Croatian Summer Salsa Festival, Rovinj, Croatia - Festival Brochure 10th anniversary by Salsa Adria Produkcije d.o.o.

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A WORD FROM THE ORGANIZERS

t’s been a decade of joy, laughter, fun and excitement. A decade of new friendships and old friendships. A decade of love, wonderful memories and all those priceless feelings which enrich both your body and soul. What started off as a small intimate event with not more than 150 participants, has grown to be one of the biggest and most famous salsa festivals in the world, with high-class salsa artists and DJs, a couple of thousands of participants, numerous venues and endless parties – a real place-to-be for salseros from all around the globe.

And what can we say after these 10 years? The thing that we’re most proud of is the fact that you wonderful people have created this story with us! With your positive energy, your smiles, support and love, which permeate the entire 12 days of this unique dance experience. Together we have managed to create a place where you can come and fill your heart with positive energy which will keep you going throughout the whole year. You wonderful people give us reason to do what we’re doing! A special thanks goes to all amazing people who help us each year “behind the scenes”. Without you, our dear volunteers, all of this would be impossible! So, let’s keep this wonderful story going and let’s start a new decade of love and dance with a bang! :) Welcome to the 10th edition of your favourite festival – Croatian Summer Salsa Festival in Rovinj! With love, Alan, Dado, Daniela, Danijel, Dinka, Marko, Martina, Sanda, Vlado and Željka Los Mamberos, Salsa Adria Productions & Mali Div team

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WHAT IS A SALSA FESTIVAL?

alsa festivals or congresses are events where dancers, choreographers, musicians and dance enthusiasts in general, meet and share their passion through dancing. Salsa festivals are aimed towards increasing the popularity of salsa and related dances which salsa developed from. Usually, festivals consist of daily workshops held by international instructors while night program brings you the best of show performances, parties and live concerts. Our organizing team takes it very seriously to adapt the festival not only to experienced dancers, but to absolute beginners as well.

This festival is definitely BEGINNER FRIENDLY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we will teach you how to dance salsa! Our goal is to share passion, creativity, positive energy and to have fun while still learning a lot. Special beginner workshops will give you the basics of salsa dancing which you will be able to practice on the parties. If you have never danced before, this is the right festival for you!

Croatian Summer Salsa Festival is definitely one of UNIQUE festivals in EUROPE and worldwide. It is maybe the only salsa event in Europe that, next to congress halls, involves the whole town of ROVINJ as its dance stage. Since we included 2 EXTRA PRE-FESTIVAL DAYS, a boat trip and an after party after the festival Croatian Summer Salsa Festival has become a 7 day event of outstanding music, dance and fun and Rovinj a TOP SALSA DESTINATION for your summer holidays.

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WHY VISIT CSSF? I’ve been dancing salsa for the past 15 years and this is by far the best congress ever! I can’t wait until next year! And I came all the way from Dallas!

Thanks for making this happen - it was such a great experience! Roberts, Austria

Sheryl, USA

It was amazing!! Huge thanks to the best salsa festival! Aleksandra, Russia

Had a brilliant time! Unforgettable 11 days of non-stop fun, excitement and happiness.

We had an AWESOME time in Rovinj. It was great to meet and dance with people from all over the world. Sarah, Switzerland

Chris, Dubai

That was amazing! We have spent real paradise days iz Rovinj. Got a lot of sun, sea, fun, dances and friends!

My first salsa festival! But I can’t imagine a better one! Thank you for that! Tea, Croatia

Thank you guys for the amazing organization!! I miss the time and people from Rovinj already!

You guys are ruining my life in a good way. 10th edition – here we go! Chilly, South Africa

Andrea, Slovakia

Vladimir, Latvia

One of my best festivals ever... amazing dance-family experience... still in SPRD (Syndrome of Post-Rovinj Depression)

You people restore my faith in humanity. Each year. Keep on being awesome!

Simon-pierre, Morocco

Elina, UK

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2 LIVE BAND CONCERTS La Maxima 79 and Mayito Rivera and The Sons of Cuba One more time we are introducing two special treats for all fans of good music among you. La Maxima 79, one of the most wanted salsa orquestas in the world on Thursday’s Welcome Party and the ultimate Cuban fiesta on Friday’s Grande Fiesta led by the one and only Mayito Rivera, ex Los Van Van vocalist – for the first time in Croatia!

BEACH PARTIES IN AMARIN AND PARADISO Beach parties all day long! For all of you not attending the daily workshops, we have some extra parties during the day. Depending on whether you prefer boat trips or short walks by the beach, you can either opt for AMARIN or PARADISO beach party! Only the best DJs and party crowd are waiting for you!

4 FLOORS Mambo, Salsa Cubana, Romantica & Kizomba Since last festival edition broke all the records in numbers of festival participants and dancers, we’ve decided to open the biggest hall in the factory for the amazing 10th anniversary! This year enjoy dancing on Mambo Floor, huge Salsa Cubana Floor, Romantica Floor and a hot Kizomba Floor.

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OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY ON MONDAY 30th JUNE Be there, or be square! Want some more? We’ve got it! For all you party animals who just can’t get enough, we’ve prepared an extra day of partying on an official Festival After Party on Monday 30th June. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This party isn’t included in any of the festival passes – the tickets will be sold in the official festival office during the entire festival. Party on! ADRIS HALL, from 10:00 p.m. – BE THERE, OR BE SQUARE!

PARTY BOAT TRIPS Join us in a party boat trip experience After so much learning and dancing for 7 days and nights, it is time to keep the rhythm, yet slow down the pace and enjoy yourself in a new way before you leave - JOIN US IN A PARTY BOAT TRIP EXPERIENCE along the coast of Istria, Croatia on Monday, 30th June! BREAKING NEWS – We added an extra “spicy” boat trip on Thursday, 26th June – sail into the festival weekend on a Naughty Sailors’ Boat trip!

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POOL PARTY – HOT NEW LOCATION – VILLAS RUBIN RESORT Of course, you can’t miss this one! It’s the MOTHER OF ALL POOL PARTIES!! Prepare yourself for the craziest salsa pool party ever and a new special location! Hot sun, hot atmosphere, hot girls and guys, crazy music and animations. Be part of it!

GRANDE FIESTA

DIVING EXPERIENCE

On the main city plaza

Scuba diving

Dancing madness is all around the town of Rovinj and it explodes on the main town square with more than 3000 dancers and a LIVE salsa concert! It is a once in a life time experience....oh, wait, you are there every year right?!

After last year’s dancing in the air, this year we’re taking you under the sea! Don’t miss a unique opportunity to try out your best salsa move while scuba diving ;)

DANCE POINTS IN THE TOWN Don’t be shy and JOIN US Hang out with other dancers or passers-by, exchange different experiences and dance on the street if you want to. We think of it as a great way to spread positive vibrations and to present salsa to the people who are not familiar with it. Don’t be shy and JOIN US in the evenings and build up your excitement towards the great weekend!

HIGHLIGHTS CROATIAN SUMMER SALSA FESTIVAL I 2014 I 10 YEARS TOGETHER

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FUND RAISING FOR FLOOD VICTIMS Help those in need Since we always try to incorporate a charity event into our festival and put a smile on the faces of people in need, this year it seemed more than appropriate to organize a fund raising for the victims of flooded areas in Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia who have lost everything they had due to the worst natural cathatrophe that stroke this area in the last century. Buy a festival T-Shirt and donate for the people in need!

USEFUL INFO THURSDAY BRUGAL NIGHT WELCOME PARTY LA MAXIMA 79 LIVE – ONE OF THE MOST WANTED SALSA ORQUESTAS! This year’s EXCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHT is a LIVE concert of one of the most wanted salsa orquestas in the world – LA MAXIMA 79! The concert will start at about 10:30 p.m. in ADRIS OLD TOBACCO FACTORY. FRIDAY GRANDE FIESTA OPEN-AIR PARTY Our unique GRANDE FIESTA on the main town square will start with show performances at 8.30 p.m. Later on you will enjoy THE SPECIALTY OF THE NIGHT – MAYITO RIVERA AND THE SONS OF CUBA Live concert! THERE WILL BE NO DANCE FLOOR on the square, so keep in mind to bring some appropriate shoes for the stone floor!!! Grande Fiesta lasts until 00:30 a.m., but you can continue dancing at Adris Old Tobacco Factory until 6 a.m., so don’t miss the best of the music played by our famous DJs! PUNCTUALITY Expect shows and concerts to start on time! (Time: check the program!) WRISTBANDS Wristbands must be worn ALL the time during the weekend and will be checked at each entrance workshops and parties. Lost, removed or broken wristbands will NOT be replaced. You will have to

buy a new festival pass for the current price on that day! Wristbands are waterproof. POOL PARTY IN VILLAS RUBIN RESORT PLEASE DO NOT TAKE OFF YOUR WRISTBANDS AFTER THE POOL PARTY - YOU WILL NEED THEM FOR THE BUS TRIP BACK! The bus station will be situated in front of ADRIS HALL (Please follow the map). WORKSHOPS We kindly ask all participants to respect the objective of the workshops which is learning and respecting the instructors’ authority. Please take some clean clothes, dancing shoes and some water. Each festival venue is provided with a toilette (please keep it clean!) IMPORTANT NOTICE Please respect your dance level!! SHUTTLE BUS On Friday (27th) and Saturday (28th) there will be a free shuttle bus driving from the hotel Lone to Adris Old Tobacco Factory during workshops. There isn’t a fixed schedule, the bus will be circling around throughout the whole time. VIDEO RECORDING & PHOTOGRAPHY It is not allowed to record during the classes. However, you will be able to do it after each

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workshop with the permission of the instructors. HELPDESK AND FESTIVAL OFFICE Helpdesk is in front of the festival office in hotel Park. Working hours and possible changes will be announced at the INFO BOARD! The organizer reserves the right to change schedules! The festival team is always at your disposal. MERCHANDISE Our shopping area will be in the Adris Old Tobacco Factory and in Hotel Park. There you will be able to find some dance accessories and themed paintings to buy. IMPORTANT INFO: The official currency in Croatia is kuna, so make sure you exchange your money before buying anything. PARTY TICKETS - IMPORTANT! Everybody has to have a PARTY TICKET in order to enter each party regardless of the wristband! Party tickets will be given to you during your registration in the festival office. Lost tickets won’t be reimbursed and without them you won’t be able to enter the party. GET AROUND TOWN QUICKER… …on wheels! Rovinj is a small town and you can get anywhere within 15-20 minutes, but if you want to save more time and get around town in flashes you should consider renting a bike from our official partner Lucky Way.

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OFFICIAL RESTAURANTS RESTAURANT MAESTRAL RESTAURANT LA CONCHA Enjoy delicious Mediterranean specialties in a beautiful authentic restaurant by the sea! A perfect way to take a break from the workshops and partying and just chill.

New Mexican restaurant in Rovinj, offering something different, fresh and tasty! Every day from 6 pm enjoy your dinner in salsa mood, music and great food!

Obala Vladimira Nazora (check the map) + 385 (0)52 830 565

Nella Quarantotta 16 +385 (0)99 225 0002

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INST RUC TORS

PERU/ITALY

ADOLFO INDACOCHEA & TANIA CANNARSA Adolfo is an explosive and energetic dancer who is known all around the world for his smooth and unique style. Always unique and never boring, this performer/instructor is one of the best salsa ambassadors that the international salsa scene has to offer.

USA

ALBERTO VALDES & ANDRIA PANAGI Alberto Valdes is one of the most famous Cuban artists and instructors, very often called “The Instructor of the Instructors“. Bring your rumba, orishas and Cuban salsa to the highest level with Mr. Valdes and his beautiful wife Andria!

FRANCE

TERRY TAULIAUT & CECILE OVIDE Their alliance allows Terry to canalize his speed and Cécile to make her sensuality more dynamic. Each of their shows differs completely from the previous one - casino, mambo on1, on2, chachacha, bachata, merengue or zouk, you name it – they’ve got it!

JORGE ATACA & TANJA LA ALEMANA

CUBA

Once again Bachata superstars, the world famous, Jorge Ataca and Tanja La ALemana from Island Touch Dance Academy (USA) on CSSF!! Young, charming, funny, great teachers and even better performers... that’s just a short description of this couple! Prepare for great performances, workshops and much more. Be there and get touched with Ataca & La Alemana!

Recognized as one of the best and most wanted Cuban dancers in the world ... when it comes to Rumba, you just wanna look and dance like no one but Maykel Fonts! You will be able to see and feel his charismatic personality and transfixing music interpretation, which makes him one of the most wanted Cuban dancers, teachers and performers on the international salsa scene.

CUBA/CYPRUS

MAYKEL FONTS

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SUPER MARIO MILLION MOVES MAN Mario has earned himself the title Million Moves Man through his ability to create any number of unique combinations which are led with expertise and are always comfortable to follow. His classes and workshops have always been extremely popular, both in the UK and in countries as far as Australia, Japan and the USA, specializing in technique but always maintaining an element of fun.

ITALY

MARCO FERIGNO & NATALIA LOPEZ Mr. & Mrs. Fusion! For this young charming couple salsa is not enough. Mix it with lyrical jazz, ballet and rumba and maybe they will be happy with you! With them you will get a dose of unique salsa style this summer for sure.

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SWITZERLAND

NEERAJ MASKARA & GOSIA KULPA Neeraj Maskara is currently one of the most popular salsa instructors and performers in Europe. His dance background has been mainly jazz ballet and salsa with influences from several other dance forms. His shows are characterized by excellent musical interpretation, creative moves, great energy and expression. Neeraj and his partner Gosia will definitely bring your dancing skills to a whole other level!

CUBA/GERMANY

REYNALDO SALAZAR & CATHERINE ROTH Another great connection between Europe and Cuba, the best from both worlds put together in a circle a.k.a. rueda de casino! Masters of this fun dance are waiting for you to join them and be a part of it!

CUBA/CROATIA

RAMON NOA CARABALLO & JOSIPA KOLEGA Ramon and Josipa are unique Croatian/ Cuban couple, dancing, living, teaching and performing in Zagreb, Croatia. Just come and see their classes! On this year’s CSSF they will be teaching salsa cubana and rueda de casino.

MOE FLEX Moe is one of the most exciting, inspiring and entertaining choreographers on the International Latin dance scene today! His boundless enthusiasm for dance is impossible to ignore and he has gained his reputation through sheer hard work, dedication, determination and talent.

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ANSIMA BALLET This dance company was created by the choreographer and Italian dancer Marco Ferrigno. Proposing themselves with a fusion of diverse cultures (Italy, Mexico, Puerto Rico), and, of course, talents is the reason why they’re known in the salsa world as the modern salsa company.

PORTUGAL NEWCOMERS

AFROLATIN CONNECTION

This year, for the first time on our salsa festival, we are presenting you one of the top kizomba couples in the world - Ricardo and Paula from Porto in Portugal! Energy, flow, sexiness are just some of the traits that are associated with this couple who are literally “crème de la crème” of kizomba world.

UK NEWCOMERS

MIKE & MAUREEN

OSBANIS TEJEDA & ANNETA KEPKA

Mike & Maureen are true artists coming from different dance background. Mike’s hip hop background and Maureens elegance and sexiness from ballroom dances will blow your mind! They met in 2012 , with the same motto: No Limit , Just Art. Today, they want to share their passion with the world.

Osbanis and Anneta’s fresh and unique dance style perfectly characterizes the fusion of Cuban dance. With Osbanis’ rich knowledge and background as a well-respected Cuban musician, their focus is on the importance of musical interpretation, in addition to incorporating Rumba & Afro Cuban movement to Casino.

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AUSTRIA

DADO & CONNY Beautiful, elegant, sophisticated and wild, energetic and laid back at the same time! During their classes they always try to emphasize the feminine and the masculine interpretation of music stressing that salsa (and dancing in general) is not just a pile of complex movements and spins, but performance in which dancers express their feeling for harmony of music and movement in their own particular way.

USA/ISRAEL

CUBA

YOANNIS TAMAJO & ISMARAY CHACON TEJEDA If you are longing for the original and traditional Cuban flavour, Croatian Summer Salsa Festival 2014 is bringing you 100% Cuban energy! They will be teaching both pre-festival special days (6 classes in 2 days!) and festival workshops (4 classes). By learning from these high quality teachers, you will surely satisfy all your Cuban appetites!

EDDIE TORRES & VANESSA LACEDONIA Eddie Torres, also known as “The Mambo King” has been dancing and teaching salsa for over four decades. He has trained thousands of dancers, including some of the most important dancers and instructors of the Big Apple. Together with his talented partner Vanessa, he will be teaching a range of workshops on this year’s 10th anniversary of the festival!

CROATIA

IVANA RAMADŽA A dancer since her early childhood, this young and talented girl will rock your world! Ivana has been a reggaeton, Zumba and dancehall instructor for nearly a decade. With her positive approach, contagious smile and wicked moves she’ll definitely make you do things you’ve never done before. Oh yeah, and there’s some dancing involved as well ;)

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FELICIEN & ISABELLE It is kizomba that united Isabelle with Felicien, each bringing to the table their musicality, technique and creativity. They mesh the authentic with the innovative, combining fundamentals of Angolan kizomba and fusing it with their own influences. They are now one of the top kizomba couples, travelling all around the world!

CUBA NEWCOMERS

YUNAISY FARRAY & DANGER RODRIGUEZ Modern, artistic, elegant & so sexy but above all firmly connected to their roots… Cuba! CSSF brings you the couple of the moment, real refreshment, and an explosive energy of great Cuban dance passion! Yunaisy and Danger began their careers separately but always united in its origins by the same nexus: Cuba.

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CROATIA NEWCOMERS

DEAN & INGRID Young, charming and talented couple from Croatia, always ready to fill your heart with the joy they have for salsa and dance in general. Their primary interest is Cuban salsa, but they also enjoy dancing Porto Rican and New York style on2. In addition to that they formed and still run a show group which had a distinct appearance on the 8th Croatian Summer Salsa Festival.

DEJAN & SANJA They have a wide variety of specialties since they have started to dance salsa and tango after competitive ballroom career. Some of them include LA and NY salsa, bachata, bachatango, salsatango, kizomba, partnerwork, show style, musicality etc. They are very charismatic and their communication techniques within the group they teach is excellent. Their classes are always amusing and enjoyable; dedicated teachers who help each and every individual perform at their best.

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LA MAXIMA 79 Completely new and fresh sound of salsa, made for dancers! Live on BRUGAL NIGHT WELCOME PARTY! LA MAXIMA 79 one of the MOST WANTED salsa orquestas in the world LIVE on 10th Croatian Summer Salsa Festival, bringing you the ultimate salsa pleasure and crazy salsa sound. Thursday 26th June, GRANDE WELCOME PARTY on 10th Croatian Summer Salsa Festival, Rovinj, Croatia powered by BRUGAL...BE PART OF IT!

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MAYITO RIVERA AND THE SONS OF CUBA

LIVE ON FRIDAY’S GRANDE FIESTA, 27TH JUNE Without a doubt he’s one of Cuba’s most notable singers and is probably the most revered Cuban vocalist since Beny Moré. He spent more than 20 years as the characteristic voice and face of the legendary Cuban band, Los Van Van. Whether he sings son, rumba, salsa, bolero, or timba, in a modern or traditional style, powerfully dynamic or tender and soft—whenever he performs, vibrantly adding colour to his vocal interpretations, it’s of award-winning quality.

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Prepare for the ultimate Cuban fiesta led by one of the most notable Cuban singers, the one and only, ex Los Van Van vocalist, for the first time in Croatia - MAYITO RIVERA EL POETA DE LA RUMBA!!” 15

DJs

We can proudly present a great DJ line up for ALL STYLES

While creating this colourful spectacle of music and dance we always try to raise the quality of the event and make you feel better. This is why we always try to include the creme de la creme among salsa DJs all around the world. Whether it’s Cuban, NY salsa or sexy sensual beats, these guys have them all! Just relax and party to the amazing tunes of these top “mood makers” at CSSF 2014! 16

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DJ Mauri (Netherlands) DJ Javier (Cuba) DJ Willy (Netherlands) DJ El Tiguere (USA) DJ Cruz (UK) DJ Ozy Shyne (France) DJ Oz (UK) DJ Sezar (Norway) DJ Julian the Duke (UK) DJ Hugo Boss (Portugal) DJ El Samurai de Cuba (Italy) DJ Ariel (Cuba) DJ Uankana (Netherlands) DJ To’Costa (UK) DJ Tombao (Hungary) DJ Dmitri (Dubai) DJ Miljen (Croatia) DJ AfroLatin Hurricane (Sweden)

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BEACH PARTIES

Amarin Why not combining a boat trip and an awesome beach party? If you’re up for that, AMARIN beach parties are just about right for you! You can enjoy spacious pebble beaches with a great view over the Old City of Rovinj and work on that tan to make everybody back home green with envy once you return. Or you can join the party, sip your cocktail and move to the best Latin beats. Only the best DJs and party crowd are waiting for you. Starting from Monday June 23rd from 2 to 7 p.m. you and your friends can enjoy the sun with a cocktail in your hands and selected music by our DJs every day throughout the whole week! You can check the boat and bus schedule in our festival office.

Paradiso

For all of you not attending the daily workshops, we have another special treat – beach parties at Paradiso beach! If you’re not up for boat or bus drives during the day, take a short walk by the sea and you’ll come to our second party station! Again – the best party crowd and DJs, cocktails and a whole lot of fun by the sea. You know the story ;) Starting from Wednesday June 25th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (with our DJ from 3 to 7 p.m.) enjoy, relax or party with your friends at Paradiso beach.

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POOL PARTY And on Sunday 29th June…. get ready for the POOL PARTY!! An ecstatic crowd moving to salsa, bachata, kizomba rhythms and r’n’b and house beats, all instructors in one place, ruedas in pools, wild animations… you can find everything on the crazy Pool Party in Rovinj! Find out why the ticket for this party is the most wanted one at the festival!

BREAKING NEWS – Since this party has become the most expected and most wanted one, we had to find an even nicer location than last year – Welcome to Villa Rubin Resort! :) Expect a shorter bus drive, a newly renovated super fancy pool area with an amazing view and lots of space for all you party animals!!

We have organized buses to Villa Rubin Resort on Sunday 29th so make sure to put on your wristbands before entering the bus and don’t take them off until you come back, since they are also tickets for the bus. The bus will be leaving throughout the whole day starting from 12.30 in front of Adris Old Tobacco Factory.

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FESTIVAL’S EXPO POINT In our multimedia location - ADRIS OLD TOBACCO FACTORY, you will be able to enjoy not only the music, but also a variety of contents… There you will find a gallery of selected and colourful canvases inspired by Cuba and its dances celebrating life painted by Croatian artist Hrvoje Puškarić. We invite you to take some souvenirs with you from Croatian Summer Salsa Festival 2014.

An art exhibition of selected canvases inspired by Cuba, movement and dance in general, dance shoes and accessories... Hotel Park and Adris Halls

HRVOJE PUŠKARIĆ Hrvoje Puškarić was born in Zagreb. He finished the School of Applied Art, painting department. In the same year, he enrolled the Art Academy in Zagreb. He also went on numerous study travels in Andalucia and Cuba - Academia de Bellas Artes San Allejandro - Habana. In the year 2000, he registered for the post-graduate studies in Sevilla, Spain.

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THE TOWN OF ROVINJ On the magnificent coast of Istria (Croatia), right below the Lim Fjord, there is the most romantic place in the Mediterranean! The town of Rovinj is the right destination for all of you seeking a sentimental atmosphere of the times that have forever gone by. In the Mediterranean, you can find it here, in the town that has begun its romantic life on an island, its restricted area resulting in crowded houses, narrow streets and small squares, still untouched by modern urbanism.

See you in Rovinj!

Mediterranean climate rounds it all and gives the city a charm nobody can resist. We want you to experience some of this charm and we wish you a very, very warm welcome in Rovinj! For more info on Rovinj, please consult the official pages of the Tourist board of Rovinj (www.tzgrovinj.hr)

...Rovinj is a small town in the north western region of Croatia (Istria) known by its rich history, beautiful architecture and mostly by its wonderful nature... 24

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EURO DANCE FESTIVAL 450+ workshops · 130+ trainers · 30 shows · Europa-Park Rust / Germany www.euro-dance-festival.com CROATIAN SUMMER SALSA FESTIVAL I 2014 I 10 YEARS TOGETHER

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Dear friends,

One`s life is filled with a number of moments, pieces of time given to us. It is what we do with our time that matters, or better to say what we do for ourselves and more important what we do for the others. We can take our time for granted, or we can make a change, leave the legacy behind us. I am honoured to be given the opportunity to choose the life in which music and dance changes people`s lives, connects different cultures, makes people accept and appreciate their differences and finally forget about them to become one, people. Last 10 years I have been living a beautiful dream, following the path of my heart and sharing it with my colleagues, friends and family. It was not always an easy path for me (us) to follow, but as the saying says, if the path is easy, you don`t dream big enough. One of the things I’ve found out is that dreams come straight from the heart. It`s your heart and soul,

your inner self speaking to you. It knows what is best for you and it`s upon us to choose to ignore it or to follow and fulfil our destiny. Your heart knows the best, it cannot be lied to. So, I`ll take this opportunity to send a message, my kind of legacy, follow your heart and dreams because nobody can take them away from you. They are only yours to dream. Last, but not least. I was really lucky to meet the right people in my life that I could share this dream with. They let me in their lives and their dreams and eventually we have become the second family, which goes through good and bad times. So, the only better thing than living your dreams is living and sharing them with friends and family! And that is what we`ll do, salsa family! Let`s celebrate together the 10th anniversary AND more! We are definitely here to share with you the salsa dream for many years to come. Vladimir Semenčić Festival director

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LUCKY WAY

Get around town quickerâ&#x20AC;Ś ...on wheels! Rovinj is a small town and you can get anywhere within 15-20 minutes, but if you want to save more time and get around town in flashes you should consider renting a bike from our official partner Lucky Way. Enjoy the ride! Address: Nazorova bb; just below hotel Park Phone number: +385 98 441040 Email: lucky-way@pu.t-com.hr

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PARTY BOAT TRIPS

On popular demand this year we`ve got not one, but FOUR boat trips!

For all of you who still don’t know (if there are any ;)), this is a trip that will surely thrill you because it’s an ideal combination of hanging out, relaxing and enjoying untouched beauty of the Adriatic coast and sea with your friends. If this is not enough, we added some Mediterranean cuisine, drinks and cocktails to go along with the ride, in tune with our DJs spinning the summer beats, so we guarantee it’s going to be worth it. All aboard!

The package price of 30 euros, includes: → boat trip through many islands → lunch on board - grilled meat or fish with salad → drinks - unlimited consummation of some drinks during the lunch happy hour! → and of course - pure fun ;)

Naughty Sailors Boat Trip

→ With DJ Mauri and DJ Hugo Boss → On Thursday, 26th June → Boarding time: 14:30 → Voyage: 15:00 – 19:30 → Dress code: Naughty nautical → Meal included → Price: 30 euros

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Monday, 30th June 2014 BOARDING PLACE: Delfin dock

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DJ WILLY & DJ SEZAR; BOARDING: 13:00; VOYAGE: 13:30-18:30 DJ JAVIER & DJ ARIEL; BOARDING: 13:30; VOYAGE: 14:00-19:00 DJ CRUZ & DJ TÓ COSTA; BOARDING: 14:00; VOYAGE: 14:30-19:30

Join us for the crazy salsa boat adventure! Extend your summer holiday…

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Sail ho!

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SUMMER SENSUAL DAYS 18th- 21st June 2015 See you next year! :)

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DIVING EXPERIENCE

CSSF breaking the limits once again!!

After last year’s dancing in the air, this year we’re taking you under the sea!! Don’t miss a unique opportunity to try out your best salsa move while scuba diving :) → 30 min theory, 20 min dry practice and 20 min in the water → 1 licenced instructor on 4 students → First diving experience → Scuba gear included in the price → In just one hour you will get an unforgettable experience. Interested? First of all we`ll find you fitting flippers, mask, wet suit and a jacket. Then you`ll get your equipment explained and we`ll give you 15 minutes of theoretical knowledge you need to have in order to dive safely. We`ll make sure you understood what you have to do and then we`ll mount all that astronaut stuff on you... and you`re ready to go! You`ll jump with your guide in the water. First, you`ll dive in the shallow waters, where you have all the time you need to get comfortable. You just stand up and you`re out of the water. As soon as you feel good we dive in the deeper waters and enjoy the amazing water world of the Adriatic. Feel the weightlessness, admire schools of fish, corals & shells. For more info visit www.fransreef.com

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POJMOVNIK / GLOSSARY Afro-Cuban is one of many dance forms originating in Latin countries. Although they share some characteristics, the various forms of Latin dance also reflect the unique style and culture of their countries of origin. For example, we have flamenco dancing in Spain, the tango in Argentina, and the merengue and bachata in the Dominican Republic. The contexts of dance within these cultures vary: people dance for social or for religious reasons, as part of rituals or community celebrations, and as performance art. In Cuba, music and dance are inseparable. From religious music to rumba, danzón, son, chachach, timba...the rhythms and the dances were created simultaneously as inseparable parts of the same whole. AFRO-CUBAN FOLKLORIC DANCES ›› Afro-Cuban folkloric and religious dance is a genre with a lot of different dances from several African countries brought to Cuba during the colonization of the Third World. We can separate them in two main categories. There are religious dances of Yoruba people from Nigeria (Orishas) and dances of different bantú tribes from Congo (Palo, Yuka, Abakua). RUMBA ›› There are various styles of Afro-Cuban rumba music and dance, but they all have strong influences from African drumming and dance and Spanish/Gitano poetry, singing and dance. The clave beat (2-3 or 3-2) plays a very important role in all rumba styles. Afro- Cuban rumba is entirely different than ballroom rumba or the African style of pop music called rumba. Rumba developed in

rural Cuba is still danced in Havana, Mantanzas and other Cuban cities but these days ... influences from jazz and hip hop. YAMBU ›› This is the oldest known style of rumba, sometimes called the old people’s rumba because of its slower beat. It can be danced alone (especially by women) or by men and women together. Although male dancers may flirt with female dancers during the dance, they do not use the vacunao - the symbolic, sexual “vaccination” used in rumba guaguanco. GUAGUANCO ›› Rumba Guaguanco is faster than yambu, with more complex rhythms, and involves flirtatious movements between a man and a woman. The woman may both entice and “protect herself” from the man, who tries to catch the woman off-guard with a vacunao - tagging her with the flip of a hankerchief or by throwing his arm, leg or pelvis in the direction of the woman, in a symbolic attempt touching or sexually contacting her. When a man attempts to give a woman a vacunao, she uses her skirt to protect her pelvis and then whip the sexual energy away from her body. COLUMBIA ›› In this fast and energetic style of rumba, with a 6/8 feel, solo male dancers provoke the drummers to play complex rhythms that they imitate through their creative and sometimes acrobatic movements. Men may also compete with other men to display their agility, strength, confidence and even sense of humor. Columbia

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incorporates many movements derived from Congo dances as well as Spanish flamenco, and recently more and more dancers incorporates breakdancing and hip hop moves. Women are also beginning to dance Columbia, too. COMPARSA ›› Cuban comparsa is the dance of the street carnival and is more commonly known as „conga line“. It is loud, flashy and fun, with dancers in colorful and and musicians playing horns (trumpets, trombones, tubas, etc.), percussion instruments (maracas, bongos, congas, guiros, batas, claves, checkeres, surdos, tamborines) and whistles. TRADITIONAL POPULAR DANCE (BAILES POPULARES) ›› In addition to traditional AfroCuban folkloric styles, Cuba is also known for its popular traditional dances such as Son, Cha Cha Cha, Danzon and Mambo. DANZON ›› Created by Miguel Failde Pérez in 1879, Danzón is the national dance of Cuba and evolved from Danza. The music structure – A B A B A - consists of an introduction, A, just used for dancers to make acquaintance, flirt or stroll the dance floor. Then a dance section starts (B), to go back to the introduction and repeat the sequence again. The dance style is elegant yet extremely sensual and flavorful; it is danced off the beat and includes square figures. SON ›› Son is derived from Cuba’s African (drumming, complex rhythms) and Spanish roots

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(instrumentation, poetic style), and is the precursor of what is now called salsa. Originally rural music that developed as an accompaniment to dancing, it became a popular in Cuba’s urban areas in the 20th century. Eventually, it was adapted to modern instrumentation and larger bands. Traditional Son instrumentation could include the tres (a type of guitar with three sets of closely spaced strings), standard guitars and various hand drums and other percussion instruments. Many sons also include parts for trumpets and other brass instruments, due to the influence of American jazz. Son, the dance, starts with the formal, closed embrace of the man and woman. The couple maintains a very upright frame, with quick flirtatious and sensual side-to-side movements of the shoulders, torso and hips accenting the underlying six count rhythm of the feet. Son is danced contratiempo, meaning, off the beat, so the couple moves on the half beat before one. CHA CHA CHA ›› Cha Cha Cha arose in the early ‘50s as an offshoot of Danzon and Mambo, and was created by Enrique Jorrin – the original rhythm is an onomatopoeia of the sound of the percussion and the one created by the dancer’s feet dragging on the ground. Cha-cha-cha is danced off beat (the dance starts with three quick changes of weight -- thus the name cha-cha-cha -- preceded by two slow and a pause). It was later adopted and commercialized by ballroom dancers who for teaching purposes (for those unable to identify the beat) cha was dropped and it became only Cha-cha. In Cha Cha Cha, like

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mambo and rumba, the dancers’ hips are relaxed, allowing free movement in the pelvic section. MAMBO ›› Mambo is a modification of Afro-Cuban rhythms and particularly the Danzon. It was created by Israel “Cachao” Lopez, and infused with American jazz band format. Mambo was danced in the same upbeat and sassy manner as American swing. CASINO ›› Casino is a holly Cuban dance developed during the mid and late 1960s in Havana. It is a form of what is sometimes called “Cuban Salsa“ (outside of Cuba) as distinct from New York or Los Angeles styles. SALSA ›› The history of the “Salsa” dance is peppered with hearsay and contradiction. Although few would disagree that the music and dance forms originate largely Cuban Son, most agree that Salsa, as we know it today, is a North American interpretation of the older forms of music and dance. New York’s Latino community had a vibrant musical and dancing scene throughout the ‘50s but found limited success with the ‘Anglo’ mainstream. In the 1970s, the adoption of the term “Salsa” reduced the linguistic and cultural barriers to mainstream and worldwide adoption of Latin music and dance. TIMBA ›› Musically, timba is the result of an innovative fusion of elements drawn from multiple directions. It is a fusion of jazz and rumba, with hip-hop and reggae thrown in. It has its roots in son, the guitar-and-brass-driven Afro-

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jazz band sound of the fifties. CLAVE ›› Uniting Afro-Cuban music and dance the clave is a rhythmic pattern, meaning “key.” The word clave not only refers to this characteristic rhythm but it also refers to a Cuban percussion instrument consisting of two round polished sticks that are struck together. Clave pattern may be played on other percussion instruments as well. Even when clave is not explicitly present in the music, Afro-Cuban musicians feel its pattern and dancers move to its rhythm as it is a heart. BACHATA ›› Bachata is a style of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. It is danced widely all over the world but not identically. The basics to the dance are three-step with a Cuban hip motion, followed by a tap including a hip movement on the 4th beat. The knees should be slightly bent so the performer can sway the hips easier. Generally, most of the dancer’s movement is in the lower body up to the hips, and the upper body moves much less. KIZOMBA ›› Kizomba is one of the most popular genres of dance and music originating in Angola. It is a mix of traditional Angolan semba with kilapanda and merengue sung generally in Portuguese, wrongly confused with zouk, because the pace is very similar. In Europe the word “kizomba” is used for any type of music derived from zouk, even if not of Angolan origin. The kizomba dancing style is also known to be very sensual and flows with a music of a romantic flow.

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ISTANBUL INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL 30TH MARCH Salsa & Bachata & Kizomba & Zumba & Swing APRIL 5TH 2014 Juan Matos & Amneris Martinez

Adolfo& Latin Soul Dancers

Mouaze Konaté & Ella Jauk

Johnny Vazquez & Ana Zidaru

Group Alafia

Karel Flores

Angelo Rito Hande & Ersin

Korke Y Judith

Özlem & Diego

Andrea & Silvia

Tony Pirata & Sophie Fox

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K-Style

Emre & Esin

Talal Benlahsen

Selin & Erkin

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Mambo Effect by Utku

• 7 Days & Nights of Dancing • 3500 Dance Lovers from 80 Countries • Over 150 Workshops & Bootcamps by World Stars Contact: Cemal Çandar • Spectacular Shows and parties on 6 dance floors • 1 Week First Timers Dance Program ccandar@symcon.com.tr • Bosphorus Cruise & Byzantine, Roman, Ottoman Relics, Pre & Post Tours (Cappadocia, Ephesus, St Mary’s House) GSM: +90 532 261 65 26 40

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Terry & Cecile Adolfo & Tania SuperMario

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Nuno & Vanda

Dj Willy

Grupo Alafia

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Ukraine Mambo Project

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Hande & Ersin

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Conny & Dado

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Afrolatin Connection

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BE OUR SEA, SUN & SALSA AMBASSADOR Summer time, and the living is easy! If you are coming in bigger groups then it is good to know that you can save even more money or even win some free tickets, free lunches & goodies! If your group exceeds a certain number of people we add some special extra bonuses too! WE PRESENT YOU WITH SEVERAL WAYS OF HOW YOU CAN BE A PART OF OUR WORLD PROMOTER TEAM!

1. BE A GROUP LEADER & PROMOTER

Ideal for dance schools and studios. Great bonuses and discounts ;) This type of promotion requires a bit more job, but you will receive greater benefits and it is ideal for SCHOOL OWNERS (not reserved for them, no worries ;)). As a promoter and group leader you will be responsible for issues regarding registrations and payment for your group members and of course certain promotion in order to attract people to register with you. It sounds more complicated than it really is, but the benefits you get are really worth it.

2. BE A PROMOTER

You have many friends, but not too much time? We have that covered too ;) You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to handle the group, but still want to get some benefits? Well, this kind of program is suitable for people who have their friends scattered across the globe. The process is simple, send them your code and ask them to register with that code. Your friends will benefit with a discount (ALWAYS!) and you will benefit with provision of the pass bought agreed with us. Sounds good? What are you waiting for? Contact us at support@salsa-adria.hr! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to hearing from you! :)

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FUND RAISING FOR FLOOD VICTIMS Since we always try to incorporate a charity event into our festival and put a smile on the faces of people in need, this year it seemed more than appropriate to organize a fund raising for the victims of flooded areas in Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia who have lost everything they had due to the worst natural catastrophe that stroke this area in the last century.

Buy a festival T-Shirt and

donate for the people in need! With each T-Shirt which you buy during the festival, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re donating 5 euro for the people of Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia who were struck by the catastrophic floods and were left without any possessions.

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ORGANIZERS SALSA ADRIA PRODUKCIJE ltd.

LOS MAMBEROS

MALI DIV

Salsa Adria Produkcije ltd. is a company specialized in areas of dance, events and tourism. The core of this company is made of young and successful professionals who are determined to take in a piece of their great energy and liveliness into all their projects. Some of their most famous projects are Croatian Summer Salsa Festival and Summer Sensual Days in Rovinj, which gather a couple of thousands of dancers each year and La Femme, which is a newly born event, specialized for ladies.

Dance studio Los Mamberos from Zagreb was founded in January 2005. Ever since, its quality work and contagious enthusiasm have made it a symbol for top class dancing and superb organization of dance related events. All members are salsa instructors with knowledge and long experience in organizing events of high quality supported by dancers from all over the world.

Dance studio Mali Div cooperates with Salsa Adria Produkcije on all their events, promoting healthy lifestyle and tourism.

More info about the organizers at www.salsa-adria.hr

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IMPRESSUM Festival Director Vladimir Semenčić Managing director Daniela Trtinjak Semenčić Program director and Artist manager Dinka Ćavar Production managers Danijel Justinić Dado Ćavar Marko Škada PR and Assistant manager Martina Pranjić Operations Alan Tomanek Rosemarie Miletić

ASSOCIATES & PARTNERS Martina Čekić Hek (Grad Rovinj / City of Rovinj) Odete Sapač (TZG Rovinj / Tourist Community of Rovinj) Ana Karlaš (Grad Rovinj / City of Rovinj) Robert Lešić (Grad Rovinj / City of Rovinj) Meri Vidulin (Maistra d.d.) Goran Fabris (Maistra d.d.) Bojan Aljinović (Maistra d.d.) Branko Juričić (Maistra d.d.) Dubravka Svetličić (Grad Rovinj / City of Rovinj) Igor Jeremić (Stega d.o.o.) Hrvoje Puškarić (akademski slikar) Vinko Peršić (Maestral restaurant) Filip Verbanac (Coca Cola) Stjepan Žuljić (Bombica d.o.o.) Lucky Way Beni d.o.o. Damir Biškupić – Pancho Ozren Gruičić

Marketing Robert Sedlar, Marketing 360o d.o.o. Production assistants Željka Košanski Sanda Trtinjak Arijana Stanić

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THANK YOU Abigail Gemin Adriana Bellomare Aida Čehić Ana Marija Baričević Ana Vasiljković Anja Osmanagić Antonija Fember Belan Astrid Schnabel Attila Kalmar Darinka Čebela Davor Jodanović Diana Gracin Ema Simunović Irena Blažević Ivan Šverko Ivana Jurić Ivica Herceg Jennifer Florquin Josip Blažanin Josipa Markušić Julia Felber Julija Stoškute Jurica Rašić Justin Paul Karla Štingl Katharina Korff

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