Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 2:25 PM
Subject: Salsa Update #157: NY Salsa Congress coming up in the
Catskills!


Hola Salseros!

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This issue:
-Olaf's Editorial Section
-This week's highlights
-SalsaBoston events
-Sponsor news
-This week's mailbag

A relative calm "before the storm" this week as the summer months winds
down.  I'm predicting that September is going to be pretty hopping!  Not a
bad thing as I sit back and think about how much the scene has grown in the
last five years.

But on that note, just a little general commentary about SalsaBoston and
some occasional, somewhat disturbing feedback I've been getting lately.
Paraphrasing, I've been hearing comments about "taking over the Salsa
scene", "all about making money", and "what does he know about us
[Latinos]?" and such.  I am working on an editorial on this subject, perhaps
for next week's Salsa Update, but the one thing I want to say is that
I/we/SalsaBoston maintains a free and open channel to anyone with concerns
or feelings of animosity, and there is certainly an open invitation to
anyone to discuss these things publicly.  SalsaBoston is here first and
foremost to help the scene grow and to help build a strong Salsa Community
without taking anything away from anyone else's "turf".  That particularly
includes smoothing out any differences in opinion with people inside and
outside of the Salsa Community.  To that end I would like to invite anyone
with concerns to voice them, either on the message board, in letters to the
editor, or with me or any of the SalsaBoston personnel, so we can genuinely
discuss them for everyone's benefit.

Enough on that for now!

Reminder!  The 2nd Annual East Coast Salsa Congress is coming up, Sept.
13-15, Kutsher's Country Club, Catskills, NY.  SalsaBoston has negotiated a
discount price *from Boston* which will be around $250, $300 with
transportation.  Rooms are seperate, but they are $121 pp.do., including
meals, tax, and gratuity.

  Fri-Sun
  2 nights accomodations & food:        $242
  Event pass:                           $250
  Transportation:                               $ 50
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Total including tax and gratuity        $542 (or $492)

We're not sure of the actual price quite yet, but it will go up some on
Sept. 1.  If you want to lock in the early price, send email now to
nycongress@salsaboston.com

Official web site: http://salsacongressNY.com/



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 Highlights this week:
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- SalsaBoston Night at Sophia's!  Every Wed, http://salsaboston.com/sophias
  Lessons at 9:15

- "Salsa for Gringos" beginners class at Sophia's with Olaf "el Gringo
Salerso",
   8-9 Thur. $5  Check it out in the Globe Calendar!
   http://salsaboston.com/salsa4gringos/

- SalsaBoston presents the "Miami Club" at Ekco Lounge! (formerly Hollywood
KTV)
  Every Saturday, http://salsaboston.com/miamiclub
  Lessons at 9:15

- Also this Saturday, Salsa Night in Providence at Waterfire from 7-12, see
below.

- This Sunday, Salsa Social with WEPA at the Fred Astaire Studio  Details in
the mailbag.

- Save the Date: Friday, August 30, "El Gran Combo" de Puerto Rico at the
Diplomat in Saugus for a night of hot Puerto Rican Salsa, including a full
buffet.  Ticket details forthcoming.

- if you've never checked out Hips on Fire's Latin Motion workshops, find
out more in the mailbag.


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 SalsaBoston Events
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      SalsaBoston.com presents
   The "Miami Club" at Ekco Lounge
          Every Saturday
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"Boston's newest Salsa Hotspot!" with DJ D. Martinez
41 Essex St, Chinatown (look for "Hollywood KTV")
$15, $10 vip list. To join the vip list, send email to
miamiclub@salsaboston.com
1 Block from Chinatown Orange Line T, 2 Blocks from Boylston T  (T runs
until 2:30am)
Parking lot adjacent, $10 all night.
Salsa Lessons from 9-10 with Johnny and Kelly
Directions, info, and photos!  http://salsaboston.com/miamiclub
Plenty of local restaurants within 1 block open until 4am

Q: Why is it $15?
A: Well, it's $10 if you're on the VIP list, just email to join.  But to
answer the question, Salseros drink an average of about $4 worth of water on
a night out.  On a Saturday, unfortunately that isn't going to do it.  A
nightclub downtown needs to take in about $20 per person between cover and
drinks in order to be acceptably profitable on a weekend.  Some of that
cover goes to cover what's called a "bar minimu".  Nightclubs are businesses
afterall, so they need to have profit.   That's the unfortunate reality of
it and Salseros have to realize that.  But think of it this way: around $20
for a full night of excellent Salsa dancing at a beautiful club in a great
location on a Saturday is a pretty good deal, no?!

Q: What if I don't spend $20?
A: Well, you don't have to of course, it's a free society.  But the bottom
line still applies... you're being subsidized.  If the nightclub owner
doesn't make any money then it comes out of someone's pockets, usually the
promoter's.  While most promoters can stand to take some losses, after a
while they too have to throw in the towel and the Salsa club closes in favor
of a new binge drinking night to replace it.  So the real answer is,
eventually the club closes and Salsa on weekends stays in the dives out in
the burbs.  In a round-about way, it is an obligation if you like Salsa in
the city.  Going to a club is a service, like going to the movies...


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      SalsaBoston.com presents
      Salsa Night at Sophia's
         Every Wednesday
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"Boston's original all Salsa, 'by Salseros for Salseros' hotspot!"
1270 Boylston St., Boston (near Kenmore Sq. and Fenway Park)
Lessons with Johnny and Kelly at 9:15,
beginnner and intermediate, no partner necessary!
Salsa until 2am!  Featuring
    DJ Luis Arroyo
    DJ Antonio Ortiz
    DJ Nik
21+ Proper ID and Dress
$10 Cover, $2 extra for lesson
http://salsaboston.com/sophias


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   Salsa Harbor Cruises!
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 - Sail at 8:15 from Long Warf, Boston Harbor Cruises
 - 3 decks of dancing, 2 DJ's, Salsa and Latin Mix
 - Preparty at "The Landing" on the dock, with a Salsa lesson by Johnny and
Kelly, from 7-8
 - 8pm boarding, on the water to catch sunset!
 - Cruise until about 11 pm, in time to hit another club or early enough for
the early risers on Monday.

 $15 advance or 4/$55.  Order online or order in person: call 617-513-9841

 Details, discounts, and directions
 http://salsaboston.com/cruise

 Cruise Sails RAIN OR SHINE!

 Cruise are every other Sunday this summer, July 21, Aug. 4 & 18, Sept. 1 &
8


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 SalsaBoston T-Shirts are in!
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T-shirts are going fast!  Thanks to all who have made purchases!

Just in time for the spring weather, SalsaBoston.com T-shirts are in, and
they look great!  Check them out at http://salsaboston.com/shirt  For a
limited time pick up 2 or more for $17.50 each, $2.50 off the $20 price.
Show off your SalsaBoston colors wherever you dance this summer!  Also, why
not pick up some extra's to trade or give as gifts?

Anyway, 2 styles, regular T's and Girly-T's, standard sizes, 100% cotton.
These are high quality shirts.  Proceeds help support salsaboston.com.  You
can even order online!


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             Sponsor News
  (please patronize the establishments
   that help bring you SalsaBoston.com)

"What's a sponsor?" email: info@salsaboston.com
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TEMPORADA LATINA @ RYLES
Salsa & Merengue Dancing - Thursdays in Cambridge
Friendly environment for beginners,
Quality dance space for more experienced salsa enthusiasts,
Nonsmoking, 21+

Dance Lessons with Dance Caliente
Intermediate Salsa: 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Beginner Salsa: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St.,
Inman Square, Cambridge, (617) 876-9330
Dancing: 10:00 pm - 1:00 am
Admission: $12 before 10:00 pm; $8 after 10:00 pm

DJ Schedule:    1st thursday of the month: DJ Antonio Ortiz
                2nd Thursday of the month: DJ Nik
                3rd Thursday of the month: DJ Barron
                4th Thursday of the month: DJ Rubio
                If there is a 5th Thursday: One of the above.

Presented by: Suzanne Steele, Assorted Affairs, (508) 224-5120

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SuperShag Mega Dance Complex
406 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
781-894-7424 (SHAG)
http://www.supershag.com

Salsa Night 3rd Sat. each month!
Next date: Sat. Aug. 17

Ongoing this summer:
"Duel of the Dancers" gives the best dancers in Swing, Latin, Salsa and
Ballroom a chance to compete for over $2,000 in cash and prizes. Winners of
finals in each dance will proceed to the final "duel" on Friday, September
13th!  All events are held at the Waltham studio, 406 Moody Street.
Lesson: 8:15 p.m. Admission: $12, $10, for SuperShag Members. Dance from
9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

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Salsa Socials with April
2nd and 4th Sunday each month with DJ Nik
Fred Astaire Studio, 100 Mass Ave, Boston
Classes prior
www.aprilon2.com
Also, check out 5 week class schedules

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SALSA NIGHT PARTY with ASIAN taste
Every 1st Sunday each Month
8:30pm - Midnight, $5
Drinks & Food available (sorry it is not free)
All Asia Cuisine & Bar, 332 Massachusetts Av, Central Sq, Cambridge
www.hipsonfire.com

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JAM'NASTICS

  Sunday Salsa Lessons with Ana & Andres at Johnny D's:
 "If you would like to get your dancing feet in gear on the weekend,
  JAM'NASTICS teachers Ana and Andres are teaching every Sunday night at
  Johnny D's in Somerville.  Salsa class from 9 to 10 p.m., followed by
  dancing to a live band!  More information at
  http://salsaboston.com/clubguide/sunday.html

Also, JAM'NASTICS offers ongoing Salsa lessons for all ages and all levels.
Current schedule and info at http://jamnastics.org


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 This Week's Mailbag
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1) Wepa Salsa Social this Sunday
2) Salsa Night in Prvidence, Sat.
3) Update from Salsalort, Cambridge, Worchester, classes
4) Update from Dan Marshall, this Thus. at Sophias
5) World Salsa Championships, Nov. 1 in Florida
6) Hips on Fire Latin Motion Workshop update
7) Grupos Fantasia checkiig in

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1) HOLA SALSEROS de Corazon!!!!

This Sunday (8/25)is the 4th Sunday of the month, so it's time again for
the Wepa Salsa Social at its new location, the Fred Astaire Studio in
Boston.  Thank you to all those that came to the opening there two
Sundays ago.  If you weren't there, check out some of the rave reviews
on SalsaBoston:

   http://salsaboston.com/club_script/reviews/WepaSalsaSundays.html

   http://salsaboston.com/wwwboard/messages/443.html
   http://salsaboston.com/wwwboard/messages/444.html
   http://salsaboston.com/wwwboard/messages/450.html
   http://salsaboston.com/wwwboard/messages/451.html

Join us this Sunday at our new location with hardwood floors, air
conditioning, mirrors, two rooms, and a view.

$5 SPECIALS:
   Newcomers: bring a friend and get in for $5 each!!!!
   Oldtimers: bring a newcomer and get in for $5 each too!!

Come and enjoy the best DANCING in the Boston area to the very best
music for DANCERS!!!! SALSA CLASICA, SALSA DE HOY, MAMBO, and CHA CHA.

8-9pm NEW YORK STYLE Salsa class
   for ALL LEVELS with APRIL of New York's
   Eddie Torres Dance Company

9-12pm SALSA DANCE PARTY with DJ NIK!

At the Fred Astaire Dance Studio
   4th Floor, 100 Massachusetts Ave., Boston
   (corner of Mass. Ave. and Newbury St.,
    above Urban Outfitters)
   The #1 Bus stops across the street
   The Green Line Auditorium T stop is 100 feet away.
   Metered street parking on Mass Ave and Newbury St
   http://www.fadsboston.com/directions.asp#Boston-Studio

$10 for class and party!
$5  for all newcomers who bring friends, or vice versa!!

Mark your calendars--WEPA SALSA SUNDAYS are every 2nd and 4th Sunday!

Questions?  Write to above address or call 617-388-0925.

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2)
SALSEROS......DON'T MISS THIS FABULOUS EVENING OUTSIDE AT THE SOVEREIGN
BALLROOM, IN PROVIDENCE ON AUGUST 24TH.  THIS IS OUR THIRD YEAR.  THIS IS IN
CONJUNCTION WITH PROVIDENCE'S WATER FIRE EVENT, (WHICH IS A MUST TO SEE, AS
WELL).  WE WILL HAVE SALSA DANCING TO A FABULOUS SALSA ORCHESTRA FROM 8 TO
12 PM.  FROM 7 TO 8PM, THERE WILL BE A SALSA LESSON.  JOSE FROM CONNECTICUT
WILL BE TEACHING THE CLASS. LAST YEAR HE HAD ABOUT 100 PEOPLE DANCING SALSA
AFTER THEIR LESSON.  THERE WILL ALSO BE SOME WONDERFUL PERFORMANCES BY THE
BEST SALSEROS, INCLUDING JOHNNY AND ANDRES.  ALL OF THIS IS FREE, THE DANCE
STAGE IS ENORMOUS, SO THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF ROOM TO DANCE.  IF YOU ARE A
TRUE SALSERO, OR EVEN IF YOU JUST LOVE SALSA....DONT MISS THIS EVENT.  IF
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, EMAIL ME...SALSANANNY@AOL.COM.   HOPE TO SEE YOU
THERE, ARLENE

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3)

SALSAlort Latin Dance & Fitness Co.
Javier F. Salort-Rios, CFT - Director
www.SALSAlort.com  ~  SALSAlort@juno.com  ~ (508) 792-0263

!*!*! NEW Worcester 10-Wk SESSION OF Salsa/Mambo, Merengue, & Bachata
Classes START Thursday SEPTEMBER 5 !*!*!

**  Intro to Latin Dance     Thursdays 6-7pm
Learn the 3 most popular Latin Dances:  Salsa, Merengue & Bachata!

** Salsa-Advanced Beginner        Thursdays 7-8pm
Turn Patterns, New York Style Freestyle/Mambo Shines, and more!

**  Salsa/Mambo - Intermediate/Advanced:        Thursdays 8-8:50pm
TURNS, TURNS, TURNS!!!  New York, L.A., Miami, & Cuban Turn Patterns, HOT
Shines, Styling & Technique!

WHERE:  YWCA, 1 Salem Square, Worcester, 01608
Pre-Registration Required.

*!*!*!*!  SalsaBoston.com Subscribers  !*!*!*!*
*!*!  Receive 10% discount on all classes if you REGISTER BY Wednesday,
August 28th !*!*

To REGISTER please visit us at www.SALSAlort.com or call us at the number
above.  We look forward to seeing you soon!


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4)
From Dan Marshall:

Our Thursday, August 22, Sophia's Latin Nights Lineup will feature:

a. 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. - "Salsa for Gringos" - 2nd floor
                     - No experience or partner needed.
                     - $5, includes cover
                     - http://salsaboston.com/salsa4gringos/

                     * Those who take the beginner lesson gain free
                       admission to the rest of the night's 1st & 2nd
                       floor events, including our Intermediate level
                       dance Lesson!

b. Take our Intermediate All Salsa & Mambo-Salsa Footwork & Partnering
    Lesson - on the 1st & 2nd floors - NO PARTNER NECESSARY - featuring:

    * 9:00 - 9:40 p.m. -- Warmup, followed by an awesome Salsa &
                          Mambo-Salsa footwork session with a great
                          combination;

    * 9:40 - 10:15 p.m. -- Puerto Rican Salsa partnering & combination;

    * 10:15 - 10:30 p.m. -- An individual help session in which our 4
                            instructors, Dan, Chantale, Tomas, & Maya,
                            will come around to help you with the
                            partnering combination.

    ** FREE before 9:00 p.m., $5 9:00 - 10:15 p.m., $10 thereafter **
    ** Please mention that you came for our dance lessons **

c. Sophia's Fiesta Flamenca is taking a break ... Stay tuned for
    upcoming news about the our next Flamenco event!

d. 10:15 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. - "Bombalero" - La Mega's DJ J.R. Vega plays
the very hottest in Salsa, Merengue, Latin Pop and Rock en espanol - on
the 2nd floor.

    ** $10 Cover - Please mention that you came for Bombalero **

e. 10:45 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. - Our live Sophia's Latin Salsa, Mambo,
Cha Cha Cha, & Bolero band, The Latin Party Boys, playing their great
music for dancing, with Dan Y. Marshall DJing an ALL SALSA mix between
sets - on the 1st floor.

f. Our delicious dinner & Tapas menu is available beginning at 5:00
p.m. - call us at (617) 351-7001 for dinner reservations.

* CALENDAR OF SOPHIA'S TUESDAY & THURSDAY CLASSES FOR UPCOMING MONTH: *

August 20, 2002:  Bolero-Son & Puerto Rican Salsa Footwork & Partnering
August 22, 2002:  All Salsa & Mambo-Salsa Footwork & Partnering
August 29, 2002:  Merengue & Puerto Rican Salsa Footwork & Partnering
September 5, 2002:  Bachata & Puerto Rican Salsa Footwork & Partnering
September 12, 2002: Cha Cha Cha & Mambo-Salsa Footwork & Partnering

* Note that the above Thursday class schedule (August 22 - September 12)
   is repeated every 4 weeks, with new material taught each time.

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Dan Yonah Ben-Dror Marshall, President/Director/Founder
FreEMotion/LibrEMoción Repertory Company, Inc.
327 Saint Paul Street, Apartment 2
Brookline, MA 02446-3504
Tel.: (617) 970-1444
To join list, E-Mail: dan_y_marshall@prodigy.net


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5)
Submitter:
Isaac Altman

Email:
ialltman2002@yahoo.com

Info:


November 1-3, 2002 Coconut Creek, Florida
U.S. and World Salsa Championships and Festival
Come join us and party at the WSF's Official United States and World Salsa,
Salsa Showdance, Salsa Shine, and Salsa Team Competition, which will prove
to be one of the most exciting of any Championships in the World. Watch as 4
titles will be won in both the U.S. and Worlds. They are, Salsa, Salsa
Showdance, Salsa Team, and Salsa Shine. Many Latin recording artists and
talent agents will be there to view the best dance talent in the world for
future music videos, commercials, and world tours. With the documentary crew
filming this event to complete their Salsa documentary, you don't want to
miss your opportunity to be viewed worldwide dancing the night away. We are
excited to announce that this 3-day event will be held at the famous Gold
Coast Ballroom and Paladium Nightclub in Coconut Creek, Florida which is
about 30 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport.

There will be a pre event Halloween Costume Party on October 31st, at the
famous Palladium Nightclub, with International DJ's from the WSF. Costumes
are encouraged and I am sure you won't want to miss this wild party with
prizes for the best costume!

PRICES FOR FESTIVAL.
VIP package only $129 until September 10th, then to $159 until Oct. 10th
Full weekend package $119 until September 10th, then $139 until Oct. 10th
All day Friday $79
All day Saturday $99
Friday evening only $20
Saturday evening only $25
Individual workshops $20 each. (All prices subject to change without
notice.)
*SALSA PARTIES EVERY NIGHT UNTIL 4 A.M.!
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refund up to September 1, 2002. After that there will no refunds for
any reason. Purchase tickets at www.wsf.cc
Workshops by top International instructors teaching different levels and
styles. LIST OF WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS
Terry Lewis from the U.K
Isaac and Laura Altman from Miami
Tasia Joshua from Ireland
Louie Angon from California
Angel Ortiz from New York (Eddie Torres Principle Dancer)
Ramani Nicola from Miami, Florida
Patrick Mussendijk and Belen Gonzales from Holland
More to Come!
OVER 30 WORKSHOPS TO CHOOSE FROM! SOME ON 1, SOME ON 2, SHINES, LADIES
STYLING, MEN'S STYLING, DIPS, TRICKS, LIFTS ,BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE AND
ADVANCED! YOU NAME IT, WE GOT IT!
WANT TO ADVERTISE IN OUR PROGRAM? HERE ARE THE CURRENT RATES!
We have had requests to advertise in our program, so here are the rates
until September 1, 2002. Afterwards they will increase. Full Page Back Cover
is $400 or inside front(sold) or back cover is $300, full page is $200, 1/2
page is $125, 1/4 page is $75, and business card is $35. They must be copy
ready and in black and white. Color quoted by request.
Email your ad to ialtman2002@yahoo.com or send by mail to World Salsa
Federation, 8080 sw 81 dr., Miami, Fl., 33143. Make payment to World Salsa
Federation. You can make your payment via telephone by calling toll free
1-888-825-7768.
Thank you for your time, and to keep up with all the current updates on this
great event, go to www.worldsalsafederation.com and click on the 2002 United
States and World Salsa Championships page. Sincerely, Isaac Altman CEO Of
The World Salsa Federation email: ialtman2002@yahoo.com voice: 305 271-0606
web:http://www.worldsalsafederation.com

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6)
From Hips On Fire
Hi All,

If you missed last week's Latino Motion, don't worry you can still join us
this week. A full hour and a half that will improve enormously your dance
skills.
Check out what else is going on this week:

Thursday August 22nd ->The Original LATINO MOTION

Salsa Merengue and Bachata, among others, are Latino rhythms. For us,
Latinos, the way you move is probably the most important component of your
dance. Learn to dance with "SABORRRRR", adding movements to other parts of
you body besides your feet and hands: hips, torso, shoulders, pelvis and
butt. All of them, nicely combined, can make a huge difference when you jump
to the dance floor. So what do you think?? Do you want to try it out and see
how much you can improve??
Even if you don't take your dance that seriously, come over and join us, we
guarantee you will have a lot of fun and, you will find lost parts of your
body.
Come and learn with real Latino dancers. After 3 years of absence, Latino
Motion is back: improved and with real applications.

2 weeks left: 22nd, 29th
2 Thursdays left: 7pm-8:30pm

1 location: VFW ~ WITH AC!!!!
299 Green st,

Central Sq, Cambridge

A deal: $12/1 class

All levels welcomed. No partners needed. Dress comfortably. No problem if
you miss a week, although always better to come to all.

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7)

hola amigos,
as we are winding down SUMMER here, we will be needing you for the
WINTER!!!!
THURSDAY at the MADFISH GRILLE in gloucester, not only will we be giving
away
the last 3 sets of ENRIQUE IGLESIAS TICKETS, but, we will be looking for a
few couples to dance on stage in a true cuban presentation(ala ricky
ricardo!) on a few future GRUPO FANTASIA PRODUCTIONS with the 10 piece
orquestra.  it's for promotion only,non-paying, but should be a great
experience.
if you are interested in this fun time, please come down to the MADFISH on
thursday nights 830pm, and try out. dress cute,sexy,fun(it counts) and let's
all have a great time.
gracias, karen and angel
MADFISH GRILLE
70 ROCKY NECK AVE
GLOUCESTER, MA
WWW.GRUPOFANTASIA.COM
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