The Colombian city of Cali, the self-proclaimed capital of salsa due to the music being the main genre heard at parties, in nightclubs and festivals in the 21st century, has a number of galas that take place throughout the year. More than 1,500 dancers from different schools in Cali danced on the streets wearing colorful costumes, representing all aspects of salsa music culture during the largest parade of salsa dancers in the world, the "Salsodromo."
Colombian salsa dancers perform during the "Salsodromo" parade during the opening of the 60th Cali Fair in Cali on December 25, 2017.
Colombian salsa dancers perform during the "Salsodromo" parade during the opening of the 60th Cali Fair in Cali on December 25, 2017.
Colombian salsa dancers perform at the "Salsodromo" parade in Cali, Colombia, on December 25, 2017, opening the 60th Cali Fair.
Colombian salsa dancers perform at the "Salsodromo" parade in Cali, Colombia, on December 25, 2017, opening the 60th Cali Fair.
Colombian salsa dancers rest backstage prior to the "Salsodromo" parade in Cali, Colombia, on December 25, 2017, opening the 60th Cali Fair.
A Colombian salsa dancer performs during the "Salsodromo" parade in Cali, Colombia, on December 25, 2017, opening the 60th Cali Fair.
Colombian salsa dancers rehearse prior to the "Salsodromo" parade in Cali, Colombia, on December 25, 2017, opening the 60th Cali Fair.
Colombian salsa dancers pose for a picture prior to the "Salsodromo" parade in Cali, Colombia, on December 25, 2017, opening the 60th Cali Fair.
Colombian salsa dancers perform at the "Salsodromo" parade in Cal.
Colombian salsa dancers take a selfie photo backstage prior to the "Salsodromo" parade in Cali, Colombia, on December 25, 2017, opening the 60th Cali Fair.
Colombian salsa dancers perform at the "Salsodromo" parade in Cali, Colombia, on December 25, 2017, opening the 60th Cali Fair.
Colombian salsa dancers pose for a picture in the backstage prior to the "Salsodromo" parade in Cali, Colombia, on December 25, 2017, opening the 60th Cali Fair.
Colombian salsa dancers perform during the "Salsodromo" parade in Cali, Colombia, on December 25, 2017, opening the 60th Cali Fair.
Colombian salsa dancers wait backstage prior to the "Salsodromo" parade in Cali, Colombia, on December 25, 2017, opening the 60th Cali Fair.
Colombian salsa dancers confer backstage prior to the "Salsodromo" parade in Cali, Colombia, on December 25, 2017, opening the 60th Cali Fair.
