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Blog: The View from Fez - 13 September 2009

By: Sandy McCutcheon



2nd International Festival of Salsa in Marrakech

The first edition of the Marrakech International Salsa Festival (SFIM) was a huge success when more than 2000 participants from around the world participated in workshops, performances and large parties! Now a second edition has been announced.


The second edition of SFIM will be held from 1 to 4 October 2009 in Marrakech with a new artistic palette and a program adapted to include some unforgettable moments. The most famous Latino and Salsa dancers in the world will be on hand for 4 days and visitors can take courses in Latin and Salsa dance suitable for all levels. There will be entertainment and dancing throughout the nights in this prestigious and magnificent site - the Palmeraie Golf Palace.

To give you an idea of the programme, here is what is on offer on Friday and Saturday:

Friday Oct 02

- Evening show with leading international choreographers - Atlas Room
> NOOR (Casablanca)
> Santo Rico (New York)
> Francisco Vazquez (LA)
> Dave Paris (New York)
> Luis & Melissa
> African Jet (Milano)
> Ilham & Fabien (Casablanca)
> Samos (Marseille)
> Mouaze (PARIS)
> and many more....

Saturday Oct 03

- Gala Dinner Dance
- Fashion and Moroccan Salsa with budding fashion designer Bo & Nany Stand which will be on site
- Shows the novelty of the Latino scene directed by the greatest artists in the world-Room-Atlas
> Fadi Dance F. (Malaga)
> Hacha y Machete (New York)
> Santo Rico (New York)
> Francisco Vazquez (LA)
> Momo Dance C.(Casablanca)
> Dave Paris (New York)
> Luis & Melissa
> African Jet (Milano)
> Aude & Mouaze (PARIS)
> David Lartist et Camelia (Paris)
> NOOR (Casablanca)
> and many more....

You will find the full programme here. In English, In French

For further information please contact: contact@salsafestival-marrakech.com

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Tags: Casablanca , Dance , Malaga , marrakesh , Marseille , Milano , Morocco , New York , the-atlantic-coast

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