This year is the seventh edition of the Montreal Salsa Convention. International Latin dance champions will be ready to delight your eyes with salsa moves. Today's Salsa dancing is a rich blend of Latin-American and Western influences. Today there are various distinct styles of Salsa dancing, namely Cuban ("Casino"), New York Style ("Mambo on 2"), Los Angeles Style ("On 1"), Colombian Salsa ("Cali-Style") and Miami-Style Salsa.
This weekend in Montreal 4 days of salsa atmosphere 11- 15 May 2011
If you are a pro or just you wish to learn The Montreal Salsa Convention is for you.
Full range of oportunities to lear the dance and still in salsa.
Program of Salsa Convention 2011
Wednesday, May 11 ~ Club Salsatheque
6-9pm Registration and prepaid tickets at San Tropez Studio Downtown
9pm Free workshop with guest instructor
10pm Doors open and dancing
11:30pm Showcase
DJ's & dancing until 3 am
Thursday, May 12 ~ Astral Room
5pm Registration and prepaid tickets
6pm Ladies Styling workshop with Ana Masacote
7:30pm Doors open and dancing
8:30pm Qualifications - Extreme Salsa Competition
11:30 Show with Eddie Torres & Griselle Ponce
DJ's & dancing until 3 am!
Friday, May 13 ~ Metropolis
4pm Registration and prepaid tickets
5-7pm Beginner Salsa Bootcamp
8pm Doors open and dancing
9:30pm Showcase
11:45pm Live Band: Featuring Willy Torres
DJ's & dancing until 3 am!
Saturday, May 14 ~ Hyatt Regency Hotel & Metropolis
9am Registration and prepaid tickets
10am-5:30pm WORKSHOPS
7:30pm Doors open and dancing
7:45-8:30pm Brazilian Zouk Workshop
9pm Showcase
11pm Zouk and Bachata room in the Savoy room (Metropolis)
DJ's & dancing until 3 am!
2am-5am: After Party "Salsa Madness at Hyatt Regency Hotel
Sunday, May 15 ~ Hyatt Regency Hotel & Astral Room
10am Registration and prepaid tickets
11am-4:30pm WORKSHOPS
12pm Zumbathon
1-4pm (Salsa Bachata Hustle) Heats competition at Hyatt Regency Hotel
5pm Doors open and dancing
6pm Rising Stars Showcase
9pm FINALS - Extreme Salsa Competition & Showcase
11:30pm Competition results & awards presentation.
DJ's & dancing until 3 am!
For tickets and other details you can check Montreal Salsa Convention website
