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March 25-27, 2010


SalsaRealm is an Authorized Promoter
of the SF Salsa Festival

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Schedule and Workshops

Over the past 10 years, John and Liz, directors of world-renowed SalsaMania Dance Company, have traveled the globe to teach, perform and compete in salsa events -- everywhere from Canada to Mexico, Italy to England, and China to Japan. Now, taking the best elements from their past experiences, they are hosting the 2nd Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival with their unique vision of what makes salsa a lifestyle for so many.

This festival is ultimately for salsa fans and dancers of ALL LEVELS. John and Liz have designed instructional workshops for multiple levels so that anyone can join and benefit from the lineup of world-class salsa instructors. Whether you've been dancing for a few weeks, a few months or a few years, you won't want to miss the performances, workshops & dancing at the 2nd Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival !

Hope to see you on the dance floor!

Thursday Evening - March 25th

Welcome Party at Café Cocomo
650 Indiana Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Live Music by The Combo Sextet Band

DJ - Fab Fred & Special Guests

- Doors open at 8:00pm
- Lesson at 8:30pm with John Narvaez & Liz Rojas (Directors of Salsamania)
- Performances by Special Guests & Bay Area Dance Companies at 11:00pm

Cover: $15
(This cover charge is separate from any SF Salsa Festival tickets or passes)

Friday Evening - March 26th

Salsa Festival @ Westin SF Hotel
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

"RED HOT" SALSA PARTY - Dress in RED to impress

- 6:00pm Registration Opens
- 7:00pm Dance to the Sounds of Bay Area's Best DJs
- 8:30pm Pro - Am Competition
- 9:00pm Performances by Guests Performers & Bay Area Dance Companies

- 10:00pm Social Dancing until 2am with ...
DJ Fab Fred
DJ El Super Chino
DJ El De La Clave

Saturday - March 27th

Salsa Festival @ Westin SF Hotel
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Registration: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Registration re-opens at 6:00pm

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Beginner Bootcamp and Intermediate Bootcamp
9:00am - 4:00pm with Bay Area Instructors

Intermediate and Advanced / Masters Bootcamps
9:00am - 4:00pm with International Instructors

GALA NIGHT (Dress to impress)
7:00pm - 2:00am

Performances by Special Guests & Bay Area Dance Companies at 8:30pm

Social Dancing Live Music by

Doug Beavers y su Orquesta Rovira

Stay late for the Battle of the DJ's

DJ Fab Fred
DJ El Super Chino
DJ El De La Clave

BEGINNER BOOTCAMP

* Beginner Level I: 1 month to 6 months experience
* Beginner Level II: 6 months to 1 year experience

WORKSHOP 1 (9:00am to 10:00am)
(Option A) Fundamentals for all levels - Partnering Technique
Instructors: Salsamania - John and Liz

(Option B) Percussion Workshop - Basics of hand percussion including Conga, Bongo & Timbal
Instructors: Musical Artists Louie Romero and Eric Rangel

WORKSHOP 2 (10:15am to 11:15am)
Beginner Level I - Partnerwork On-1
Instructors: Ricardo and Tianne

WORKSHOP 3 (11:30am to 12:30pm)
Beginner Level II - Spinning, Dips and Tricks On-1
Instructors: Latin Symbolics - Ava Apple and Rodolfo Guzman

LUNCH BREAK / Pros and DJs Discussion Panel (12:45pm to 1:30pm)
Ask the panel of experts about Professional Competition, Social Dancing Etiquette and Music

WORKSHOP 4 (1:45pm to 2:45pm)
Beginner Level I & II - Footwork "Open Shines" On-1
Instructor: PB&G Productions - Ricardo Sanchez

WORKSHOP 5 (3:00pm to 4:00pm)
Beginner Level II - Cool Turn Patterns and Styling
Instructors: Isidro and Ariel

The Beginner Bootcamp is taught by world-class instructors that are from the Bay Area. Build a solid foundation and take your salsa dancing to the next level

INTERMEDIATE BOOTCAMP

* Intermediate Level I: 1 to 2 years experience
* Intermediate Level II: 2 to 3 years experience

WORKSHOP 1 (9:00am to 10:00am)
(Option A) Salsa Cabaret (Lifts and Tricks)
Instructors: Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow

(Option B) Percussion Workshop - Basics of hand percussion including Conga, Bongo & Timbal
Instructors: Musical Artists Louie Romero and Eric Rangel

WORKSHOP 2 (10:15am to 11:15am)
Intermdiate Level I & II - Partnerwork On-1
Instructors: Cristian Oviedo and Liz Lira

WORKSHOP 3 (11:30am to 12:30pm)
Intermediate Level I & II - Partnerwork / Styling On-1
Instructors: Eli and Yen

LUNCH BREAK / Pros and DJs Discussion Panel (12:45pm to 1:30pm)
Ask the panel of experts about Professional Competition, Social Dancing Etiquette and Music

WORKSHOP 4 (1:45pm to 2:45pm)
Intermediate Level II - Introduction to Dancing On-2 and Body Movement
Instructors: Afinkao Dance Company - JC and Tellina

WORKSHOP 5 (3:00pm to 4:00pm)
Intermediate Level II - Spinning / Partnerwork On-1
Instructors: Cristian Oviedo and Liz Lira

The Intermediate Bootcamp is taught by world-class salsa dancers/instructors who have been invited by John and Liz to travel to San Francisco to teach at the Salsa Festival. Learn from the recognized experts in the international salsa community and take your salsa dancing to the next level

ADVANCED / MASTERS BOOTCAMP

* Advanced / Masters: 3 - 5 years experience

WORKSHOP 1 (9:00am to 10:00am)
(Option A) Salsa Cabaret (Lifts and Tricks)
Instructors: Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow

(Option B) Percussion Workshop - Basics of hand percussion including Conga, Bongo & Timbal
Instructors: Musical Artists Louie Romero and Eric Rangel

WORKSHOP 2 (10:15am to 11:15am)
Intermediate / Advanced - Wicked Partnerwork On-1 and On-2
Instructor: Luis Aguilar

WORKSHOP 3 (11:30am to 12:30pm)
Intermediate / Advanced - Cha Cha and Footwork On-2
Instructors: Majesty in Motion - David and Jennifer Stein

LUNCH BREAK / Pros and DJs Discussion Panel (12:45pm to 1:30pm)
Ask the panel of experts about Professional Competition, Social Dancing Etiquette and Music

WORKSHOP 4 (1:45pm to 2:45pm)
Advanced/Masters - Spinning and Styling
Instructors: Eli and Yen

WORKSHOP 5 (3:00pm to 4:00pm)
Advanced/Masters - Afro-Cuban
Instructors: Afro Cuban Rumba Cubana

The Advanced/Masters Bootcamp is taught by world-class salsa dancers/instructors who have been invited by John and Liz to travel to San Francisco to teach at the Salsa Festival. Learn from the recognized experts in the international salsa community and take your salsa dancing to the next level.

* NOTE: Schedule and Workshops subject to change due to unavailability ot facilities / instructors.