Hello Friends
Ricardo
& Michelle, and PB&G Productions Inc., in association with
ATP
Events, welcome you back to the 7th Annual San Francisco Congress,
November 20-23, 2008.
If you have joined us in the past, you know that
we provide you with the best Salsa Congress experience possible,
if this is your first time, then you are in for a treat.
We will kick off the weekend with the now famous
PreCongress party at Cafe Cocomo's in San Francisco, featuring
a live band and an amazing floor show featuring a highlight of
Dancers from all over the world. We will pack the club as we mingle
and meet soon to be long lasting friends and reunite with dear
old ones from all parts of the globe. But that’s only the
beginning!
The Annual SF Bay Area International Congress presents over 50
dance workshops spread over 3 days, 4 top level evening dance
shows each night with all star performers from over 20 different
countries, an afternoon showcase presenting new talent in the
Salsa World, and the highly anticipated Dance Competition Showcase
on Sunday. In addition to your choice of 3-4 quality workshops
each hour on Sunday, don't miss the competitions! Sunday was the
day that rocked the Salsa World in 2006. The Open level Jack &
Jill, at the noon hour, was a fun way to meet your fellow Salseros
and share the spotlight in showing off your best social dancing
skills. Winners were announced and prizes given out. Not a bad
way to end an already fantastic weekend. But it was the Master's
level Jack & Jill, by invitation only, that made, and continues
to make history and put together every single big name in salsa
all on one dance floor battling out their social prowess. What
a feast for the eyes. Those that were there in the audience all
wish they had their video camera as they watched each dancer in
awe.
The competitions continue with the International/Out
of State qualifying rounds followed by the highly prestigious
amateur and professional finals at night. 5 categories of competition:
Amateur, Professional on 1, Professional on 2, Teams and Cabaret.
For many, this is where the stars are born and they kick off their
salsa dance careers with a bang. This November, it all happens
again.
For one weekend and in only one place in the SF Bay Area, you
can dance until 4 AM in the morning, Friday, Saturday, and NOW
Sunday, as you enjoy World Class DJ's spinning the best in salsa
and chachacha, and also be treated to live music each night. This
year, while the shows are going on, you can still get more social
dancing in as we open up the lobby for non-stop salsa. Did I mention,
we are taking over the entire hotel this year? All the rooms are
dedicated to the SF BAY AREA SALSA CONGRESS! You can continue
the party at breakfast in the hotel with your friends, and then
take the elevator up to your room for just a few precious hours
of sleep until you get up for workshops in the morning and get
ready to do it all over again. Are you ready for the 7th Annual
SF BAY AREA SALSA CONGRESS? All events held at the Oakland Marriott
City Convention Center. Open to the public, all ages welcome.
REGISTRATION IS UP AND RUNNING!!!
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