(Toronto, ON – JUNE 30, 2022) – The COUNTDOWN is officially on to our favourite summer salsa street party with one week to go until Canada’s largest celebration of Latin Culture on Sat, July 9^th & Sun, July 10^th. The FREE TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival will take over the Hillcrest BIA Village and transform mid-town Toronto (St Clair Ave West between Winona Dr. and Christie St.) into the weekend hot spot! Celebrate everything Latino with a jam-packed weekend of authentic cuisine, FREE dance lessons, Live music, colourful folklore performances, and entertainment for the entire familia.

As Canada’s favourite Latin-themed street dance party, the TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival returns with a stellar lineup of over 350 Canadian and international music/dance artists featuring new and returning crowd favourites.  Performers include Marta Elena brining the rhythms of Havana to Toronto, Montreal Latin icon Lu Jayan y Su Clan Latino, and “the bad boys of Salsa” Salseros with Attitude. Also performing is Dance Migration with the electrifying Brazilian Samba, Salsa Explosion Kids Troupe’ all the way from Winnipeg, and urban Latin group Papaya Sound Experience, Latin Swing Orchestra, and Bachata Swing Toronto. And for the first time ever, don’t miss Batucada Carioca and Berimbalada performances from Capoeira Bamba bringing Rio de Janeiro to St. Clair Ave West.

Plus take in the vibrant ‘La Fiesta’ Parade showcasing over a dozen countries and their traditional performances from Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Mexico, Bolivia, El Salvador, and many more.

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival month-long celebrations and activities are now in full swing, with the FREE dance lessons all over the GTA and surrounding areas, the TD Welcome to Canada Children’s Literacy Program

that continues until Sunday, July 10^th, and the BONITA Fine Art Exhibition on display at the Art of Emotions Gallery until July 15^th.

Hosts Camila Gonzalez, Ivan Wanis Ruiz, and Renzo Garcia are also Salsa-ready for the IN-PERSON return of the ultimate salsa dance party and invite all Canadians to join them for the best in Latin musical performances, dance, visual art, and culture!

And after two successful virtual festivals, TD Salsa in Toronto will also feature a FREE LIVE STREAM of the festival main stage on the Salsa in Toronto website for viewers at home.

The hottest fiesta of the year is almost here so visit salsaintoronto.com and stay connected on social media @salsaintoronto for all the latest news, event updates, artist announcements, the LIVE stream, contest giveaways, and more!

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.

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For more information contact: Aura Castillo | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | 226.978.2141 | [email protected]

(Toronto, ON – JUNE 17, 2022) Get ready to #keepdancingcanada as The Canadian Salsa Festivals Project (CSFP) organization announces the in-person return of the award-winning TD Salsa in Toronto Festival. The two month-long festivities kick off in June and feature mucho food, music, art, culture, and of course dancing, transforming the city into the ultimate Latin fiesta, all culminating in the 18^th annual TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival on Sat. July 9^th & Sun. July 10^th.

The anticipated in-person return of the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival after two successful virtual editions features a jam-packed lineup of events throughout the GTA and surrounding areas celebrating Latin Culture in Canada.  Highlights include the BONITA Latin art exhibition at the Art of Emotions Gallery which features nearly 40 local Hispanic Visual Artists; in addition to Salsa Before and After parties at Lula Lounge, and FREE dance lessons across the GTA, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Halton Regions all in preparation for the FREE TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival Weekend on July 9^th & 10^th!

Canada’s favourite Latin street party is back to heat up the summer! Celebrating its 18^th edition, the annual FREE TD Salsa on St. Clair takes over midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest Village transforming a stretch of St. Clair Avenue West (from Winona Dr. to Christie St.) into Canada’s biggest salsa party! The festival showcases an international calibre of Latin music, non-stop dancing in the streets, Latin foods, and fun for the entire familia! PLUS, for the first year ever, Canadians from coast-to-coast can join in on the party with a LIVE stream of the festival mainstage festivities all weekend long on salsaintoronto.com.

Come prepared to indulge in the best Latin foodie tour with an authentic marketplace of over 35 food vendors. Enjoy LIVE music from over 350 performers including our youngest stars, Salsa Explosion kids’ troupe, directly from Winnipeg and Colombian Afro-Caribbean dance group Tribu Kumbé straight from Montreal. Take in the colourful folkloric performances during the La Fiesta Parade, and don’t forget your dancing shoes with over 30 instructors at dance hotspots throughout the festival for non-stop partying all weekend long!

TD Salsa on St. Clair will be hosted by a vibrant team of festival ambassadors including TLN TV Host Camila Gonzalez; Special Events Host, Ivan Wanis Ruiz; and TV Host & Personality, Renzo Garcia. Plus, catch award-winning journalist and CBC Anchor, Dwight Drummond and CBC Toronto Reporter, Lorenda Reddekopp on the festival mainstage on July 9th.

“At TD, we believe when people are connected, good things can happen. That’s why we’re proud to support Salsa on St. Clair through the TD Ready Commitment, our corporate citizenship platform, to help bring people together to experience the vibrancy and diversity of our communities. This year’s festival sets the stage for connection, helping to foster a sense of belonging through the shared passion of music, food, dance and culture.” – Said Amy Hanen, Associate Vice President, Social Impact, TD Bank Group.

“As Canada’s most influential multicultural media company, TLN Media Group is proud to be the official festival media partner of TD Salsa in Toronto since its inception in 2005,” states, Aldo Di Felice, TLN Media Group President. “TD Salsa in Toronto and TD Salsa on St. Clair are perfect examples of our nearly 40-year commitment to connecting cultures through television and storytelling. The two-day festival started as a local event and now in its 18th year has grown into a nationally recognized celebration.  We couldn’t be more thrilled to give everyone a reason to #keepdancingcanada this summer!”

“Dedicated to celebrating Canada’s rich diversity and the contributions of its various multicultural communities, the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project is proud to contribute to Canada’s rich multicultural traditions by showcasing those enjoyed by the country’s over 1.5 million Spanish speakers* and lovers of the Latin culture”, states Camila Gonzalez, CSFP Spokesperson.

Don’t miss a salsa beat! Visit salsaintoronto.com and stay connected on social media @salsaintoronto for all the latest news, event updates, artist announcements, the LIVE stream, contest giveaways, and more!

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.

Get your dancing shoes ready…It’s going to be ¡Caliente!

For more information contact: Aura Castillo | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | 226.978.2141 | [email protected]

* Source: Vividata Spring 2021 SCC All Respondents [14+] Non-official Languages Spoken Conversationally (Weighted)

(TORONTO, ON) July 8, 2021 – The wait is officially over with the 17th Annual TD Salsa in Toronto Festival fast approaching, and only two days to go before the ultimate dance party! Canada’s largest celebration of Latin culture happens this Saturday July 10th at 4P/et and Sunday July 11th at 1P/et on TLN TV and streamed online at tln.ca, with the hottest lineup in festival history of Latin music, dance, art, food, and culture.

As much as we miss dancing together on the street of St. Clair Avenue West, it would not be summer in the city without the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, so we brought the dancing right into your living rooms! Be part of this interactive salsa party with virtual dance lessons throughout the broadcast that will have everyone up on their feet!

This year’s lineup features nearly 100 artists and performers including: Montreal’s Lengaia Salsa Brava, Toronto’s own Marta Elena y su Orchestra, Salsa Explosion Kids of Winnipeg Manitoba, multi-World Salsa Champions Adriano Leropoli & Samantha Scali of Montreal and many more. Plus special appearances by Latin Grammy Award-winning artist Pedro Capo, Juno Award-winning musical group OKAN, and iHeart Radio Music Award- winning reggaeton sensation Manuel Turizo.

The lineup also includes special guest appearance by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as Toronto Mayor John Tory taking part in his annual Salsa dance lesson with host Camila Gonzalez!

And because nothing says summer like salsa and soccer, TD Salsa in Toronto and TLN TV have wrapped it all up in one jam-packed Latin Fiesta for all of Canada to enjoy. Join us for the Official TD Salsa in Toronto Afterparty at 8P/et on TLN TV as Argentina faces off against Brazil in the Copa America Final!

Dust off your dancing shoes and #KeepDancingCanada at the hottest virtual salsa party of the year at the 17th annual TD Salsa in Toronto Festival.

Exclusive TV broadcast: Saturday, July 10th at 4P/et on TLN TV and streamed online at tln.ca. Encore broadcast: Sunday, July 11th at 1P/et.

Don’t miss a salsa beat – register for our Mas Salsa Club newsletter and follow us at @salsaintoronto for all the latest event updates and announcements.

For more information on this year’s virtual TV broadcast and digital stream, visit salsaintoronto.com and tln.ca.

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.

For more information contact:

Monica Dafoe | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | [email protected] | 647.632.342

About TD Salsa In Toronto Canada’s #1 Latinx-themed cultural celebration, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival celebrates the Latinx culture through music, dance, art and authentic cuisine. The festivities feature Latin dance and art exhibitions, musical performances, authentic cuisine and non-stop salsa dancing! | www.salsaintoronto.com

About Canadian Salsa Festivals Project

The mandate of the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project (“CSFP”) is to develop, produce, support, promote and present ethno-culturally relevant heritage-based works and experiences which elevate public appreciation, understanding and participation in Canada’s rich multicultural traditions. This is a federally incorporated not-for-profit entity and the main organizer of the annual TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, Canada’s largest celebration of Latin arts, music, and culture. | www.canadiansalsafestivalsproject.org

(TORONTO, ON) June 10, 2021 – Canada’s largest celebration of Latinx culture is kicking off the festivities for its 17th annual festival and second virtual TV event! The Canadian Salsa Festivals Project (CSFP) and TLN TV have once again joined forces with TD Bank Group to present the virtual TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, bringing the best of Latin dance, music, arts and culture to millions of homes across Canada and beyond. The month-long fiesta counts down to the ultimate virtual salsa party airing nationally on TLN TV and streamed worldwide on tln.ca on Saturday, July 10th at 4P/et and Sunday, July 11th at 1P/et.

Amidst the cancellation of most of Toronto’s summer festivals due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is bigger than ever! The virtual festival broadcast will be hosted by TLN TV personality Camila Gonzalez and long-time festival co-host Ivan Wanis-Ruiz.

The vibrant lineup will feature musical performances with internationally acclaimed and local Canadian artists with appearances from three-time Latin Grammy winner Pedro Capo and iHeartRadio Music Award winner Manuel Turizo. This year’s lineup of performances is also incredibly proud to welcome Juno Award winner OKAN, who recently took home the 2021 Award for World Music Album of the year at the awards last Sunday.

TD Salsa in Toronto is also proud to feature the work of Clandestinos, a Latinx visual artist duo featuring Bruno Smoky, originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Shalak Attack of Chilean decent. Clandestinos are no strangers to the global art-scene with their art murals displayed in countries all over the world including Canada, Brazil, Chile, and Belgium, sharing their beautiful illustrations depicting landscapes and portraiture in both real and their own imaginary dimensions.

The festivities kick off this month with the new Mas Salsa Live Lessons series on Facebook Live, featuring FREE weekly dance classes for Salseros from coast to coast with special guests Ritmo Caliente, Zumba Pa’Ca and Grupo Yambeque. Plus enjoy a special “Day Of The Dead” face painting event with the Mexican Cultural Center. The Facebook Live events will take place every Wednesday at 7P e/t. For more information on the events and to RSVP, click here.

In partnership with presenting sponsor TD Bank Group, TD Salsa in Toronto also announces the return of the annual TD Welcome to Canada Children’s Literacy Program. Helping foster an understanding of our home and native land, while building children’s literacy awareness amongst parents of new Canadians, this year’s program will also feature a new online giveaway of Canadian children’s books for the entire family to enjoy and read together. Click here to register online and learn more on how to receive your free book.

Don’t miss a beat – register for our Mas Salsa Club newsletter and follow us on social @salsaintoronto for all the latest event updates, artist announcements and contest giveaways.

Make sure to tune in for the ultimate virtual dance party on Saturday July 10th at 4P on TLN TV and streamed online at tln.ca. We cannot wait to #KeepDancingCanada!

For more information on this year’s virtual festival lineup, visit www.salsaintoronto.com

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.

For more information contact:

Monica Dafoe | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | [email protected] | 647.632.3421

(TORONTO, ON) May 20, 2021 – Canada’s largest Latinx-themed cultural celebration, the 17th annual TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, returns virtually with a bigger and better lineup of cultural experiences for the entire family! TLN Media Group, TD Bank Group and the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project (CSFP) have once again partnered up to deliver a sizzling lineup of virtual events running from May through to July. Events culminate on Saturday July 10th and Sunday July 11th with an exclusive two-day festival broadcast special that will bring TD Salsa in Toronto into millions of homes across Canada; airing nationally on TLN TV and streamed on tln.ca.

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival proudly continues to support Canadian talent by helping local artists overcome the ongoing challenges faced during the pandemic. We proudly shine a spotlight on Latinx artists from across the country and provide them with a stage to share their artistry with the world.

The 2021 virtual edition celebrates the best of the Hispanic culture through musical performances with local and internationally acclaimed artists, dance lessons and presentations, authentic food recipe demonstrations, art showcases, colourful cultural features, VIP guest segments and of course a non-stop dance party!

Determined to keep the festival going and growing, TD Salsa in Toronto introduces several new additions to the festival’s lineup this year, including weekly Facebook Live dance lessons and workshops in June, and TV specials on TLN TV counting down to

the main festival broadcast including original TLN Media Group presentations of Kings of Salsa and Salseros. The Festival will also be premiering its first ever Salsa for Seniors series at locations in the Greater Toronto Area, every Saturday in July promoting physical and mental health while learning to dance salsa with professional dance instructors.

TD Salsa in Toronto will also welcome back the annual TD Welcome to Canada Children’s Literacy Program, presented by the festival’s long-time title sponsor TD Bank Group. Helping foster an understanding of our home and native land, while building children’s literacy awareness amongst parents of new Canadians, this year’s program will also feature a new online giveaway of Canadian children’s books for the entire family to enjoy and read together.

Naki Osutei, Associate Vice President, Social Impact (Canada), Global Corporate Citizenship, TD Bank Group –
“We’ve proudly supported Salsa in Toronto as title sponsor since 2016 and we’re thrilled to be returning this year for Canada’s largest celebration of Latin culture. Through the TD Ready Commitment, our global corporate citizenship strategy, we strive to help unite people and communities safely over arts, music and culture. By working together with community-based organizations like TD Salsa in Toronto, we’re also helping to support local artists that have been hit hard by the pandemic, while also helping strengthen the vibrancy of our local communities.”

Aldo Di Felice, President, TLN Media Group – “As a proud founding partner of the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, we are committed to its success and to #KeepDancingCanada! As a multicultural media leader for nearly 4 decades, we are dedicated to serving culturally connected communities from coast to coast and invite everyone to join us from their living rooms for the biggest fiesta of the year!”

Don’t miss a salsa beat! Visit salsaintoronto.com and stay connected on social media @salsaintoronto for all the latest news, event updates, artist announcements, contest giveaways and more!

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.

For more information contact:

Monica Dafoe | Canadian Salsa Festivals Project | [email protected] | 647.632.3421