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The Hottest Dance Show of the Year! DANCE:
Each night will finish with a salsa party. Party until 3am! Over 30 hours available.

Be mesmerized by a theatre style production featuring some of the best salsa dancers in the world, local professionals, and troupes from all over North America, flown in for one weekend only. Spectacular salsa showcases will take place 3 nights only Friday April 1 our amateur showcase featuring our international stars, Saturday April 2 our international showcase featuring local professionals and the best Salsa dancers in the world, and Sunday April 3 our closing party all at the elegant Hyatt Regency Imperial Ballroom. WATCH:
International salsa showcases Friday and Saturday evening by the best Salsa dancers in the world, local professionals, and dance troupes from all over North America. Rub elbows with the show’s star performers to the sexy music of salsa, bachata, kizomba and more. LEARN:
Optional daytime workshops are available for experienced and first time dancers who want to take part in the action. Learn from the best teachers in the world in many styles of dance. Workshops include salsa, cha cha, tango, burlesque, body movement, stretching, and many more! The Calgary International Salsa Congress will have something for everyone! Amazing shows, inspiring workshops, exciting competitions, great music, a beautiful location, and the warmth of the people of Calgary.

10/10/2026

🔥ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: JHAIME AND VALENTINA

We are thrilled to welcome the incredible world champions representing Quebec, JHAIME AND VALENTINA to the 2027 Calgary International Salsa Congress! 🎉

Based in Québec, their partnership brings together diverse artistic backgrounds and years of professional training. Jhaime Vega, an award-winning choreographer, performer, and Artistic Director of Alliance Dance Company, is known for his innovative productions, leadership within the Canadian Latin dance community, and his commitment to developing the next generation of artists. Valentina originally from Colombia , brings extensive training in ballet, contemporary dance, ballroom, and Latin dance, having performed and trained with prestigious institutions and companies throughout her career.

Together, they have quickly established themselves as one of Canada’s most recognized Bachata couples, earning top placements at major international competitions and some of the world’s most prestigious stages. Their work combines athleticism, musicality, emotional connection, and theatrical storytelling, creating performances that are both technically refined and deeply authentic.

Beyond competition and performance, Jhaime & Valentina are passionate educators dedicated to helping dancers grow artistically and personally. Through workshops, coaching, performances, and mentorship, they strive to inspire dancers to pursue excellence while remaining connected to the joy and humanity of dance.

Their mission is simple: to create meaningful artistic experiences, elevate Latin dance in Canada, and inspire others through movement, connection, and storytelling.

Let’s give a warm welcome to Jhaime and Valentina to the 2027 CISC! 🌏

🎟️ Get your tickets and competitor passes ➡️ danceevent.ca/cisc/tickets

APRIL 1 - 5, 2027
HYATT REGENCY CALGARY
calgarysalsacongress.com

Kelly Lannan

10/08/2026

🔥ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: JORGE AND MARIA Jorge&Maria Salsa 🔥

We are beyond thrilled to welcome back the WORLD SALSA CHAMPIONS FROM MEXICO, JORGE AND MARIA to the 2027 Calgary International Salsa Congress as judges, performers and instructors! 🎉

Jorge Martinez and Maria Catalan are celebrated World Salsa Champions from Mexico. They are known internationally as Salsa Na’Ma champions for their winning solo competitions, and as judges and presenters of the Oaxaca Salsa & Bachata Paramount Cup 💃

Let’s give a warm welcome to Jorge and Maria to the Calgary International Salsa Congress! Join them along with even more incredible instructors, judges, dancers and performers from across the world! 🌏🎉

🎟️ Get your tickets and competitor passes now ➡️ danceevent.ca/cisc/tickets

We can’t wait to see you Calgary! ✨

APRIL 1 - 5, 2027
HYATT REGENCY CALGARY
calgarysalsacongress.com

Kelly Lannan

10/07/2026

🔥ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: ALEX AND ISABEL FROM COLOMBIA 🇨🇴

Are you ready to feel the heat? We’re so excited to welcome the incredible Alex Salsita & Isabel Cristina Posada back to the 2027 Calgary International Salsa Congress.

Alex is a renowned world champion, certified teacher, choreographer, and judge with over 10 years of international experience, representing Colombia across global competitions and congresses. Isabel brings more than 15 years of artistic career, traveling the world as a dancer and judge, earning multiple national and international titles as a Professional Salsa Soloist.

With dynamic style, clean technique, and undeniable stage chemistry, this couple is ready to make waves across the globe. 🌍

Let’s give a warm welcome to Alex and Isabel to the Calgary International Salsa Congress! Join them along with even more incredible instructors, judges, dancers and performers from across the world! 💃🕺

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We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

MARCH 26 - MARCH 29, 2026
HYATT REGENCY CALGARY
calgarysalsacongress.com

Kelly Lannan

10/01/2026

🔥ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: EDWIN RIVERA 🔥

Mark your calendars Calgary! We are thrilled to welcome back the amazing dancer, DJ, and music producer, Edwin Rivera as the MC, celebrity guest DJ and instructor at the 2026 Calgary International Salsa Congress!

Edwin Rivera was featured in the movie El Cantante with Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, and on the popular South American television show “Let’s Dance, Rojo Fama Contrafama”. Edwin has been a producer of the Los Angeles Salsa Festival and the World Latin Dance Cup. He is artistic director of many congresses including the New York International Salsa Congress. Edwin works with Fania Records on their “We Love to See You Dance” series on Youtube and MONSTER PRODUCTS “The Monster Sound of Latin” initiative. Edwin is an incredibly influential artist in the Latin dance and music community as a dancer, DJ, and music producer. 💃🕺

Let’s give a warm welcome to Edwin to the Calgary International Salsa Congress! Join him alongside more incredible instructors, judges, dancers and performers from across the world! 🌏

We can’t wait to see you Calgary!

🔥 APRIL 1 - 5, 2027
⭐️ Hyatt Regency Calgary
💃🏻 calgarysalsacongress.com

Kelly Lannan

09/27/2026

Calgary's hottest dance show is returning. Mark your calendars.🔥

April 1–5, 2027
Hyatt Regency Calgary
calgarysalsacongress.com

Will you join us for this dance? 👀

Kelly Lannan

09/23/2026

ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: Anya Katsevman 🔥

We are beyond thrilled to welcome back the INCREDIBLE WORLD SALSA CHAMPION, ANYA KATSEVMAN to the 2027 Calgary International Salsa Congress as a judge, performer and instructor! 🎉

Anya Katsevman has starred in the touring shows of Dancing with the Stars and Burn the Floor, she has performed for U.S. President Barack Obama and performed with El Gran Combo at Madison Square Gardens. Anya is an undefeated 2 time World Salsa Champion On2 and is celebrated around the world for her judging, choreographing, producing, staging, designing, and is on a mission in helping develop artists, professionals and dancers of all levels in all genres of the entertainment industry. 💃

Let’s give a warm welcome to Anya to the Calgary International Salsa Congress! Join her along with even more incredible instructors, judges, dancers and performers from across the world! 🌏🎉

We can’t wait to see you Calgary! ✨

🔥 APRIL 1 - 5, 2027
⭐️ Hyatt Regency Calgary
💃🏻 calgarysalsacongress.com

Kelly Lannan

09/19/2026

🔥ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: BILLY FAJARDO Billy Fajardo

We are so excited to welcome the incredible WORLD CHAMPION AND PRODUCER OF THE SUMMIT CHAMPIONSHIP, BILLY FAJARDO, back to the Calgary International Salsa Congress!

Billy Fajardo has been in the dance community for over 50 years. He is a World Champion and legend in Salsa, Latin Hustle, and Cabaret. He is also a certified NDCA Championship Judge and Producer of the World Latin Dance Championship known as The Summit Championship The Summit - Latin Dance Championship

Let’s give a warm welcome to Billy to the Calgary International Salsa Congress! Join him along with even more incredible instructors, judges, dancers and performers from across the world. 🌏

Are you ready to feel the heat Calgary? 🔥

APRIL 1 - 5, 2027
HYATT REGENCY CALGARY
calgarysalsacongress.com

09/02/2026

Calgary’s hottest dance show is returning. Save the date.🔥

April 1–5, 2027
Hyatt Regency Calgary
calgarysalsacongress.com

Will you join us for this dance? 👀

07/28/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE, CALGARY! 🚨

The Calgary International Salsa Congress is back, and you won't want to miss the hottest weekend of 2027! 💃🕺

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration featuring world-class Salsa and Bachata artists, incredible local talent, spectacular performances and legendary social dancing all weekend long.

✨ Tickets aren't available just yet—but for now, mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable weekend!

We can't wait to welcome you back to the dance floor! ❤️

🎥: PARK Production House

📅 APRIL 1–5, 2027
📍HYATT REGENCY
💃 calgarysalsacongress.com

Kelly Lannan

04/14/2026

🎉 THE PARTY ISN'T OVER! 🎉

From the bottom of our hearts - THANK YOU for making the 17th Calgary International Salsa Congress such a beautiful success. 🙏❤️

Come celebrate with us at the CISC Afterparty and let's share one more night on the dance floor together. 💃🕺

All levels welcome — come as you are and dance the night away!

🎶 Salsa & Bachata lesson at 8:15 PM -Taught by
David and Olya 💕 from DandoDance
🪩 Followed by social dancing & an all-night party!

📅 Friday, April 17, 2026
📍 St. Vladimir's Hall — 404 Meredith Rd NE, Calgary
🎟️ Tickets at albertadancesport.com

See you on the dance floor Calgary! 🔥

Kelly Alberta Dancesport

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Calgary, AB
T2G5P6

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+14036712375

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http://www.calgarysalsacongress.com/

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