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Pittsburgh Salsa & Bachata Congress

Pittsburgh Salsa & Bachata Congress

Jan 12 2018 - Jan 14 2018
Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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Jan 12 2018 - Jan 14 2018

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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Pittsburgh Salsa & Bachata Congress 2018

Jan 12 2018 - Jan 14 2018

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Salsa Dance event (Dance Event) Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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Pittsburgh Salsa & Bachata Congress

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Pittsburgh Salsa & Bachata Congress offers workshops, shows and parties with national and international instructors and performers.

Genres: Bachata, Casino Rueda, Cha Cha, Kizomba, Pachanga, Salsa, Semba, Brazilian Zouk

Cost: Full Pass: from $125 Socials: Friday $15, Saturday $25

Music: Salsa , Bachata, and Tango in separate ballrooms.

DJ Playing: Lorenzo Haire of DC, Juan Diego of Pgh

Age Restriction: None

Dress Code: Comfortable to exotic for dancing

Drinks & Dining: Cash bar available, bottled water served, restaurants in walking distance

Artists Performers: Ferocity Dance, Jose Serrano, Christina Piedra & Darlin Garcia

Affiliate School: Los Sabrosos

Contact Name: The Pittsburgh Salsa Roundtable

Contact Phone: (774) 310-1744

Contact Type: Organizer



Location Info

The Twentieth Century Club

Address: 4201 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15213

Type: Club

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