4TH ANNUAL WEST COAST SALSA CONGRESS UNITE DANCERS AND SALSA AFFICIANDOS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

(PRWEB) May 9, 2002

Los Angeles, CA – Albert Torres Productions will present The 4th Annual West Coast Salsa Congress at the Hollywood Park Casino May 24th through 26th, 2002, during the Memorial day weekend, attracting people from around the world. Including Salsa spectators from countries as far away as Antarctica to controversial countries Israel and Lebanon. Participants from some of the other countries include France, United Kingdom, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, China and Australia.

The 4th Annual West Coast Salsa Congress is dedicated to “Creating Unity through Salsa.” Presenting an annual event for people of all ages and all walks of life and cultures to unite and enjoy through the common ground of Salsa. This year’s event is expected to bring over three-thousand (3000) dancers and participants from over thirty countries to Los Angeles to dance and celebrate Latin Culture with over a thousand locals. Annually The West Coast Salsa Congress has in the past attracted many Southland local celebrities and politicians including Andy Garcia, Nate Holden, Jimmy Smitts, Elliot Gould, Nicholas Gonzales and Eva Longoria.

“Considering recent world events it is truly spectacular to see people from all over the world continue to come together through the art of Salsa music and dance,” said Albert Torres. “It has always been my company’s fundamental philosophy to produce events that anyone can enjoy and appreciate each other no matter what outside differences may exist.”

The 4th Annual West Coast Salsa Congress will feature dancing from 8:00pm to 4:00am nightly to notable performances by such Latin music legends as Oscar D’Leon Y Su Orquesta, Jose Alberto “El Canario” Y Su Orquesta, Sonora Carruseles, Ray De La Paz, Johnny Polanco Y Su Conjunto Amistad, Freddie Crespo Y Su Mambo Revue, Orquesta Son Mayor and 15-year-old timbale sensation and his young group Manolo Y Su Revolucion Juvenil.

With over one-hundred (100) dance teams presenting their cultural interpretation of Salsa dancing, nightly dance performances will feature many of Salsa superstars from around the world, including unique Salsa dance groups such as Jazzy& Bente (Norway), Salsa With Attitude (Singapore), Salsa Locos (Japan), Salsa Dreamers (South Korea), Salsa Con Clave (Mexico), Mas Salsa (Germany), Club Latino (Sweden), Salsa N’Jazz (France), New Latin Ballet (Italy), Mambo Swingers (Spain), Salsa Dance Squad (Holland), Swing Rumbero (Argentina), Dance Dynamics (Australia) Salsamanos (Canada), Felipe Polanco Dancers (Puerto Rico), among many others. In addition to the adult dance teams being presented, a large contingency of youth dance teams will be performing such as L.A. Salsa Kids, and from New York Young Ambition, Hearbreak Boyz, The Jr, Hearbreak Boyz and The Sweethearts.

Professional instructors will host over thirty (30) beginner, intermediate, and advanced dance workshops all day Saturday and Sunday, beginning with a Cardio-Salsa workout, and including a special Cuban style workshop presented by Cuban-born Ramon Ramos Alayo. The 4th Annual West Coast Salsa Congress has earned the global distinction among salsa lovers and dancers as the leading Salsa Congress to attend.

Having garnered a reputation as one of the premier promoters of Salsa internationally, Torres continues to present in Los Angeles and around the world top Latin entertainment. Torres and his company were recently profiled on PBS’ new national documentary series Realidades. For further information and registration, visit http://www.alberttorresevents.com, or contact Albert Torres Productions, 310-450-8770.

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4TH ANNUAL WEST COAST SALSA CONGRESS UNITE DANCERS AND SALSA AFFICIANDOS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Disney"s High School Musical "The Ice Tour" Starts This Week Around the Country

Ventnor City, NJ (PRWEB) October 20, 2007

The hottest phenomenon on ice is Disney’s High School Musical, The Ice Tour. Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour is the one and only live fusion of songs, dance and team-spirited fun inspired by the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie “High School Musical” and this summer’s highly anticipated “High School Musical 2.” The show itself is a celebration of the sounds, the songs, the bop and the pop in this all-new ice show starring a cast of world-class skaters.

High School Musical has been a smash hit in virtually every area of the entertainment spectrum from television and home entertainment to soundtracks, and live concert tours. The ice tour celebrates the fun and music in a whole new and exciting way. Feld Entertainment is the undisputed expert in its field is helping to make this a fantastic experience for audiences of all ages.” Kenneth Feld, a Tony Award-winning producer, said, “We brought together a creative dream team who will deliver a top-notch production that celebrates moments from the movies in an ice spectacular that will fill arenas with lights, music, dancing, and spirit. Kenny Ortega has pumped incredible genius into this production and we’re thrilled to be collaborating with him.” A special touring company has been put together for this show and while none of the original cast member are in it, they totally support it. Celebrity appearance agent Mike Esterman who books Bart Johnson aka Troy’s Dada and Coach Carter plus Lucas Grabeel aka Ryan on personal appearances from the original cast says, “Everyone from the original cast is supporting this event and Esterman Entertainment is supporting it 100%. For more information please go to http://www.esterman.com

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You want to visit Argentina. You plan to travel to Argentina by plane, get the perfect pair of ski and snow boots, pack your best winter or summer clothes. It seems that you have everything covered, however, have you thought about the means of transportation to be used to roam around the area? Buses Bariloche is still a couple of hours ride from the airport, Buenos Aires, so it is best to know the means of transportation one could use to go there and riding a bus is one of them. There are more that a dozen bus companies that service top tourist destinations in Argentina such as Bariloche. Around eight daily bus trips are serviced daily from Buenos Aires to Bariloche, Argentina. There are also some specialty buses and coaches for long trips that have supercama for chairs that when reclined woud turn into a bed. A bus ride from Buenos Aires to Bariloche would usually cost US$ 60 – US$ 80 depending on the bus company. However, bus trips within the city of Bariloche are very cheap and even less than a dollar. By Foot When one is already in the city of Bariloche, Argentina, one can travel by foot. The city is relatively small enough to be travelled and explored by foot. The city center is Centro Civico where needs can be attended to such as restaurants, shopping centers, and even hotels can be found in Bariloche. This is also the best way to enjoy the beautiful sights and sceneries of the city and breathe in the sweet and calm winds from the Andes. If one doesn’t want to commute while in Bariloche, there are also some car rental companies that one can look for. Some hotels in Bariloche, Argentina also offer car services for their customers. These services can be planned ahead of time and booked online. However, there is additional insurance and permission needed to use the rented car across borders. More Argentina Lifestyle Articles Going Around Bariloche Argentina

You want to visit Argentina. You plan to travel to Argentina by plane, get the perfect pair of ski and snow boots, pack your best winter or summer clothes. It seems that you have everything covered, however, have you thought about the means of transportation to be used to roam around the area?

 

Buses

Bariloche is still a couple of hours ride from the airport, Buenos Aires, so it is best to know the means of transportation one could use to go there and riding a bus is one of them. There are more that a dozen bus companies that service top tourist destinations in Argentina such as Bariloche. Around eight daily bus trips are serviced daily from Buenos Aires to Bariloche, Argentina. There are also some specialty buses and coaches for long trips that have supercama for chairs that when reclined woud turn into a bed. A bus ride from Buenos Aires to Bariloche would usually cost US$ 60 – US$ 80 depending on the bus company. However, bus trips within the city of Bariloche are very cheap and even less than a dollar.

 

By Foot

When one is already in the city of Bariloche, Argentina, one can travel by foot. The city is relatively small enough to be travelled and explored by foot. The city center is Centro Civico where needs can be attended to such as restaurants, shopping centers, and even hotels can be found in Bariloche. This is also the best way to enjoy the beautiful sights and sceneries of the city and breathe in the sweet and calm winds from the Andes.

 

If one doesn’t want to commute while in Bariloche, there are also some car rental companies that one can look for.

Some hotels in Bariloche, Argentina also offer car services for their customers. These services can be planned ahead of time and booked online. However, there is additional insurance and permission needed to use the rented car across borders.

 

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