About Albert Torres and World Salsa Events:

Albert Torres is the world’s premier producer of live Salsa Music and Dance events. A noted authority on World Events and Entertainment, Albert Torres has created spectacular Salsa Dance Events known as “Salsa Congresses” in such exotic places as Dubai, in The United Arab Emirates, Japan, Hong Kong, Holland, Hamburg, France, Spain, Guadeloupe and England. 

Since 1998, Albert Torres Productions (ATP) has created and produced the World’s largest Salsa Music event, The West Coast Salsa Congress in Southern California. ATP transforms the event’s location into an exciting music and dance venue that attracts over 30,000 Latin Music enthusiasts from all over Southern California, the nation and the world. ATP also endorses another twenty plus Salsa Congresses worldwide. This year’s event took place on May 23-29 at the Hollywood Park and Casino in Los Angeles.

Originally from New York, Albert’s passion for Latin music stems from his deep roots on the tropical island of Puerto Rico.  Growing up as a child on the streets of New York however, gave him the street-wise experience most of us only read about.  I’m beginning to realize that that type of experience is “Promoter Pre-requisite 101” for Latin Promotions and Entertainment.  Through thick and thin, Albert Torres Productions, Inc. (ATP) continues to deliver top-notch quality events with world-class performers from every corner of the globe.  His bands are legendary, with some of the finest musicians the world has ever known.

To learn more about Albert Torres visit www.alberttorresevents.com

About Willie Torres
Willie Torres, an internationally sought after producer and administrator, President and CEO of WT Productions, The Global Salsa Association and Producer of Telemundo’s Boxing Entertainment Events. Mr. Torres produced Philadelphia’s First Salsa Congress in 2004 and Philadelphia’s First ever Salsa on the Parkway bringing in Performers such as La India and Huey Dunbar in conjunction with his production of  the largest assembly of Salsa dancers at one location breaking the Guinness Book World record with a total of 4,250 people dancing to the same routine. Mr. Torres founded the “Salsa Life Time Excellence Awards” presented to Ismael Miranda and Puppi Lagaretta. Mr. Torres received several proclamations from the state of Pennsylvania and New Jersey giving him the title of “Master of Salsa”. Mr. Torres is also CEO and President of Willie Torres Boxing gym; a free and non-profit gym located in the heart of the Latino community.
 

About Leo Tizol and Mundolibremusic:

Leo Tizol is a dynamic force in the field of Latin music. He has produced events featuring the Fania All-Stars, including the legendary Celia Cruz, and a series of historic 50th anniversary concerts with Salsa music giants Tito Puente, Ray Barretto , Eddie Palmieri and Grammy winners  Israel "Cachao" Lopez  and Spanish Harlem Orchestra.He is also the creator of the popular "Duelo de Soneros" and the dance series "Pa' la Calle Bailador", featuring El Gran Combo, Sonora Ponceña, Johnny Pacheco, Gilberto Santa Rosa,Domingo Quinones, and Jose Albert "El Canario", to name a few. In addition, Leo Tizol is responsible for bringing several of Cuba's most popular music artists and groups to the United States. Among them are Los Van Van, Orquesta Aragon, Sierra Maestra, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Arturo Sandoval, Chucho Valdes and Bebo Valdes (fall 2005).
 

About Producer Rob Beiner:
For over twenty-five years, Rob Beiner has produced or directed more than 2000 sports and entertainment telecasts on cable, network or Pay-Per-View television for major TV networks such as ABC Sports, CBS, NBC Sports, USA Network and ESPN. His successful production and direction career include seven Olympic Games, notable Boxing Championship Fights like Mike Tyson vs.Evander Holyfield, NCAA Basketball and Football, Comedy Central, Kentucky Derby,etc. He is the recipient/winner of twelve SPORTS EMMY AWARDS from The National Academy of Theater Arts and Sciences.

About the other two members of the Salsa Seven:

 As silent partners they prefer to stay anonymous.

 ABOUT ROB BEINER- TV Producer and Director for

The 1^st Annual World Salsa Championship

For over twenty-five years, Rob Beiner has produced or directed more than 2000 sports and entertainment telecasts on cable, network or Pay-Per-View television for major TV networks such as ABC Sports, CBS, NBC Sports USA Network and ESPN. His successful production and direction career include seven Olympic games, notable Boxing Championship Fights, NCAA Basketball and Football, Comedy Central, Kentucky Derby, stc. He is recipient/winner OF 12 SPORTS EMMY AWARDS from The National Academy of Theater Arts & Sciences

In 1998, when ESPN2 announced its plans to launch their weekly and innovative new boxing series, Friday Night Fights, Rob Beiner was chosen as the series remote coordinating producer by then ESPN President Steve Bornstein.  Beiner was instrumental in formatting and implementing the remote and studio integration that has made “ESPN2 Friday Night Fights” that network’s highest rated weekly series since its inception.

With partner, Lenny Stucker, international broadcasters came to rely on this tandem and their client friendly production staff for production, technical and transmission needs on major championship fights in the United States. Clients included Sky Sports of the UK, DSF of Germany and SFdrs of Switzerland.  Their production company was hired as the primary or unilateral host broadcaster for such notable fights as:

In addition to live boxing production, Beiner developed and produced the critically acclaimed documentary, “The Sculptors of Champions”.  This one-hour program takes an in-depth look at the lives of four of boxing’s greatest trainers, Eddie Futch, Angelo Dundee, Lou Duva and Emanuel Steward. 

In August 2000, as co-creators and producers, Beiner and Stucker launched “BattleBots” on Comedy Central which became the anchor program for the network’s Tuesday prime-time lineup and one of its highest rated programs during its three year run. “BattleBots” featured high intensity robotic combat in gladiator style competition.  To date, “BattleBots” is seen in twelve counties.

Rob is an enthusiast of the Salsa Music. He is excited and committed to produce the most spectacular sport and entertainment event for 2005.

ROB BEINER- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

January 1996 to Present – Producer & Director

·        ESPN2 FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS – 1998 to present – Series Developer & Producer/Director

·        COMEDY CENTRAL – BATTLEBOTS – 1999-2002 – Co-Creator & Series Producer

·        TNT SPORTS – 2000 WINTER GOODWILL GAMES – Producer – Bobsled & Luge

·        ESPN – PRO TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS – June 1999 – Producer

·        TBS SPORTS – 1998 GOODWILL GAMES – Track & Field, Soccer – Producer

·        NFL – SUPER BOWL UNILATERAL FEED – Producer

·        CBS SPORTS – 1998 U.S OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Director

·        TNT SPORTS – 1998 WINTER OLYMPICS – Speed Skating – Producer

·        ESPN – 1998 BOSTON MARATHON – Producer

·        ESPN & TWI – 1996 & 1997 – NEW YORK CITY MARATHON – Producer

·        1997 WORLD KUNG FU CHAMPIONSHIPS – Pay-Per-View – Producer

·        NBC SPORTS – 1996 SUMMER OLYMPICS – ATLANTA-Track & Field – Producer

·        ESPN CLASSIC – Studio Director

·        USA NETWORKS – USA TUESDAY NIGHT FIGHTS – Coordinating Producer

·        USA NETWORKS – WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW – Director

·        WORLD FEED PRODUCER & DIRECTOR – HOLYFIELD Vs. TYSON

August 1990 to December 1996 – USA NETWORKS – Staff Producer & Director

·        UNITED STATES OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Director

·        USA TUESDAY NIGHT FIGHTS – Coordinating Producer & Remote Director

·        WORLD LEAGUE of AMERICAN FOOTBALL – Series Producer & Director

·        WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW – Producer

·        SUPERSTARS of GYMNASTICS – Director

June 1992 to August 1992 – NBC SPORTS

·        SUMMER OLYMPICS – BARCELONA – Track & Field – Producer

·        UNITED STATES OLYMPIC TRACK & FIELD TRIALS – Producer

July 1978 to April 1990 – ABC SPORTS – Staff Producer/Director/AD/AP

·        1989 WORLD SERIES – Pre-Game Producer

·        ABC’s MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL – Half-Time Producer

·        ABC’s MONDAY NIGHT BASEBALL – Director

·        ABC’s WIDE WORLD of SPORTS – Producer & Director – Various Events

·        NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL – Producer & Director

·        NCAA COLLEGE BASKETBALL – Producer & Director

·        ABC’s SPORTSBEAT WITH HOWARD COSELL – Series Director

·        1988 WINTER OLYMPICS – CALGARY – Short Track Speed Skating – Producer

·        1984 SUMMER OLYMPICS – LOS ANGELES – Volleyball – Director

·        1984 WINTER OLYMPICS – SARAJEVO – Cross Country Skiing – Director

·        1980 WINTER OLYMPICS – LAKE PLACID – Hockey – Associate Director

·         INDIANAPOLIS 500 & KENTUCKY DERBY – Associate Producer