NC SALSA FESTIVAL 2010 AUGUST 27th - 29th

  • OLIVER PINEDA(AUSTRALIA)
  • MIKE - UTRIBE (PARIS)
  • ERELLE - UTRIBE (PARIS)
  • TITO ORTOS (PUERTO RICO)
  • TAMARA (PUERTO RICO)
  • VICTOR PEREZ(BOSTON)
  • BURJU PEREZ(BOSTON)
  • ERIC BAEZ (ORLANDO)
  • JOSE AGUILAR (MEXICO)
  • SHEILA DE JESUS(PUERTO RICO)
  • SERENA CUEVAS (SAN DIEGO)
  • MELANIE RIVEIRA (SAN DIEGO)
  • JOSE MALDONADO (GEORGIA)
  • LUCY LU (GEORGIA)
  • PEDRO PAZ (NC)
  • NATALIA WEEDY (NC)
  • DJ SALSA MIKE (NC)
  • DJ RENZO (DC)

Welcome to NC Salsa Festival

Join us for the 2010 NC SALSA FESTIVAL

NC Salsa Festival 2010

Featuring workshops & shows by world-renowned dancers U-Tribe (FR), Hacha y Machete (Boston), Tito y Tamara (PR), and the highly sought after World Salsa Champion Oliver Pineda (Austalia). World Champion Sheila De Jesus (PR), World Champion Finalist Jose Aguilar (Mexico), Deseo Dance Co (San Diego), Universal Mambo (Orlando), Pasofino (Atlanta), A&E Studios (GA), Pedro & Natalia (NC), CoboBrothers Dance Company, Tropic Orchestra (NC) and Orquesta GarDel (NC) have also been confirmed. This promises to be an invigorating weekend for all who love to dance!

NCSF WEEKEND PACKAGE ONLINE CLEARANCE SALE!!!
FIRST 6 PEOPLE WHO USE PROMO CODE "LAST" GET $10 OFF ANY WEEKEND PARTY PASS

- WEEKEND PARTY PASS – ZONE B (LESS THAN 6 TICKETS LEFT): $50 with promo code **
- WEEKEND PARTY PASS – ZONE A (LESS THAN 8 TICKETS LEFT): $60 with promo code **
- WEEKEND PARTY PASS – VIP (LESS THAN 2 TICKETS LEFT): $65 with promo code **

USE PROMO CODE "LEAD" and GET $50 OFF FULL WEEKEND PASS ***

- FULL WEEKEND PASS - ZONE D: $150 / $100 at door for those who qualify for promotion

** "LAST"
promo code only valid for tickets purchased online
*** "LEAD" promo code is only valid for tickets purchased ONLINE for men (or women who are very comfortable with leading a partner)

PRELIMINARY SEATING CHART FOR SHOWS NOW AVAILABLE (CLICK HERE): Subject to change without notice.

BATTLE OF THE SALSA BANDS
NC Salsa Festival presents "Battle of the Salsa Band I (Aug 27) & II (Aug 28)" showcasing two of NC's many great musical talents to hundreds of local, regional, and international dancers.**
PART I - ORQUESTA GARDEL: Friday, August 27th, 11pm - 3am, $20 Online / $25 at door
PART II - TROPIC ORCHESTRA: Saturday, August 28th, 11pm - 3am, $20 Online / $25 at door
OPTIONAL - Pay an additional $10 (per night) to come in at 9:30pm and enjoy several world class professional Salsa, Samba, and Cabaret shows as well as dance to some of the best Salsa from our special guest DJ's.
**Battle of the Salsa Bands: This is not a contest / competition. There will not be any judging, voting, or prizes.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT PERFORMANCES: A 2400 SQ FT enclosed tent over a raised stage & 200 seats for TWO nights of high caliber professional performances. The tent will be adjacent to (attached to the side of the building) Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge.

SEATING FOR PERFORMANCES: Ticket holders will be assigned the best available seating at the time of ticket purchase within the respective section you choose.

FESTIVAL BANDS: Orquesta GarDel on Friday night & Tropic Orchestra on Saturday night.

FESTIVAL HOTEL: $84/night @ the Hampton Inn & Suites at Brier Creek...only 20 rooms available.

FESTIVAL SHUTTLE: This shuttle will go between the Hampton Inn & Suites at Brier Creek and the workshop venue (Triangle Dance Studio) Saturday & Sunday afternoon as well as the party venue (Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge) on Friday & Saturday night.

PRE-BOOKING PRIVATES: Email info@NCSalsaFestival.com to schedule privates with any of the event instructors. Please DO NOT contact the instructors directly prior to the event. Once we know the instructors' availability and rates, we will schedule the privates according to the list we have put together.

NC SALSA FESTIVAL (NCSF) & NY INT'L SALSA CONGRESS (NYISC) JOINT PROMOTION: SAVE UP TO $45
- Purchase your NY Int'l Salsa Cngress tickets through our NYISC banner under our "LINKS" tab & receive a $20 refund on your NCSF "Full Weekend Pass - ZONE D" or a $10 refund on your NCSF "Weekend Party Pass" purchased after August 15th, 2010.
- Both NCSF & NYISC tickets must be purchased by August 26th, 2010 to receive refund.
- Refunds will be issued by August 31st, 2010.
- The NCSF refunds are in addition to the $25 discount oferred by the NYISC organizer on select NYISC tickets.

Tickets

Festival Pricing

  SALE ENDS PRICE at DOOR PAYPAL FEE QTY
FRIDAY NIGHT - ORQUESTA GARDEL PASS
Live band & dancing from 11pm – 3am
$25 Available at Door
FRIDAY NIGHT - FULL PARTY PASS
Friday shows (standing room), live band, & dancing from 9pm - 3am
$35 Available at Door
SATURDAY NIGHT - TROPIC ORCHESTRA PASS
Live band & dancing from 11pm – 3am
$25 Available at Door
SATURDAY NIGHT - FULL PARTY PASS
Saturday shows (standing room), live band, & dancing from 9pm - 3am
$35 Available at Door
WEEKEND PARTY PASS – ZONE B / ZONE A / VIP
$60 / $70 / $75
$60/$70/$75 Available at Door
FULL WEEKEND PASS – ZONE D
Standing room only for shows
Less than 7 Tickets Available
$160 Available at Door

FULL WEEKEND PASS Includes Thursday pre-party, weekend workshops, BOTH Friday & Saturday showcases / live bands / dancing until 3am. VIP FULL WEEKEND PASS also includes VIP table from 11pm-3am on Friday & Saturday night.

WEEKEND PARTY PASS Includes BOTH Friday & Saturday showcases / live bands / dancing until 3am, and receive $5 discount off of Thursday pre-party.

SEATING FOR PERFORMANCES: Ticket holders will be assigned the best available seating at the time of ticket purchase within the respective section you choose.

CANCELLATION / REFUND / EXCHANGE POLICIES & MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

  1. Cancellations prior to 07/02/10 will be refunded 75% of original ticket price.
  2. Cancellations prior to 07/30/10 will be refunded 50% of original ticket price.
  3. NO cancellations or refunds after 07/30/10.
  4. EACH name change or ticket downgrade will cost 25% of original ticket price.
  5. NO changes will be accepted after 07/30/10.
  6. Passes are to be picked up at registration desk throughout the weekend.
  7. Workshop schedule subject to change without advanced notice.
  8. Showcase line up subject to change without advanced notice.
  9. The PAYPAL FEE being added is a service charge enforced by Paypal. The fee is calculated by the following: (2.9% + $.30) USD.

Artists


OLIVER PINEDA

Oliver Pineda is conceivably the most sought after Salsa dancer in the world, captivating audiences with a perfect blend of precision, explosiveness, smoothness and raw movements. Although passionate about Salsa and Mambo, Oliver's dance expertise also extends to Rueda, Columbian Salsa, Zouk Lambada, Kizomba, Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Afro Cuban Rumba, and Ballroom in all its variety. Oliver with celebrity dance partner Luda Kroitor from ‘Dancing With The Stars’ are 5 time World Salsa Champions and have performed and taught in over 50 cities world-wide.

 



MICK VIRY - a.k.a MIKE


Mike and Erell are arguably the most compelling European couple in the world, enticing audiences with a subtle mix of technical urban dances, hip-hop, contemporary, primary African dances, Afro-Cuban and Salsa. The union of these two artists, strong and distinct as fire and air, takes us into a world of music and dance fundamentally diverse. Mike and Erell's love for the art of dance inspired them to create U.Tribe ("Urban Tribe") in January 2005. U.Tribe has taught and performed in more than 50 cities throughout the world.





ERELL NIANE


TITO


Tito and Tamara
are considered by many to be the most in demand Salsa couple in the world, this multi-faceted couple creates magic when they perform. They have appeared in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Yellow, El Cantante: Hector Lavoe and American Gangster. They have choreographed for Gilberto Santa Rosa, Víctor Manuelle, El Gran Combo, Michael Stuart, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz, Domingo Quiñones, Ismael Miranda, Elvis Crespo, Ricky Martin, Celia Cruz and many more. Tito and Tamara have performed and taught in more than 100 cities world-wide as well as judged in the most prestigious World Salsa Championships.



TAMARA



VICTOR PEREZ


Victor and Burju are arguably the most desired US couple in the world, fascinating audiences with their dynamically innovative style and award winning instruction. Their dedication and passion drove them to form Boston’s first professional New York Style “ON 2” Salsa dance company Hacha Y Machete in 2000, delivering some of the highest caliber dancers in the region. Hacha y Machete have taught and performed in more than 100 cities world-wide.



BURJU PEREZ



JOSE AGUILAR


Bio coming soon...



MARIANA SALINAS



ERIC BAEZ


Bio coming soon...





SERENA CUEVAS


Bio coming soon...



MELANIE RIVEIRA



JOSE MALDONADO


Bio coming soon...



LUCY LU



PEDRO PAZ


Bio coming soon...



NATALIA WEEDY

STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION...MORE BIOs COMING SOON!!!

Parties

THURSDAY PRE-PARTY AUGUST 26TH

9:00pm PARTY BEGINS
  • $10 GENERAL ADMISSION (at door)
  • $5 with WEEKEND PARTY PASS (at door)
  • FREE with FULL WEEKEND PASS
  • Limited space...arrive early even if you have a FULL WEEKEND PASS
10:00pm
  • Performance TBD

1:00am PARTY ENDS

VENUE FOR THURSDAY PARTY

Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar (Thursday Night)
318 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT PARTIES AUG 27TH - 28TH

FRIDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE

9:15pm SHOWCASE LINE-UP
  • Tito y Tamara
  • Isabel Freiberger Solo Debut
  • CoboBrothers Student Team
  • Pasofino Dance Co
  • Hacha y Machete
  • Deseo Dance Company
  • U-Tribe
  • Oliver Pineda
10:00pm DJ Renzo
11:00pm ORQUESTA GARDEL
12:00am DJ Renzo
1:00am ORQUESTA GARDEL
2:00am - 3:00am DJ Renzo

SATURDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE

9:15pm SHOWCASE LINE-UP
  • Tito y Tamara
  • Pedro & Natalia Debut
  • Deseo Dance Co
  • Pasofino Dance Co Debut
  • Hacha y Machete
  • U-Tribe
  • CoboBrothers
  • Oliver Pineda
10:00pm DJ Renzo
11:00pm TROPIC ORCHESTRA
12:00am DJ Salsa Mike
1:00am TROPIC ORCHESTRA
2:00am-3:00am DJ Salsa Mike

VENUE FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY PARTIES

Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge
4300 NW Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 27513

SUNDAY POOL PARTY AUGUST 29TH

4:00pm PARTY BEGINS
  • $10 GENERAL ADMISSION (at door)
  • $5 with FULL WEEKEND PASS (at door)
  • FREE with VIP FULL WEEKEND PASS

8:00pm PARTY ENDS

VENUE FOR Sunday Pool Party

THE BRIGHLEAF CLUB
DIRECTIONS FROM HAMPTON INN & SUITES BRIER CREEK - Less than 5 miles away.
DIRECTIONS FROM TRIANGLE DANCE STUDIO - Less than 2 miles away

Workshops

SATURDAY & SUNDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS AUG 28TH - 29TH

SATURDAY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
12:00-1:00pm Burju Perez
Ladies Styling
Victor Perez
Men's Footwork
1:10-2:10pm Hacha y Machete
On2 Combo
Oliver Pineda
On1 Combo
2:10-2:50pm LUNCH LUNCH

2:50-3:50pm

Erell - UTribe
Styling w/ Afro Cuban Roots
Mike - UTribe
Footwork w/ Afro Cuban Roots
4:00-5:00pm Oliver Pineda
Freestyle Body Isolation I
Tito y Tamara
Pachanga / Boogaloo
SUNDAY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
12:30-1:30pm Oliver Pineda
On2 Combo

UTribe
On1 Combo

1:45-2:45pm Tito y Tamara
Cha Cha Combo
Oliver Pineda
Casino / Rueda

3:00-4:00pm

Oliver Pineda
Freestyle Body Isolation II
 
VENUE FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY WORKSHOPS

Triangle Dance Studio (Rear Studios)
2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27709

Hotel Information

HAMPTON INN & SUITES at BRIER CREEK

8021 Arco Corporate Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27617
Room for 4: $84/Night (plus tax/fees)

ONLY 20 ROOMS AVAILABLE
RESERVATIONS
Or

Call 1-919-484-0500
To book your room(s)
Use Promo Code "NCF"

FOR YOUR COMFORT

  • 32" LCD Flat Panel TV
  • 2 Queen Size Beds
  • Curved Shower Rod
  • Duvet Covers
  • Easy to Set Alarm Clock Radio
  • Ergonomic Desk Chair
  • In-Room Movie Channel
  • Waterpik(R) Showerhead

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

  • Coffee Maker
  • Complimentary Hot Breakfast
  • Hairdryer
  • High Speed Internet-No Charge
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Lap Desk

Complimentary hotel shuttle to / from RDU Airport and over 100 restaurants, shops, outdoor cafes, and entertainment within Brier Creek 5am -1am daily.

Shuttle Information

The NC Salsa Festival shuttle will be available to attendees who stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites at Brier Creek.

This shuttle will go between the Hampton Inn & Suites at Brier Creek and the workshop venue (Triangle Dance Studio) Saturday & Sunday afternoon as well as the party venue (Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge) on Friday & Saturday night. There is a minimal weekend charge per person for the use of the shuttle. We stronlgy encourage people also take advantage of the hotel's complimentary shuttle which can take you to / from RDU Airport and over 100 restaurants, shops, outdoor cafes, and entertainment within Brier Creek 5am -1am daily.

FRIDAY SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

9:00pm Hampton Inn & Suites to Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge
12:00am Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge to Hampton Inn & Suites
12:30am Hampton Inn & Suites to Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge
3:00am Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge to Hampton Inn & Suites

SUNDAY SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

12:15am Hampton Inn & Suites to Triangle Dance Studio
1:15pm Triangle Dance Studio to Hampton Inn & Suites
1:30pm Hampton Inn & Suites to Triangle Dance Studio
2:30pm Triangle Dance Studio to Hampton Inn & Suites
2:45pm Hampton Inn & Suites to Triangle Dance Studio
4:05pm Triangle Dance Studio to Hampton Inn & Suites

SATURDAY SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

11:45am Hampton Inn & Suites to Triangle Dance Studio
12:40pm Triangle Dance Studio to Hampton Inn & Suites
12:55pm Hampton Inn & Suites to Triangle Dance Studio
2:20pm Triangle Dance Studio to Hampton Inn & Suites
2:35pm Hampton Inn & Suites to Triangle Dance Studio
3:30pm Triangle Dance Studio to Hampton Inn & Suites
3:45pm Hampton Inn & Suites to Triangle Dance Studio
5:05pm Triangle Dance Studio to Hampton Inn & Suites
9:00pm Hampton Inn & Suites to Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge
12:00am Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge to Hampton Inn & Suites
12:30am Hampton Inn & Suites to Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge
3:00am Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge to Hampton Inn & Suites

WEEKEND SHUTTLE PASS

$25 / person for the enitre weekend Tickets

Links / Sponsors

Sponsors

Coming Soon

Links


Join us on a Road Trip to the 10th Annual New York Int'l Salsa Congress - Dance & Music Festival Sept 1-5, 2010 @ The Hilton New York.  Get a $25 discount off the Full Pass VIP Package and/or NYISC Survival Challenge by putting our Code 'cobobrothers' in the Code Box on the Registration Page

Contact Us

Contact us by mail

P.O. Box 91142
Raleigh, NC 27675-1142
919.521.5426