July 4th - Super Salsa Congress Weekend
Posted on July 3rd, 2008 by Allan Tabilas
In the United States, the Fourth of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. For some reason, this July the 4th is also super salsa congress weekend in the U.S., with three large scale salsa events occurring simulataneously. (Update at bottom with the Croatian Summer Salsa Festival)
The 2008 Philadelphia Salsa Congress celebrates its 4th (5th) anniversary at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia. The event features such artists as Andy Cruz y Los Soneros Del Swing, Henry Herrera, Mas Mambo, Tropical Image, and Son De Cali. Promoter Willie Torres who is part of the Salsa Seven group behind the World Salsa Championships is also working on an upcoming film called Born to Salsa, the Movie. For some of the footage from the past two years, please check our 2006 video gallery and 2007 video gallery. Additionally, competitors can quality for the 2008 World Salsa Championships at the Philly Congress in the on1, on2, cabaret, and team division. The 2006 qualifying round saw on1/on2 couple Darlin Garcia and Kathleen Eccleston and cabaret couple Victor Colon and Sonya Elmore qualify was the initial spark behind our documentary at the World Salsa Championships, Salsamentary. Nuevotec’s Harry Sanabria will be on hand for the 2008 congress.
Sin City and salsa come together with the 5th annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress at the Tropicana Casino and Resort. The festival is organized by the 2006 Mayan World team champions and 2006 World Salsa Championships top 10 finalist Sin City Salseros (Oscar Coronado and Nathan Strager), along with David Nieto, who placed 3rd in the on1 division at the 2008 World Salsa championships. Headlining the congress is one of the finest dance teams in the world, Tropical Gem from Italy. Nathan Strager has told us that 2008 will be its largest event yet, with an incredible amount of artists and performers, with strong representation from Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco groups. Coverage of the event will be provided by Nuevotec’s Allan Tabilas and Living in Rhythm International’s Joe Figueroa. You can also qualify for the 2008 World Salsa Championships here!
Orlando keeps the Fourth of July weekend hot with the 3rd annual 2008 Orlando Salsa Congress. Promoters Frank Fuentes, Michael Barbieri (Salsa Heat), and Joseluis Gutierrez have scheduled artists such as Yamulee, Masacote, Salsa Heat, ClaveKazi, and the Cobo Brothers to beautiful Central Florida. We’ve heard great things about the event, but cannot make it this year. However, there will be tons of salsa media coverage from iMambo.tv, SalsaDynasty, and BorntoSalsa. Local Orlando TV shot Hot Spots covered the 2007 event, which you can find directly on the home page.
Update - Croatia has its 4th Croatian Summer Salsa Festival in Rovinj, Croatia from July 3-6 also. There is a highlights video on the front page which looks very hot with beach parties, performances, and workshops. The event is organized by Los Mamberos from Croatia.
This weekend promises plenty of salsa fun (in the U.S.) on the east and west coast, and the south. If you see us at any of the events, please say hi!
Tags: , Las Vegas, Orlando, Philadelphia, Salsa Congress, salsamentary, Sin City Salseros, Tropical Gem, Willie Torres
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