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A good friend of mine, Jorge Elizondo is organizing what he likes to call a UNITED get-together-hot-bachata-weekend. Jorge is on of the biggest names in Bachata and has been featured in more DVDs and how to tapes than anyone else I have ever known. He is originally from South Texas, close to my home town, however his creation of what he calls “Bachata Fusion” has boosted his success to tremendous highest. You need make arrangements to attend this festival of music, workshops and fun because you will be missing out if you don’t… More information and tickets sales available at http://www.bachatafusion.com/sfbachatafestival.html.

This upcoming weekend will  feature bachateros from all over the world in the greatest city in the world – San Francisco! S.F. Bachata Festival is a 4-day dance festival focusing on Bachata and various art forms such as Tango, Merengue, cha cha cha, Salsa, Martial Arts, Lap Dancing, Fitness and Kizomba.

Expect fun workshops, performances and HOT NIGHT DANCE PARTIES – Top Bachata DJs. Whether you dance Moderna, European,Tradicional or estilo Dominicano – you’re in! This is for the promotion of bachata and the unity of all bachateros!

Check out our list of events starting Tuesday July 14, all the way to Sunday July 19!!!!

July 14 – 8:30 PM: BACHATA SOCIAL AT GLAS KAT Upstairs
July 15 – 6 PM: Club Bachata @ Cigar Bar and Grill
July 16 – BIG PREP – Party w/ Bay Area’s MIXED bachata band @ Roccapulco
JULY 17, 18, 19 – Daytime Workshops (at the hotel)
July 17 and 18 – Nightime Dance Parties (at the Hotel)
July 18 – SPECIAL AWARD CEREMONY w/ Special Guests
JUly 19 – Last Night Dance Party at the famous Glas Kat (Bachata DJ, Salsa Band)
July 19: Open and Masters Bachata Jack and Jill
July 20 – San Francisco Shuttle Tour hosted by Rodchata
Amateur Bachata Jack and Jill + Master’s Jack and Jill

Over 70 Dance Workshops of Bachata, Merengue, Tango, Reggaeton, Bolero, ChaChaCha, Salsa, Zouk, Kizomba, Cumbia and more! Learn to dance the entire weekend!

The event is being held at the HOTEL WHITCOMB – A HISTORIC SAN FRANCISCO HOTEL Located in the heart of SF.
Special Low Price for our Guest $119 a Night!
Just mention S.F. Bachata Festival to get this special Rate!

- Get to know the hotel here: http://www.hotelwhitcomb.com/
The hotel/venue is located centrally (not near the airport or different city) in the heart of San Francisco. When we say “centralized”, it means exactly that – CENTRALIZED

Featuring Delegates and Performers from around the World:
Featuring Top DANCERS from Europe, Asia, Australia, USA and beyond

International Delegates:
- Tony Lara (Italy)
- Daniela DeFrancesco (Italy)
- Nestor Manuelian (Australia)
- Lidia Mcmahon (Australia)
- Anup Thomas (Thailand)
- Juan I. Ruiz (Australia) – he is absolutely in!!!
- Nikal Kleinstreuer (New Zealand)
- Grégory and Fernanda (Belgium)
- Vesa Parkarri (Finland)
- Sai Mai (Vietnam)
- Sarunas and Giedre (Lithuania)
- Lisa Arielle Allen (Argentina)

National Delegates:
- JORGE ELIZONDO (Texas)
- CHRISTIAN SOLA (Florida)
- Tate Blomquist (Florida)
- Zeke Ruvalcaba (Chicago)
- Estilo Dance Co (Chicago)
- Chicago Bachata All Stars
- Adam Phillips (North Carolina)
- Camille Yanantuono (San Diego)
- Lee “Ginguito” Smith (Washington DC)
- Nohelia Smith (Washington DC)
- Summer Sando (Arizona)
- Bruce Sando (Arizona)
- Alejandro Rey (Los Angeles)
- Jorge Contreras (Los Angeles)
- Leslie Ferriera (Los Angeles)
- Abraham Pakko Contreras (Sacramento)
- Emelie Andagan (Sacramento)
- LOS BACHATEROS (Sacramento)
- BB of Salsa Reno
- Alicia Santistevan (Reno)
- Chuck Brown (Chico)

Local Delegates:
- Luis Aguilar (SF)
- Edwin Yovani (San Jose)
- ENRIQUE “kike” JARQUIN (San Jose)
- Ava Apple (San Francisco)
- Rodolfo Guzman (San Francisco)
- Symbolic Mambo (San Francisco)
-JUAN GIL – San Francisco
- Elly “Melody” Guadarrama (SJ)
- Rodchata Project (Bay Area)
- Jas Santamaria (Santa Rosa)
- Jesus Ortiz (DR/SF)
- Erin Michaela Brandt (NYC/SF)
- Rodney Rodchata Aquino (SF)

DJ’s
- DJ Super Chino – San Francisco
- DJ El Guapo – Bay Area
- DJ Don Besos – Finland
- DJ Smooth – San Jose

More performers, instructors and DJ’s to come!

Dance workshop brought to you by the OSU Latin Dancing & Cultural Club (LDCC)…

Jorge Elizondo was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, where the sounds of Mexico, the Caribbean, and the United States meet. In this unique environment, Jorge trained in music theory and Latin dance and developed “Bachata Fusion,” a style of dance that combines turn patterns and body movements from traditional Bachata, Tango, Cha Cha, and Salsa with many original moves. The end result is an expressive, active style of dance that removes all barriers and allows dancers to be more creative.

Formerly a public school teacher, Jorge’s passion for teaching equals his passion for dancing. His Bachata BootCamp tour has taken him to 190 cities throughout North America and Europe, where he has taught tens of thousands of students. Throughout all his journeys, he has continued to develop new concepts to share with the world. He has produced 18 instructional DVDs ranging from beginning bachata to salsa, and his work has been sold in over 40 countries. His strong leading abilities and worldwide exposure also earned him a place in the “World’s Best Leads” DVD created by the world-renowned Edie the Salsa Freak.

Jorge’s mission is to spread the love of bachata all over the world and encourage people to live a healthier, more active lifestyle.

-http://www.jorgeelizondo.com

More details regarding workshop specifics to come…
also, don’t forget the LDCC Cookout this Saturday (4/25)!
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