Chicago Salsa Festival 2009.

Events start on Tuesday June 23rd!

6 Days of non-stop Salsa!

- 5 Days of Live Music performances!
- 4 Days of Dance Showcases! over 40 dance performances!
- 3 days of Dance workshops! over 45 workshops!
- 3 Days of Salsa vending Marketplace
- 6 Days of Chicago Salsa nightclubs!
- The best dance instructors in the World & performances World Salsa Champions!
- Grammy winning musicians!
- During the 1st weekend of the Taste of Chicago!

Live Music Dance concerts by:

Herman Olivera vs Willy Torres “Battle of The Soneros” w/NYC Salsa Project

Johnny Blas Orchestra with Special guest “William Cepeda”

Gilberto ‘El Pulpo” Colon Jr. & Angel Melendez tribute to “El Cantante” Hector Lavoe.

Mannix Martinez & Su Orquesta

Picorelli’s Pa’ La’ Rumba

Confirmed Dance performances & Workshops by:
Abel & Zulmara - Los Angeles. 3-time ESPN World Salsa Champions (Debut of new choreography & Chicago Premiere)
Daisy & Nilson- Cali,Colombia. 2nd Place ESPN World Salsa Championships Cabaret.
Calle Luna Dance Co - Philadelphia.
Calle Sol Dance Co - Philadelphia.
Combinacion Rumbera - Cali, Colombia.
Chilital Compagnie Du Danse Latine - Montreal, Canada.
Chilital "Sangre Nueva" - Montreal, Canada.
Corinne & Joseph "San Tropez" - Montreal, Canada.
Dave & Zoe - New York (Cabaret Champions & Chicago Premiere)

Duane Wrenn “Energetic Soul” - Detroit
El Mulato & Su Swing Latino - Cali, Colombia. 2-time ESPN World Salsa Teams Champions.

Felicia June & Alianne – Los Angeles
Juan Calderon’s Cultural Explosion - New Jersey.

La Bomba Girls – New Jersey
Los Salsomanos - Toronto, Canada.
Nueva Juventud - Cali, Colombia.
Rene Gueits & Salsa Lovers - Miami.
Roberto Arenas Jr. & Marie Josee Strazzero - Montreal, Canada. 2nd place ESPN World Salsa Championships.
Salsa Lovers Performance Team - Miami
Son D’Explosion - New Jersey. (Chicago Premiere)
Sonia & Moris “San Tropez” - Montreal, Canada. 3rd Place ESPN World Salsa Championships Teams 05.
Vera & Darlin - Boston & Philladelphia
Brandon & Serena - Chicago
Chgo Latin Street Dance Company - Chicago. (Debut of new Choreography)
Cristina Zavala & Rodrigo Cortazar - Chicago
Dando Mambo - Madison
Descarga Caribe - Chicago
DescargaVibeFodadaz - Chicago
Lisa "La Boriqua" & Andres - Chicago
Mambo Elegancia - Milwaukee
Micah & Katie - Chicago
Mosaico Student Dance Group - Chicago
Pa'Lante Dance Co. - Chicago
Sebastian & Brandice- Chicago
Salsabrosa Dance Co. - Milwaukee (Chicago premiere)
Salsabrozza St. Louis (Chicago Premiere)
SalZubCeras - Minneapolis
Urban Vibe – Chicago

Night Event concerts & Dance Showcases at Excalibur Nightclub, The Cubby Bear, The Park West & Chicago’s Summer Dance.

Daily Workshops, Salsa vending Marketplace & hosting Hotel: The Palmer House Hilton. 17 E. Monroe.

Event website & tickets: http://www.ChicagoSalsaFestival.com

To make your hotel reservations at a special "Chgo Salsa Festival" rate go to:
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/CHIPHHH-CSF-20090624/index.jhtml