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Continuing with the best AZSalsa.net's tradition to celebrate one more year of influencing the growth of salsa in Phoenix, AZSalsa presents the 3rd Annual AZ Salsa Festival 2009 featuring the legendary salsa star Tito Rojas, direct from Puerto Rico, a spectacular salsa dance show with local and national talents, the Phoenix's hottest salsa band, Jaleo, finest salsa DJs, free salsa lessons, and more!
This year's festival will be even bigger than the last!
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LIVE SALSA MUSIC
AZSalsa.Net is proud to present, direct from Puerto Rico, live concert with the salsa legend
Tito Rojas known as 'El Gallo' is an internationally renowned salsa vocalist and bandleader from Puerto Rico.
He started his career as lead vocals of Pedro Conga's Orchestra, and after a while he joined Justo Betancourt's Conjunto Borincuba. In the mid 70s, he was part of the amazing Fania All Stars. He formed his own orchestra Conjunto Borincano in the 80s. He was also vocalist of high-profile Puerto Rican Power Orchestra.
He has been in the salsa music world for more than 30 years, recording dozens of albums in his prolific career, with twelve of them as soloist, with more than one million of copies sold worldwide.
Rojas has received multiple recognitions for his solid career, including the The Puerto Rico's Best Salsa Artist of the Year, award he received in 1994
"Tito Rojas, un artista para la historia de la Salsa!"
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LIVE DANCE SHOWS
FEATURING NATIONAL & LOCAL TALENTS
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From Vegas
One of the big supporters of the AZ Salsa Festival, the Vegas Salsa Embassador, instructor and performer
Carlitos & Stephanie!Carlitos & Stephanie Alvarado will debut their first routine after getting married a few months ago, and they promised it will be amazing! :)
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From Miami
one of the most recognized dancers and choreographers, creator of a unique "Pop 'n Salsa" dancing style, world wide famous:
Al "Liquid Silver" Espinoza!
Director of Liquid Silver Productions, the dance company that amazes audiences with their incredible shows, style of salsa, body movements and rhythm!
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From Phoenix
Led by Phoenix's very own NY Style premier salsa instructor and choreagrapher David Olarte, former co-director of Sakara and mambo Inc:
Stilo Dance Co!
David's new journey in Phoenix that has been igniting the On2 dance movement in the local salsa scene!
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From Tucson
The Tucson's premier salsa instructors and salsa scene developers, big supporters of the AZ Salsa Festival:
Gerardo & Lupita!
Gerardo & Lupita Armendaris, co-Directors of Salson Dance Company!
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From Houston
One of dance couples that have amazed audiences around the world with her natural styling and his mix of LA, NY and Cuban styles
Troy & Jorjet!
Co-Directors of Latin Motions, premier instructors from Texas!
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From Phoenix
One of the largest dance troupes in Phoenix, with choreographies recognized for their sexy and classy ladies styling
Tropical Vibes Dance!
Co-Directed by Manny & Cory Gutierrez, one of the largest salsa teams in Arizona!
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From Phoenix
Bridgette Maria's dance troupe:
Ritmo Caliente! |
From Phoenix
The largest and oldest dance team in town
Salvaje Dance Co!
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From Phoenix
Directed by Brenda Smith:
The ASU Show Team!
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From Phoenix
Blending Salsa with Belly Dance, the amazing:
Veronica!
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More dance teams to be confirmed
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THE FINEST PHOENIX SALSA DJs
DJ Ben and DJ Charly!
Guest DJ Carlitos from Vegas!
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FREE SALSA LESSONS"Learn How to Salsa"
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$30 (at door), $25 (advance), 18 & over, 7pm to 2am
Advanced Tickets are available the following locations:
- Online at www.azsalsa.net (Paypal) -
- Olive Branch Restaurant. Mon-Fri, 11AM - 10PM -
3231 S. Mill Ave in Tempe, AZ (NE corner of Southern/Mill)
- Venue of Scottsdale Box Office. Mon-Fri, 10AM - 4PM -
7171 E. 3rd Ave. Scottsdale, AZ (480) 945.5151 (a few meters West of Scottsdale Rd)
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The Venue of Scottsdale is located at:
7117 East 3rd Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
A great venue, conveniently located in the heart of Old Downtown Scottsdale!
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PARKING:
Parking is noted on the following map by a purple "P." The nightlife in Scottsdale is busy, so get there early to ensure a spot. The closest lot is on the Northwest corner of Scottsdale Road & Third Avenue, just across the street from the Venue of Scottsdale.
DINING:
Recommended and nearby restaurants are:
In the $31 to $50 price range:
Asia de Cuba
Cafe ZuZu
Canal
Cowboy Ciao
Olive & Ivy
Bandera
In the under $30 price range:
Bada Boom Pasta Room
Malee's Thai Bistro
Grimaldi's
Ra Sushi
AZ 88
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PROGRAM 2009
| 7:00 PM |
Doors open
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| 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM |
Simultaneous Salsa Workshops "Learn How to Salsa"
"Beginning Salsa On1" by Jenn Yanez (Phoenix, AZ)
"Intermediate Salsa On1" by Troy Anthony (Houston, TX)
"Beginning Hot Latin Salsa" by Bridgette Maria (Phoenix, AZ)
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| 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM |
Open dancing starts with DJ Ben (Phoenix, AZ). Salsa, Bachata, Cha-cha-cha & Merengue |
| 9:35 PM - 10:00 PM |
First Set of Dance Performances |
| 10:00 PM - 10:40 PM |
Jaleo Band, in concert! CD Single Release and sneak preview of upcoming Album CD. Also doing Special show featuring guest musicians, don't miss it !!! |
| 10:40 PM - 11:00 PM |
2nd Set of Dance Performances
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| 11:00 PM - 11:15 PM |
Sya ~La Voz de Oro! Performing song of the salsa divas Celia Cruz & La India! |
| 11:15 PM - 11:45 PM |
Open dancing with DJ Charly (Phoenix, AZ). Salsa, Bachata, Merengue & Cha-cha-cha |
| 11:45 PM - 1:00 AM |
Legendary TITO ROJAS, performing live concert for the Arizona salsa music and dance lovers!!! |
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1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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Open Dancing with DJ Carlitos (Las Vegas, NV). Salsa |
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