Colombian Salsa festivals and congresses

The Colombian city of Cali is also known as the "Capital de la Salsa" (World's Salsa Capital); it's one of the few cities where salsa is the main genre in parties, nightclubs, and festivals in the 21st century.

The elements of Cali Salsa Style is the strong infusion of Colombian rhythms particularly Cumbia and Boogaloo. Dancers do not shift their body weight greatly as seen in other styles. Instead, dancers keep their upper body still, poised and relaxed while the feet execute endless intricacies.

A major difference of Cali or Colombian salsa is that the dancers do not execute Cross-body Lead, or the "Dile Que No" in Cuban salsa.

Every year Cali holds Salsa festivals such as "Encuentro de Melomanos y Coleccionistas", where experts of salsa history, lovers of this genre and music collectors meet in a famous park in Cali. Salsa is also well recognized and celebrated in December, when festivals are held every year.

Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salsa_%28dance%29