Salsa at Sunset: The Hottest Summer Night in SC
July 11, 2017
Summer Series begins in Downtown Greenville in July
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Salsa at Sunset: the Hottest Summer Night in SC kicks off its dynamic three part summer series of live Latin music and dancing this weekend. The free public event, a program of Upstate International, is a community celebration of Latin culture. With over 500 people expected to attend each night, the event will take place at Graham Plaza in front of the Peace Center on Main Street on July 8 and August 12, and on the campus of Clemson University on September 16. Hosted by Upstate International and Pura Alegría Dance Company, each Salsa at Sunset event will feature a live band, a free dance lesson, and hours of fun dancing. There will be a cash bar from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the first two events in Greenville; snacks and beverages will be available at the final event on September 16 at Clemson.
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Salsa at Sunset provides an opportunity to engage in the arts and experience the joy of cultural music and dance, while at the same time encouraging different communities to participate together. Art, whether it is music, dance, painting or something else, is a universal language. Upstate International and Pura Alegria are delighted to share 3 nights of free music and dance, connecting us with our neighbors, and building an even stronger and more welcoming community.
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The Marcel Portilla Band, led by Marcel Portilla, a highly regarded South American singer/songwriter, will headline the first event on July 8. Originally from Cali, Colombia, Portilla’s goal is to use his music to spread a message of diversity, love, and peace. The band brings great energy and enthusiasm to its fusion of New Latin, Salsa, Tropical, Pop, Rock, Blues, Reggae and original compositions. Our August 12 event will feature the band Sonbachá and, finally, on September 16 the Orquesta Mayor band will fill the air at Clemson with lively Latin music and enrich our shared multi-cultural experience.
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Pura Alegría Dance Company will lead a complimentary beginners’ salsa lesson at the start of each event. Each night the plaza will fill with 100s of people learning to dance the basic salsa steps, building community and setting the tone for an exciting family-friendly evening of music and dancing under the evening sky.
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Upstate International
Founded in 1998, Upstate International is a 501(c)(3) organization that empowers people and businesses of all nations to thrive in the Upstate by connecting them through programs, events and initiatives that foster the dynamic exchange of international cultures and ideas. www.upstateinternational.org
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Pura Alegría Dance Company
Pura Alegría Dance Company represents Greenville, SC regionally and nationally at Latin dance events. The company seeks to spread the joy of Latin dance by actively participating in the salsa community and developing local talent through practice and performance.
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