Ok, here's a mishmash of thoughts, ideas, and posts …

First off, the Salsa Cruise! Exciting … Our next cruise is approaching fast, and this salsa cruise is huge. It's our biggest dance cruise yet, and it's 9 days to South America, leaving out of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and even has a layover of a day in Buenos Aires.

You can see the salsa cruise on Facebook, or see the Salsa Cruise Website. Ideally, you'll want to check and join both.

The cruise is almost sold out, and since it's so massive, requires some pretty serious planning. If you are considering it, you must start planning now.

And yes, I know, a lot have asked for another Caribbean cruise! We're on it, and expect our next cruise to sail (after this one) in September of 2011. Details may be coming shortly!

As for Hawaii, this is huge. There's not a person reading this whom shouldn't be planning to join us in Hawaii (that's a double negative – yikes). To put it simply, you should be coming on this incredible dance vacation. This vacation is for you, it's cheap, and it's fun, and it's … well … it's in Hawaii!

See the Hawaii Salsa Festival website!

Really, this is a great vacation, and highly recommended. It will give you a chance to try out your brand new salsa shoes, but really, who wears salsa shoes on a beach (or by the pool for that matter). Great music and great social dancing highlight this event, year after year.

Get your early bird tickets now …

Finally, Bachata! The bachata dance craze is taking over the world. Really, it seems like it's taking over the world. Everywhere I turn, there are bachata festivals popping up. Have you noticed this?

Yes, the Hawaii Salsa Festival is Salsa in Paradise!

The first of many surprises is now out in the open as the Hawaii Salsa Festival has been unveiled for March 17-20th, 2011 with headliners Jimmy Bosch and Yoko, along with dozens of the finest dance teachers, performers, and teachers from around the world.

Throw in a thousand or so of our closest friends, on one of the most beautiful islands on the planet, and you have the biggest salsa dance party you can imagine. This stellar event, now in its fifth year, is always fun, social, and the perfect vacation for beginner and advanced alike. It's friendly and social in such a way that only the Hawaiian Islands can provide.

The Hawaii Salsa Festival brings the best in salsa dancing, salsa music, and stellar vacation into one cohesive event. There's simply nothing like it. Early bird pricing has just gone up, and you have a limited time to grab your tickets and start planning for the event!

We really want to see YOU there! We know it's going to be completely sold out, both the hotel, and even flights to the Island, so we want you to plan WELL in advance (as in … Now). Please don't wait to book this.

Visit the event website:

http://www.HawaiiSalsaFestival.com

The San Francisco Summer Salsa and Bachata Festival is just one week away!
Do you have YOUR Tickets? Get your tickets to the Salsa Festival and Bachata Festival.

SalsaCrazy's Summer Salsa Dance Festival launches in San Francisco the week of July 12th, that's next week!

Do you have you your tickets?
A Massive Salsa Festival in San Francisco!
You do not want to miss this event!

Summer Salsa Festival – Details and Tickets and RSVPs
We're less than a WEEK away! We have new RSVPs and Details
This is a long message, but lots of Info here:

According to the latest pricing update at http://www.SummerSalsaFest.com.com, the "drop-In" Prices Information (NOT Offered Online) are as follows…

Nights Only
- Friday $35 (May go UP)
- Saturday $55
- Sunday $45

MY ADVICE: There is a special Online offer for 3-Night Passes expiring on Juy 12th, Buy it here

NIGHT PASS: http://bit.ly/nightpass
">http://bit.ly/nightpass
YOU SAVE $36

This is just for the nights, all 3, and does not include Daytime Workshops. It's a great deal to experience the whole night-time festivities.

http://www.facebook.com/l/f7a115KEH2_gGO6lMWTKfYkMCLg;bit.ly/nightpass

But, why come only for the nights, when dozens of the best tecers in the world are teaching all day in 5 ballrooms? You have to take these classes.

The Full Day and Night Passes "Drop-in" Prices (Not Offered Online) are a LOT more than a FULL pass, which means …

- Friday $100
- Saturday $150
- Sunday $120

That is a total of $370 if you just "drop in" on each night!
But you can get it for MUCH less AND get the pre-parties FREE!

MY ADVICE: Buy the "full pass" for $250!
-> http://bit.ly/fullpass

It's a great deal, it includes everything.
It's an all access pass for 8 days!
Buy it here: http://www.facebook.com/l/f7a116yo3Mx_UrjuUpDARp-jLnQ;bit.ly/fullpass – YOU SAVE OVER $120

Here are all your options for passes:

NIGHT PASS: http://bit.ly/nightpass
FULL PASS: http://bit.ly/fullpass (BEST DEAL)
ALL OPTIONS: http://www.SummerSalsaFest.com/register.htm

Remember, you get BIG discounts if you buy your tickets online!

ONLINE REGISTRATION & PURCHASE WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 12!

On to the Schedule and RSVPs! We have a NEW Sunday Party too.
Remember, Full Pass above gets you into ALL PreParties for free!

PRE PARTIES:

Sunday Night (Brand New) East Bay "Best of the Bay" Party!

Monday Night, 2 Levels, Salsa and Bachata at Rockit Room:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126064614077242

Tuesday Night at the Glas Kat, Salsa and Bachata Dance and Live Music with Son de Cana (playing Salsa and Bachata) – hot!

Wednesday Night at Jellys Pier 50, with Diva Ladies Workshop: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123738630998777

Thursday Night – Roccapulco Suppper Club, with Montuno Swing!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117208948317596

The MAIN Event at Parc 55 Hotel:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125836674124310

Wow, lots of invites for you! Lots of parties …
Next week is going to be SO Crazy.

NIGHT PASS: http://bit.ly/nightpass
FULL PASS: http://bit.ly/fullpass (BEST DEAL)
ALL OPTIONS: http://www.SummerSalsaFest.com/register.htm

Woohoo, Start Planning for next week!

Please Note: All Hotels, even our overflow, are selling out – so if you plan to stay downtown and haven't already secured your hotel, you'll want to get right on that.

Ok, I've been asked to try and summarize all that's going on, and that is VERY hard. The Summer Bachata and Salsa Festivals are huge, and there is alot going on, but here's my best shot at summarizing most of what's going to happen.

Join the Facebook Group here:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=115984107293

The bottom line is, keep July 11-19th free, for the hottest salsa festival and bachata festival in San Francisco, they'll be things to do every night. Usually both, bachata and salsa dancing, and lots of live music.

Here's the breakdown so far, and there's more being added. There are A LOT of stars, salsa performers and salsa instructors coming in from all over the world. All our local celebrities and salsa dancers have been invited to participate (of course). Of special note, int he Bay Area, SalsaMania has confirmed (which is way cool). They are the consumate salsa professionals, and out of state, from New York, the stars, Magna Gopal (godess of spins), and Ismael Otero (no cool nickname) are flying in.

There are literally countless others! Actually, this is best broken up into several posts. One about teachers, one about performers, one about music, and one about the schedule. Since I get most questions about the salsa dance shedule, let me start with that (and bachata too, of course).

But first – this is IMPORTANT!

Remember, the full passes are the WAY TO GO. If you don't have yours, you are really WAY behind everyone else. They are still available, and we give away EVERYTHING to the people with the full passes. We treat them like gold! Make sure YOU are one of them. Get your FULL Festival Pass here: Salsa Festival Full Pass or Bachata Festival Full Pass.

NOTE: Either one gets you access to BOTH – The full pass is the way to go! That being said, we now have two day passes available too. The single day passes are expensive, but if you can only make it one day, we now have those too. There are NO night passes currently.

July 11th: Sunday -> The parties start on Sunday night in the East Bay. That's right, the 11th of July! There are scant details on this party yet, but it will be hosted by Salsa With Juan. Details soon (join the email list, or buy your pass today)

July 12th: Monday -> The Rockit Room, which has become the single most stellar club in the entire Bay Area hosts a Monday night pre-party you won't believe. This is an incredible night, and has become the most exciting salsa destination in the city. It's Monday night parties bring out 400+ people, nearly every Monday. It's an amazing site! You won't believe it …
(FREE WITH FULL FESTIVAL PASS, Otherwise, $15)

5th Avenue & Clement, SF (http://www.DanceSF.com)
Two Floors -> 7pm Beginning Salsa (8:30 Intermediate)
8:30 Also has a Bachata Lesson (seperate floor)
9:30 – The Biggest Salsa / Bachata Party You can Imagine!

FACEBOOK INVITE HERE:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126064614077242
July 13th: Tuesday -> The Glas Kat, a long running salsa destination in San Francisco is a true dancer's night. Live band Son De Cana, and two hours of salsa classes start at 7:45, with Bachata @ 8:30. Wow. Great salsa and bachata band plays, and yes, FULL PASS gets in FREE to this one too …

520 4th Street, SF
7:45 Beginning Salsa
8:30 Bachata
9:45 – Dancing and live band til' 2

Get your FULL Festival Pass here: Salsa Festival Full Pass or Bachata Festival Full Pass.

July 14th: Wednesday (NEW) at Jelly's Cafe. This one is another masive event. Indoor and outdoor on the waterfront, this massive party starts with a two hour styling workshop by the Divas of salsa and bachta, Camille Yanantuno and Magna Gopal. An event you can't miss. After that, the hottest salsa and bachata party in the nation, under the stars, at an historic destination for salsa in the Bay Area, Jelly's, Pier 50.

Workshops Start @ 7:30!
Dancing @ 9:30
Workshops $15 (2) a piece, Dancing $10.

Yes, the FULL PASS, gets you in Everything (including the workshops) for FREE!

FACEBOOK INVITE HERE:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123738630998777

July 15th: Thursday – The Real Pre-Party (Finally). Wow, the event is almost ready to start, AFTER tonight. It all happens at the largest, longest running salsa club in San Francisco, Roccapulco Supper Club. This is a huge night, run by Rodchata, with plenty of salsa and bachata, and the uber band, Montuno Swing, rocking the house.

Can it get better? Yes it can! This mammoth finale pre-event has amazing perfromances, a great live band, a huge dance floor, stellar DJs and it all happens at a great San Francisco salsa club. I want to talk more about it but …

Oh my god, my hand hurts so much. This post is way too long, and I haven't gotten to the actual event yet.

FACEBOOK INVITE HERE:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117208948317596

I have to get to the Main Event, which takes place at the Parc 55 Hotel on Fiday, Saturday, and Sunday! But this post has gotten kind of long. I promise, I'll talk more about the actual event, the teachers, the workshops, the live bands, the nights of social dancing until 3am …

AND I'll have more later about the:
- 7 Live Bands
- Top dance Artists
- Plenty of Dance Workshops to choose from
- Bachata Competition
- Salsa Festival
- dance party until 3 am
- 9 days of celebration
- Hotel Located in Downtown SF
- SUMMER time
- A MOVIE PREMIERE

Yeh, there's A LOT going on. Get a Full Pass – you'll be happy ya' have it! I think I'll let Rodney (Rodchata) sum up the rest.

Yes, we've got some big news about the upcoming summer Salsa Festival and Bachata Festival in San Francisco. This is shaping up to be such an exceptionally fun event …

Get your FULL Pass Tickets here: Salsa Festival

So, what's the news? It's all good!

We now have pre-parties on EVERY day of the week before the event. That's right, there's a huge, fun salsa dance party (and class) on every day of the week prior to the event.

We just put the finishing touches on the Wednesday night pre-party event, and it's huge. It will be at Jelly's, Pier 50, and start with a two hour styling workshop (for both Men and Women), with the two worldwide divas of salsa, Magna and Camille.

This is an historic venue for Salsa in San Francisco, and it's salsa sundays are a mainstay for true salsa dancers and salsa music afficianados. This venue has been around for years (since I started, so that's the stone age), and sport some of the best sound of any dance venue. Plus, there's an outside deck for us to enjoy the San Francisco summer in full splendor as we dance the night away.

Best of all? It's FREE with your full pass. As crazy as it sounds, ALL the pre-parties are free with your full pass. I think Rodchata really went overboard with providing free parties for those whom are smart enough to get the full pass. In fact, I don't think he just went overboard, I thnk he's overdelivering at EVERY level for FULL PASS holders.

Not just the parties, but also a FREE movie premier for full pass holders, called Bachata Chronicles. How cool is that? We'll be treated to what looks to be a stellar movie at the Festival as well.

It just keeps getting better! It's the hottest ticket this summer …
We're still updating the website with the latest pre-parties!

Get your FULL Pass Tickets here: Salsa Festival

Oh, and that crazy cheap hotel deal is ending soon! The main event takes place at the Parc 55 hotel in the center of San Francisco, and you can stay at the hotel for only $119 a night. How crazy is that!

Let me be clear, an event like this, that goes until 3am every day, you want to be staying at the hotel. You really, really, want to be staying at the hotel. Don't wait to book those rooms (they are refundable up to 72 hours before the event, unlike the tickets), but you have to TAKE that step and call the hotel and book the rooms! Details are online at the Summer Salsa Festival or Summer Bachata Fest Sites …

There's no greater fun going on this summer in the world that in San Francisco for the Salsa and Bachata festival … it's just going to be a great time!