Groovy Downtown - Hong Kong Salsa Festival 2009

Salsa Festival in Hong Kong - Courtesy farm4.static.flickr.com

Move It, Move It, Move It - Just Moooove It! Make your way to Downtown Hong Kong, to Avenue of Stars for the largest Salsa street party currently on. The buzzing atmosphere, super salsa dances and impulsive street grooving - makes it a must-go spot. You could even dance the 1.1 mile from Downtown Hong Kong!

From 2 to 8 February 2009, Hong Kong celebrates this week-long extravaganza featuring street dances, club parties and open championships along with performances by renowned artists. Its that time of the year when you need to put on your dancing shoes. Or rather your Salsa dancing shoes!

Already sweeping Hong Kong off its feet, the festival is geared for making the most of the swinging week of music and dance. Quick Step Productions and Hong Kong Tourism Board have put together this annual frenzy for all dance lovers and performers. The agenda includes street parties, club nights, live music, international DJ’s and performances by global champions.

Events will happen at well known locations including Lan Kwai Fong, Avenue of Stars and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. World class singers, international djs and live bands, all entice you to join in this spectacular affair.

The Salsa Festival fever is on in full force as local and overseas salsa enthusiasts converge to Hong Kong in an infectious mood. Moving and grooving to this most famous of world dances, top Salsa teachers are coaching the initiated and the uninitiated.

Add to this, inspiring presentations by the greatest of Salsa dancers. Best of all you have Parisian Laurent Hounsavi belting out some of his great medley of songs. All you have to do is soak up this once-in-a-lifetime experience.