Calgary International Salsa Congress
The hottest dance show of the year!
Be mesmerized by a theatre-style production featuring some of the best salsa dancers in the world, local professionals, and troupes from all over North America, flown in for one weekend only. Spectacular international salsa showcases will take place 2 nights only Friday April 20, and Saturday April 21 at the elegant Hyatt Regency Imperial Ballroom.
Liz Lira and John Narvaez to perform and teach!The Calgary Salsa Congress is proud to announce that two of the World's top instructors, Liz Lira and John Narvaez, will teach and perform at the 2012 Calgary International Salsa Congress!
Welcome…
On April 20 to 22 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 World Latin Dance Cup.
WATCH:
International salsa showcases Friday and Saturday evening by the best Salsa dancers in the world, local professionals, and dance troupes from all over North America.
DANCE:
Each night will finish with a salsa party. Rub elbows with the show’s star performers to the sexy music of salsa, and new this year a Saturday tango room, and our reggaeton bachata room! Party until 3am!
LEARN:
Optional daytime workshops are available for experienced and first time dancers who want to take part in the action. Learn from the best teachers in the world in many styles of dance. Over 20 hours available. Workshops include salsa, cha cha, tango, burlesque, body movement, stretching, and many more!
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.
Mark your calendars for April 20-22 2012, April 4-7 2013, and March 27-30 2014. Please visit our site often as we announce our new line-up of international guests and breaking news here first and please don’t hesitate to contact us personally if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you in April!
Kelly Lannan, Eric Caty, David & Olga Joseph, and Albert Torres
new this year! Argentine tango! Saturday night 3 social dancing rooms!Salsa, Argentine Tango, and Bachata Reggaeton Room
Video and Photography allowed! You are welcome to video shows and workshops (with instructors' permission), as long as you do not block spectator view.
New teams competition (In any style)
New Bachata Competition!New Pro Am Solo Competition!Dance a showcase of 2 minutes or less in any dance style
Amateur Showdance Competition Dance a showcase of 2 minutes or less in any dance style.