New Congresses coming up in the middle east

Ladies & Gents, summer is heating up and so are congresses and festivals in the region. Fans are gearing up to attend new promising congresses as international artists are getting ready to flock to our region in heaps.

1st Lebanon Salsa Festival, sponsored by the ministry of tourism, presents the first lebanon salsa event in more than 7 years since salsa started in the land of cedars. From 31st July till 3rd August, dancers from around the world are up for a unique treat. Sun, Salsa, Fun and Beach parties are just a few of what this festival offers. Salseros have the chance to watch the latest shows by Nuno & Vanda, Farid from France, MOUAZE KONATE & FANNY FROSINI, CLAUDIA Y DOMENICO, GREGORY & FERNANDA and a host of local and regional artists.
Full pass tickets from 185 euros. To learn more please click here.

2nd Beirut Salsa Festival. Fuego Latino Dance Club presents 3 days and nights of non-stop dance parties and workshops. After the success of the first festival last year, the festival promises a wave of international artists: JOHNNY VAZQUEZ y Su Imperia Azteca (Mexico,L.A., USA), LUIS VAZQUEZ y MELISSA FERNANDEZ( L.A ), IZ y JULIETA (Venezuela), ROY y VANESSA ( Lebanon ), DANIEL ARAME VALLEJO ( Mexico ) and many more.
The festival will take place on the 21st August till 23rd.
Full pass 180$ - VIP 205$. To learn more please click here.

1st UAE Latin Festival. Oct. 1st till 3rd 2009. Abu Dhabi, Le Royal Meridien, Liwa Ballroom. Join international Latin and Salsa artists as they come to the UAE capital from around the world sharing with us a great weekend full of shows and workshops. Lineup: Luis Vasquez & Melissa Fernandes, Toni Lara & Daniela De Francesco, Inaki Fernandes, Leon Rose, Meriam Oppel, Nikos El Greco, James & Alex, Nizar and many more. Tickets from 160$. For more info please click here.

Egypt Salsa Congress. More than 30 of the world's best salsa instructors and performers come to the luxurious 5-star Sofitel Gezirah, Cairo, Egypt on 30th October 2009, for 3 days of parties, workshops, after-parties, bands, bachata, pool parties, belly dancing, percussion and so much more - salsa beach holiday extension to Sharm El Sheikh 2-5 November!
Great lineup: FRANKIE MARTINEZ, LUIS VAZQUEZ, ELISSA FERNANDEZ, SUPER MARIO, SHAKA BROWN, ABAKUA DANCE COMPANY, LEON ROSE, AHMED of YAMULEE, SUSANA MONTERO, MOE FLEX, YANET FUENTES TORRES, FARID FERCHACH, IRENE MIGUEL and many more.
Full passes from 1350LE. For more info please click here.

Morocco Salsa Congress. Oct 1st till 4th 2009. Lots of participants from all over the world came to share workshops, shows and great parties. A new artistic palette and a program adapted to live unforgettable moments. The famoust Latino and Salsa dancers in the world are calling you for 4 days while you can take courses in Latin and Salsa dance suitable for all levels, assist with entertainment and dance throughout the night in this prestigious and magnificent site of the Palmeraie Golf Palace. Lineup: Eddie Torres, Santo Rico, Francisco Vazquez, Hacha y Machete, Farid Salsa-Conga, Anna Caropreso, Alien Ramirez, Fadi Dance F, Maykel Fonts (Cuba/Milano) and more. Tickets from 140 euros. For more info please click here.

If you're attending any of these events let us know where you'll be seen dancing! How did you choose your festival and what are your expectations.

Keep sweating!
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