The First Annual Hawaii Salsa and Bachata Congress was a HUGE SUCCESS last weekend (2/26-3/1) at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel (Prince Kuhio). Professional Performers and Instructors of the HOT Salsa and Bachata from Japan, Australia, Canada, Hawaii, Alaska, and United States participated in the Congress. Surf to www.salsainhawaii.com for info on the professional instructors and performers. The KICK-OFF Party started on Thursday and Friday at Ginza and the two-day workshops followed on Saturday, and Sunday with professionals performing in a showcase on Saturday night and Sunday night. There were two ballrooms with Salsa and Bachata workshops going on from 10AM to 6PM. The photos are a few snips taken at the daytime workshops. Photo snips and news submitted by Dean Sierra.
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| Stephanie Case and Abdiel Acevedo (Isolation exercise) |
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| Kyle and Elizabeth (Bachata) |
Nola and Alberto (Bachata Tango)
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| Ulysses and Jasmin (Bachata) |
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| Kristi Hall (Cha Cha Slide) |
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| Chris and Michele (Salsa) |
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| Jarryd Julian (Salsa) |
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| Hong and Nicole (Salsa) |
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| Chris and Michele (Salsa) |
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| Tomaj Trenda (Salsa) |
After the workshop on Sunday, performances by the professional instructors and professional dance teams concluded the 1st Annual Hawaii Salsa & Bachata Congress. These are only three of the many performances that evening.
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| Erik Rodriguez (Salsa Solo Performance) |
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| Balmir's Chrisian & Deidre (Salsa Performance) |
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| Daniel and Ahtoy (Salsa Performance) |
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Getting into the dance act with Daniel was Lady V
who emceed the Sunday night showcase event |
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