1st International Salsa Congress !!
Two itineraries to choose from

May 16 - 19, 2003
(Departing from Miami only)

  May 16 - 23, 2003
(Departing from Miami or Los Angeles)

4 Star Habana Libre Hotel

4 Days, 3 Nights Package
$ 2,019.00 Single Occupancy
$ 1,959.00 Double Occupancy

8 Days, 7 Nights Package
$ 2,800.00 Single Occupancy
$ 2,693.00 Double Occupancy

 

Package Includes
Round Trip Airfare
Hotel Transfers
Visa
Salsa Pass*
License Program
Accommodations at 4 Star Hotel with breakfast included
3 Lunches at some of the most charming restaurants in Havana
Farewell dinner
*Salsa Congress Pass Includes: Access to over 50 music and workshops, all dance exhibitions, salsa symposiums, welcome party with Isaac Delgado and all other concerts, 50% discount to the Cuba disco events, free admission to "The turquino".

 

May 16: Depart from Los Angeles / Miami to Cuba
May 17 - 19: Salsa Dance Workshops and Congress Pass, Corona/Partagas Cigar Vistit*
May 20: Salsa Classes and workshops at the American Theater (Cuba Salsa Teachers)
Walking Tour of Old Havana
Visit to Havana Historical Center, declared Cultural Heritage of Mankind by UNESCO
El Template (Shrine)
Where the first mass was offered and the first council meeting was held
Plaza de la Catedral The Cathedral Square
One outstanding building in Havana is the Cuba Baroque Cathedral of San Cristobal. Writer Alejo Carpertier described the cathedral as "Music turned to stone"
Palacio de Capitanes  Generales
One of the most historical buildings in Cuba, it was built in 1776 in late baroque style. This building was the house of the Spanish Captains until 1898.

Lunch at El Patio restaurant
May 21: Havana Scenic historic city tour & visit to Yorba Cultural Center.
Lunch at La Mina restaurant
May 22: African Folkloric Dance Academy
Farewell dinner at the Ajibe Restaurant
May 23: Return to Los Angeles / Miami

 

Salsa has captured the world by storm

While its origin might still be controversial, Salsa is alive and keeps changing and developing, while attracting more and more aficionados. Salsa schools are flourishing in all continents and salsa clubs and competitions are very popular all over the world.

The 1st International Salsa Congress (1.I.S.C.) will be the first event of its kind ever hosted in Cuba, the country that has undoubtedly contributed the most to this genre. During three days, salsa artists, promoters and aficionados from all over the world will meet in Havana, to enjoy, learn and show the richness and uniqueness of this dance style and music. This event will bring international participants closer to the roots and the history of Salsa in Cuba. An amazing line up of Cuba’s biggest Salsa Bands has already confirmed their participation in the Congress (Van Van, Issac Delgado, Adalberto Alvarez, Carlos Manuel)

The 1.I.S.C., will attract great press attention in Cuba and internationally, as many of the most renowned International DJs and Dancers will participate this year. Moreover, the 1.I.S.C. will run in parallel with Cubadiscos 2003, the most important annual contest of the Cuban Music Record Industry, an event that attracts thousands of attendees every year.

CONGRESS HIGHLIGHTS!!!!

  • TOP DANCERS AND INSTRUCTORS FROM CUBA,
    CANADA & THE WORLD
  • INTERNATIONAL DJS
  • DANCE SHOWS EVERY NIGHT
  • OVER 50 WORKSHOPS
  • 4 GREAT PARTIES WITH ISSAC DELGADO, LOS VAN VAN,
    CHARANGA HABANERA & ADALBERTO ALVARES

CUBADISCO & THE SALSA CONGRESS CLOSING CEREMONIES WILL TAKE PLACE AT "LA PIRAGUA", A LOCATION WITH CAPACITY FOR 100,000 PEOPLE AND THE ACT WILL BE A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO ADALBERTO ALVARES AND HIS 30 YEARS PLAYING "SON" WITH SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL GUEST ARTISTS!

SPECIAL CHARTER 5 DAY PACKAGES (MAY 15- MAY 19) WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THIS AWESOME CONGRESS. 7 & 8 DAY PACKAGES WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND CUBADISCO. CHILDREN PACKAGES (12 AND UNDER) ARE AVAILABLE AT A SPECIAL PRICE.

CONGRESS PASS YOU WILL RECEIVE A 50% DISCOUNT TO ALL CUBA DISCO EVENTS!!!

For more info call 310-345-1081