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Here's Why You'll Have The Time of Your Life at
The Sydney Latino Festival
The Shows
The Sydney Latino Festival includes 4 nights of spectacular shows. Over 80 teams from the World's best latin dancers will share their passion of Latin Dance with you. Come and see their exciting choreographies which include Salsa, Lambada, Samba, Bachata, Zouk, Gafiera & Latin Hip Hop...(more)
We have invited some of the most inspiring Latin Dancers from all over the world, including: Victor & Burju (Hache y Machete), Johnny Vasquez, Ana & Joel, Adolfo & Carla, Super Mario & Magna Gopal.
We are also very excited to announce Benji Schwimmer and partner Kellese Key will be performing and teaching at the 2010 Congress. Benji was the winner of the 2006 American series of So You Think You Can Dance, and since then has won back-to-back Showcase Division titles in 2008 and 2009 with his partnet Kellese Key. He was also the choreographer and lead dancer for Christina Aguilera's 'Candyman' music video. This will be their first visit to Australia and these 2 world-class champions are bound to be a highlight of the event.
(Click on their photo in the right column to performances by our 2010 Internationals!)
The Venue
Our venue (The Sports Centre in Sydney Olympic Park) has been hailed as "one of the best in the world" because it is perfectly suited to the needs of a Festival. Firstly, the dance floor for our parties is absolutely HUGE, and the wooden floor is fantastic to dance on. Everyone raves about how great the social dancing is!
Secondly, the arena where our nightly shows are held ensures that everyone gets a great view no matter where they are sitting as the the seats are tiered and also very comfortable.
Lastly, the hotel is just a five minute walk from where all the workshops, parties and shows take place you don't have to waste valuable time, or inconvenience yourself by having to wait for buses to ferry to and from the hotel....(more)
The Workshops
There will be over 75 workshops over 3 days (Fri/Sat/Sun) taught by some of the best Latin Dance Instructors in the world. You can learn Salsa, Samba, Latin Hip Hop, Latin Jazz, Rumba, Afro Cuban, Cha Cha, Lambada and many more. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, you will find a workshop to suit your level of expertise. ....(more)
The Parties
Each night of the Festival there will be a party with International Latin DJs and over 1,000 dancers. The parties represent a great opportunity to dance and make friends with people from all over the world. Some of the best dancers in the world will be ready and willing to give you a spin on the dance floor, not to mention our local talent...(more)
The Value For Money
The Sydney Latino Festival represents excellent value for money. A full pass is $390 and includes the following:
- 3 days of workshops
- 4 nights of shows and parties
You can also choose other options such as:
Night Passes - $45 per night prepaid or $50 at the door (gives you entry to shows & parties) Day Passes - $290 either Saturday or Sunday (gives you entry to workshops for one day, as well as shows & parties for one night) 
Sydney Is A Great Place To Visit
Sydney Australia is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its famous Opera House, beautiful beaches and glistening harbor. Our multicultural city means that you can find great food and entertainment.
Also, the Sydney Latino Festival will be on at a time as the Sydney Festival - one of Australia's biggest festivals of music, theatre and dance, where some of the world's best performers are invited to perform in Sydney. Why not combine you passion for Salsa and also take the opportunity to catch a great concert or theatrical performance?
Best of all, the people are some of the friendliest in the world....(more) 
| Who's Coming in 2011
Click on the Photos to see videos
Liz Lira
(Los Angeles, USA)
Cristian Aviedo
(Los Angeles, USA)
Tito Puente Jnr.
(New York)
Edwin Rivera
(USA)
Jordan & Tatiana
(USA)
Daniel & Leticia
(Spain)
 Magna Gopal
(New Jersey, USA)
More to be Announced!
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