About Albert Torres
Lived 1956 – 2017 (aged 60–61). Albert Torres was an American dancer.
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, the longest running salsa congress in the US, as well as one of the organizers of the World Salsa Championships and later the World Latin Dance Cup.
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. He also once danced with Jennifer Lopez on The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show in 1997.
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Who was Albert Torres?
salsa promoter
When was Albert Torres born?
Albert Torres was born in 1956.
When did Albert Torres die?
Albert Torres died in 2017.
What was Albert Torres's occupation?
Albert Torres was a dancer.
What nationality was Albert Torres?
Albert Torres was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Albert Torres (salsa promoter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Torres. https://biography.guide/albert-torres-dancer/
MLA: "Albert Torres." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albert-torres-dancer/.
Chicago: "Albert Torres." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/albert-torres-dancer/.
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