No where else will you see the likes of Gran Combo, Sonora Poncena, Willie Rosario, Roberto Roena, Tommy Olivencia, Andy Montanez, La Mulenze, Cheo Feliciano, Cano Estremera, Conjunto Chaney, Charanga La Criolla, Orquesta La Experimental, and the Bacardi Salsa Congress All Star Band in sequence over five days. Twice nightly, between sets, dance teams from around the world present their choreographies. Seven dance teams would perform for the first set, and seven for the second. Fifty-six dance teams from 30 countries exhibited their interpretation of movement to Salsa music. There were many styles and varying levels of expertise.
Several teams make dance their full or part time occupation.
Others perform for the mere pleasure. There was a good mix of nations represented, ages of performers, and a wonderful blend of styles. There were teams who exhibited for the first time like those from Montreal and Vancouver, Canada, Argentina, and Sweden to name a few. The regulars like Salsa Brava, Los Rumberos, and Felipe Polanco exhibited Salsa dance at its most precise and polished level. The costumes were spectacular.