argentine culture themed edition; guest staring famous Tango dancers who will share new and exciting lessons and shows with you. Our goal is to make this festival the most prestigious and popular one in the world and ensure that the ocher city becomes the ultimate Salsa and Latino destination. Looking forward to seeing you at

the next edition of the International Salsa festival in Marrakech. Styles: Mixed styles Salsa Artists:Super Mario (Latin Dance Academy - London, United Kingdom) Adolfo Indacochea & Carla Voconi (The Latin Soul Dancers - New York, United States) U-Tribe (Paris, France) Mouaze (Paris, France) Luis Vazquez & Melissa Fernandez (Mas Salsa Brava - Rome, Italy) Swinguys (Milano, Italy) Johnny Vázquez (Los Angeles, United States) Chiquito & Dominican Power (Milano, Italy) African Jet (Modena, Italy) Eddie Torres - The Mambo King (Latin Dance Studio - New York, United States) Farid Ferchach & Adil (Salsaconga - Marseille, France) Griselle Ponce (New York, United States) Fadi (Fadi Dance Fusion - Malaga, Spain) Jorge Ataca & Tanja - La Alemana Hicham (Salsa Fresca - Nantes, France) Asis & Sève (Mons, Belgium) Dj Mango (Kleve, Germany)

Location: Barcelona, Spain Dates: 30 September - 3 October 2010 Styles: Argentine Tango Artists:Korey Ireland (Kansas City, United States) Paras Saghi Gisela Navoni BAND Conexión Tango Paul Vossen Quinteto LaTipica Patricia Rigatuso DJ Fredi

Dallas International Bachata Festival: Part 2 Location: Dallas, United States Dates: 30 September - 3 October 2010 Description: Dallas Bachata Festival Part 2 ,2010 Over 35 Workshops in: Bachata Bachata Tango Bachata Rueda On1 Salsa L.A. Style Salsa On2 Mambo New York Style Salsa Miami Style Salsa (Casino Rueda) Salsa Footwork & Shines Ladies Styling for Salsa & Bachata Body Movements & Isolations for

Bachata & Salsa Cha Cha Argentine Tango Styles: Bachata, Salsa Shines, Body Movement, Styling, Bachata Rueda, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo NYon2, Salsa LAon1, Argentine Tango, Bachatango, Rueda de Casino, Body Isolation Artists:Jorge Elizondo & Summer Sando (Bachata Fusion - United States) Camille Yannantuono (San Diego, United States) Joe Figueroa (Philadelphia, United States) Alejandro Rey Ben Beville DJ Bachata Freak DJ Jose Kenny Del Toro Michael Saltus Bruce Sando Charlie Castro & Amy Tomita DJ Flaco DJ Oxygen Marlon Calvo & Blair Calvo Jay Stylz & Jenny Marcano Cathia Hidalgo Hazel Lopez Christian McCullen Julian Hidalgo Kathy Reyes

11. Latin-Chem & 3. Swingnitz Location: Chemnitz, Germany Dates: 30 September - 3 October 2010 Styles: Mixed styles Salsa, Swing, Bachata, Dance acrobatics, Balboa, Styling, Lindy Hop, Samba, Reggaeton, Cha Cha Cha, Cuban Salsa, Afro Cuban Rumba, Rueda de Casino, Boogie Woogie Artists:Manuel Mascarell (Valencia, Spain) Joseph & Trisha Charlotte Middlemiss Gerd Stiller & Elvira Bärbl & Marcus Dennis Pinillo & Ania Melanie Stocker Chris Barclay Pricing: Full pass (purchase period till 01.09.2010) - 100 EUR, from 01.09.2010 - 110 EUR

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MONDAYS: Salsa Dance Lessons @ 7:30 PM Instructor: Ricky Corado, email: thesalsamachine@yahoo.com Jam Sessions with "Johnny Polanco y su Orquesta Amistad". FRIDAYS: Salsa Dance Lessons @ 7:30 PM Instructor: Oscar Ramirez Jam Sessions with "Orquesta Charangoa"

SATURDAYS: SPECIAL GUEST SALSA BANDS CONTACT Mailing Address: 1253 N. Vine St., Hollywood, CA. 90038 Tel.: (323) 871-8612 | Fax: (323) 871-0968 www.elfloridita.com

THE GRANADA ALHAMBRA The Granada hosts one of the hottest salsa and latin clubs in the entire Los Angeles area. We are open Friday and Saturday nights, and feature the best latin musicians anywhere. The Granada "SalsaCentral" is open to dancers of all ages! Three floors so you can dance inside or outside! Open til 3 am on Saturday nights. Free Beginners class on Saturdays at 8:30 with admission.

CONTACT Friday and Saturday Salsa Club: (626) 22-SALSA (227-2572) (626) 458-3266 (fax) salsacentral@thegranadaalhambra

Let's Dance L.A. Studio: (626) 458-3265 (phone) (626) 458-3266 (fax) letsdance@letsdancela.com

Doors open at 7:00 pm for dinner. Saturday Cover is $15, but current students of Let's Dance L.A.

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1038 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 - (213) 746-4287 - www.clubmayan.com

Get a $3 discount with their class punchcard! The Granada is the brainchild of Enio Cordoba and Terryl Jones. Enio started Let's Dance L.A. in 1988. Teaming with Terryl in 1993, they created not just a studio but a family of dancers, students and friends. Why the Granada? A little play on words. In Spain the palace of the city of Granada was called the Alhambra. Here the Granada is the "palace" of Alhambra.

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ABOUT CONGA ROOM

Salsa classes are complimentary from 8-9pm before club on Thursday and Saturday nights with cover charge admission!

Having swept onto the L.A. social scene in 1998, the Conga Room earned a following with its hip ambiance and hot performers. It hosted record launches, movie debuts, award shows and parties, including the 2001 Latin Grammy Award Presentation. It featured concerts by top Cuban and Latin tropical legends such as Celia Cruz, Tito Puente and the Buena Vista Social Club and its stage was graced by the likes of Shakira, Juanes and Carlos Santana.

Thursdays from 8-9pm with Junior and Emily alternating with Edwin and Ashle CONTACT

Saturdays from 8-9pm with Rodrigo and Vai

Box Office: 213.749.0162 (866) 95-CONGA Fax: 213.745.8771

Corporate: 323.935.0900 Fax: 323.935.0800 info@congaroom.com

DOMINGOS ::: LATIN STARS SUNDAYS

CONTACT

La rumba más caliente de Miami llega los DOMINGOS a LA COVACHA con las noches de LATIN STARS SUNDAYS. La entrada es GRATIS hasta la 1AM y por si fuera poco las bellas mamis toman GRATIS hasta las 12AM. NO HAY EXCUSA! Tipo de música: Internacional, Salsa, Merengue, Techno, Rock en Español y variados ritmos latinos.

Classes are $10 without cover charge admission.

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SALSA LESSONS

10730 NW 25th Street Miami, FL 33172 Información y Reservaciones: T+ 305-594-3717 E-mail: ask@lacovacha.com Horario (Restaurant / Cafetería): Lunes a Domingo de 7:00 am a 7:30 pm Horario (Discoteca / Club) : Viernes y Sábados de 9:00 pm a 5:00 am

ABOUT US MACONDO IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SOUTH BEACH AT 665 WASHINGTON AVENUE.

CONTACT 665 Washington Ave. Miami beach 33139 ph: 786 276 1516 fax: 786 276 0731 Reservas: 786 285 42 66 786 222 6627 e-mail: info@macondovip.com

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FOR OVER FIVE YEARS MACONDO HAS BEEN CONSIDERED ONE OF THE BEST LATIN RESTAURANTS / CLUBS IN SOUTH FLORIDA, WITH MORE THAN THREE THOWSAND SQUARE FEET, PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN, DJ BOOTH, PLIABLE STAGE, AN AMAZING SOUND SYSTEM, A STAFF OF OVER 25 PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO SERVE AND ENTERTAIN THE MOST UPSCALE PATRONS.

MACONDO IS KNOWN FOR ITS CROSSOVER MUSIC, UPBEAT ENVIRONMENT & FRIENDLY STAFF, MAKING EACH VISIT A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE.

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Roccapulco is an internationally-renowned Salsa Club and restaurant in San Francisco. CLUB INFORMATION Age for admission: 21 and over - Casual dress code - Doors Open: 8:00 pm Cover Charge: $10.00 Friday and Saturday before 9:30 pm $15 after 9:30 pm, except for special events

CLUB HAVANA EVERY SUNDAY AT JELLY'S LIVE SALSA BANDS AND GREAT CUBAN BARBECUE! DOORS OPEN AT 4PM. $10 COVER. 21 AND OVER. JELLY'S a Dance Cafe – 295 Terry Francois Blvd., Pier 50, San Francisco, CA 94158 415.495.3099 www.jellyscafe.com

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THE HISTORY OF THE LEGENDARY “EL MOROCCO” CONTACT The new EL MOROCCO THEATER & NIGHTCLUB is a recreation of the famous original of the 1930‟s and 40's, that brings into the new millennium a unique hybrid of a Supper Club, Nightclub

and Theater. The club is located on the corner of 145th Street and Broadway, a historical premise in a thriving, vibrant and ever changing neighborhood that was once a

USO club in the 1940‟s and 50‟s and later in the 1960‟s one of the City‟s most popular and glamorous Latin clubs, Club Caborrojeno.

Phone: (212) 939-0909 E-mail: Albania@vipvida.com 3534 Broadway NYC | Corner of 145th Street www.elmorocconyc.com

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S.O.B.s has over the years become the New York destination for live Latin music; it has an international reputation for hosting not only Latin greats but developing the careers of the new acts as well. The leaders of a new generation of Latin talent count the S.O.B.s stage as an important stop in their careers. From Puerto Rican superstar Marc Anthony, Cuban hip hop group Orishas, to the Gypsy Kings, and Grammy-winner Albita, Sounds of Brazil has hosted a who's-who of the genre.

SOBs offers more than just Latin music, though, the venue offers a full Brazillian/Latin (Latin Fusion) inspired menu as well as Salsa lessons every Friday night. Whether to see the the best in Latin-Jazz, salsa, hip hop, or to hear up and coming performers who are sure to make it big, eat a delicious dinner of platanos, empanadas, and mariscada or learn the hottest new salsa steps, S.O.B.s is the hotspot for all things Latin in New York City.

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For over 27 years, Sounds of Brazil has distinguished itself with its outstanding Latin Programming. S.O.B.s has a proud history of presenting Latin musicians of all kinds. Legendary artists such as Tito Puente and his world-famous orchestra, jazz heavyweight Eddie Palmieri, the Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz and Cuban great Isaac Delgado have all graced the S.O.B.'s stage. These artists, along with many more, have helped to solidify S.O.B.s reputation for hosting the living legends of Latin music.

CONTACT SOBS - 200 Varick Street, Basement - New York, NY 10014 Tel: 212.243.4940 - Fax: 212.645.1703 For Reservations: reception@sobs.com - For Venue Inquiries: events@sobs.com For Artist Submission: lgold@sobs.com - www.sobs.co

Pollera Colora Night Club Localizado en el hotel Ramada Inn: 1160 N. Vermont Ave.

Los Angeles, California 90029 Teléfono: (323) 898-6858 begin_of_the_skype_ highlighting (323) 898 6858 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Abierto los viernes por la noche. En esos mismos días se ofrecen otros eventos tales como clases de baile, concursos y seminarios educativos. Favor de llamar para obtener detalles tales como inscripciones y horarios. Tocamos música Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia y Reggaeton. Dueño y promotor: Charlie D Cali. Cruces principales: Al sur de la Fountain Avenue y norte de la Santa Monica Blvd. A pocas cuadras al sur de la Sunset Blvd. Se encuentra a varias cuadras al este de la Normadie Avenue y a varias cuadras al oeste de la Hoover Street

Welcome to the Glas Kat Supper Club featuring „The Living Room‟ restaurant Nightlife entertainment for the new millennium.

Our two-story, 12,000 square foot venue is one of the five largest in SF which offers three distinct environments for dancing, cocktailing, and lounging.

RESTAURANTS HOURS

CONTACT

OFFICE HOURS

520 Fourth St. at Bryant, San Francisco CA 94107

Monday – Friday 5pm to 11pm Saturday 4pm – 8pm Emergencies – 415 720 4908

QUESTIONS Venue - Steven Lee Reservations + Additional Questions – Diana Tel: 415 495 6620 ext. 0 Fax: 415 495 7821

Tuesday – 7pm to midnight Wednesday and Thursday – 8pm to midnight Friday and Saturday – 8pm to 1am

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Located in San Francisco‟s most desired district, SOMA, this location offers three dance floors, full service bars, indoor smoking lounge and newly renovated “The Living Room” Restaurant featuring French-Asian cuisine by highly acclaimed Chef, Steve K. Tavanit.

From Tuesday to Saturday we feature different events and environments, diverse in format. For weekly Events, VIP Service and Restaurant Reservations, follow links below.

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BANDS ARGENTINA - MAKUMAGUELA makumaguela@hotmail.com - MARIANO AVILA www.elrumbero.com.ar

AUSTRALIA - WATUSSI www.watussi.com.au

AUSTRIA - CHOCOMENTA www.chocomenta.com

CANADA - MARLIN RAMAZZINI www.marlinramazzini.com - GRUPO JAZZ TUMBAO www.jazztumbao.com - RUMBA CALZADA www.rumbacalzada.com - TANGA www.tanga.ca

COLOMBIA - ORQUESTA LA BOHEMIA www.orqlabohemia.canalblog.com - SALSA Y AZUCAR www.salsayazucar.de - LA 33 www.la-33.com www.myspace.com/la33 - LA COSMICA CHARANGA www.myspace.com/cosmicacharan ga

COSTA RICA - SON DE TIKIZIA www.reverbnation.com/sondetikizia www.myspace.com/sondetikiziacr

CUBA - JUAN FORMELL Y LOS VAN VAN www.vanvandeformell.com

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FRANCE

- LA CONTRA BANDA lacontrabanda.free.fr - MAMBOMANIA www.mambomania.free.fr www.myspace.com/mambomaniafa nsite - ORQUESTA OCHO Y MEDIA www.ochoblog.canalblog.com www.myspace.com/myochoymedia

GERMANY - MI SOLAR SALSA

www.misolar.de - CLARISSA Y FAMILIA LATINA www.familialatina.de - SONIDO TRES www.sonidotres.com - LATIN CARGO stefaan@gmx.de - SONRICOSON www.sonricoson.de

ITALY - BATISTO COCO www.batistococo.it - MALAJENTE www.malajente.com www.myspace.com/malajente1

JAMAICA - SYNCONA www.syncona.com

JAPAN - ORQUESTA DE LA LUZ www.laluz.jp/en - SABROSURA DEL SONIDO info@sabrosura.jp

NETHERLANDS - RUMBATA www.rumbata.com

POLAND - JOSE TORRES Y SALSA TROPICAL www.torres.com.pl

PUERTO RICO - CHINO ESPINOZA www.duenosdelson.com www.myspace.com/chinoespinoza - ORQUESTA MIRAMAR alfredo@lamiramar.com

SENEGAL - AFRICANDO www.myspace.com/africandoallstar s

SWITZERLAND - PICASON www.picason.ch/ - BATAMBO www.batambo-salsa.com - HAVANA DEL ALMA www.havanadelalma.com

UKRAINE - DISLOCADOS www.myspace.com/dislocados

- LA PACHANGA www.lapachanga.co.uk LaPachangaBand@gmail.com - COCO XPRESS www.cocoxpress.co.uk - SALSA CELTICA www.salsaceltica.com

USA - BIO RITMO www.bioritmo.com www.myspace.com/bioritmo - ROGER DANILO PÁIZ www.danilo-y-universal.com - SI*SE www.sisenyc.com - SON Y CLAVE www.myspace.com/sonyclave - SF JAZZ BAND tregaro@danzon.com - ORQUESTA YARE www.orquestayare.com - ORQUESTA D’SOUL www.odslive.com - PEPE Y SU ORQUESTA www.pepeysuorquesta.com - STEVE GUASH www.salsaneo.com - ORQUESTA ALTO MAIZ www.salsaband.com - SON Y NO SON personal.telefonica.terra.es/web/so nynoson www.myspace.com/sonynoson - ORQUESTA LA MODERNA TRADICIÓN www.danzon.com - ORQUESTA TABACO Y RON www.tabacoyron.com - LOUIE ROMERO Y SU GRUPO MAZACOTE www.mazacote.com - ORQUESTA BORINQUEN borinquensalsa.com

VENEZUELA - ENSAMBLE GURRUFÍO ensamblegurrufio.com.ve - ADOLESCENT’S ORQUESTA www.adolescentesorquesta.com

NIGHT CLUBS SOUTH AMERICA ARGENTINA - CAPITAL FEDERAL AZUCAR ABASTO www.azucarsalsa.com AZUCAR BELGRANO www.azucarbelgrado.com LA SALSERA www.lasalsera.com MUNDO LATINO www.mundolatinosalsodromo.com EVELYN SALSA Av. Rivadavia 7425 Cel: (15)4189-2476 BAIRES CLUB SALSA Hipólito Yrigoyen 968 Cel: (15)4189-2476 BRUJAS Borges 1640 CHATEAU: Av. Monroe 1613 SALSA DEL AYER Av. Cabildo 3240 SUDACA SALSA Sarmiento 1752 Cel: (15)4189-2476 - QUILMES ELSIELAND Av. Calchaqui 3085 - LA PLATA LA CLAVE Calle 50 N°504 e/5 y 6 Cel: (15) 525-1024 - MAR DEL PLATA A MOVER SHOW Tel: (0223)479 6038 AFRO Rivadavia 2312 EL COYOTE Av. Constitución LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO Castelli y Güemes LA RADA Jujuy y Luro LIVING SOUL Rivadavia 3756 - ROSARIO CARIBE & SON Tel: (0341)457-6102 CASA DE LA CULTURA CUBANA Sarmiento y San Juan Tel: 4522-7763 LA TROPICAL Ovidio Lagos 1571 WILLIE DIXON Suipacha y Güemes SANDUNGUERA Jockey Club, Ovidio Lagos 1571 - CORDOBA CIRSE: La Rioja 352

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- SAN NICOLAS LA MULATA Guardias Nacionales 87 Tel: (03400) 15666349 - SAN JUAN RAN KAN KAN Tucumán 1220 - Sur Tel: (15)5011453 - SANTA FE RUMBA CABANA (LOBBY BAR) 25 de Mayo 3228 Tel: (0342)4525444

PERU - MIRAFLORES COCODRILO VERDE www.cocodriloverde.com SON DE CUBA www.salserosporexcelencia.com /sondecuba.php - LIMA EL NUEVO TIMBALERO www.timbalero.com.pe

NORTH AMERICA USA - MIAMI MACONDO www.MacondoVip.com LA COVACHA www.LaCovacha.com SPICE SANTOS www.SantosMiamiBeach.com - SAN FRANCISCO ROCCAPULCO www.roccapulco.com CAFE COCOMO www.cafecocomo.com CAFE JELLY'S www.jellyscafe.com

- NEW YORK EL MOROCCO www.elmorocconyc.com HORUS LOUNGE w.horuscafe.com SOB´S

- CHICAGO ARAGON www.Aragon.com CLUB BABALU www.club-babalu.tripod.com RUMBA www.Rumba351.com - BOSTON MOJITOS LOUNGE www.MojitosLounge.com VINCENT’S www.Vincentsnightclub.com HAVANA CLUB www.HavanaClubSalsa.com SALSA HARBOR CRUISES www.SalsaBoston.com - WASHINGTON DC LUCKY BAR www.LuckyBarDC.com HABANA VILLAGE www.HabanaVillage.com

CANADA - TORONTO ACROBAT LOUNGE www.acrobatlounge.com LAS BRISAS www.lasbrisasnightclub.com BA-BA-LUU www.babaluu.com

EUROPE FRANCE - PARIS BARRIO LATINO www.buddhabar.com LA PACHANGA www.clublapachanga.co.uk

IRELAND - DUBLIN ODEON www.odeon.ie ODESSA www.odessaclub.ie

ITALY - ROME LA TROPICAL www.LaTropical.it BARRIO LATINO www.IlBarrioLatino.it BUENA VISTA www.Buana-Vista.it

SPAIN - MADRID LA SIESTA www.LaSiestaMadrid.com RAMDALL www.SalsaRamdall.com

CATS www.CatsMadrid.com

AUSTRIA - VIENNA FLORIDITA www.Floridita.at CLUB HABANA www.ClubHabana.at

GERMANY - BERLIN SODA CLUB www.Soda-Berlin.de MI SALSA www.MiSalsa.de HAVANNA www.Havanna-Berlin.de - FRANKFURT LATIN PALACE, CHANGO www.LatinPalace-Chango.de

SWEDEN - STOCKHOLM EL BENNY www.ElBenny.se CLUB SALSA www.ClubSalsa.se

SWITZERLAND - ZURICH LOUNGE @ MAAG www.SalsaRica.ch X-TRA www.X-Tra.ch

ASIA RUSSIA - MOSCOW KARMA BAR www.KarmaBar.ru PANCHO VILLA www.PanchoVilla.ru

TURKEY - ISTANBUL DANSORIUM www.Dansorium.com MACKOLIC COMPLEX: www.Mackolicomplex.com

SINGAPORE - SINGAPORE LUMBIA www.xenbar.com

CHINA - HONG KONG CLUB 1997 www.Ninetysevengroup.com

RADIO ARGENTINA - ZONA RUMBERA FM LASER 89.5 www.zonarumbera.com.ar

TURKEY - RADYO 5 www.radyo5.com.tr

SPAIN - RADIO GLADYS PALMERA www.gladyspalmera.com - PICADILLO www.picadillo.info - RADIO TROPICAL BILBAO www.radiotropical.fm - LAST FM www.lastfm.es - LATINO FM 99.5 www.latinofm.es/

AUSTRALIA - 92.7 FRESH FM www.fresh927.com.au

PUERTO RICO - SALSOUL www.salsoul.com

CADANA - TROPICAL 100 www.tropical100.com/ - LA FIESTA LATINA FM www.lafiestalatinafm.com/

FRANCE - FUSION www.radiofusionfm.com/ - MKM RADIO www.mkmradio.com/ - CARAIBEAN RADIO www.caraibeanradio.com/ - RTA RADIO TROPIKALAMBIANCE www.tropikalambiance.net/ - WESTINZIK RADIO www.westinzik.com/ - EKLA FM www.eklafm.com - TROPIC 84 www.tropic84.fr/ - RMJ TROPICAL www.rmjtropical.fr/ - RADIO GALAXXY www.radiogalaxxy.fr/ - LATINA BEAT www.radionomy.com/

GERMANY - MRFMUSIC

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- LOS ANGELES EL FLORIDITA www.elfloridita.com THE MAYAN www.clubmayan.com STEVEN STEAKHOUSE www.stevenssteakhouse.com EL GRANADA www.thegranadaalhambra.com CONGA ROOM www.congaroom.com

www.sobs.com

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DANIEL "DANILO" Tel: (0351)15613-4681 XUL (MONDENARD) Av. Sabattini 1465

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| DIRECTORY . DIRECTORIO www.masreggaetonflow.com/ - SALSA Y CONTROL NY www.tropicalisima.fm/ - PANA JR SOUND www.panajrsound.com/ - REGGAE NONSTOP www.newfunkradio.com/ - LAUT FM 1 stream.laut.fm/1-radio-latino - LAUT FM ONDA LATINA stream.laut.fm/ondalatina

HUNGARY - POWER CARIB FM www.powerfm.hu/ - SALSARADIO.HU salsaradio.hu/

IRELAND - PALSONERO palsonero.com/

ITALY - RADIO MAMBO www.mambo.it/ - RADIOMUSIC SALSA4T www.radiosalsa4te.it/

NETHERLANDS - PLR RADIO www.paralosrumberos.nl/ - NOS RADIO www.nos-radio.com/

UK - SOUNDCLICK www.soundclick.com - REMOTE DJ www.remotedj.com/

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USA - PANDORA www.pandora.com - LA BRISA RADIO ONLINE OKLAHOMA www.brisatropical.com - LA X ESTEREO NEW YORK www.laxestereo.com - WMNF 88.5 FM TAMPA, FLORIDA www.wmnf.org - WDNA-FM 88.9 SOUTH FLORIDA www.wdna.org - LIVE 365 NYC www.live365.com - RADIO EL SOL, HOUSTON – TEXAS www.radioelsol.com - LUIS MEDINA – CON SABOR KPFA 94.1 FM www.kpfa.org - HD LODEAQUI.NET RADIO www.lodeaqui.net/

- FIESTA LATINA HD RADIO NEW YORK LONG ISLAND www.elsalvadorforever.com/ - PANDASHOWRADIO.COM www.pandashowradio.com/ - VALLENATO INTERNACIONAL 100% DESDE MIAMI www.vallenatointernacional.com/ - LA X2 LIVE – SALSA P´AL QUE SABE www.salsapalquesabe.com/ - IMPACTO LATINO RADIO www.impactolatinoradio.com/ - TOMA RADIO www.tomaradio.com/ - RADIO.REGGAE.COM.PA radio.reggae.com.pa/ - TROPICALISIMA.FM SALSA www.tropicalisima.fm/ - CYBER-FM LATINO cyber-fm.com/cmps_index.php - LA PODEROSA RADIO ONLINE COLOMBIA lapoderosaradioonline.jimdo.com/ - RADIO PUERTO SALSA ONLINE puertosalsa.blogspot.com/ - DJ MAMBOLOGO www.golpeybembe.com/ - MARIO EN TU RADIO www.marioenturadiofm.com/ - DJ KIKES www.shoutcast.com/ - TWENFM.ORG – LA PANAMERICANA twenfm.org/TUBE/index.php - SONEROS TV www.sonerostv.com/ - SABOR Y RUMBA www.saboryrumba.com/ - NETRADIO69 216.12.162.182.8000 - NUESTRA SALSA www.nuestrasalsa.com/ - MNS www.shoutcast.com

WEBS INDUMENTARIA, CALZADO, VARIOS - SANSHA ON STAGE WORLDWIDE www.sansha.com - SHOWTIME DANCE SHOES www.showtimedanceshoes.com - CAPEZIO DANCE www.capeziodance.com - DANCE STORE www.dancestore.com - ZAPPOS www.zappos.com - DSOL www.danceshoesonline.com - DANCE SHOES STORE www.danceshoesstore.com - BAILA BRAND www.bailabrand.com - MAMBO FATEEGZ www.mambofateegz.com

BY COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL www.americasalsa.com www.salsapower.com

ARGENTINA www.lacatedraldelasalsa.com www.lasalsera.com http://clubsalsa.com.ar/ www.danzasdelcaribe.com.ar

CUBA www.salsa-in-cuba.com

BERMUDA www.bermudasalsa.com

VENEZUELA www.academiaog.com

USA www.salsatlanta.com www.salsabortropical.com www.stuckonsalsa.com www.descarga.com www.SalsaFreak.com www.sobs.com www.americasalsa.com www.mambomundo.com www.rhythmsandsoul.com www.salsaclasica.com www.afrocubaweb.com www.3rdstreetdance.com www.bailaduro.com www.babalusalsa.com www.chezotic.com www.yasalsa.com www.salsapittsburgh.com www.dtsalsa.com

www.babalusalsa.com www.tropicalcleveland.com www.i-h-d-a.com www.discoamerica.com www.grandpacificdance.com www.sultrysalsa.com www.miamidancemagic.com www.peoplewhodance.net www.salsahuntsville.com www.stuckonsalsa.com www.salsatlanta10.com www.chicagosalsa.com www.indysalsa.com www.salsaboston.com www.hardsalsa.com www.salsaelpaso.com

CANADA www.tosalsa.com www.mambodreamteam.com www.citysalsavibe.com

MEXICO www.jazzydanceco.com www.salsazulyoro.com

ITALY www.salsaverde.it www.bandalatina.it www.salsaconexion.com www.salsasicilia.it

SPAIN www.salsorro.com www.noti-salsa.com www.clubdesalsa.com www.antillasalsa.com www.salsatenerife.com www.donantesderumba.com

FRANCE www.salsafrance.com www.alatica.com www.freesalsa.fr www.cothidance.fr

GERMANY www.ritmodesalsa.com www.salsaholic.de www.salsanet.nl www.salsa-tickets.com

UNITED KINGDOM www.londonsalsascene.co.uk www.ido-online.org www.redhotred.co.uk www.MamboCity.co.uk www.salsacd.com www.mrbongosalsa.com www.londonsalsascene.co.uk www.salsafeeltheheat.com www.northernsalsa.com

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www.salsaeverybody.com www.salsaireland.com

BELGIUM www.sabortropical.be

NETHERLANDS www.salsamotion.nl

SWITZERLAND www.salsastudio.ch www.salsadancers.ch www.salsa.ch

NEW ZEALAND www.wheretodance.co.nz

UAE www.salsaarabia.com

PUERTO RICO www.tomakandela.com

CHINA www.hksalsafestival.com

JAPAN www.ryoko-ryu.com

INDIA www.salsa-india.com

TURKEY www.mundolatinodance.com

CYPRUS www.latindance.com.cy www.dancechamber.com www.salsacyprus.com

SOUTH AFRICA www.quepasa.co.za www.salsacapetown.com www.afromambo.co.za

AUSTRALIA

THE PHILIPPINES www.manilasalsafestival.com

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www.thelatinvoice.com.au www.labomba.com.au www.brisbanesalsa.com.au

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BOOKS

TROPICALIA CARAQUEÑA FEDERICO PACANINS

EL LIBRO DE LA SALSA MIGUEL RONDON

TODAS LA VOCES DE AMERICA RAFEL SALAZAR

CRUDE REFLECTIONS LOU DEMATTEIS

Esta suma de textos de valor fundamental para la historia de la música urbana venezolana, recoge el fervor sistemático de Federico Pacanins durante casi treinta años de investigación. Tropicalia Caraqueña comprende ensayos, reportajes, entrevistas, crónicas, cronologías, algunos de ellos fueron publicados en las revistas y periódicos de los que Pacanins es colaborador, y otros muchos han permanecido inéditos. Los éditos, por otra parte, han sido trabajados desde sus versiones originales en tal magnitud que la mayoría son sustancialmente distintos.

Agudeza, penetración, información de primera mano a través de entrevistas memorables, asistencia a muchos ensayos y conciertos, viajes iluminadores, adquisición de una montaña de discos y de allí un buen gusto para escoger con criterio la música más elaborada , los textos más originales y representativos y los personajes perdurables, todo un cúmulo precioso de datos que nos brindó en una síntesis agradable y apasionada, en la cual plasmó más de tres decenios misteriosos e inquietantes, que ya son parte de esa realización histórica y musical que logró proyectarse, colocarse e influir a nivel planetario con toda su contundencia.

Se trata de una de investigación del musicólogo Rafael Salazar, el trabajo está basado en los orígenes y evolución de la música mestiza

Crude Reflections/Cruda Realidad chronicles the human and environmental impact of oil drilling in the Ecuadorian Amazon, where the pollution is so extensive that medical experts currently predict thousands of deaths from cancer and the disappearance of five indigenous rainforest communities. Community leaders and doctors already report elevated rates of cancer in the region, as well as birth defects. Photographers Lou Dematteis and Kayana Szymczak have documented the physical and emotional reality of those affected by this toxic contamination, roughly 30 times greater than the more widely reported Exxon Valdez spill.

danzón - son - chachachá with maestro Roberto Borrell and dance partner Viola Gonzales

Un Trio Inseparable is a master class for all lovers of salsa, Latin dance, and Latin music, who want to learn and fully explore the three essential popular dance forms of Cuba from which all modern styles of salsa developed - the danzón, son, and chachachá. Leading the class is musician, dancer, and teacher extraordinaire Roberto Borrell, a Cuban gentleman who embodies his culture and has dedicated his life to perserving and passing on Cuba's rich traditions. Captivated by the music as a teenager, Roberto learned to dance and play music in the vibrant dance salons and social clubs of Havana in the early 1950's. See bio of Roberto Borrell. Over the past 20 years while residing the USA, Roberto has developed a comprehensive system of teaching the traditional popular dances of Cuba inspired by the manner in which he learned - the old school "open your eyes, open your ears" method. It’s a simple approach and yet you will be challenged to listen to your feet, to the music, and to become part of what Roberto calls the inseparable trio of the music, man, and woman. Accompanying Roberto is his favorite dance partner Viola Gonzales. Viola, along with her partner Garry Johnson, are professional dance teachers, and offer salsa classes in the San Francisco Bay Area. Freestylesalsa.com Price: $32.00 . www.boogalu.com/generic_untrio-es.html

Latinoamericana, resultado de la fusión de varias culturas: la cultura, europea, negroafricana, árabe y aborígen.

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ISM 2010 August/September

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UN TRIO INSEPARABLE INSTRUCTION IN THE TRADITIONAL POPULAR DANCES OF CUBA

video type: instructional & demonstration dance level: beginning intermediate 60 minutes of dance instruction 60 minutes of interviews and demonstrations Available in an English or Spanish version genres presented: danzón, son, chachachá

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THE CLAVE MATRIX DAVID PEÑALOSA

It's already been pretty much established that America is a fast food nation. In fact, a book by Eric Schlosser with that exact title pretty much spells it all out. Many of us eat our own weight in hamburgers and fries every year, and you could fill a Volkswagen with the amount of grease that oozes its way though our bodies in a lifetime. But is America unique in this respect? I'm always reading articles about how the Chinese are becoming increasingly obese. Same with the Europeans...yes, even the culinarily snooty French. But it still raises a very interesting question: What does the world eat?

Over 550 pages of the best in contemporary and classic Salsa, Latin-Jazz and Brazilian music. Available in C, Bb and Eb versions. Detailed arrangements, exactly as recorded, to help your band play in authentic Latin styles. Including (on many tunes): • bass lines for each section • piano montunos • drum and percussion appendix • horn counter-lines Lyrics in Spanish, Portuguese and/or English. Sher Music Co.'s world-famous quality throughout. The only professional-level Latin fake book ever published!

For the first time in print, AfroCuban clave music receives an indepth analysis that shows, in a logical, step-by-step manner, precisely how all its rhythmic elements relate. For beginning students, performers, or music teachers, The Clave Matrix unlocks the rhythmic secrets of this extraordinary music. Over 300 pages, The Clave Matrix presents numerous examples and exercises (in standard and box notation), extensive chapter notes, bibliography, and a prodigious discography of 10 pages. Also included are 2 CDs with 117 tracks of examples.

1th Annual Los Angeles Salsa Congress Performances DVD

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7h30 Full Lenght Performances 30min Ambiance, Social, Interviews and honorees 138 Salsa Shows Digital Mastered by Emmanuel Darley www.videosalsa.com DISC A: 60 SHOWS SAT NIGHT + SUN NIGHT SHOWS AMBIANCE / SOCIAL / HONOREES Duration: 3h53mn DISC B: 78 SHOWS THURSDAY NIGHT + FRIDAY NIGHT + AFTERNOON SHOWS Duration: 4h05mn

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