Latest Congress News
- Tickets are still available at the door for Sunday evening. Doors open at 7:30 and the Competition and Showcase starts at 8, with dancing afterward until 3am.
- Tara-Jean Popowich — the 2009 winner of So You Think You Can Dance CANADA — will perform and teach at the Calgary Congress! Join Tara-Jean Friday at 6:30pm for a special workshop ($20) "How to win So You Think You Can Dance" part lecture, part dance class, join Tara-Jean for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Tara-Jean will also perform in our Friday evening show. Purchase your tickets for this workshop on the Tickets page. This workshop is not included in Full Event, VIP Full Event, or Performers Passes. A $20 charge will apply and is available on our Tickets page.
- Pre-Party confirmed for Forum Lounge (previously Mile One) - Join our international guests for our official kick off party!
- Edwin Rivera from the movie El Cantante (with Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez) will perform and teach workshops at the Calgary Congress!
- Amicitia - Junior and Emily's team from Los Angeles will perform at the congress.
- Rica Salsa - Ricardo and Tianne will perform and teach workshops at the Calgary Congress.
- All parties have been extended until 3am!
- WestJet is our newest sponsor! If you have friends travelling in from out of town, please contact us to receive our 10% WestJet discount code
- Join our out of town guests for a ski trip to the beautiful Canadian Rockies!
Monday February 8, 2010 at Lake Louise
Welcome…
On February 5 to 7, 2010 Calgary will welcome the Salsa world’s best International performers and world famous Salsa Promoter Albert Torres for a weekend of Workshops, Performances, Salsa Music, Dancing, and a qualifying competition for the ESPN World Salsa Championships.
DANCE
3 nights of hot music and dancing with Alberta’s hottest DJ’s at the Hyatt Regency Calgary.
WATCH
International Showcases by the best Salsa Dancers in the World! Including World Famous Salsa dancers Victor and Gaby from Mexico, World Salsa Championship Silver medalists Junior and Emily from San Francisco, World Salsa Championship head judges Billy and Katie from Miami, and many more local, Canadian, and International guests!
LEARN
Over 20 hours of workshops with our International Salsa superstars and local favorites from beginner to professional level.
We are confident that the Calgary International Salsa Congress will have something for everyone: Amazing shows, Inspiring workshops, Exciting competitions, Great music, a Beautiful location, and the warmth of the people of Calgary. After travelling to congresses all over North America, and hosting our second International congress last year, we are excited to bring our very own back to Calgary for a third year!; we have put great thought into our favorite artists, and the touches that have made past congresses enjoyable for us. Thank you to all of the local dancers and supporters for allowing us the opportunity to bring you the 3rd Calgary International Salsa Congress! Thank you to all of the international dancers and supporters for considering travelling to Calgary. Enjoy the website, and please don’t hesitate to contact us personally if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you in February!
Kelly Lannan, Eric Caty, David Joseph, and Albert Torres
