The Salsa Socialite©: Seattle Salsa Congress 2009
Seattle was so good to me! All that beautiful green scenery, rain, and water made for a great trip. Couture Dance Alliance was invited to perform and we tore it up! The people are so nice and the energy of the salsa scene is intimate and felt like family. I’m definitely looking forward to going back and can’t wait to experience the next congress.
The Salsa Socialite©: San Francisco Salsa Congress 2009
Ashanti Altovese Griffin & Mikko Kemppe - Professional Latin Dancers & Instructors
So, last weekend was so intense and exciting at the San Francisco Salsa Congress held at the Oakland Convention Center in downtown Oakland. Couture Dance Alliance performed on Friday and Saturday and competed on Sunday. Myself and my dance partner Mikko Kemppe also competed for a chance to enter the World Salsa Championships. Mikko and I came in 4th and CDA pro came in 3rd place in the competition. It was an awesome weekend and here is the proof!
Dance is an intense art form that brings people together from all walks of life. The 8th annual San Francisco Salsa Congress is a perfect example of dance summoning enthusiasts, professionals, students, and competitors for a fun–filled weekend of workshops, performances, and dancing. Never experienced such a treat? Well welcome to the world of The Salsa Socialite©, the lifestyle guide to Salsa food, fashion, and fitness.
Held at the Oakland Marriot Convention Center in Oakland, California, producers Ricardo and Michelle, directors of the world renowned Pretty Boys & Girls, along with Albert Torres Productions, and Congress staff volunteers deliver a dance production recognized as one of the best congresses in the country. From November 19th until the 22nd, dancers and non-dancers alike can enjoy performances from over 80 professional, semi-pro, and amateur teams, workshops from international and local instructors, competitions, and live music from famous bands in Latin genre! Bands include Orquestra Tabaco y Ron from Los Angeles, NG2 from Puerto Rico, Andy Montanez from Puerto Rico, and Montuno Swing from San Francisco.
Interested persons can purchase tickets online or at the event. For more information, visit the website or email for full details on how you can experience Salsa fire in November. Call 1-408-265-3774 to begin planning your Salsa retreat. Do it for you, because it’s more than just a dance, it’s a lifestyle!
