Puerto Rico invites you to enjoy a summer of salsa
Take lessons, try your own moves at the clubs, watch the world’s leading salsa dancers and more this summer in Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico (June 18, 2007) – Some say that salsa began in New York City, but its rhythmic roots are in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Salsa pioneers like Tito Puente paved the road for musicians such as Hector Lavoe and Willie Colon, who turned this mix of Caribbean beats and Latin melodies into a world-wide sensation. It is a music that makes people move and has even generated buzz in the movie industry with the soon-to-be-released film “El Cantante.” The best way to cure salsa fever is with a trip to Puerto Rico where the island abounds with salsa clubs, lessons for the salsa beginner and most importantly, hot Latin beats to keep you moving.
EL CONGRESO
The year 2007 marks the 10th anniversary of the World Salsa Congress in San Juan. From July 22 to 28, salsa dancers descend upon the El San Juan Hotel & Casino in Isla Verde for a week of demonstrations, lessons and competition from the world’s leading salsa dancers. Additionally, top salsa bands and musicians, including Willie Rosario, Andy Montanez and Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, will perform live. For more information visit www.puertoricosalsacongress.com or e-mail questions to salsabureau@yahoo.com.
VIVA LA SALSA!
San Juan nightlife is chock full of venues in which visitors can dance the night away. The Casino Lounge located inside the Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino is a popular salsa spot for San Juan’s fashionably elegant. Hoards flock to this club for its perfect Caribbean cocktails and to hear the best live salsa and meringue in San Juan.
For a classic salsa vibe look no further than El San Juan Hotel & Casino and don’t forget the Picante Lobby Bar & Lounge in the Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde. In addition to offering live music nightly, the club also boasts free salsa lessons Thursday and Friday nights. The famed Parrot Club is the ultimate spot to eat and dance. After imbibing one of their signature cocktails, such as a Parrot Passion, revellers can groove to the beats of salsa as its sounds permeate the entire venue.
Probably one of the hottest spots in Old San Juan is Rumba. When the hip and well heeled are ready to tear up the floor this is where they do it. Salsa and Afro-Cuban bands keep music pumping through the walls of Rumba until the wee hours of the morning.
For those saying, “Salsa, I would never, I don’t know how to,” there are a number of experienced teachers in San Juan to get you grooving to that salsa beat. Atempo Studios holds group classes on Tuesday nights and for those who want a one-on-one lesson, contact Miguel Rodriguez, one of the best instructors in all of San Juan. Lessons begin at $25 per hour. Miguel is easily accessible by phone at (787) 717-1255 or e-mail at miguelrodz@xsn.net.
For more information on salsa in San Juan, call the Puerto Rico Tourism Company at 1-800-866-7827.
As a United States Territory, Puerto Rico does not require proof of citizenship from US citizens arriving from the US Virgin Islands or the US mainland. Entry requirements for non-US citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but US citizens.
For your FREE on-line Puerto Rico travel guide, visit www.caribbean.com.
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