It’s Getting Hot In Here: The Vancouver International Salsafestival

I can’t dance worth a damn, but I love watching it! Steam up your March and check out the Vancouver International Salsafestival. Scroll down and find out how you can win one of two pairs of tickets to this hot event.

More than 2,500 dancers from 18 countries will gather on the West Coast for one of the most memorable and high-energy music and dance events. The highly anticipated festival will deliver world-class Salsa entertainment and instruction, March 4 to 7, 2010 at the Westin Bayshore Hotel in downtown Vancouver.

“We are thrilled to be hosting an international event of this magnitude with some of the finest dancers from around the globe performing, teaching and participating over the four days in the beautiful city of Vancouver,” explains Cheyenne Kamran, President. “The Vancouver International Salsafestival is an event designed with every level of dancer in mind – whether beginner or professional – who wants the opportunity to take their art to new heights, while experiencing the worldwide salsa dance movement in a fun and inviting setting.”

The festival boasts some of leading dancers from around the globe, including Canada’s very own breakdancing champions Now or Never:

Here’s Charlene Rose, Mayan World Salsa Champion, Top LA Female Salsera and choreographer for both So You Think You Can Dance and America’s Got Talent:

Arassay Reyes, best known as one of So You Think You Can Dance Canada’s Finalists in Season One, will also be at the festival.

Deeply committed to educating the public about the alluring Latin rhythm known as “Salsa”, in an inclusive atmosphere and at an affordable price, the Vancouver International Salsafestival will showcase the very best in Cha Cha, Reggaton, Bachata, Merengue, Salsa and more. Highlights of the Festival include:

• Three days of professional performances on three stages with leading dancers from around the world
• Two days of workshops with renowned instructors for all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced
• International DJs spinning in multiple party rooms each night
• Live Latin bands
• Beginner Salsa Bootcamp – an easy “learn-salsa-in-one-day workshop” & evening event

Tickets for the Vancouver International Salsafestival start at $20 for single night events and $95 for the Beginner Salsa Bootcamp. Multiple day passes can also be purchased. Ticket information and ticket purchasing can be completed by visiting www.salsafestival.ca or by contacting (604) 771-4692.

VancouverMom.ca readers have a chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to the festival! Entering is simple: either comment below, letting us know why you’d love salsa dancing; or simply subscribe to our newsletter. Existing newsletter subscribers will already be entered.