Latin rhythms will soon rule the dance floors as the first-ever International Latin and Salsa Festival - Dubai 2007 comes to the city. The 3-day cultural extravaganza will also place Dubai Latin community firmly on the international dance circuit.
This weekend of dance, music and culture is expected to draw more than 3000 people from around the Middle East and the globe who will come here to watch the most breathtaking salsa show in the world, 'The Museum of Salsa'. Among them will be the world's Top 50 Salsa and Latin performers who will compete in the World Salsa championship qualifying round with the winner going on to participate in World Salsa Championship in Orlando, once again putting the Dubai salsa scene on the international map.
Participants and competitors are expected to arrive from all over the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Egypt, India, Kuwait, Jordan, Italy, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Poland, USA, U K, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Bulgaria and many other countries.
The Latin & Salsa Festival , which is being organized in association with Albert Torres Productions, ( the world's most famous Latin producer and promoter from Los Angles, USA ) will be held from November 22 to 24 at the Dubai Community Theatre and Art Centre, Mall of the Emirates where an expected audience of 550 top notch VIPs and salsa lovers will be spellbound by the rhythms and dance moves of Latin America every night.
The event is already generating tremendous interest and excitement among Latin dance lovers especially those who appreciate the Latin rhythms (Salsa, Bachata, Samba, Rumba, Merengue and Reaggeton).
Amongst the big names who are coming here are many world famous performers including: Tito y Tamara - the biggest stars of Puerto Rico known to the public with their participation in the film "Dirty Dancing - Havana Nights", Hacha y Machete (USA), Swing Guys (Italy), Susana Montero & Leon Rose (UK), Salsa Dance Squad (Holland), Los Hermanos (Italy), Alex Lima (Brazil), and many more.
With the acclaimed international show 'The Museum of Salsa' being the focal point of the dance and the music festival, there will be non-stop activity surrounding this amazing weekend. There will be world class daily workshops (30 in 2 days) for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels in Salsa, Bachata, Samba, Reggaeton and many more Latin moves which will give dance aficionados a chance to learn from the stars. And then, the party moves on to another exciting level. There will be Latin & Salsa dancing every night till 3am in specially selected venues in town.
Said Ahmed Abdulla, the organizer of the event, "The parties are the pulse of the festival that makes this event unique in its kind. The public will not only follow what is happening on the stage but will also get the chance to participate in it. The fun starts immediately after the show programme as dancers gather on the floor with performers, instructors and all participants in the Festival. This is the uniting power of the dance where the nationality, the social status, different language and culture is not an obstacle in communication."
The choreography for this extravaganza of Latin rhythms is by Eric Lalta and the Salsa Dance Squad. He has his own dancing school and is a specialist in choreography. His dancing team 'Salsa Dance Squad' has an International reputation for stunning performances. It is the biggest show team in Holland and internationally acclaimed for their original and theatrical shows. The leaders of the group, Eric and Lina are extremely creative dancers who have won many awards for their performances.
To book tickets call 04-3414666 / 04-3414777 or visit www.itp.net/tickets
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