THE YEAR LONG WORLDWIDE SALSA CELEBRATION MAKES ITS
LOS ANGELES STOP:

THE 15TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL LOS ANGELES SALSA CONGRESS

An incomparable week of music, dancing, workshops celebration with incredible talent from around the world:

Over 40 countries represented in this Salsa global celebration.

First North American Performance by BNF Dance production, "TRIPUDIUM" from Dubai and Medellin!

Special Concert Performances by Tropical music titans:
New York/Puerto Rico- The Legends of Salsa, direct from Colombia Grupo Niche, GRAMMY® award-winning El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, plus Bachata music sensation from Dominican Republic Joan Soriano, Puerto Rico- Johnny Polanco y Su Conjunto Amistad, Los Angeles Son Mayor & more!

Already on its 15th edition the International Los Angeles Salsa Congress is so monumental that it is known as the hub for other congresses to scout and recruit talent. This year, the festival will be held at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, located at 404 South Figueroa Street, in downtown Los Angeles. The massive venue has three large rooms with over 40,000 square feet of dance floor for social dancing, salsa, bachata, kizomba & zouck, pop, hip hop, animation, hustle, and much more.

Produced by the world’s premier producer of live salsa music and dance events, Albert Torres Productions, this traveling musical extravaganza has stops all over the world including Dubai, Canada and Japan. The week-long festivity in Los Angeles attracts over 20,000 Latin Music fans from all over the world and boasts talent from around the world including performances by top billing artists, interactive classes by the world’s top dance instructors and the best tropical music DJs from around the globe.

Every day educational motivational workshops, Immersion Program, beginner boot camp, pool party, afternoon & evening shows. Amanda Estilo Immersion Program, Zumba, Yoga for dancers and Insanity Workout.

This year music aficionados are in for a special treat as the FANIA All-Stars label will be at a sponsorship booth area selling their incredible music collection throughout the festival.

Celebrities Donate Autographed Shoes & More for Hillsides Los Angeles Children’s Charity WHO: Celebrity items from Elton John, Carson Daly, and members of the rock band “No Doubt” kick off the Fifth Annual Foster Soles in Los Angeles. Dr. Drew Pinsky and his wife Susan Pinksy will serve as honorary chairs at the Foster Soles Celebrity Kick-off Event. WHAT: Hillsides Foster Soles is an online auction of celebrity autographed shoes, handbags, or other personal items along with headshots. The Los Angeles kickoff event to launch the auction will be hosted by Dr. Drew and Susan Pinsky.

Held during Foster Care Awareness Month in May, Foster Soles raises awareness of national foster care issues and the plight of children and youth in the system.

Other celebrities who to date are participating or who have participated include Jennifer Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, Adam Sandler, Ellen DeGeneres, Faith Hill, James Franco, Zac Efron, Reese Witherspoon, Halle Berry, Tim McGraw, Ellen Pompeo, John Stamos, Denzel Washington, Seth Green, Mario Lopez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Adrian Grenier, Nancy Grace, Wendy Williams, Gabriel Iglesias, Jane Kaczmarek, Billy Bob Thornton, Tim Allen, Jimmy Kimmel, Joan and Melissa Rivers, Larry King, Anderson Cooper, Piers Morgan, Dave Koz, Charles Barkley, Robert Horry, Billy Zane, Mike Epps, Marlee Matlin, cast from Burn Notice, Chelsea Handler, Markie Post, Mark Harmon, Pam Dawber, Kate Linder, Edie Falco, Rona Barrett, Kim Coates, Kaitlin Olson, Devon Werkheiser, Samantha Harris, and cast from The Bold & The Beautiful . Media crews will be available to interview celebrities in attendance and shoot displays. ### About Hillsides: Hillsides is a premier provider dedicated to improving the well-being and functioning of vulnerable children, youth, and their families. 

If you’ve ever tuned into an Ultimate Fighting Championship match on TV – and it continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in the US – then you know Bruce. The official “Voice of the Octagon” for the UFC since 1997, Bruce has been an integral part of the world of Mixed Martial Arts as it has grown from grassroots phenomenon to mainstream, multimillion dollar entertainment powerhouse. He’s seen every big personality come and go, and he’s had a front-row seat for every fight—including those that take place out of the ring. Now with IT’S TIME!: My 360-Degree View of the UFC, his very first book, Bruce shows us the league as only he can, telling never-before-told stories about its most famous figures—Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz, Chuck Liddell, B.J. Penn, and Jon ‘Bones’ Jones, among others—revealing details behind its most controversial fights, and giving us a glimpse at the league’s growth from its fledging days to the high-octane, massively successful entertainment industry it is today.