Put some spice in your step

Foreign and local artists will performing sensational dance steps under four different themes and at four different venues in SalsaBangkok Fiesta 2009 from November 5 to 8.

One of the highlights is a salsa and Argentine tango extravaganza on November 6 in the two ballrooms of the Grand Millennium Sukhumvit to the accompaniment of an Argentine tango band.

The event is being organised by SalsaBangkok, a group of dance professionals dedicated to promoting cultural dances in Thailand, in collaboration with Argentinean Ambassador Felipe Frydman.

Another highlight will be presented by Nestor Manuelian from Australia's Modus Vivendi Dance Productions. A six-time Australian salsa champion, the Uruguayan-born Manuelian started dancing in 2002 and is well regarded for his teaching and choreography.

Mexican-American dance diva Ana Masacote, will demonstrate her sensual body movements in performances with her husband Joel Simeon, a dancer and musician. The couple, who run Boston-based Masacote Entertainment, regularly travel the world to perform and teach salsa.

Artists from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand will also perform.

New York-based salsa DJ Henry Knowles will create an ambience for salseros.

The four-day SalsaBangkok Fiesta also includes a social dance competition and dance lessons from international instructors. Classes range from beginner to advanced levels.

The organiser's words of wisdom are: "If you can walk, you can dance!"

 SALSA WITH A SMILE

>> Tickets are available at Rumpuree dance studio, (081) 430 6684, (081) 439 0200; Salsa Hacha (02) 634 3383, (081) 374 7320 and at La Rueda, (084) 714 7074.

>> Also call (081) 333 4545, (081) 846 1233, (086) 303 4776 or e-mail salsabangkok_|fiesta@hotmail.com.

 >> On the Internet: www.SalsaBangkok.com