15TH ANNUAL CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL SALSA CONGRESS
LEGENDARY HALL OF FAME LATIN JAZZ ARTIST WILLIE ROSARIO
PRESS JUNCKET FEATURING
A heat wave comes to Chicago February 11 – 14, 2015 featuring the BEST
Dancers and Afro Latin Jazz musicians from across the globe will be featured at
the 15th Annual International Salsa Congress. Legendary Latin Jazz Salsa Artist
Willie Rosario will be performing at 15th Annual International Salsa Congress as
part of his World Wide Final Tour.
About Willie Rosario
Born and raised in Coamo, Puerto Rico has played with the top Salsa artist
including Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Mark Anthony and every legendary musician
from the famous Fania AllStars repertoire.
Among the awards and recognitions bestowed upon Rosario was a nomination
in 1987 for a Grammy Award for his song "Nueva Cosecha" (New Harvest),
various Gold and Platinum Records, the Agüeybaná de Oro Award, ACE, Diplo
and Paoli Awards. In 2000, the Puerto Rican Senate paid tribute to Willie Rosario
in recognition of his 40 years in the field of music. In 2002, Willie Rosario was
inducted into The International Latin Music Hall of Fame.
Press Junket
Date – Thursday, February 11, 2016
Location – Westin O’Hare 6100 N. River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018
Check In Time – 7:00pm
Overview of the 15th Annual Salsa Congress – 7:15pm
Mini Dance Performance – 7:25 pm
Willie Rosario – Meet and Greet – 7:35
We invite you stay and enjoy a memorable performance by the Edwin Sanchez
Project. RSVP to Gustavo Aleman.
The Chicago International Salsa Congress 2016 Highlights at a Glance
Over 75 Workshops of infinite variety for your enjoyment:
Mambo
Musicality
Cha-Cha-Cha
Salsa styling, basic-advanced, footwork, lead/follow, ladies styling
Pachanga, basic and incorporate into salsa styling
Bachata
Rueda Summit
Salsarobics
NEWLY ADDED: Kizomba! All levels
NEWLY ADDED: Zumba with world class instructors from Zumba Fitness, LLC
7 Professionally produced dance showcases – 4 Evening Showcases and 3 Matinee
Showcases
4 nights of the very best in Live Latin Music Concerts with Social Dancing
o Thursday, 2/11/16 THE EDWIN SANCHEZ PROJECT
o Friday, 2/12/16 WILLIE ROSARIO Y SU ORQUESTA
o Saturday, 2/13/16 CHARLIE APONTE Y SU ORQUESTA
o Sunday, 2/14/16 SAMMY GARCIA Y SABOR DE PUERTO RICO with AZUQUITA
3 Ballrooms for your dancing pleasure:
Grand Ballroom: Live Music Concert and the very best in
Salsa/Mambo, Cha-Cha-Cha music for social dancing
LaSalle Ballroom: featuring the hottest Bachata music for social dancing
Michigan Ballroom: Kizomba hosted by Marc Brewer, CISC
Kizomba Ambassador with Charles Ogar and the Chicago Kizomba crew
CISC Marketplace filled with exciting vendor offerings and services
Thursday evening opening night party: Industry night welcoming arts, dance, music and
communications students
Exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with World Renowned Willie Rosario and Orquesta for VIP
access guests and full pass holders
Saturday evening: Walk the Red Carpet for CISC Celebrity Judges and win prizes
CONTACT: GUSTAVO ALEMAN
EMAIL: GUSTAVO@IMAGENCONSULTANTS.COM
PHONE: 1-773-983-6542