Sequins, feathers, ribbons, silk, bright colors - and that was the crowd Saturday night for the Winter Salsa Carnival Masquerade Gala. It isn't often when the crowd outshines or outdresses the performers
From seductive felines to Venetian Renaisance queens to masked goths, they came to party and to vie for the grand costume prize of a trip to Cuba, sponsored by travel consultant Denise Hernandez. See if you can spot the winner in the crowd.
Some of the more serious dancers gave the performers and instructors a run as they jostled and watched and queued for a dance at the edges of the dance floor - the traditional place for the performers to dance after the show.
DJ Julio's smooth music was perfectly shaped for the room while DJ Nilson's energy came through and gave them a dance for their money.