Albert Torres (June 14, 1956 – May 25, 2017) was an international salsa dance promoter from Los Angeles. He is known for being the organizer of the LA Salsa Fest,[1][2] the longest running salsa congress in the US,[3] as well as one of the organizers of the World Salsa Championships and later the World Latin Dance Cup.[4]

Albert Torres had a number of minor film appearances in which he typically played the role of a dancer, including The Mambo Kings, Dance With Me, and Out to Sea.[5] He also once danced with Jennifer Lopez on The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show in 1997.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Gurza, Agustin (22 May 2013). "At the West Coast Salsa Congress, the rhythm can't be stopped". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  2. ↑ Johnson, Reed (22 May 2013). "L.A. Salsa Congress gives bachata room to dance". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  3. ↑ Mitchell, John (22 November 1998). "Finding Salvation in Salsa". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  4. ↑ Burroughs, Dena. "In memory of Albert Torres - Salsa Ambassador to the World". Social Dance Community. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  5. ↑ "Albert Torres - IMDb". IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  6. ↑ "Jennifer Lopez dancing Salsa with the late Albert Torres on Keenan show 10 Remastered". YouTube.


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