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Subject: SalsaUpdate176
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 12:27 PM
Subject: Salsa Update
#176: Now, Casino Rueda at Sophia's! Weekly.
Hola
Salseros! Formatting messed up? Read this on
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This
issue: - Announcements and other orders of old/new business - SalsaBoston
events - Sponsor news - This week's mailbag - THIS WEEK: Guest Salsa
Editorial, "The Five Minute Blind Date"
Greetings!
If you're
staying at home on account of the cold these days, I can't say I blame you, but
let me just say that Sophia's has been hopping on Wednesdays the past couple of
weeks. Last night the windows FROSTED OVER! So I encourage everyone
to make the run to and from the car and come on out!
Also, you heard
correctly! Starting next Wed., Jan. 29, Salsa Night at Sophia's will
include a Casino Rueda class from 7:45 to 9:15, as part of the night.
We're doing this because casino rueda is a blast and we don't see much of it
around here. In other words, we want to get it going in this area!
The lessons will be taught by members of the MIT Casino Rueda Group. There
will be an introductory lesson concurrent with an ongoing intermediate level
class. If you've never done Casino Rueda but know basic Salsa, take the
introductory class once or twice and graduate up to the intermediate
level. If you've never danced Salsa at all, Johnny and Kelly's regular
Salsa class will still be happening as usual from 9:15-10:15. $12 covers
you for the whole night ($10 after 10:15). If you're an expert and don't
plan to take Johnny and Kelly's class, you will have an hour inbetween to
practice, have a drink, or get a bite to eat downstairs.
If you've never
heard of Casino Rueda, it's an "exhilarating" dance that comes from Cuba via
Miami, that can best be described as "Salsa meets square dancing", or
"sychronized Salsa". It's a group Salsa dance, with partners in a circle,
there's a caller and and a bunch of moves that everyone knows. As the
dance progresses, everyone does the same moves together, often trading partners
as part of it. The whole thing is a blast! If you ever danced in
Miami, it's extremely popular down there. JAM'NASTICS teaches some of it
as well in Boston.
More details will be posted in
www.salsaboston.com/sophias, and I'm hoping to put a little video clip up there
as well for the novices. (It's not there yet, wait a couple
days...)
--
Old business:
Last Friday night at the Roxy was
a bit of a disappointment to many (including myself). The particular group
performing was a popular latin house group and the DJ was very light on the
Salsa. I was asked by the management what I thought, and I pretty much
told them, "we want Salsa", and they said that some of the acts will be
that. It is of course difficult to be all things to all people. They
also said they would like to hear your feedback, so if you have an opinion you'd
like to share, please send email to roxyrsvp@salsaboston.com and it will reach
them (your opinions will remain anonymous). I have not heard what the act
this week is.
LA Congress: I have heard back from various people,
thanks. I am waiting for Albert Torres to get back to me on registration
details. Stay tuned. If you have already registered or plan to go,
please send a note to lacongress@salsaboston.com so we can keep track of who all
is going from the area.
--
New Business:
* This Saturday
will be the 2nd MIT January Casino Rueda Workshop, 2-5 at MIT Walker
Memorial. See mailbag for details.
* Also, Feb. 8, there will be
three parties: 1) Abakua and Pabon at Knights of Columbus Hall
www.salsaboston.com/pabon TiTo P Productions Presents Second Annual
Valentine's Day Salsa Party live from new york the spectacurlar dance
group" ABAKUA DANCERS" also featuring" Aprilon2 dance co." HIPS on
FIRE" special guest "AnnA Tinajiro" feb 8, Knights of columbus hall in
charlestown 75 west school st salsa work shop by ABAKUA 8 pm 9 pm for
advance tickets 617-524-0457 ($20)
2) MIT Casino Rueda Group's
"SALSA PICANTE!!!!!" Dance party. Details in the mailbag also
featuring various local performers.
3) Club Lido, Wonderland
Grupo Miel (Bachata), Grupo Sorpresa ('por primera ves Industria Amor
Tropical') $25 Advance for details email
Barnecett@aol.com
* Latin night at The Pointe has been put on
hold by the management for various reasons. Hopefully they will sort it
out soon.
* Also, Salsalegre this Sat. See mailbag.
* And
lastly, Sat. Feb. 1, JAM'NASTICS Fundraiser for scholarships: Salsa
Social! See
mailbag.
**************************
SalsaBoston.com presents Salsa Night at
Sophia's Every
Wednesday **************************
"Boston's original all Salsa, 'by
Salseros for Salseros' hotspot!" 1270 Boylston St., Boston (near Kenmore Sq. and
Fenway Park)
NEW! Casino Rueda classes with MIT Casino Rueda Group,
7:45-9:15, introductory and intermediate.
Follwing that, Salsa Lessons
with Johnny and Kelly at 9:15, beginnner and intermediate, no partner
necessary.
Salsa until 2am! Featuring each Wed. each
month: 1st DJ Nik 2nd DJ Antonio
Ortiz 3rd DJ D. Martinez 4th DJ
Hernan 5th Guest (when there is a 5th Wed.) 21+ Proper
ID and Dress $10 Cover, $2 extra for lesson http://salsaboston.com/sophias
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$8 after 10:00 pm Presented by: Suzanne Steele, Assorted Affairs, (508)
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DJ
Schedule 2003 1st Thursday (and 5th Thursday: October 30th)
Antonio Ortiz 2nd Thursday (and 5th Thursday: January 31st)
DJ Nik 3rd Thursday (and 5th Thursday: May
29th) Jose Barron 4th Thursday (and
5th Thursday: July 31st) DJ
Rubio
--- SuperShag Mega Dance Complex 406 Moody Street Waltham,
MA 02453 781-894-7424 (SHAG) http://www.supershag.com Salsa Night 3rd
Sat. each month!
--- Pabon El Salsero! Dance Classes, Live
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Danforth Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-524-0457
**************************** This Week's
Mailbag ****************************
1) JAM'NASTICS Salsa Social, Sat.
Feb. 1 2) Salsalegre next Sat. Jan 25 3) MIT Casino Rueda workshop this
Sat. 4) 7 Minute Date: JJ Productions (not Salsa, but a good time!) 5) The
Boston Latin Band, live at Regatta Bar, March 20, save the date. 6)
Burlington, VT, Valentine's Dance, and Ski Trip, Feb. 14 7) Hips on Fire
update, classes moved 8) Classes with Hedwige plus new night at Union Bar and
Grill, Newton, Tuesdays 9) SALSA PICANTE!!! MIT Dance Party Feb. 8,
classes and performances
included
******************************************************************** 1) Hi
Olaf, Can you please list this event for us? As you know, the economy
has been hitting non-profits like ours pretty hard, and we are still struggling
to be able to keep serving low income youth. We are trying to fundraise
$4,000 more dollars for scholarships over the next month. We thought this
would be the most fun way to achieve our goal!
Thanks again for
your continuing support of our organization. Sincerely yours, Anara
--
Dear Friends,
Back by popular demand! For one night
only! The JAM'NASTICS Salsa Social!
Come join us on "Ground Hog's Eve"
to dance away the shadows and bring an early spring to this frrrrreeeezing
city!
WHAT: An enjoyable evening of Latin Dance,
Music &
Refreshments!
An
opportunity to support JAM'NASTICS' work with
youth!
WHERE: The Brazilian Cultural Center, 310
Webster Ave. in Cambridge
WHEN: Saturday,
February 1st
9:00 PM Salsa lessons for all levels (on 1 and
on 2)
10:00 PM Dancing begins with DJ Hernan
Featuring
special performances by Ana Tinajero & Andres Giraldo
(JAM'NASTICS instructors), Joel Massicott (direct from LA), Hacha y Machete
Dance Stylists, and two youth groups: Ritmo en Accion and
JAM'NASTICS!
Admission is just $10, and all proceeds will benefit
scholarships and dance programs for youth.
For more information,
please call us at (617) 354-5780 or visit our website at
www.jamnastics.org
******************************************************************** 2) SATURDAY,
January 25th, is SALSALEGRE!, Metro West's once-a-month salsa social
dance.
We had a fantastic Holiday season, ESPECIALLY our Holiday dance
in December. Big fat thank you's to: DJ's Gangsta' Hernan and Sugar Roy for
keeping everyone dancing all night long, and to all the folks who came and
made it such a great party! This could definitely become a holiday
tradition!
So come get yourself more salsa happiness at:
The Sons
of Italy Lodge 1411 37 Washington AVENUE (not Washington St) Natick, MA
(DIRECTIONS FOLLOW)
8-9pm beginner Salsa
Lesson 9pm-12 dance to Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha
Cha, and just a
little bit of Merengue!
$10 per person, includes lesson Cash
Bar 18+ (younger welcome with adult) (must show ID 21+ at bar)
FOR
MORE INFORMATION: Directions: http://salsaboston.com/salsalegre e-mail:
salsalegre@salsalegre.com Guillermo: 617-522-2524 Tracey:
508-655-7142 Pamela: 508-561-4798 (try this # if you get lost)
Note:
The February date for Salsalegre has CHANGED to: FRIDAY,
February 21 Different night, same great dance
party!
*******************
Salsalegre
presents...
Cha Cha Cha: Beyond the Basics A special 4-week class with
Tracey and Guillermo Saturdays, January 25th - February 15th, 3-4
pm
This class is for people who are familiar with the basics but want
to add a little spice to their Cha Cha!
Location: 17 Winslow Rd,
Natick
Cost: $50 per person for 4 week
course $15 for drop-ins
Classes limited
to 10 people. Pre-registration is encouraged to save your spot.
For
more information and to register call: Tracey at 508-655-7142 or Guillermo
at
617-522-2524
*************************************************************** 3) Don't
forget, THIS SATURDAY is Workshop II of
the
MIT CASINO RUEDA GROUP
JANUARY WORKSHOP
SERIES!!
It's not too late to register. See you guys
there!!
WHEN: Workshop I: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, 2 PM to 5
PM Workshop II: Saturday, Jan. 25,
2003, 2 PM to 5 PM
WHERE: Walker Memorial Hall, 142 Memorial Drive,
Cambridge for a map click
here: http://whereis.mit.edu/bin/map?locate=walker
Cost:
$10 per workshop
No partner is necessary! You can sign up for
either workshop or both! Participants will be split up into three levels:
Beginner, Advanced Beginner, and Intermediate/Advanced. Note that these levels
are designated in terms of rueda rather than salsa. If you dance salsa but
have never danced rueda, you should start at the Beginner
level.
Beginner: No experience neccessary! Teaches the basics of Salsa
and Rueda, lead/follow technique. Advanced Beginner: Assumes a
knowledge of basic Rueda moves, teaches intermediate-level rueda
moves. Intermediate/Advanced: Assumes the dancer is comfortable with
beginner and intermediate rueda moves and has a good lead/follow
technique. Teaches advanced moves.
Remember, workshops are
formal instruction, so be sure to bring comfortable clothes, your jazz
sneakers/dancing shoes, your water bottles, and plenty of energy to burn for 3
hours straight! With that said, we hope to see you all
there!!
SPACE IS LIMITED! PLEASE RSVP by sending an email to Faye
(vfm@mit.edu) with the following information:
Name: Email: Which
workshop(s) (Jan 18 and/or Jan 25): Estimated Level: Leader or
Follower**:
(** note that the leader is typically the male and the
follower is typically the female, particularly at the beginner level. More
advanced students may choose to learn either role if they wish.)
Feel
free to visit our web page for more details about the
group:
http://web.mit.edu/rueda/www/
*************************************************************** 4) As
Valentine's Day is approaching, everyone is getting excited about our next 7
Minute Date for Professionals at Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill in Boston
on Tuesday, Feb. 4th! Several event facilitators are spreading the word in
different circles to bring in new and exciting people. Don't get left out
in this record cold weather! Tickets are limited and the price will go up
after 1/29/03 (if available).
Details, registration and tickets at
www.JJProductions.NET
At this event we will raffle off one 6-month
standard membership from SuccessfulSingles.com and two $25 gift certificates
for Uno's!
If you like to help organize events, have a lot of friends and
associates, enjoy meeting lots of singles and make some extra cash, then contact
us by email (enclosure of resume preferred but not required) at
EventFacilitator@JJProductions.NET
If you would just like to volunteer
prior to or at the event, please email us at:
Volunteer@JJProductions.NET
Event details are below. If you would
like a flyer to post or give to a friend, please email us at PromotionalMaterial
@JJProductions.NET
Stay warm,
JJ and staff
James J.
Williams JJ Productions, 28 Warren Ave., Suite 2, Somerville, MA
02143-3030 Follow me voice: 617-623-7571, Web address:
www.JJProductions.NET
*************************************************************** 5) Friends
of Hector Cuevas and Janet Miller Wiseman de Cuevas
TICKETS Now on
SALE for Hector Cuevas & The Boston Latin Band
Salsa ~ Merengue
~ Romantic Boleros
March 20 - 8:30 or 10 p.m.
Regatta Bar in
the Charles Hotel
Lovers of Latin Music and Dance come Listen and/or
Dance!
Before They are Sold Out Call Concert Tiks
Soon 617-876-7777 M-F 10-5 Saturday 11-3
Hector Cuevas,
Director Janet Miller Wiseman de Cuevas Manager
PLEASE Forward to
Your Friends and Reserve a Table for All of
You
*************************************************************** 6) (If
anyone wants to go up there for this, please let me know. I am considering
it. -Olaf)
8th ANNUAL VALENTINE'S LATIN DANCE February 14th,
2003 Alexander Y Orquesta- Latin Band 13 piece Salsa & Merengue &
Bachata Band Location: Radisson Hotel, Burlington VT Date: Friday:
February 14, 2003 Time: 8:00pm - 1:00am Tickets: $15.00 tickets on sale
Now! @ Club Higher Ground or online http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=vt&query=detail&event=404013
Celebrate
this Valentine's Day with the Romantic Boleros, Smooth Salsa and Hot Merengues
performed LIVE by "Alexander y Su Orquesta". Dance the night away with the
music of Alexander y Su Orquesta, a 13 piece HOT LATIN:
Salsa/Merengue/Bachata/Boleros Band.
Energetic, vibrant and incredible
sound! This Band plays Salsa, Merengue, Bolero, Bachata, Son, Porros, and
Cumbia! The musicians in this diverse group hail from all over the world: Cuba,
Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo, Japan, US, Venezuela and Colombia.
Alexander
y Orquesta was nominated for the Boston’s Music Award 2002 in the category of
world music. Alexander y Su Orquesta has been participating in Latin,
Puerto Rican and Dominican festivals in the East Coast and have shared the stage
with renowned Latin artists such as Tono Rosario, Tito Rojas, Milly Quezada,
Ruby Perez and Charlie Cruz among others. They perform for the annual concerts
at the Berklee Performance Center with well-known artists like Giovanni Hidalgo,
Bob Doezema and Phil Wilson. Recently they opened for Puerto Rican
Power.
An incredible show! Don' t miss this special
performance!
Prior to commencement of event, Burlington's Top Salsa &
Merengue Instructors, David Larson & Rebecca Brookes will teach Salsa &
Merengue. Intro to Latin Dance. Learn the most popular Latin Dances: Salsa
and Merengue! They will cover basic footwork, leading and following techniques,
and basic turn patterns. Come ready to have a great time! Don't miss the
opportunity to learn this dance. 8:00 - 9:00pm @ The Radisson
Hotel
Keeping it HOT! Hector "El Salsero" Cobeo will DJ between sets. El
Salsero provides us with the hottest and latest LATIN sounds. His music is
guaranteed to get you dancing and asking for more!
We also have rooms at
discounted prices for those who want to stay overnight. Special overnight
packages and SKI WEEKEND PASSES at the Radisson Hotel(800.333-3333) and the Best
Western(800.863-1125). Call them or check our website for more
details. Remember to book early and ask for the Hermanos Productions
Valentines' Package!
Event Produced by Hermanos Productions
for
more information on this event please contact................. Hector Cobeo -
802-862-5082 or check our Valentine's WebPage http://www.hermanosproductions.com/Valentines.htm or
print our flyer: http://www.hermanosproductions.com/HP_Valentine-Ski.PDF
***************************************************************** 7) From
Hips on Fire Hi, As some of you know, the VFW had an electrical fire last
week and we had to move the classes to another location. They haven't finnished
reparing the building so Wednesday and Thursday classes will be held again at
the YWCA in Central Sq. See you all there! and sorry for any inconvenience these
changes may cause!
Wednesday Jan 22nd & Thursday Jan 23rd Classes
this week at the YWCA -
Wednesday and Thursday classes will be help at
the YWCA in Central Sq 7 Temple St Cambridge
Ask at the front desk for
the Salsa Class Room. For directions go to our web
page: www.hipsonfire.com
Latino Motion Workshop goes on this Thursday
!
Per request of our students we are having another series of Latino
Motion Workshop this month. If you missed the first class, don't worry, you
can still join us.
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.
2 more weeks: January 23rd, 30th
Location for
January 23rd: YWCA 7 Temple St, Central Sq, Cambridge
A deal:
$12/1 class, $30/3 classes.
All levels welcomed. No partners needed.
Dress comfortably. No problem if you miss a week, although always better to come
to all.
Take Note: Tuesday MIT Beginner Salsa Class is back
soon Phone: 617-627-9988 E-mail:
hipsonfire@yahoo.com
******************************************************************* 8)
SALSA
& CHA/CHA CLASSES WITH HEDWIGE
Noche Latina Dance Company,
Boston, brings you the hottest steps from beginners to advanced and everything
in between.Learn both Salsa and Cha/Cha in one hour!!
Sunday Nights @
Club Choices, 381 Somerville Ave., Somerville.
NO CLASSES ON JAN.26TH
(Superbowl Sunday) Beginners Class: 6:00pm-7:00pm Intermediate
Class: 7:00pm-8:00pm Advanced Class: 8:00pm-9:00pm Club opens at
9:00pm for dancing. Full bar available. Ladies 19+, Men 21+. Noche Latina Dance
Company, Boston, in conjunction with Union Street Restaurant & Bar proudly
presents...
An All New SALSA NIGHT!! TUESDAYS in Newton Salsa
Classes: Beginners Class-6:45pm-7:45pm Advanced
Class-8:00pm-9:00pm General Dancing from 9:00pm-12:00am, only $4 cover charge
(free with lesson).
Full Menu and Bar Available, and Plenty of Free
Parking Union Street Bar & Restaurant, 107 R Union St. Newton Ctr.,Newton
Don't forget to check out our great group, private, or semi-private packages.
Call Melissa for more info: (617) 461-5100 or E-mail us at
nochelatina2002@yahoo.com.
********************************************************************* 9) Your
friends at the MIT Casino Rueda Group proudly
present
SALSA
PICANTE!!!!! Salsa dance party,
Saturday Feb. 8
*Beginners Salsa LESSON 8-9 *DANCING 9-1, with DJ
Hernan spinning the BEST salsa for dancers!!! *Latin BUFFET *Featuring SIZZLING
PERFORMANCES by April & Ahmed
(Eddie Torres Dance Company, NY)
Johnny & Andres (Salsa y
Control) Burju & Victor (Hacha
y Machete Dance Company) Ana &
Joel AprilOn2 Dance
Company MIT Casino Rueda
Group
Party, lesson, performances, and buffet are ONLY $5, or FREE with
MIT ID!!
WHERE: Sidney-Pacific Multipurpose
Room 70 Pacific St. Cambridge, MA
02139 for a map, click
here:
http://web.mit.edu/campus-map/new/html/NW86.html
See
you all there!!
The MIT Casino
Rueda Group
This event is funded by weekends@mit.
Feel free to
visit our web page for more details about the
group:
http://web.mit.edu/rueda/www/
******************************** Guest
Editorial, by J.D. ********************************
I have often
compared the invitation to dance, to a "five minute blind date". On many
occasions we have not danced with, or related to our partners previously and
know little about them other than what they present to us visually in terms of
appearance and dance style. Like a date with someone new, I try to keep an open
mind and approach the situation with a spirit of adventure and
cooperation. In other words, my objective is simply to try and have a good
time for the next five minutes or so by relating pleasantly with my partner. On
most occasions, we share this spirit of good will, trying our best to compliment
one anothers' style, forgive mistakes with grace and good nature and to simply
have fun! There are those occasions however when the person who accepts my
invitation meets me with indifference and/ or a critical attitude around the
occasional mistake or dropped beat. This in my opinion sours the encounter
greatly and I will very likely not invite this individual to dance again.
On many occasions I have invited a lady to dance and found her skills wanting.
When this happens, I do my best to help her feel at ease and not to seem put
out. If a cue gets missed, I will attempt it again with a stronger lead, or if
neccesary, a verbal cue or suggestion. In this type of situation, almost 100% of
the time, gentle helpfulness seems not to go unappreciated. As leader, I
was not always as smooth and assertive as I was to become with practice. I
thank the many ladies who gently offered their feedback, as it helped me to
improve without eroding my confidence. It's really nice when we all try to
promote an atmosphere of congeniality with what amounts to simple kindness and
manners, it makes this dance scene we all enjoy so much
nicer.
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