The New York Salsa Congress Survival Challenge is designed primarily for the average Joe or Jane, meaning a typical

Click the pic to see Ismael in action.   That was quick right?

spectator/ Salsa Congress attendee. To give you either him or her a chance to solve their curious thoughts of would they be strong willed enough and/or have what it takes to survive on stage. Lastly it gives you either him or her that once in a lifetime experience of being taught a choreography by one of the best in the business and then showing everyone what they have learned on stage. Upon arrival, you will meet your instructor, Ismael "Million Moves Man" Otero and other team members in the Americas Hall section of the Hilton on the 3rd FL. Thursday at 5:00 PM,  August 30, or Friday at 5:00 PM August 31, 2007 and be taught a choreography within 4-5 days in the American Hall section between the hours of 5:00PM - 7:00PM each day and have a chance to perform it live on stage on Sunday of the 7th Annual New York Salsa Congress.  At first your group will perform for the Sunday afternoon show, just to break the ice and in preparation for your grand finale in the Sunday evening professional showcase. Only the strong survives in New York. If the streets don’t get you, then the SALSA will.

Requirements for participation is the person must at least know their timing and master the basic step. He or she must never have danced on a semi pro or pro team before. The maximum number of people per group/s will be determined upon of agreement between us. In return each participant will receive a personalized certificate of achievement, and a 4 Day Concert Series Package which includes an entry to see all the dance showcases, live concert series, and social dancing. including a Spectator Pass to see the 1st Annual New York Salsa Championship on Sunday.