After recently hosting a tango festival, Cannes will go salsa for the New Year, with the Cannes Salsa Congress. Between December 29 and 31 2010, the town will host a series of lessons, shows and of course a salsa New Years Party at the Palais Stephanie Hotel.
The list of teachers and performers is impressive, with Cliford Jasmin of Salsabor, Super Mario from London, Falco & Virginia, Oasis Latina, Terry & Cécile and many more. Each night, DJs will keep the dancefloors spinning until the wee hours.
The full course of events and lessons (without the dinner on December 31) costs €189. The meal costs €160. If you just want to dance on the 31st, the party costs €80. For details, ring +33 698 95 66 67. Check our hotel bookings for available hotels in the right-hand column.
Incidentally, Salsa fans should check out the many French salsa websites for details, as there are often events in Nice and Monaco.
Cannes Salsa Congress
Look out also for the Christmas and New Year’s Eve packages from Hotel 3.14 and the Palm Beach Casino. No info on the Palm Beach website (typically). Ring them on 04 97 06 36 90.
Just received news that Le Bâoli at Port Pierre Canto is offering a New Year’s Dinner and party for the hefty price of €190 per person, with the club starting from midnight. Tel: 04/93 43 03 43.