LATIN & SALSA DANCING FESTIVALS USA 2019-2020

Popular USA Salsa Festivals & Congresses

These are most popular and well-known Salsa Festivals & Congresses in United States:

• End of AUGUST - beginning of SEPTEMBER. New York International Salsa Congress (http://newyorksalsacongress.com)

  The New York International Salsa Congress brings the world together on the dance floor every year on Labor Day weekend! Featuring live bands, concerts, performance showcases, instructional workshops, and non-stop social dancing all in the center of the world’s greatest city, come see why the NYISC brings thousands of attendees from New York and over 40 countries worldwide for an annual celebration of Latin dance, music and culture. Taking place once again in the heart of Times Square at the extraordinary Marriott Marquis, you will feel that you are dancing in the center of the world. Enjoy workshops and performances from today’s most talented dancers, live music from world-famous bands, and social dancing all night long. All this in the mecca of culture and entertainment, home to countless attractions, parks, museums and shows.

• FEBRUARY. Chicago International Salsa Congress (http://chicagosalsacongress.com/)

  The mission of the Chicago International Salsa Congress is to unite cultures and generations, engender leadership through empowerment opportunities in its showcase and to keep alive the history of the many cultures collaboration in the creation and evolution of Latin and Afro-Caribbean music and dance. The Chicago International Salsa Congress is brought to you by a special group of dedicated individuals whose energy, skills, passion and perseverance unite to bring you the number one Latin Music and Dance event in the Midwest! Over the past 25 years, Cultural Expressions Productions, and the Chicago Intercultural Alliance founded by Rosita and Saladeen Alamin, have created a multicultural community through Afro-Latin music and dance. This group’s unwavering support of the community through consistent production of exceptional events that include fund raisers for children with HIV for over 10 years. They produced the first all ages inclusive event for 15 years, “Sizzling Mambo Sundays” at the Presidential Towers. Deeply committed to uniting cultures, Cultural Expressions supports emerging artists, keeps alive the history of origins of the music and dance through the salsa congress concept.

• APRIL. Baltimore Salsa Bachata Congress (https://baltimorecongress.com/)

  The Baltimore Salsa Bachata Congress is the premiere event in Maryland. The first Salsa-Bachata Congress on the East Coast held annually on Easter weekend. Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba dancers travel from across the country and all over the world to celebrate and express their passion for music and dance. At this full weekend event at the Hilton downtown Baltimore, expect world class training, performances, DJs and concerts all under one roof. Over the past eight years the Baltimore Salsa Bachata Congress has elevated and motivated hundreds of dancers, instructors, musicians and attendees, and we are excited to grow and get better every year. The all day, weekend long event includes Dance Workshops, Dance Shows, and DJ’s to expose the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) dance scene to the most motivating instructors and dancers from all over the world. This year the Congress will host not only great talent, but also international shows.