The 2007 Washington DC Salsa Congress

A1. A Salsa Congress is a gathering of people that love and appreciate Salsa. Lasting anywhere from 2 days to over 1 week, dancers, musicians, vendors, performers and instructors meet and share their love of Salsa. While there are several Salsa congresses around the world, The Washington DC Congress will be the premier event in the DC area. Over 35 workshops are being offered, with classes that cater to all dancers from beginner to advanced. Performers are confirmed from DC, NY, NJ, PA, Noth Carolina, California, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Texas, Japan, London, and more. Come and dance until you drop!

Q2. What level of dancers attend a congress?

A2. Dancers of all levels and experience will attend the DC Congress. We are working hard to provide a well rounded experience, with classes for the Advanced dancer, performance classes, beginner classes, spin classes, body isolations, Reggaeton, Zouk, Bachata, and more! There is something for everyone!

Q3. When are the workshops?

A3. The workshops are on Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 10AM. 55 minute workshops are run punctually, so make sure you are on time! As requested last year, there will be a 1/2 hour break from 1-1:30PM, with classes resuming at 1:30 and continuing until 4:30PM. There will be multiple workshops running simulataneously, so you can go in and out of the workshop that you are the most comfortable with.

Q4. Do I need a partner?

A4. You don't need a patner at all. In fact, very few of the classes keep the same partner, and people come to dance and meet different peopel from all over. Most instructors rotate partners throughout the class, which gives you a chance to experience different leads/follows, and meet new people. come with or withough a partner, and bring your friends, the more the merrier!

Q5. What do you wear to a Salsa congress?

A5. For the workshops you want to dress comfortably. We recommend a light shirt, and light sweatpants, cotton socks and dance shoes. You will be very active and moving around. We also recommend bringing a dance bag with breathmints, a handtowel, a notepad and water/sports drink.

Q6. What will the vendors be selling at the Congress?

A6. Vendors will be providing everything that you need to attend the congress and more. Dance shoes, shirts, peformance wear, jewelry, DVDs, CDs and more will all be available. Most vendors take cash and credit cards, though some may be cash only. Additionally many people use the oportunity to book private lessons with instructors that will be at the event.

Q7. Is Videotaping allowed?

A7. NO Videotaping during the workshops. At the end of the class the instructor may give a video opportunity to attendees at the workshop only. This is the instructor's option, and is not required.

Videotaping is allowed during the night performances and social dancing.

Stracy Diaz Confirmed!

Stracy Diaz

A Dance & Physical Fitness/ Performer & Choreographer with over 20 years of experience, Stracy Diaz is New York's first Puerto Rican stuntwoman, earning an impressive resume in Film/ T.V. & Stage. Stracy's forte is the New York technique of Mambo/Salsa and the Latin Hustle and has had the pleasure of working with many of the best in the history of Latino artists, touring with the late Tito Puente and Celia Cruz, the cast of "The Combinacion Perfecta Tour", John Leguizamo, Sonia Braga, Fat Joe , and more. You may have seen Stracy's appearance in the movie "Empire". She has also worked on films as far back as "Carlito's Way" & "Independance Day" to recent work on feature films titled "A NY Minute" and "Stuart Little II", as well as the hit TV show's "Third Watch", "Johnny Zero", "Rescue Me", three episodes of "Law & Order", and early on in her career, as stuntdouble for Lauren Velez on 11 episodes of "New York Undercover". She has also starred in two of NY's Off-B'way musical hits "Latin Madness" and "Quen Mato a Hector Lavoe?" Stracy has traveled the world as a principal dancer with "The Descarga Latina Dance Co" and with her most recent partners Jhesus Aponte & Tony Hernandez. Recently moved to the Washington DC Area, Stracy will be giving a specialized Ladies styling workshop in what it takes to be the best! Don't miss it this June!