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Musical Events Come To Europe

Europe welcomes music events after a long hiatus from the pandemic. Nightclubs with a limited number of people as well as small outdoor Salsa festivals and congresses begin to reactivate their activities by receiving attendees with the presentation of a vaccination certificate or a negative Covid-19 test.

Here is a list of Salsa events in Europe with tradition that gives you a tropical welcome and says goodbye to what happened in 2020.

MONACO SALSA CONGRESS

Adult couple dancing — 2020 passes are automatically valid for this new date

Since 2006 (first edition), the Monaco International Salsa Festival has been an unavoidable Salsa event for dance lovers.

This festival, a product of the passion of Hamidine Thiam and the experience of Gregory Salerno, has joined the best artists in the world on the same stage. Several of the festival’s shows have been broadcast on EuroSport for consecutive years, demonstrating the quality offered by this 15-year-old festival.

Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba for the following modalities: beginner, advanced, or just curious are presented in three rooms simultaneously. In addition, you can taste food in front of the stage only with VIP passes, quality shows, and DJ nights until almost dawn.

With optimism and eagerness, this edition of the Monaco Salsa Congress 2021 will take place from October 8^th to 10^th with the participation of Maykel Fonts, Tropical Gem Dance Company, Andrea & Silvi, SuperMario, 4DJs, and many more artists to share memorable moments with you.

Venue: Espace Léo Ferré. Les terrasses de Fontvieille, 25 avenue Albert II. 98000 Monaco

CROATIAN SUMMER SALSA FESTIVAL

Woman in leopard swimsuit and man in white shirt — Enjoy this unique experience in Croatia in late summer

You can already feel the energy of the festival that makes all the people of the western part of the city of Rovinj (Croatia) dance Salsa. Beaches, hotels with swimming pools at reasonably priced, streets, an old tobacco factory, squares, islands, the whole town is a dance floor for thousands of visitors from all over the world who live and breathe Salsa.

The Croatian Summer Salsa Festival aims to educate, inspire, communicate, and entertain fans of Salsa, dance, the sea, and the sun. The focus in this edition will be on three styles: Salsa, Salsa Cubana, and Mambo. There will be carefully designed professional workshops for all levels, high-level pre-festival workshops (Wednesdays and Thursdays), as well as intensive Bootcamps for advanced dancers.

Imagine and live the experience of being part of it!

Outdoor Social Dance: Party on the beach dancing to the most applauded Caribbean rhythm under the stars in one of the most beautiful cities on the Adriatic coast. Ah! And don’t forget that this event also offers a boat excursion.

Music & DJs: The perfect combination missed in 2020. Finally, it is time to connect with the sound of the Tumbadoras mixed with the ocean waves and the warm summer breeze.

Dance Instructors: They are present at this event to inspire you and raise your level from amateur to professional. With them, you can dance as a couple, watch their performances with incredible outfits, sing, and also they are host like real artists do.

Workshops & Bootcamps: For 15 years they have been dedicated to promoting the best possible social dance education with community artists to create a high-quality structured and progressive learning experience. To gain more skills in dancing Croatian Summer Salsa Festival brings you pre-festival classes, weekend workshops, and choreography bootcamps for those who want to push their limits.

From September 1^st to 5^th, the summer salsa festival in Croatia will be held in the landscape of the Seasunsalsa house in the city of Rovinj located on the Adriatic coast.

Official biosecurity measures will be respected.

BERLIN SALSA CONGRESS

Woman dressed in blue dress dancing with man in red jacket — Berlin Salsa Congress – Do you accept the challenge?

In Berlin, the people will dance Salsa again in a congress this 2021. This event will be held outdoors under the sun during the day and at night you will live your passion indoors with three dance floors.

In this edition of the Berlin Salsa Congress, the focus will be on high-level social dancing from noon to midnight. Also, you can improve your skills in a series of exclusive workshops taught by a lineup of instructors from the world community in Berlin.

This Salsa congress, the longest in Europe in continuous operation since 2001, is renewed and brings Choreography Bootcamps.

Bootcamp # 1 is about teamwork in the genres of Salsa and contemporary fusion.
Bootcamp # 2. This is an Afro-fusion of Mambo. Here you will develop skills in footwork. It is designed for dancers with an intermediate level.
Bootcamp # 3. It is based on footwork for ladies only. Rhythm: Salsa

A Choreography Bootcamp challenges you in many different ways. It’s not just about choreography or technique. It is much more. It is expanding your limits with friends with the same interest, achieving an incredible sensation of overcoming obstacles by performing in front of a large and enthusiastic audience.

Date: Thursday, August 26^th – Sunday, August 29^th

Venue: Tempodrom. Möckernstr. 10. 10963 Berlin, Germany

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We may enjoy the Minga Cup championship this year.

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“The Future is our” Minga Cup 2021

America is one of the five (5) continents that have been affected by COVID-19 at the cultural level, as the majority of its events, festivals, concerts, congresses, among others were canceled because of people’s safety. This year, many things want to return to normal, and others have gone somewhat different ways such as jobs and online events that have been of much use to avoid a total paralysis of the whole world paralyzed not only socially and economically speaking and create a new lifestyle to which to date we are doing everything we can to adapt.

Members of the Minga Cup — Dancing at the Minga Cup Competition

The return of the festivals and mass events in two thousand and twenty one “2021” will be conditioned upon what happens in Europe and the United States in the coming months because they are the ones with the highest infection rates. In Latin America, several events have been scheduled with tentative dates which will be met (only if it is live “face – to – face”) if there are not a lot of contagions or the country and organizers allow it in compliance with all bio-security standards to protect us and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

In Chile, a wide variety of musical and dance events have been held for many years and, currently, some of them have been held online and, on this occasion, we have one of the best known South American championships in Latin America; we have a competition called Minga Cup, which is a tournament that aims to boost the healthy competition between national and international dancers in Chile to generate new forums for the style and category exposed.

The cost of the access passes are as follows:

40% discount on Access Passes, which includes workshops, competitions, and parties (Offer Price $42.000 / Actual Price $70.000).
30% discount on Masterclass with Antonio Berardi which includes 4 closed and exclusive classes by Antonio Berardi (Offer Price $50.000 / 2020 Price $70.000).
30% discount on Competitor Registrations.

In this opportunity, the jury has already been elected and chosen in 2020, which includes:

From Italy, The brothers Antonio and Jasmina Berardi, Professional Dancers World Champions of Caribbean Dance.
- Facebook: @AntonioyJasminaBerardi
From Canada and Cuba, dancers Harold and Regan.
- Facebook: @haroldandregan
From Peru, Deklan, and Natalia the nine-time salsa and bachata champions.
- Facebook: @FCOPIURADYN
From Argentina, Yonel Blanco, dancer, and director of SOMOS!, which is a Cuban Folk Dance Company.
- Facebook: @yonel.blanco
From Argentina, Gustavo Pinat, dancer and teacher of Estudio BamBoleo Salsa.
- Facebook: @GustavoPinat
From Chile and Australia, Karen Connolly, director of the Karen Connolly Professional Institute of Performing Arts.
- Facebook: @ipaekc
From Chile, dancer Roberta Cifuentes.
- Instagram: @robycifuentes and Facebook: @ Roby2310

For this year two thousand and twenty one “2021” it will be held from April 8 to 11, 2021, if you want to have more information in general, ticket sales or other questions write to their email info @ copaminga.cl, or they can also contact them through their page from Facebook @copaminga or his website www.copaminga.cl and enjoy a moment full of fun, learning and much joy with everyone else.

Note: “If you want to get out of this quarantine, take care”

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Ralph Mercado: The Visionary Who Turned the Rhythm of the Barrio into a Global Phenomenon

The Giant of New York Salsa

Ralph Mercado was a music promoter and an iconic figure of Salsa and Latin music in New York. More than just an entrepreneur, Mercado was the strategist who took Salsa out of local New York clubs and placed it on the world’s most prestigious stages.

Through his vision, the sound of Latin identity found a commercial language without losing its “street” essence, making him the most influential tropical music mogul of the 20th century.

Ralph Mercado, the visionary who transformed the rhythm of the neighborhood into a global phenomenon

Creator of “The Perfect Combination”; Early Days in the Bronx and Brooklyn

Of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent, Mercado was born on September 29, 1941, in Brooklyn. As a mere teenager, he was already organizing parties and dances as the president of a neighborhood social club.

He later founded the 3 & 1 Club on Atlantic Avenue, which hosted local bands and musicians such as Eddie Palmieri and Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz, among many others. Shortly thereafter, he created his first production and promotion company, Showstoppers, through which he promoted R&B acts of the caliber of James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Stylistics, and The Chi-Lites.

Expanding the Empire

He eventually ventured into Manhattan, where he helped expand the legendary Fania All-Stars, promoted dances at the Cheetah Nightclub, and presented Latin Jazz artists at venues like the Red Garter and the Village Gate. In 1972, Mercado established RMM Management, representing Palmieri and Ray Barretto.

Ralph Mercado was a music promoter and an emblematic figure of salsa and Latin music in New York

He managed the genre’s biggest stars, including Tito Puente and Celia Cruz, with whom he worked for 25 years. “I learned so much from her,” Mercado told the AP in July 2003, following the passing of the “Queen of Salsa.” “I witnessed the impact she had in every country we visited.”

Mercado credited Cruz and Puente with the internationalization of Salsa. “They were two artists with so much talent and such good hearts… something unrepeatable,” he expressed at the time.

The RMM Phenomenon

By 1987, his popular “Latin Tinge” nights at the Palladium attracted hundreds of salseros every Thursday. In 1992, he founded the independent label RMM, which branched into RMM Records, RMM Filmworks, and two publishing houses. With a catalog of over 140 artists, the label sold millions of albums annually.

Mercado brought Salsa to South America and to places as remote as Africa, Asia, and Israel. He personally discovered and launched the careers of talents like Marc Anthony, La India, Domingo Quiñones, Tony Vega, José Alberto “El Canario,” and Tito Nieves. For his work, he received numerous accolades, including the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999.

Mercado creador de La Combinación Perfecta; RMM

The RMM Label: A Hit Factory

Mercado’s impact was solidified by his ability to adapt tradition to changing times. While others clung to the past, Ralph understood the potential of Salsa Romántica and the power of international collaborations. RMM didn’t just produce records; it produced culture, documenting the history of the rhythm through videos and massive concerts that redefined the concept of Latin entertainment.

His influence extended far beyond recording. As a promoter, he opened markets in Europe, Asia, and throughout Latin America, ensuring the tumbao was heard in every corner of the planet. He was a relentless negotiator and a protector of the legends’ legacies, ensuring that Latin Jazz and Salsa Dura maintained their academic prestige while dominating the pop charts.

An Indelible Legacy

“Without him, I don’t believe the Fania All-Stars would have achieved the success they did,” stated Eddie Palmieri. Meanwhile, promoter Leo Tizol remembered him as someone “accessible and noble” who never refused to share his knowledge with those starting out.

Ralph Mercado passed away on March 10, 2009, surrounded by his wife Cynthia, his five children, his siblings, and his grandchildren. His departure left a void that as the greats of music often say can never be filled.

Source: RMM / Photo: Ralph Mercado Archives

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Salsa Viva & Tango Vivo

Latin America / Colombia /Cali

Located in Cali, Colombia, the artistic company “Salsa Viva & Tango Vivo” has been in business for 12 years. They are dedicated to teaching, presenting, and producing dance shows, boasting a distinguished cast of artists, instructors, and professional dancers in all styles.

The company’s services offer a wide variety of high-quality options, ranging from personalized dance classes to shows featuring over 80 artists on stage.

Shows and Performances

Among the most captivating “Salsa and Latin” shows are:

Salsa Viva and Latin Dance: This show includes dances such as Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Boogaloo, Bolero, Pachanga, Bachata, and Merengue.

“The Majesty of Salsa vs. The Majesty of Tango”:

Here, you can witness the fusion of the joy, energy, and acrobatics of Salsa with the passion and elegance of Tango.

Colombia Dances: Here, traditional and joyful Colombian folk dances come together with a fusion of Salsa and Latin dances. You can appreciate the beautiful and colorful typical costumes that bring to life the diverse cultures and dances of Colombia’s regions, taking you on a journey through dances such as cumbia, bambuco, sanjuanero, mapalé, currulao, and others.

Children’s Salsa: This show features children in the learning process who have grown into professional dancers, showcasing their trajectory and international recognition.

It’s worth mentioning that the venue doesn’t just offer Salsa and Latin dances; it also features Tango, Milonga, and Arabic dance shows, Samba, Capoeira, Spanish dances (Pasodoble, Sevillanas, Flamenco Rumba, and a banderilla show), Colombian dances (Cumbia, Bambuco, Sanjuanero, Mapalé, Currulao, among others), and urban shows (Hip Hop, showcasing different styles such as breakdancing, sexy style, popping, locking, dancehall, kromp, and others).

The Dance School offers the opportunity to learn one or more rhythms. You can even combine Salsa and Latin dance classes, Zumba Fitness, Tango, or any other rhythm you desire, whether with a group of friends, family, children of all ages, and there’s even a special program for babies where parents and their little ones share the dance experience and learn the baby’s first steps.

Zumba Fitness and Zumba Toning: This is a fun way to practice Latin rhythms, exercise to stay in shape, learn, and have fun. The team is trained and certified to lead both Zumba classes.

Crazy Hour
Children’s Entertainment
Quinceañera and Wedding Preparations
Flash Mob

The Salsa Viva & Tango Vivo Artistic Company is part of the main cast of the Ensálsate Show. They are World Tango Champions, International Champions in choreographic groups, World Salsa Runners-Up, and finalists on the Caracol Television reality show LA PISTA. They have delighted thousands of spectators in Colombia and around the world with performances on seven international cruise ships and tours in countries such as Panama, Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay, Trinidad and Tobago, Curaçao, Aruba, Korea, Japan, Turkey, Dubai, Cyprus, France, Italy, and Spain.

Crazy Hour
Children’s Entertainment
Quinceañera and Wedding Preparations

Flash Mob Dance schools in Colombia have two specially equipped locations in San Fernando and Ciudad Jardín, with programs for children, youth, adults, foreigners, business groups, family groups, home classes and summer courses.

Photo 5: Salsa Viva & Tango Vivo

Productions, Works, and Shows

“Dance Christmas” Show (2016)
“America Dances…Dancing Without Borders” Show (2016)
2nd Comfenalco Valle de la Gente Salsa Encounter (2016)
“Colombia Dances” Show (2016)
Comfenalco Valle de la Gente International Tango Festival (2014 and 2015)
1st Comfenalco Valle de la Gente Salsa Encounter (2015)
“Dances of the World” Show (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015)
“Salsa Viva & Latin Dance” Show (2014)
“Tango Vivo – Tango Forever” Show (2013, 2014, and 2015) 2015)
Show “Her Majesty Salsa vs. Her Majesty Tango” (2014)
Show “Oriental Magic” (2015)
Show “Merry Christmas” (2014 and 2015).
Show “Merry Christmas” (2014 and 2015).

Awards and Recognitions

World Salsa Championship Runners-Up, Ensemble Category – Santiago de Cali (2016)
World Salsa Championship Champions, Cabaret Couples Category – Santiago de Cali (2016)
Fourth Place – World Salsa Championship, Ensemble Category – Santiago de Cali (2016)
Champions, Cabaret Salsa Team – 7th Ecuador Salsa Congress (2016)
Runners-Up, Salsa Team (No Acrobatic) – 7th Ecuador Salsa Congress (2016)
Runners-Up, Tango Show Dance – 7th Ecuador Salsa Congress (2016)
Champions, Amateur Salsa Couples – 7th Ecuador Salsa Congress (2016)
Champions, Cabaret Salsa Couples – 7th Ecuador Salsa Congress (2016)
Champions, Stage Tango – 7th Ecuador Salsa Congress (2016)
Third Place, Stage Tango – 7th Ecuador Salsa Congress (2016)
Professional Solo Champions – 7th Ecuador Salsa Congress (2016)
Professional Same Gender Couple Runners-Up – 7th Ecuador Salsa Congress (2016)
International Salsa Champions and Runners-Up at the II Pan American Dance Championship
Sports: III Open “Al Ritmo del Cielo” – Santiago de Cali (2016)
World Salsa Runners-Up – Santiago de Cali (2014)
World Salsa Runners-Up – Quito (2013)
World Tango Champions – World Tango Championship (2012)
International Choreographic Group Champions (2011)
Fourth Place in the World Tango Championship at the Trex Games Busan, Korea (2008)
Don Juan del Corral Order of Merit – Gold Category – Mayor’s Office of Medellín (2006). For all these details, we recommend visiting, Participate, learn, and enjoy the services offered by this successful company.

If you would like more information, you can contact them at:

Web: http://www.tangovivoysalsaviva.com/quienes-somos.php
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salsavivatangovivo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/salsavtangov
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salsavivatangovivo/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/salsavivatangovivo

Argentina Tango Salon Festival

Latin America / Argentina / Rio de Plata

Tango is a passionate and dramatic dance, characteristic of the Rio de la Plata region and its surrounding areas—primarily the cities of Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Montevideo (Uruguay).

From [Month] 12th to 16th, the Argentina Tango Salon Festival returns for its fourth edition. As one of the most popular festivals in the circuit, it draws over 500 attendees, not only from Buenos Aires and throughout Argentina but also from Europe, Russia, and Asia.

Tango Mas Tango is the company of the moment, renowned for its subtlety and the perfect blend of Tango de Pista (Social Tango) and Stage Tango. The company features six world-class couples, including three World Tango Champions.

The Argentina Tango Salon Festival (ATSF) was envisioned, produced, and directed by Roberto Zuccarino and Magdalena Valdez. It was born out of a desire to provide the Argentine public with a tango festival featuring international stars. These legendary figures and masters come together at ATSF to share their knowledge, legacy, and experience.

Argentina Tango Salon Festival 2017 - Show — Argentina Tango Salon Festival 2017 – Show

This fourth edition of the festival features:

5 days of classes.
19 masters and 29 workshops.
5 nights of milongas with live traditional orchestras.
The premiere of the new show by the Tango Más Tango Company, also directed by Roberto Zuccarino and Magdalena Valdez.

Featured Artists for the 4th Edition:

Sebastian Achaval & Roxana Suarez
Daniel Nacucchio & Cristina Sosa
Jonathan Saavedra & Clarisa Aragon
Romina Levin & Leandro Gomez
Nuria Lazo & Fede Ibañez
Sebastian Arce & Mariana Montes
Virginia Pandolfi & Jonatan Aguero
Christian Marquez & Virginia Gomez
Johana Copes
Roberto Zuccarino & Magdalena Valdez

“We look forward to seeing you for five days of the festival—European style, but right here in the City of Tango, Buenos Aires,” says Magdalena Valdez.

For more information regarding class rates and locations, please visit: www.argentinatangosalon.com.ar