April - Calgary International Salsa Congress

Albert Torres Productions, Alberta Dancesport, DandO & Salsa Rica Productions present the 5th annual
April –, 
Hyatt Regency Calgary
www.CalgarySalsaCongress.com
featuring the
World Latin Dance Cup
Qualifying Competition
April 20–22, 2012
Thank you for your consideration in becoming a sponsor of the 5th annual Calgary International
Salsa Congress!
From April 20–22, 2012 Albert Torres Productions, in conjunction with Calgary-based Alberta
Dancesport, Dando Dance Company, and Salsa Rica Productions, will present a weekend-long
celebration of Latin dance, music, and culture in the heart of the new west!
The Calgary International Salsa Congress will offer two days of spectacular showcases featuring
the world’s best salsa dancers, classes from beginner to professional levels taught by worldclass instructors, all capped off by a qualifying competition for the 2012 World Latin Dance
Cup. Produced by the biggest promoter of salsa music and dance in the world — Albert Torres
— along with Calgary’s largest dance companies, Alberta Dancesport, Dando Dance Company,
and Salsa Rica Productions, the event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Calgary in the heart of
downtown Calgary.
We expect over 1,000 participants as well as extensive local newspaper, radio and television
coverage.
In this package you will find information about our exciting Salsa Congress, including the dance
that inspires us, biographies of the organizers, as well as reasons why we believe this is the
event you should consider supporting above others and how you can get involved.
Thank you again for your consideration in investing in our event. We hope that you enjoy the
information in this package and that you will catch some of the excitement that we feel about
having this great opportunity come to Calgary!
Sincerely,
Kelly Lannan, Eric Caty, David Joseph, Olga Joseph
For Alberta Dancesport, Dando Dance Company, and Salsa Rica Productions
April 20–22, 2012
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What is Salsa?
Salsa is the world’s most popular dance. Tens of thousands
of Calgarians can tell you why. Salsa is a social, fun,
passionate and energetic dance that people from all walks of
life can enjoy at any time, anywhere in the world.
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Salsa dancers range from people who grew up with
Latin music, to young professionals and university
students, to married couples or singles looking to
meet new people, to seniors looking
to get active. Salsa has no age or
colour, and is a perfect pastime or
passion for anyone.
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Every night of the week you can find people attending a
salsa class in Calgary. Expo Latino, held every August, is
Calgary’s second largest festival, drawing crowds of over
80,000 people each year. The premiere of ABC television’s
immensely popular Dancing with the Stars drew an audience
of 22 million people. Compare that to the audience of 200
million people around the world who watched
the 2005 World Salsa Championships on ESPN in
which Calgary’s own Kelly Lannan and Eric Caty
placed sixth.
The Calgary Salsa Congress is
the one time of the year where
the Calgary community comes
together to celebrate, share, learn,
and be inspired.
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April 20–22, 2012
International Guests
Liz Lira & John Narvaez
Los Angeles/San Francisco
Liz Lira is one of the most recognised and accomplished dancers in
the World. She has been World Salsa Champion at many different
events including the World Latin Dance Cup, the Mayan World Salsa
Championships, and was awarded Ultimate Champion at the World Latin
Dance Cup. She has been a choreographer for Dancing with the Stars, and So
You Think You Can Dance, and Judges World Championship events all over
the world. Liz is known as the “Rose of Salsa” was born in La Paz, Bolivia,
and has spent her career travelling the world sharing her passion of dance.
John Narvaez is the director of Salsamania Dance Company one of the
world's top Mambo and Salsa Companies. His teams have won and placed
in the top 3 at many World Salsa Championships, and is one of the most
respected teams in the world. John has placed in the top 3 in many World
Championships with his partner Liz Rojas. Together they run one of the top
training programmes for salsa in the world with many top dancers travelling
to train with John.
Together John Narvaez and Liz Lira are an exciting new couple on the Salsa
scene who are sure to thrill at the Calgary International Salsa Congress.
BNF Dance Company
Dubai/Colombia
The National Ballet El Firulete’ is an institution established by Eider Rua.
‘BNF’ as they are known internationally, have headquarters in Dubai and
Columbia. Eider has been awarded the National Champion of Tango and
Milonga, and is the director of the Tango Ballet Company of Columbia.
With his partner Luisa, they have placed in the top 3 at the World Latin
Dance Cup. Through their creativity, experience and combined talents they
create outstanding shows of music and dance which encompass excellent
artistic and choreographic qualities, elegance, creativity and skill, They are
recognized nationally and internationally as one of the most accomplished
companies of dance and are renowned for their high standard of technique,
innovative style as well as the high calibre of dancers.
April 20–22, 2012
International Guests
Junior Alabi & Emily Alabi
San Francisco
Junior and Emily are two of the world’s most beloved salsa dancers having
placed second at the ESPN World Salsa Championships. These rising stars
grew up dancing salsa in San Francisco and now travel the world, teaching
and performing professionally at salsa congresses across the globe.
Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow
Miami
Billy and Katie are both former World Hustle Champions and World Cabaret
Champions; they have competed and performed at some of the largest and
most prestigious events in the World. Billy and Katie are considered among
the most highly accomplished and versatile dancers in the world. They have
been honoured with many lifetime achievement awards in the dance world,
and are the head judges of the World Salsa Championships.
Edwin Rivera
Los Angeles
Edwin Rivera is one of the youngest salsa superstars on the world’s Salsa
scene, and has traveled to every single continent in the world for his
performing, teaching and unique choreography skills. Edwin of Puerto
Rican origin, was born & raised in the Bronx, New York. Now residing in
Los Angeles, Edwin is one of the most popular dance-personalities in the
world, especially in South America after participating in the local version of
the popular television show Let’s dance, Rojo Fama Contrafama. He starred
as Roberto Roena/Cheetah Solo Dancer in the movie El Cantante with Salsa
superstar Marc Anthony as well as Jennifer Lopez. Edwin was honoured at
the 2008 Los Angeles International Salsa Congress for his contributions to
the Salsa Community around the world. He is also currently working on two
feature films and just finished producing his first instrumental album named
Soul Of A Dancer.
April 20–22, 2012
Event Organizers
Kelly Lannan and Eric Caty
Kelly and Eric are two of Calgary’s most recognized dance instructors both
on the local scene and internationally. They have represented Canada four
times at the World Salsa Championships and in 2010 placed fourth in the
world. Eric and Kelly are featured choreographers on So You Think You Can
Dance CANADA and danced on the Calgary tour stop of Dancing with the
Stars. They are the directors of the Salsa Rica Dance Company, and are
proud to be organisers of the 5th Calgary International Salsa Congress.
David & Olga Joseph
David and Olga Joseph share a love for dance, music and expression. They
have danced and taught for many schools, festivals and arts organizations
in and around Calgary. They are affiliated with numerous productions across
Canada, the United States and Mexico, and are proud to be co-producers of
the Calgary International Salsa Congress.
Albert Torres
Albert Torres is a legendary producer, promoter, and manager in the salsa
world. Albert travels the world 49 weeks a year with his international salsa
congresses, and is committed to “creating unity through salsa”. He holds
congresses all over North America, Asia, and Europe, and is especially proud
to have produced events in Israel as well as on the Great Wall of China. In
2005 Albert founded the ESPN World Salsa Championships, which boasts
an international audience of 200 million. He now continues with hosting
its current form, the World Latin Dance Cup. Albert has choreographed and
danced in such movies as Mambo Kings and Dance with Me, and is making a
true impact by educating the world on the history and legacy of Latin music
and dance.
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Dancers, vendors, sponsors and spectators alike were
treated to capacity parties, jaw dropping professional
shows, and had the opportunity to
attend classes with teachers not normally available in Canada.
Since last years event, the organizers have performed at
many international events, and received an award from the
international salsa community for their work establishing the
Calgary International Salsa Congress as a leading artistic event
in the salsa world.
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Over the past four years, the Calgary
International Salsa Congress has received
an overwhelming response from the local
and international community. Over 1000
spectators and 150 performers each year
inspired extensive media coverage and
excitement for the coming years festivities.
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April 20–22, 2012
This years pre-ticket
“It was certainly one of the leading congresses in
sales, promise an even
the world, I will be back next year!”
more successful event
in 2012, and current
Albert Torres, International Salsa Promoter
media
excitement
suggests that the benefits of sponsorship will reach not only those in
attendance, but will also be seen and heard throughout Calgary and
Canada.
We look forward to seeing you at the 5th Calgary International Salsa
Congress!
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Gold Sponsorship Package – $5,000
ÎÎ 2 VIP front-row seats to our International Salsa Showcase
ÎÎ 2 VIP front-row seats to our World Latin Dance Cup qualifying competition
ÎÎ 2 Full-access passes to all classes and events at the Calgary International Salsa Congress
ÎÎ Advertisement in our programme
ÎÎ Company logo included in PowerPoint presentation during event
ÎÎ Promotional material at the Calgary International Salsa Congress
Silver Sponsorship Package – $2,500
ÎÎ 2 tickets to our International Salsa Showcase
ÎÎ 2 tickets to our World Latin Dance Cup qualifying competition
ÎÎ Advertisement in our programme
ÎÎ Company logo included in PowerPoint presentation during event
ÎÎ Promotional material at the Calgary International Salsa Congress
Bronze Sponsorship Package – $500
ÎÎ 2 tickets to our International Salsa Showcase
ÎÎ 2 tickets to our World Latin Dance Cup qualifying competition
ÎÎ Promotional material at the Calgary International Salsa Congress
Platinum sponsorship package and World Salsa Championships qualifying competition
sponsorship package are available upon request.