Puerto Ricans have me more holidays than they can manage: if it is not religious, it is a festival or a political event. Anyway, here is where you have the opportunity to post all your events, festivals, classes, seminars, workshops and conferences that would be of interest for all Boricuas or to who ever like to enjoy a good time!(Calendar features include: E-mail / SMS reminders, read-only views, recurring events, event addition/update notification, and many more great features.)
9th Annual New York International Salsa CongressHeld every Labor weekend for 3 days and 4 nights, it is a celebration of Latin dance and music with the overall focus to unit, develop and educate Salsa dancers and Latin music enthusiast.
Dates: Sept 2 at 8:00 PM - Sept 6 2009Where: Hilton New York (1335 Ave. Of the Americas & 53rd St.) Across from Radio City Music Hall, around the corner from Carnegie Hall and just walking distance from Times Square. * Over 45 workshops from beginner to advanced levels in different styles of Latin dance, being taught by a list of the most sought after Instructors both nationally and internationally renowned. * Over 90 Spectacular Artist Showcases comprised of the hottest local and international dance groups from Thursday to Sunday. Not to mention our daily matinee performances starting at 6 PM.*Saturday matinee performances (starting at 6 PM) N.Y.'s Got Salsa Youth Showcase. * The 1st Annual Youth Mini NY Salsa Congress* Live (4 Day) Concert Series with some of the most sought after & respected bands in the Latino community, plus DJs playing the Hottest Salsa and Cha-Chas around.* The 3rd Annual N.Y. International Salsa Congress Dance Championship. Let's see who will be crowned the 2009 champions.* The Farewell Salsa Cruise on Monday (Sept. 7th). Group of Friends Discount availableFor more info contact:Exec. Dir. John 'CHOCO' Knight nycsalsacongress@aol.com Tel#: (347) - 680 7616Or go to http://www.nycsalsacongress.com/