Salsa Dance Competition

Hong Kong Salsa Festival – Step into a realm of Salsa Dancing

Over the recent years, the art of salsa has risen to become a popular form of dance. Originated from Cuba, this genre of dance was seen as a blend of African and European cultures, shaping salsa to what it is today. Contributing heavily to the richness and vibrancy of the dance, salsa is accompanied by pulsating music compositions involving African percussions.

Having a widespread influence on the western world, the sensual movements of salsa is now recognized as a global phenomenon. As a dance form that has been attracting more and more people who are interested in learning the art of salsa dancing, there have been many dance institutions that have sprouted around the world, solely dedicated to this field. Regarded as a partner dance, there have been many varieties of salsa dance that have also included solo performances. However, the dancing most often showcases a mutual effort by both partners, celebrating the flexible and free flowing movements of salsa.

Blossoming since its first introduction, salsa dancing in Hong Kong has become a popular dance form among the masses. Over the last 10 years, a series of events and festivals have been organized within the salsa community to bring about large crowds of people to enjoy the freedom of dance. Perhaps the most significant festival among them, the Hong Kong Salsa Festival is the leading event in Hong Kong that brings about great hype around the city.

Anticipated by many, the Salsa Festival 2011, like every year will be a gathering of experts and seasoned performers in the field. Starting from 15th of February, the festival will end on 21st February, where guests will be able to get a glimpse into the field of salsa and understand what it is like to indulge in salsa in the city. Having a series of events to keep guests entertained, this year's festival will have an exciting attraction called Avenue of Stars. Essentially a street party, it will be a thrilling event that will showcase some of the best talent of salsa dancers to the public. In addition, there will be a championship called the Asia Pacific Salsa Open Championship, which is one of the leading and competitive salsa events in the city. Challenging those budding dancers, it will be an event to remember as there will be an array of spectacular performances, stunning to the eyes of the viewers. Furthermore, there will be an event called Night of the Superstars, which was specifically designed to sway the crowd to their feet as they dance to the pumping music. A dance extravaganza, the festival will also include club parties, after parties, performances, workshops and road shows. Bringing together local and international performers and DJs, it is bound to be a great experience for those looking for an exciting time.

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what songs would make a good dance competition?

i want to make a dance party, but this time with a spicy competition added. I need good songs from the 40's- 00's, american, latin, hawaiian, tangos, salsa, rock and roll, and lots more, whatever sounds fun, different, and unique. Plz whoever has any idea good music i would forever thankyou and yahooanswers points. preferably music with no bad language or stuff like that.....

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Mambo Italiao- Dean Martin
Sway- Michael Buble
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