Salsa dancing has taken off as an international phenomenon. Competitors from more than 20 countries on six continents are set to compete in the 2nd annual World Salsa Championships held at the Las Vegas new South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, on December 13-16 .? The pool of championship qualifiers were drawn from official championship dance competitions from such locations as far away? as New Zealand, Korea, Sweden, Turkey, China and other countries not generally recognized for Salsa dancing.

Albert Torres, renowned salsa celebrity and leader of The Salsa Seven Inc. (a group of salsa lovers committed to producing the most memorable dance event in the history of Salsa Music) is presenting this event.? He has an unstoppable drive to educate the public? on salsa? and says, ?Salsa dancing is becoming a revolution. Where previously this was a Latin obsession, it is now transcending all demographics, nationalities and national boundaries. We?ve seen the popularity of salsa dancing in TV Shows including ?So You Think You Can Dance? and ?Dancing with the Stars? and now the public can come and view live professional salsa dancers and witness the results of the global fever of salsa dancing in this championship event.”

Those interested in competing in the World Salsa Championships who weren?t able to audition beforehand can audition for the championships on the evening of December 13 for a fee of $100 per couple. After the competition, the enormous dance floor will open to the public for general salsa dancing. Activities will also be available during the day.

The event schedule is as follows:
Doors open at 6:00, Competition begins at 8:00 Pm
Wed. December 13 ? Dancers Check-in & qualifying for late entries
Thurs.? December 14 ? Semi-final performances in all divisions
Fri. December 15 ? Semi-final performances in all divisions
Sat. December 16 ? Finals ?ESPN Broadcast produced by Rob Beiner

For more information please refer to http://www.worldsalsachampionships.com/. Tickets available at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa Box Office at 702.797.8055 for $20 for the Wednesday night qualifying round and starting at $40 Thursday through Saturday.