If Formula One at the desert track was not enough to send your hearts racing, take out your dancing shoes and get ready for some percussion rhythms.
Gulf Air is the official carrier of Bahrain’s first international Salsa and Latin dance event featuring the 2005 World champion pair from Australia.
Baile Latino 2006, which will be held June 14 -16, 2006, will feature current Salsa World Champions, Oliver Pineda and his dance partner Luda Kroitor.
“We are looking forward to dance up a desert storm with a Latino twist,” says event organiser Celi Fonseca.
“We thank Gulf Air for sponsoring this cultural event that will further promote the world renowned Latin dancing.”
Gulf Air will fly the duo to Dubai prior to the Bahrain event.
The presence of the world champions at the event will further lift the event to great heights.
There will be a competition inviting all Salsa enthusiasts on the island to take part in the event. There are also plans to have dance workshops led by the world champions.
Oliver is Sydney’s only two-time World Salsa Champion having recently completed and won the 2005 World Salsa Championships in Nevada, Las Vegas.
Of Chilean descent, the dancer is one of Australia’s most undisputed talents. His unique dance style and teaching methods make him one of the most admired and sought after instructors.
His partner Luda, originally from Russia, currently holds the ‘World Salsa Championship’ title.
For further information on the event log on to www.salsabahrain.com.
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.
The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.
Today the airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 50 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A platform for sustained commercial operation has been established over the past three years as part of a multi-phased turnaround programme. It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air’s ’smart airline, successful business’ vision.
International recognition has been achieved as a result of the turnaround programme leading to numerous awards for the airline’s innovative and high quality products and services: These include:
• Best Onboard Catering in First and Business Class (Skytrax World Airline Catering Awards 2005)
• Best designed in-flight magazine (American Creativity Awards,2005)
• Middle East Leading First Class Airline (World Travel Awards 2005)
• World’s Leading Airport Lounge (World Travel Awards 2005)
• Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline (MENA Travel Awards 2004
• Most Improved Airline (Skytrax Awards 2004)
• Middle East First Class Airline (Arabian Business Awards)
• Best new product launch for in-flight services (PAX international Readership Awards)
• Best First Class Onboard Food (Skytrax Food Category 2004)
• Best Business Class Check-in (Skytrax Check-in Category 2004)
• Middle East region’s best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge (PAX International Readership Awards 2005)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2007
