The Rhythm Outreach Expo is a 2-day event that happens at the Capital Congress. With free pop-up dance classes, vendors, and daily lectures, we provide a safe space to move, dance, laugh, and learn. Sign up for an all-age, inclusive experience, and we look forward to seeing you!

Dr. Michael A. Murphy is Board-certified in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has over 20 years of experience practicing medicine in outpatient, acute, and residential settings.

• Saturday – 11:30AM-12:30PM
• Sunday – 10AM-11AM

Dr. Tracy Edward Smith was an Active Duty Officer in the U.S. Army and a Special Agent with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division, retired after 20 years of military service. During his tenure he supervised and investigated a myriad of federal felony charges including violent crimes; counter-drug investigations; white collar crimes; counter-terrorism and hostage crisis management.

Dr. Smith has a BA in Information Systems Management; a Masters Degree in Business Management; and a PhD in Psychology. A black belt in Tang Soo Do, Tracy is an avid fitness enthusiast and mentor to both high school and college students. Dr. Smith not only tries to live a holistic healthy existence he is truly committed to assisting others to live a healthy lifestyle as well.

Topic: “Fast cars, Close calls, and Life Lessons; Living with Intent”

Saturday – 1:30PM-2:30PM

On the morning of September 11th, 2001, Jareau Almeyda was sitting at his desk on the 85th floor of the World Trade Center in New York City when the first plane crashed just a few floors above him. The lessons learned during an hour-long decent through the exit stairwell helped him survive, and those lessons led to his years-long pursuit of higher education. After surviving the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York City, Jareau Almeyda went on to pursue a Master’s degree, followed by a Doctorate.

Jareau is a co-founder of the iMambo.tv website, which offered free video access to a world of Latin dance. iMamboTV existed before social media, and contains an archive of footage that is invaluable in understanding where the world of Salsa & Bachata was in an era that video footage is difficult/impossible, from 2002-2011.

The Capital Congress takes pride in bringing people together to share their love of dance, learning, teaching, and making the most of every moment.  David Melendez, co-founder of the Capital Congress dedicated his life to teaching inner-city Bronx kids how to expand their vision; we have continued to incorporate that spirit since his passing.