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October 18th, 2008Salsa fever continues to sweep across the state as Oklahoma State University's Latin Dancing and Cultural Club hosts its 9th Annual Salsa Ball on November 15th from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the OSU Student Union Ballroom on the Stillwater campus.
"The Salsa Ball is an opportunity unlike anything else in Stillwater. Every level of dancer, from beginner to advanced, can come to listen to a good live band and dance in an elegant atmosphere," said Chelsea Weber, OSU student and Salsa Ball 2008 coordinator.
Salsa Ball 2008 will feature Son Venezuela, hailing from Kansas City. Son Venezuela also played at this May's Latin street festival, Calle Ocho, in Stillwater.
In 2005, the student-produced gala drew a crowd of more than 600 from Oklahoma and surrounding states. Free lessons will be given from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. for those wanting to learn the basics of salsa or for those who simply want a refresher.
"It's a chance to get dressed up and have a night of affordable fun and dancing," Weber said.
Tickets for the formal event will be on sale at the door for $10. Formal dress is required, so no khakis, jeans, or tennis shoes will be allowed.
The Salsa Ball was founded in 2000 when fellow LDCC officers C. J. Garcia Co and Roshini Nambiar conceived the idea to produce an event giving Oklahomans the opportunity to experience the salsa atmosphere found in bigger cities such as Miami, Los Angeles and New York.
The power of music and dance, along with the Latin folklore and people, is celebrated by the members of LDCC. LDCC's mission is to increase students' awareness of Latin American culture by organizing events designed to accomplish this goal.
LDCC has gained increased popularity and has become the brand name for Latin American culture in and outside of OSU. In addition to offering free lessons to the Stillwater community every Saturday, LDCC performs in a variety of events, not only at OSU but also with different organizations in Oklahoma.
For more information, visit www.osudance.org or call Chelsea Weber, Salsa Ball coordinator, at 405-714-3586.
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