$5,000 IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED IN 2012

Scholarships are awarded at the Houston Salsa Congress and will be made available to the college or university of the student's choosing.  Registration begins May1st, and we welcome you to learn more about the Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. organization and the events we sponsor.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. ("HSD") is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating others about the richness of the Latin culture as well as preserving the Afro-Caribbean expression through the art of dance.  Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. also supports the education and advancement of children of all ages through cultural diversity and fine arts by raising funds for higher educational programs.

ABOUT HOUSTON SALSA DANCERS INC

Since 2000, Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc., has been exposing students to different Latin communities and cultures through the art of dance which not only increases self esteem, but also instills a sense of community.

Working with various groups like United Salsa, Cougar Salseros and Melody Club, Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. serves the community through a scholarship program, college/career day program, dance classes, and various cultural events.

Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. is officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation who hosts the LARGEST  Salsa Socials in Houston every month raising funds for the annual HSD, Inc. Scholarship Program.  Through this programs, HSD has helped dozens of students from the Houston area by awarding a cumulative total of over $25,000 in scholarships.

Scholarships are awarded annually at the LARGEST  Salsa event, the Houston Salas Congress every Martin Luther King, Jr weekend.  The Congress consist of performances by only the best in Salsa and other dances, weekend workshops to help dancers improve their skills, and some of the best social dancing in the world!  HSD also sponsors a very important event during the Congress called “Bailando Hacia La Universidad (“Dancing Your Way to College”)" which was designed to educate High School students on attending college and college admission. 

ABOUT BAILANDO HACIA LA UNIVERSIDAD ("Dancing Your Way to College")

"Bailando Hacia La Universidad ("Dancing Your Way to College")" is a half day special exhibition hosted by Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. in conjunction with the University of Houston for Houston and surrounding area High School students.  This event consists of educating students on the importance of attending college as well as informing them of such topics as admissions, and financial aid and scholarships.  Students end their day with inspirational dance performances by local, national and international performers. 

SPECIAL:  2HR DOCUMENTARY ON THE ORIGINS OF SALSA