Alberta Dancesport, DandO Dance & Salsa Rica Productions present the 8th annual March, Hyatt Regency Calgary www.calgarysalsacongress.com
The Dance Show of the Year! 8 th Annual Calgary International Salsa Congress March 26 29, 2015 Kelly Lannan: 403.560.0842 kelly@calgarysalsacongress.com Calgary, AB With salsa dancing being featured in So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, America s Got Talent, Americas Best Dance Crew, films, television, and commercials, international salsa events have seen a huge increase in popularity as this steamy dance has reached a fever pitch in pop culture. Local dancers Eric Caty and Kelly Lannan were regular choreographers on So You Think You Can Dance Canada and danced on the local tour stop of Dancing with the Stars. They placed 4 th in the World Professional Salsa Cabaret Competition at the World Latin Dance Cup, and choreographed last year on the CBC Radio-Canada series Ils Dansent hosted by Nico Archambault. Their local companies Alberta Dancesport and Salsa Rica along with Dando Dance will bring some of the magic back to Calgary for the 8 th Calgary International Salsa Congress March 26 29, 2015. Local schools are seeing a steady increase in enrolment over the past few years and are excited about the expanding interest in salsa dancing. We constantly see new people of all ages coming to take classes which demonstrates the increased awareness of salsa, explains David Joseph, of the Calgary Salsa Congress. Salsa is a fun, social dance that anyone can do. People may not see themselves as dancers laughs Eric Caty of Alberta Dancesport, but they are always willing to give it a spin. More people are discovering an interest in dance, having watched it on TV, and are excited to have the opportunity to see it live. The steady flow of interest, coupled with a love of salsa, compelled the directors of Salsa Rica Productions and Alberta Dancesport to organize an international salsa showcase in Calgary. Last year, the 7 th Calgary International Salsa Congress was welcomed with more than 1000 spectators, and over 150 local and international performers. The salsa showcases at the Calgary International Salsa Congress are among the top dance performances you would see on prestigious stages anywhere in the world says Eric Caty If you enjoy watching from your living room you will be blown away by the live show adds Joseph. This years event runs March 26 29, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Calgary. The event will feature performances by worldrenowned salsa dancers, workshops and lectures for beginners to professionals taught by world-class instructors. Popular local and international instructors will give classes on Argentine Tango, Cha Cha, Bachata, Burlesquercise, and many other forms of dance. The eighth annual Calgary International Salsa Congress promises to be an extraordinary event that you don t want to miss! For further information contact Kelly Lannan at 403.560.0842 or email at kelly@calgarysalsacongress.com, or visit www.calgarysalsacongress.com. 30 For Immediate Release January 28, 2015
Event Schedule Friday March 27 6:30 pm Doors open Imperial Ballroom Hyatt Regency Calgary (700 Centre Street SE) 7 pm Local and Amateur Showcase featuring our international guests 9:30 pm Competitions Saturday March 28 March 26 29, 2015 Kelly Lannan: 403.560.0842 kelly@calgarysalsacongress.com Social dancing until 3 am! Salsa Room and Bachata/Reggaeton/Kizomba Room. Imperial Ballroom Hyatt Regency Calgary (700 Centre Street SE) 10 am 4 pm Workshops with renowned international instructors Gala Night 8 pm Doors open 8:30 pm Local and International Showcase Sunday March 29 Social dancing until 3am! Salsa Room and Bachata/Reggaeton/Kizomba Room. Imperial Ballroom Hyatt Regency Calgary (700 Centre Street SE) 10 am 2 pm Workshops with our renowned international instructors 2:30 6:30 pm Calgary International Salsa Congress Competitions Competition start and end times are subject to change. 8:30 pm Doors open for social dancing 9 pm Show 11 pm Masters Jack & Jill Competition
International Guests March 26 29, 2015 Kelly Lannan: 403.560.0842 kelly@calgarysalsacongress.com Alma Latina Mexico Alma Latina is one of the post popular teams on the salsa circuit right now. They have schools in Tijuana, Mexico City, and Los Angeles. Their dancers have placed in the top 3 and have won several World Championship titles. They are known for their successful schools and many large dance teams, including their fantastic kids programme. Alma Latina's director Gaby Equiz-Jasso is one of the most recognized female dancers in the world. She has opened on tour for Britney Spears and N Sync, and with her partner Sergio Jasso are one of the highest ranked couples in the world! companies of dance and are renowned for their high standard of technique, innovative style as well as the high calibre of dancers. Anya Katsevman New York Anya Katsevman has starred in the touring shows of Dancing with the Stars and Burn the Floor, she has performed for U.S. President Barack Obama and performed with El Gran Combo at Madison Square Gardens. Anya is an undefeated 2 time World Salsa Champion On2, and has won Salsa Championships and performed all over the world. She is a trained dancer and coach on the International Latin dance circuit and is currently a judge of the World Salsa Summit.
International Guests Junior Alabi and Emily Alabi San Francisco / Los Angeles March 26 29, 2015 Kelly Lannan: 403.560.0842 kelly@calgarysalsacongress.com Junior and Emily are two of the world s most beloved salsa dancers having placed second at the ESPN World Salsa Championships. These rising stars grew up dancing salsa in San Francisco and now travel the world, teaching and performing professionally at salsa congresses across the globe. Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow Miami Billy and Katie are both former World Hustle Champions and World Cabaret Champions; they have competed and performed at some of the largest and most prestigious events in the World. Billy and Katie are considered among the most highly accomplished and versatile dancers in the world. They have been honoured with many lifetime achievement awards in the dance world, and are head judges of the World Salsa Summit. Edwin Rivera Los Angeles Edwin Rivera is one of the youngest salsa superstars on the world s Salsa scene, and has traveled to every single continent in the world for his performing, teaching and unique choreography skills. Edwin of Puerto Rican origin, was born & raised in the Bronx, New York. Now residing in Los Angeles, Edwin is one of the most popular dance-personalities in the world, especially in South America after participating in the local version of the popular television show Let s dance, Rojo Fama Contrafama. He starred as Roberto Roena/Cheetah Solo Dancer in the movie El Cantante with Salsa superstar Marc Anthony as well as Jennifer Lopez. Edwin was honoured at the 2008 Los Angeles International Salsa Congress for his contributions to the Salsa Community around the world. He is also currently working on two feature films and just finished producing his second album!
Event Organizers March 26 29, 2015 Kelly Lannan: 403.560.0842 kelly@calgarysalsacongress.com Kelly Lannan and Eric Caty Eric and Kelly are the owners of Alberta Dancesport Calgary's best place to dance, the directors of Salsa Rica Productions, and the organisers of the Calgary International Salsa Congress, and the Rocky Mountain Dancesport Grand Prix. Eric and Kelly are proud to be choreographers on So You Think You Can Dance Canada, and to represent Canada at the World Professional Salsa Championships where they placed 4th in the world. Eric and Kelly still perform and teach on the international salsa circut and judge many events including the Global Salsa Championships at the World Salsa Summit. David and Olga Joseph David and Olga Joseph share a love for dance, music and expression. They have danced and taught for many schools, festivals and arts organizations in and around Calgary. They are affiliated with numerous productions across Canada, the United States and Mexico, and are proud to be organisers of the Calgary International Salsa Congress.
March 26 29, 2015 Dancers, vendors, sponsors and spectators alike were treated to capacity parties, jaw dropping professional shows, and had the opportunity to attend classes with teachers not normally available in Canada. Since last years event, the organizers have performed at many international events, and received an award from the international salsa community for their work establishing the Calgary International Salsa Congress as a leading artistic event in the salsa world. This years pre-ticket sales, promise an even more successful event in 2015, and current media excitement suggests that the benefits of sponsorship will reach not only those in attendance, but will also be seen and heard throughout Calgary and Canada. We look forward to seeing you at the 8th Calgary International Salsa Congress! Calgar y Salsa Con gress 2009 Calgary Salsa Congress 2008 Calgar y Salsa Congress 2009 The Calgary International Salsa Congress has received an overwhelming response from the local and international community. Over 1000 spectators and 150 performers each year inspired extensive media coverage and excitement for the coming years festivities. ss 2011 Astonishes! Calgar y Salsa Con gre Calgary Salsa Congress Calgary Salsa Congress 2009 Kelly Lannan: 403.560.0842 kelly@calgarysalsacongress.com
March 26 29, 2015 Kelly Lannan: 403.560.0842 kelly@calgarysalsacongress.com gress 2009 Calgar y Salsa Con What is Salsa? Salsa is the world s most popular dance. Salsa has no age or colour, and is a perfect pastime or passion for anyone. Tens of thousands of Calgarians can tell you why. Salsa is a social, fun, passionate and energetic dance that people from all walks of life can enjoy at any time, anywhere in the world. gress 2009 Calgar y Salsa Con Salsa dancers range from people who grew up with Latin music, to young professionals and university students, to married couples or singles looking to meet new people, to seniors looking to get active. Salsa has no age or colour, and is a perfect pastime or passion for anyone. Calgary Salsa Congress 2009 Every night of the week you can find people attending a salsa class in Calgary. Expo Latino, held every August, is Calgary s second largest festival, drawing crowds of over 80,000 people each year. The premiere of ABC television s immensely popular Dancing with the Stars drew an audience of 22 million people. Compare that to the audience of 200 million people around the world who watched the 2005 World Salsa Championships on ESPN. The Calgary Salsa Congress is the one time of the year where the Calgary community comes together alongside Salsa dancers from around the globe to celebrate, share, learn, and be inspired. Calgary Salsa Co ngress 2008
March 26 to 29 2015 Sponsorship Opportunities 1. Event Sponsor $30,000 o o o Exclusive Big Screen Be the only company with a logo on the main stage projector screen. Let it be known who is the largest supporter of this year s International Salsa Congress. Tickets Be the only company with a logo on tickets sold through the CISC website and hard copy. A special place reserved only for this Event Sponsorship Opportunity. Also includes all sponsorship benefits for packages outlined below. 2. Stage Sponsor $ 15,000 MC Assist - Major i. For one full day worth of Congress activities and performances; you are the Assistant MC helping our event Emcee to announce performers, award winners and more. This is your chance to represent your company on the microphone to all guests in attendance. You are receiving multiple occasions to say Your Company Name is proud to present throughout the day s performances. Pick between Friday, Saturday or Sunday then be loud and be proud. Our guests remember who assisted with the microphone. On-site training and scripts will be created and provided prior to event day. Banner on Stage i. Be one of 10 respectable companies to have your logo displayed on the same stage which all our local talent and international award winners will be dancing on. You brand and image is supported by quality performances danced by trained professionals. We even do all the printing so you don t have to. Also includes all sponsorship benefits for packages outlined below.
3. International Performance Sponsor $ 7,500 Programme Cover o Every guest receives a compact and professional Programme and some guests keep them for years. This is where you display your logo to all our guests through our Programme. Note: Programmes are printed 3 weeks prior to event. Programme Advertisement o Double impact. This is where your logo on the Programme cover receives support. Display your logo on the inside of our crisp Programme to reinforce your presence at this year s International Salsa Congress. Note: Programmes are printed 3 weeks prior to event. MC Assist Minor o Pick up the microphone and help our event Emcee introduce a performance by one of our International salsa stars, This performance is presented by Your Company Name. Your voice is heard by all our guests, your company name remains with them through the evening. On-site training and scripts are created and provided prior to event day. Website Home Page o While waiting in excited anticipation, our thousands of website visitors purchase tickets, obtain directions and warm up for this years Congress by reading up on their favorite performers by visiting our website, where your logo is presented on the home page for them to see. Pre-Event Posters o Our Congress posters are posted in prominent business locations and dance centres throughout the city, and your logo is on them. Note: Logo must be provided 3 months before event for maximum advertising. Pre-Event Flyers o Congress Helpers, Employees, Volunteers, Associates, Performers and Partners enthusiastically distribute Congress Flyers up until and sometimes even during our event weekend. This International Event is thoroughly promoted and your logo is present all throughout. Note: Logo must be provided 3 months before event for maximum advertising. 10 Premium Seating Tickets o Enjoy the best seats in the house with nine guests of your choice for one full evening of spectacular performances. Note: these 10 VIP tickets are an upgrade from the previously mentioned 6 tickets so that you have 10 tickets in total. Also includes all sponsorship benefits for packages outlined below.
4. Ambassador and Seating Sponsor $ 5,000 Seating Recognition o Your logo is one of 10 professionally hung from the backs of our comfortable theatre style seating chairs throughout our entire elegant venue. A gentle reminder throughout all performances that you are a significant supporter for this Annual International Event. MC Recognition Major o Your company is singled out, appreciated and acknowledged formally to all our guests by our event Emcee. Every guest is made clearly aware of your presence and your support during each day of this year s three International Salsa Congress performance days. 6 Premium Seating Tickets o Enjoy one full evening of spectacular performances within our Premium seating area along with five guests of your choice. Note: these 6 tickets are an upgrade from the previously mentioned 4 tickets so that you have 6 tickets in total. All 6 tickets are also located in a Premium seating location allowing you and your guests to enjoy a more central view of performances. Additional tickets and/or upgraded seating options may be purchased through the CISC website or through your CISC representative. Email presence o Our database with tens of thousands of dancers, partners, associates, performers and volunteers receive periodic, gentle and professional notices of our upcoming events. Your logo is displayed on all our Congress related emails to help introduce your presence at this classy Congress. Also includes all sponsorship benefits for packages outlined below. 5. T-Shirt Sponsor $ 3,000 Congress T-Shirts o T-shirts for this year s International Salsa Congress are sold prior to and during this event as memorable souvenirs. Your logo is one of 15 logos which go home with all our t-shirt owners. Note: Logo must be provided 3 months before event for maximum advertising. Lunch with a Star o From performing on popular TV shows, competing in Recognized Competitions around the globe and breaking all barriers to dance at World Class levels, our performers and organizers are passionate and talented people to say the least.
Have lunch with one of them, find out how they did it or why, or simply enjoy a light conversation with a star. Note: scheduling, location and star are based on availability and decided at CISC organizers sole discretion. 3 Private Lessons o You are taught exclusively by a pro on three separate 1hr occasions to dance your favorite Latin or Ballroom dance. Note: scheduling and location are based on availability between you and your Pro. 4 Premium Seating Tickets o Enjoy one full evening of spectacular performances with three guests of your choice. Note: these 4 tickets are an upgrade from the previously mentioned 2 tickets so that you have 4 tickets in total. All 4 tickets are located in the Standard seating sections. Additional tickets and/or upgraded seating options may be purchased through the CISC website or through your CISC representative. Also includes all sponsorship benefits for packages outlined below. 6. Local Performance Sponsor $ 1,500 Entrance Banner o What better place to display your company s banner and logo than right where our memorable event commences. Set up your banner right at our entrance doors so our guests know you are here as they arrive. Bring your own professionally printed banner and we will help you set it up at this long lasting event. Booth o Over 1000 paying and qualified guests attend this International event annually, and each one passes right through our booth area. Your booth is positioned directly with the flow of guests, and is large enough to hold and display your company s gear and display material. Note: Contact your CISC representative for help and support with electrical, lighting and other arrangements one month before the event to ensure your booth is properly organized and prepared prior to arrival. Precise location of your booth is at CISC sole discretion. Also includes all sponsorship benefits for packages outlined below.
7. Workshop Sponsor $ 750 Shared Big Screen o Between sets, prior to commencement and after event completion, our projector screen displays a rotating screen where all our respected sponsors and supporters are recognized and appreciated. Your logo is one of them. Thank you. Also includes all sponsorship benefits for packages outlined below. 8. Individual Sponsor $ 500 2 Premium Seating Tickets o Enjoy one full evening of spectacular performances with the guest of your choice at the Respectable Hyatt Regency Hotel located downtown Calgary beside the Calgary Tower. Note: Additional tickets and/or upgraded seating options may be purchased through the CISC website or through your CISC representative. Access to CISC Promotional Booth o Your company s letter size display material is located on our promotional booth reserved exclusively for sponsors, supporters and partners. All guests have the opportunity to recognize you as an active supporter of Calgary s very own International Salsa Congress. Sponsors Page on CISC Website o Our website receives tens of thousands of local and international visits per year by people interested in Calgary s International Salsa Congress. Our sponsor s page is where your logo is displayed in recognition of your generous and respected support. Ambassador T-Shirts o Our Dance Ambassadors enthusiastically help new time dancers feel welcome at Calgary s International Salsa Congress. You can recognize them by the unique t- shirt they wear which has your logo displayed on it along with our other supporters. Also includes all sponsorship benefits for packages outlined below.
9. Award Sponsor $ 250 MC Recognition o Each evening, our MC and International Top 10 Salsa Championship award winner, along with everyone who helps with organizing this world class event, give a special heart-felt thanks to you, our sponsors. This is your moment of public thanks by our MC on the microphone while this event is in progress. Present an Award o Many talented people practice hard, travel and diligently focus on bringing themselves to performance level quality in preparation for this classy event. You will be presenting one of these people, or one of these teams with an award which recognizes their contribution and effort. Note: Award to be determined based on availability and at CISC sole discretion. Facebook Page o Social Media has become quite a presence, and the Calgary International Salsa Congress has ridden the wave of interest in Facebook. Our Facebook page is quite active before, during, and after each Salsa Congress. You are formally thanked and appreciated on our Facebook page for your support. 10. Supporter Sponsor $ Thank you for your anonymous support. You are very much appreciated by all of us within the Salsa Community. We all value your encouragement, your contribution and we give you a very big, sincere and whole hearted thanks.
2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ( ) Event Sponsor $30,000 ( ) Stage Sponsor $ 15,000 ( ) International Performance Sponsor $ 7,500 ( ) Seating Sponsor $ 5,000 ( ) Ambassador Program Sponsor $ 5,000 ( ) T-Shirt Sponsor $ 3,000 ( ) Local Performance Sponsor $ 1,500 ( ) Workshop Sponsor $ 750 ( ) Individual Sponsor $ 500 ( ) Award Sponsor $ 250 ( ) Supporter Sponsor $ Special Notes, Requests and Customizations:
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