Salsabangkok in collaboration with international dance and music professionals present 4 different fun parties at 4 different venues. Clubbing style, stage theatre, fun in public space and casual night out, we have all for you. Join us for these memorable 

experiences:
Thursday, November 20
Theme: CASA DE LA CULTURA
Location: Club Culture (BTS: Phaya Thai)
Time: From 8pm

Friday, November 21
Theme: CABARET NACIONAL
Location: An An Dancing Oasis, The Montien Hotel  (BTS: Saladang)
Time: From 8pm

Saturday, November 22
Theme: ONE NIGHT IN HAVANA
Location: Emporium Parc (BTS: Phrom Pong)
Time: From 6pm

Sunday, November 23
Theme: LAST NIGHT IN BANGKOK
Location: Indus (BTS: Phrom Pong)
Time: From 8pm

Salsabangkok Fiesta 2008 is the 4th year of multicultural dance and music festival. Highlights include dance showcases of renowned international and local artists, live band from Japan (Risagoza), unique Social Dance Competition and social dance with professional international DJs. This year we are honoured to welcome dance professionals from Holland, USA, Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Our DJs feature DJ Henry Knowles-World No. 1 Salsa DJ from New York, DJ Rodrigo from Kyoto, DJ Thaifoon from San Francisco, and DJ Roland from Thailand. The event programs include free dance lessons, dance performances followed by social dancing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dance workshops on Saturday afternoon, November 22nd from 12pm-4pm. Don’t miss the 2nd Salsa Social Dance Competition and Live Music performed by “Risagoza”, live band from Japan on Saturday Night, November 22nd. This is the first time of a live Salsa band in Thailand!!!

We would like to invite everybody who is interested in dance and music to join the event. Dancing is one of the most enjoyable forms of exercise. We can enjoy beautiful music and workout at the same time. Dance and music are good for healthy mind healthy body. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to dance. Just come and join our event and take free lessons with our international dance instructors or listen to nice world music from live band from Japan or international DJs Additionally, you can broaden your multicultural knowledge with international dance friends. We have already received many overseas bookings.

The event and workshop tickets are available at different rates of participation, plus depend on when you purchase your pass. Early bird specials are available before October 20 and November 15. All tickets can be purchased in advance at rumPUREE – world dance studio (www.rumpuree.com), Salsa Hacha Dance Studio (www.salsahacha.com), and La Rueda Sukhumvit Soi 18 or at the event. The tickets can also be purchased online at http://www.salsabangkok.com/fiesta2008/dsp_fee.cfm

The 4th Salsabangkok Fiesta 2008 is sponsored by Havana Club, Lufthansa, Tipco Foods (Thailand) PCL, Montien Hotel, Manhattan Hotel, DJ Henry Knowles, Club Culture, Indus Restaurant, rumPUREE – world dance studio, Salsa Hacha Dance Studio and Hi Sugar Beauty Salon.

For information: http://www.salsabangkok.com/fiesta2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press contact: Busakorn (Apple) : 080-454-4343
                    Juthamat (Keng) : 086-303-4776
                    salsabangkok_fiesta@hotmail.com

DETAILED PROGRAM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20th 2008
CASA DE LA CULTURA
VENUE: CLUB CULTURE
Dress Code - No Slippers
8:00pm Free dance lesson
9:00pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs, Dance demonstration from performers and instructors

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st 2008
CABARET NACIONAL
VENUE: AN AN FLAIR DANCING OASIS, MONTIEN HOTEL
Dress Code - No Slippers
8:00pm Free dance lesson
9:00pm Performances from Local and International Artist
10:00pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd 2008 (AFTERNOON)
DANCE WORKSHOPS
SCHEDULE STUDIO A STUDIO B
12:00pm-1:00pm Reggeaton (Taiti & Crystal)
All Level Turn Pattern on 1 (Suman & Rachel - Singapore)
Improver
1:00pm-2:00pm Men Styling (Taiti - Holland)
All Level Lady Styling (Crystal - Holland)
All Level
2:00pm-3:00pm Turn Pattern on 1 (Mike & Christina - USA)
Int.-Adv. Turn Pattern on 2 (Muse & Gak - Korea)
Adv. Beginner
3:00pm-4:00pm Show Moves (Mike & Christina - USA)
Int.-Adv. Bachata (Gary - Singapore)
Beg.-Int.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd 2008 (EVENING)
ONE NIGHT IN HAVANA
VENUE: EMPORIUM PARC
Dress Code - Dress for Ladies, White Pants for Gentlemen
6:00pm DJ
7:00pm Free dance lesson
8:00pm-8:30pm Salsa social dance competition & Dance Performance
8:30pm-9:15pm Risagoza Live Band
9:15pm-9:45pm Salsa social dance competition (final) & Dance Performance
9:45pm-10:30pm Risagoza Live Band
10:30pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 2008
LAST NIGHT IN BANGKOK
VENUE: INDUS
8:00pm Party Starts
9:00pm Closing Fiesta Dance Performance
9:30pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs

Useful addresses by Alphabetical Order:
• Club Culture (BTS-Pyahathai Station)
Sri Ayudthaya Road, Bangkok Tel. 089 497 8422
E-mail: info.clubculture@gmail.com, Website: http://www.club-culture-bkk.com

• Emporium Parc (BTS-Pyahathai Station)
Sukhumvit 24, Bangkok Tel. 02-269-1000
E-mail: customerservice@emporiumthailand.com, Website: http:// www.emporiumthailand.com

• Indus Restaurant (BTS: PhromPhong)
71, Sukhumvit Soi 26, Klong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Tel: 022584900,026615279 Fax: 026613227
E-mail: Indus@indusbangkok.com http://www.indusbangkok.com/

• La Rueda  (BTS-Asoke Station, MRT-Sukhumvit Station)
Sukhumvit Soi 18, Bangkok 10110
Tel. 0847147074 E-mail: dancelife77@yahoo.com

• rumPUREE – world dance studio (BTS-Chidlom Station)
Amarin Plaza, 5th Fl., 500 Ploenchit Rd., Bangkok 10330
Tel. 0814390200 E-mail: rumpuree@hotmail.com Website: www.rumpuree.com

• Salsa Hacha Dance Studio (BTS-Saladaeng Station, MRT-Silom Station)
130/5 Silom Rd. Soi 6, Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand, 10500
Tel. 026343383 Fax 026343384 Email : salsahacha@yahoo.com
Website: www.salsahacha.com

• The Montien Hotel Bangkok (BTS-Saladaeng Station, MRT-Samyan Station)
54 Surawongse Road, Bangkok 10500 Tel. :022337060-9 Fax: 022365218-9
E-mail: bangkok@montien.com http://www.montien.com/bangkok