The New York International Salsa Congress over Labor Day Weekend in Times Square is a NYC’s big salsa dance festival with workshops and dance parties with live music by legendary salsa bands.
New York International Salsa Congress 2018
The party is at the Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square, Manhattan, Thursday – Monday, August 30 – September 3, 2018. From $20
New York International Salsa Congress 2018 Bands
The New Swing Sextet plays Friday, August 31, 2018.
The Steven Oquendo Orchestra featuring Frankie Vazquez and Frankie Morales plays Saturday, September 1 ,2018.
Tito Nieves (I Like It Like That) plays Sunday, September 2, 2018.
New York International Salsa Congress 2018 DJs
- Alex “El Maestro”
- DJ Gonzo
- Jimmy Anton
- DJ Babaloo
- DJ La Conga
- DJ Gio
- DJ Mike Calderon
- DJ Syko
- DJ Andy “El Mas Baiable”
- DJ Monik
- DJ El Matatan
- DJ Dola
New York International Salsa Congress 2018 Guest Dancers
There are many Latin dancers and groups from New York and New Jersey. Eddie Torres, the father of Salsa On2 (New York Style) is among them.
These are dancers and groups from Latin countries:
- Alberto Valdes (Italy)
- Almendra Navarrete & Richie Torres (Chile)
- Angely & Bryan (Venezuela)
- Cali Salsa Pal Mundo (NYC & Colombia)
- Carla Voconi Glam (Italy)
- Celia & David (Spain)
- Daniela & Oscar (Chile)
- Diego & Cristina (Italy)
- Francesco & Miriam (Italy)
- Jacobo & Linda (Italy)
- Karen & Ricardo (Chile)
- Maria & Jose (Spain)
- Ramé (Chile)
- Salsa4every1 Ladies Team (France)
- Sara & Marco (Spain)
- Studio ER (Puerto Rico)
- Yinessa Ortega (Colombia)
New York International Salsa Congress 2018 Schedule
Thursday, August 30
- T-Mobile Times Square Launch Party: 2 – 5 pm
- Registration opens: 3 pm
- Evening Showcase: 8 – 10 pm
- Salsa Room : 9 – 11 pm
- Salsa Sounds of the 80’s Dance Party: 11 pm – 4 am
- Bachata Room: 11 pm – 4 am
Friday, August 31
- T-Mobile Times Square Dance Party: 2 – 4 pm
- Evening Showcase : 8 – 10 pm
- Salsa Room: 9 – 11 pm
- New Swing Sextet Dance Party: 11 pm – 4 am
- Bachata Room: 11 pm – 4 am
Saturday, September 1
- T-Mobile Times Square Dance Party: 2 – 4 pm
- Youth Showcase: 4:30 – 5:45 pm
- Evening Showcase: 8 – 10 pm
- Salsa Room: 9 – 11 pm
- Steven Oquendo Orchestra Dance Party: 11 pm – 4 am
- Bachata Room: 11 pm – 4 am
Sunday, September 2
- T-Mobile Times Square Dance Party: 2 – 4 pm
- Youth Showcase: 4:30 – 5:45 pm
- Old Skool Room: 6:30 – 11 pm
- Evening Showcase: 8 – 10 pm
- Salsa Room: 9 – 11:30 pm
- Tito Nieves Dance Party: 11 pm – 4 am
- Bachata Room: 11:30 pm – 4 am
Monday, September 3
That’s all folks.
New York International Salsa Congress 2018 Tickets
Get tickets at newyorksalsacongress.com
Visit the New York International Salsa Congress 2018
Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
(between 45th & 46th St)
Times Square Theater District, Manhattan
(212) 398-1900
Subway
- (N) (R) (W) to 49th St. Walk 2 blocks south.
- (E) or (B) (D) (F) (M) to 47th – 50th St – Rockefeller Center. Walk 1 block west and 1 block south.
- (A) (C) to 42nd St – Port Authority. Walk 3 blocks north and 1 block east.
- (7) to Times Square – 42nd St. Walk 3 blocks north.
Bus
Take buses to Port Authority, NYC’s main bus station