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.
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.

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.

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.


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 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

Bio coming soon...

MARIANA SALINAS

Bio coming soon...

Bio coming soon...

MELANIE RIVEIRA

Bio coming soon...

LUCY LU

Bio coming soon...

NATALIA WEEDY
STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION...MORE BIOs COMING SOON!!!
1:00am PARTY ENDS
Giorgio Restaurant Bar & Lounge
4300 NW Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 27513
8:00pm PARTY ENDS
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
| 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 |
| 1:45-2:45pm | Tito y Tamara Cha Cha Combo |
Oliver Pineda Casino / Rueda |
3:00-4:00pm |
Oliver Pineda Freestyle Body Isolation II |
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| VENUE FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY WORKSHOPS |
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Triangle Dance Studio (Rear Studios) |
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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" |
Complimentary hotel shuttle to / from RDU Airport and over 100 restaurants, shops, outdoor cafes, and entertainment within Brier Creek 5am -1am daily.
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Coming Soon

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