One of the most awaited events for salsa enthusiasts across the globe ? the Kingfisher 4th India International Salsa Congress 2009, scheduled from 8th ? 9th August at Hotel Lalit Ashok saw a slew of national and international instructors and salsa champions participate in the biggest salsa extravaganza in India. The All India Salsa championship, where world renowned performers showcased some of the best international salsa dancing, was held on 8th August. The winners of the championship were Bangalore-based dancers, Bindu Prasanna and Aatish Khan.
For the past month, India has seen salsa workshops, parties and performances in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore. With 28 instructors from 9 countries, the Kingfisher India International Salsa Congress promises to bring together salsa dancers from across the world to participate in the celebrated art form. Some of the instructors include Alex Lee & Kim, USA, Sneha Kapoor and Richard Tholoor, participants in the recent India?s Got Talent and Giancarlo & Masha, New Zealand?s #1 salsa dance couple. 6 popular DJ?s like DJ Joseph Enin and DJ Javed from Hong Kong and India came together and played internationally renowned Latin American music, adding to the truly global experience.
Speaking about the congress, United Breweries Limited, Deputy President, Mr. Shekhar Ramamurthy said, ?Kingfisher is an extremely young brand associated with fun, fashion and style. The Kingfisher Salsa Congress is one of the most exciting youth centric events that we associate ourselves with. Kingfisher & the Salsa Congress both expresses the core brand values of camaraderie and good times. It gives us great satisfaction that once again, we have garnered phenomenal response to this event.?
According to Lourd Vijay, Founder, Lourd Vijay Dance Academy, who has conceptualized the Salsa Congress, ?This is a great platform for all salsa lovers across the globe. Almost every country in the world has a Salsa Congress, where Salsa dancers get together to constantly refine their art; with that need in mind we started the India International Salsa Congress. It is gratifying to see that this particular dance form has started gaining popularity amongst Indians and of course has been enjoying the support of a lifestyle brand as Kingfisher. Salsa dancing has become a lifestyle statement as it combines socializing with healthy exercise and sheer Good Times.?