NY International Salsa Congress: A Celebration Of Latin Dance

The Goya Foods New York International Salsa Congress, a multi-day Latin music and dance festival, celebrates its 18th anniversary with 10,000 dancers from around the world at The New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square from Thursday, August 30, 2018 to Sunday, September 2, 2018.

From novice to professional dancers, the congress brings together people of all cultures, ages and backgrounds to gain exposure to different styles of dance and to achieve a higher level of knowledge and expression for Latin dance and music.

8:09 p.m.
The evening starts with young dancers.

8:15 p.m.
The group "SAGA Dancers" is from New Jersey.

8:19 p.m.
Salsa vibes!

8:22 p.m.
Great smile!

8:30 p.m.
I need to learn Salsa!

8:35 p.m.
Kirstie Raffan and Christina Ernst.

8:41 p.m.
The "Tropical Image Dance Studio" dancers from Brooklyn on stage.

8:48 p.m.
"I love your dress!"

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