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The Industry, Day 2- The Business The Washington DC Salsa Congress is proud to present a lunchtime discussion panel that we are hoping will raise the conciousness of dancers, performers, and directors that are looking to establish themselves in "The Industry". Day 2, headed by Shaka Brown and Jareau Almeyda has a different focus - The Business. There are lots of dance companies and artists in the industry, how would you like to know what it takes to be one of the succesful ones? Do you want to know how to increase your chances of being booked for events? Do you want to travel around the world and teach your style of dance? Do you know that you have a hot show, yet cant figure out why you aren't getting bookings? Come to this panel discussion and find out exactly what promoters and organizers are looking at when determining their lineups. Panel Members include Frank Fuentes (BornToSalsa.com), Jareau Almeyda & Shaka Brown (iMambo.tv), Rebecca Sweet (www.vivadancestudio.com) and Troy Anthony. You dont want to miss this!
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The Industry, Day 1- The Stage The Washington DC Salsa Congress is proud to present a lunchtime discussion panel that we are hoping will raise the consiousness of dancers, performers, and directors that are looking to establish themselves in "The Industry". Day 1, headed by Gordon Neil will focus on the stage. Gordon Neil has hand selected some of the strongest, most experienced artists and they will be sharing their experience with you! Do you want to know what makes a strong performance? Do you want candid answers on how you can improve your own stage presense and that of your team? Do you want to know how to cut through the fluff and get real answers and suggestions on how to take your performing skills to the top? Then bring your bag lunch, notebook, and a list of questions. We strongly believe will turn into an eye opening experience. Open to all Full pass holders, we strongly encourage performers to take advantage of this opportunity. An opportunity like this does not come often!
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The 2007 DC Salsa Congress |
 DJ Samurai
More hotel rooms are now available! We met with the hotel, and our hotel block has been sold out. However we managed to convince them to open up just 20 more rooms at the special dicount rate of $119/night. Once those rooms are gone they are gone and the rate triples! so book your hotel room now. You don't want to end up stranded, and they aren't letting peopel sleep in the lobby! Congress Week schedule- There will be events happening all eek in preparation for the 2007 DC Congress. View the schedule online to find out about the Kickoff party, the preparty, the post party, and every other party that you dont want to miss. Make sure you have your dance shoes ready! Night Passes now available- Night Weekend passes and single night passes are now available on salsamor. Remember, VIP, Full and 3-night pass holders will be able to enter the ballrooms 8PM. All Sigle night holders will enter at 8:30PM. Buy your passes online today at www.Salamor.com !  
Don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information, and we'll see you in DC! -sGB
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Orquesta La Romana Confirmed |
 Orquesta La Romana Directed by Edwin Ortiz, La Romana has shared stages with some of the greatest acts in salsa history. Currently, La Romana serves as the Tito Puente, Jr. (son of the late king Tito Puente) Orchestra on his tours from New York City to Richmond, Virginia. At the DC Congress in 2005 Orquesta La Romana jammed with Jimmy Bosch. In 2006 they set it off with timbalero Willie Villegas and Joel "Masacote" on the piano. This year they will be igniting the dancefloor with world reknowned vocalist Frankie Vasquez! |
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 Winsome Lee instructs her own classes and workshops in New York City. She was invited to conduct Salsa workshops in the 2000 Japan Congress in Tokyo, the 3rd Annual West Coast Congress in Los Angeles, and the 2003 New York Congress. In the Summer of 1999 she was invited to Hong Kong to perform in several Salsa events and conduct "New York Style Salsa" workshops for 6 months. During her stay in Hong Kong she performed and participated as guest instructor in most Salsa venues, and has appeared in interviews by Radio Hong Kong, Eve magazine, ATV, and CNN, which was broadcasted globally. She was invited to be an adjudicator in the First Hong Kong Salsa Championship in December 1999. Winsome accompanied Jimmy Anton in teaching "New York Style Salsa" workshops in Argentina in 1998 and 2000, and she performed in numerous theaters and nightclubs in Buenos Aires and Rosario. With Jimmy she has conducted workshops in the 2002 Dominican Republic Salsa Congress as well. Winsome has also appeared on the Diamante Show, music videos and performed for musicians including Celia Cruz, Tito Nieves, Orquesta de la Luz, Herman Olivera, and Jimmy Sabater. |
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