HOTTER THAN HAVANA…EDMONTON WELCOMES

CUBAMEMUCHO, A WORLD RENOWNED CUBAN

DANCE FESTIVAL, FOR IT’S FIRST EVER

APPEARANCE IN NORTH AMERICA!

A Team of 11 Professional Cuban Dancers Bring the Beauty of Cuban Dance and Music to our Country – “¡Tremendo despelote!”What city could be more perfect for cultural exchange than Edmonton? Considered Canada’s Culture Capital, Edmonton takes pride in supporting and sustaining cultural diversity in arts, music and heritage. The goal of SalsAddiction Dance Company, the host of Cubamemucho Edmonton 2009, is to foster this sense of unity in our Community.

For the FIRST time in North America, Cubamemucho, an internationally renowned Cuban Dance Festival, will grace Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on September 25-27, 2009 and will transform the Mayfield Inn and Conference Centre into a colorful and three thrilling nights of heart pounding live entertainment and gala performances are guaranteed to captivate audiences and have them dancing in their seats.

Known for their expertise in Afro-Cuban body movement and showman skills, these artists can show anyone how to move his or her body like a Cuban dancer. During the day, over 20 professional dance workshops will be available to choose from. Local and international dancers will not want to miss this opportunity to learn from the BEST!

In addition to the shows and workshops, Edmontonians are also invited to join in welcoming dancers from all over the world who will come together at Cubamemucho to compete for a chance to qualify for the 2010 World Rueda Championship (Cuban lively celebration of Cuban music, dance and culture.Salsa Wheel) finals – a prestigious competition to be held in Munich, Germany.

Founded in 1998 by Dr. Usukuma Ekuere, SalsAddiction Dance Company continues to introduce Edmontonians to the high energy and fun that Cuban Salsa Dancing can bring to a wide variety of individuals. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a great cultural event, which will introduce and evoke the sounds and movement of Cuba.

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For more information about this exciting event, visit www.cubamemucho.salsaddiction.com, e-mail info@cubamemucho.salsaddiction.com, or call Daiana at 780-701-7777.

 

 

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