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Come and experience it for yourself! For one night only NoDa will escape from its Southern roots and turn itself into a Caribbean fiesta, complete with salsa, Cuban son, Dominican merengue, and authentic Caribbean food and crafts.

The Latin American Coalition presents the 3rd annual ¡! A Caribbean Celebration at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte on Friday, June 1, 2012. Doors open at 7:00 pm followed a FREE salsa class 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 day of show.

The event showcases top local talent whose origins and influences span the Spanish Caribbean.Orquesta Formula Latina will showcase the golden and contemporary age of salsa by playing classics and current tunes from the immortal salsa catalogue. Representing Puerto Rico with traditional jibara folk music is Los Coquies de Charlotte, led by folk singer Judith Burgos-Pinzon. Dance over to the Dominican Republic for Batchata Flow, one of Charlotte’s hottest Latin bands whose live performance brings out the best of the country’s merengue and bachata tunes. Throughout it all, Alma de la Luna, a local dance group, is sure to delight with their mambo, salsa, and merengue moves.

Sip on a mojito, eat a Cuban sandwich, and feel the tropical energy for yourself. You won’t want to miss the most authentic Caribbean celebration outside of the islands!