US Salsa Open July 12th – 15th, 2012

We are please present Shell X Jiang as the official photographer of the 2nd Annual US Salsa Open. Shell will be making her beautiful prints of the competition available to the public. Please enjoy and support her work by purchasing prints made available exclusively through her website.

Please also be aware that she will be the only professional photographer sanctioned at the Open, and we respectfully ask that her photographs not be used or downloaded without her permission, and that other professional photographer refrain from taking pictures at the Open and/or publishing prints taken at the Open.

The U.S. SALSA Open Championships is the first of it’s kind in World Championship SALSA. The 3rd  ANNUAL U.S. SALSA Open is the first SALSA championship event open to the public, for all dancers of all levels. Championship week begins July 12th and includes a whole weekend packed with competitions, parties and a Dance Salsa Camp . This Competition was designed for every type of salsa dancer from the newcomer to the professional with over 94 categories to choose from and $15000 in prizes.

Divisions:
Professionals,Professionals Rising Stars, Amateur, Teams, Solo, Production Teams, Pro-Am teams and NEW THIS YEAR BACHATA (Teams,Showcase,over 40,Just bachata, J&J bachata) ALL NEW DIVISIONS and much more

Competition Format:
Showcase (solo routines) Just Dance (Open Floor by heats), teams, Jack and Jill, BACHATA (Teams,Showcase,over 40,Just bachata, J&J bachata) ALL NEW DIVISIONS

International Judges:
Billy Fajardo, Katie Marlow, Liz Lira, Cristian Oviedo,Candy Mena, Andy Cruz, Steve Vasco and more tbd

Dance Salsa Camp:
More than 20 international dance instructors.

International Parties & Concerts:
Pre-Championship Party at Cafe Cocomos, live bands, International Parties until 2:00am,

Pre-Party At CAFE COCOMOS 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Gala Night with Pacific mambo Orchestra 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM