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This issue:
- Headline Announcements
- SalsaBoston events
- Sponsor news
- This week's mailbag

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Headlines (scroll down for full stories):

A) Tonight! Grand Reopening of Latin Nights at the Roxy.  "Candella", much more Salsa oriented.  Visit www.aviveboston.com for VIP

B) Friday, JAM'NASTICS Benefit at "El Bembe".  Must buy tickets from JAM'NASTICS to help them out!  Next week: DJ Ricardo Loaiza from DC is back with SalsaBoston at "Bembe!"

C) This Saturday:  NJ Nik at "Salsa at the BCCA"!  Boston's new Saturday Salsa Spot right in Coolidge Coorner.  1 block from green line, great area, street parking.  BCCA open latenight/afterhours, so if you head out somewhere else, come on by late!  Only $5 afterhours.


Also, just a heads up:  DJ Ricardo Loaiza from Colombia/DC will be in Boston next Wed-Sat, and will be spinning and teaching at SalsaBoston events:  Wed. at Sophia's, Friday at "El Bembe" and Saturday at "Salsa at the BCCA".

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Headline Stories:
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A)
This Thursday, at last, Avivé Productions Presents:
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¡Club Candela!
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dance to your favorite musica latina with DJ Michael Mercado

Grand Opening Fiesta
Thursday May 1, 2003
@ the Roxy Complex
Doors are at 10 p.m.
Open Bar for VIP Guests from 10:30-11:30
 
If you have not already signed up
  for the VIP Guest List, visit
www.aviveboston.com

B)
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 JAM'NASTICS at "Bembe"
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The JAM'NASTICS Company is sponsoring the May 2nd Friday
night at El Bembe.  The night includes a lesson from 9-10, a performance by Andres and Ana during the night, and social dancing until 1 AM.  Don't miss out!  Come support our group as it prepares for its new routine debut in June!!!!!!!

Information is included below.  NOTE!!!  Please purchase tickets
in advance from any JAM'NASTICS instructor (Anara, Ana,
Andres, Katie) or dance company member (Alper, Cyrus, Dorcas,
Eileen, Engels, Murat, Lori, Michael, Mila, Rebecca, Romina,
Andres, Susanna).  Otherwise, the company does not get anything
of what comes in at the door!


When:   Fri, May 2nd
Where:          El Bembe; Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center;
                85 West Newton St.; Boston

For more directions: 617-927-1730; www.jhcconline.org

9 PM Lesson; 10 PM Party; $10/ticket; 21+; No jeans, caps, sneakers

Performance:  Andrés Giraldo and Ana Tinajero Massicot


C)
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  Salsa Night at the BCCA
      Every Saturday!
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BCCA's Salsa Night opened Sat. April 5, with a modest crowd but very fun!  This is a new a weekly event, and because it is not a nightclub, stays OPEN LATE, afterhours!

Featuring DJ D. Martinez this week

(Save the Date, Sat. May 10, DJ Ricardo Loaiza, Washington DC!)
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14 Green Street, right in the heart of Coolidge Corner.
Lessons at 9pm
Dancing until 2am+
$10/$12 with lessons
Plenty of street parking
1 block from Green Line
All ages
More info and directions: http://salsaboston.com/bcca

If you haven't heard about it already, there's a new dance space in town:
  Brookline Community Center for the Arts (BCCA)
  Opening April, 2003
  in Coolidge Corner, Brookline
The BCCA website is being updated daily.  Please log in to www.bccaonline.com and add yourself to the mail/email list to get all the latest info.

     SALSA CLASSES ARE BEING SCHEDULED!  Programs with
  -- Burju and Victor (Hacha y Machete)
  -- Johnny and Kelly
  -- Dan Marshall

Schedules and registration online

The BCCA is interviewing instructors (dance, yoga, martial arts, dance fitness) If you're interested in a new place to instruct, or better hours, contact the center at bcca@salsaboston.com

Investment opportunities are available.  If interested, please contact bms_llc@salsaboston.com for more info.




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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)

Every Wed:
7:45-9:15
NEW!  Casino Rueda classes with MIT Casino Rueda Group, 7:45-9:15, introductory and intermediate.  Reuda Details: www.salsaboston.com/sophias/rueda.html or scroll down a bit

9:15-10:30
Follwing that, Salsa Lessons with Johnny and Kelly at 9:15, beginnner and intermediate, no partner necessary.

10:30-2am
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 (i.e. $12 before 9pm, $10 after) http://salsaboston.com/sophias

Starting 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/rueda.html,
with a video clip as well.

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 SalsaBoston T-Shirts are in!
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T-shirts are in stock again!  Thanks to all who have made purchases! Just in time for the holidays, SalsaBoston.com T-shirts are in, and they look great!  Check them out at http://salsaboston.com/shirt Pick up 2 or more for $17.50 each, $2.50 off the $20 price. Show off your SalsaBoston colors wherever you dance!  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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World Rhythms(TM) Dance, Health & Fitness Center
 and Salsalort.com

-Salsa
-Martial Arts
-Fitness
-World Dance

Keystone Plaza, 221 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01609.
This is near the intersection
of Park Avenue, in the same lot as Standard Electric.
If you are coming from Main Street, the Center
will be on your right just before you come to
Park Avenue.

(508) 792-0263, WorldRhythms@SALSAlort.com,
www.WorldRhythmsCenter.com (currently this domain re-directs
 to www.SALSAlort.com ... we will have the new World
Rhythms(TM) web site up soon!)


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 This Week's Mailbag
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1) MIT Casino Rueda Sat. May 10
2) NUTRAMENT LATIN DANCE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP in NYC June 1
3) Mango's Anniversary
4) New Classes with Johnny and Kelly
5) Salsalegre classes
6) Casting call for TV show
7) Federation of Mexican Org's Cino de Mayo Party
8) Boston Latin Band at Lido Sunday May 4
9) L.A. Benefit at Spontaneous Celebrations May 17



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1)
                     MIT CASINO RUEDA GROUP
                    SALSA AND RUEDA WORKSHOP!!

WHEN:   Saturday, May 10, 2003, 1 PM to 4 PM

WHERE:  4th floor MIT Stratton Student Center (building W20)
        Room 491
        84 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
        for a map click here:
        http://whereis.mit.edu/bin/map?locate=studcent&locate=bldg_w20

Damage: $10

No partner is necessary!  People 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 vfm@mit.edu with the following information:
Name:
Email/number:
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.)

See you all there!!

The MIT Casino Rueda Group

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2) Submitter:
Harvey Light

Email:
hlight@artsforbusiness.com

Info:
It is that timne of year again and I just want to extend an invitation to all in Boston to visit this great event in NYC.  Perhaps even compete!


Contact:                    
        Harvey Light
        Arts For Business
        PO Box 82
        Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
        914-762-8878
        hlight@artsforbusiness.com
        April 30, 2003

PATHMARK MULTICULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL NUTRAMENT LATIN DANCE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP FEATURING FULANITO Big Free Event At South Street Seaport Sunday June 1

The Nutrament Latin Dance Team Championship, Sunday, June 1. Scheduled from 1:00 to 6:00 PM on Pier 17 at South Street Seaport.
The Nutrament Latin Dance Team Championship brings together Latin dance companies, ensembles and dance schools, competing with their most sizzling routines. The day is topped off with a free concert by Fulanito, the band that has been a nonstop success since it burst on the Latin music scene six years ago with its unique sound combining the traditional accordion-based merengue of the Dominican Republic with modern hip-hop and rap. This year’s Team Championship is divided into a Youth Division (16 years or younger) and an Open Division including small-group (3 to 9 dancers) and large-group (10 to 18 dancers) categories. All winning teams will receive trophies, with additional prizes in each of the Open Division categories of a $500 first prize, $300 second prize and $200 third prize.
        For more about the event, call toll-free 866-894-1812 or visit TeamBaile.com.


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3)
Mango’s Club Anniversary
May 3, 2003    8:30 PM
Milky Way Lounge and Lanes
403 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA
(617) 524-3740
Admission $10 per person (21 +)
Wheel Chair Accessible


Jamaica Plain, MA-- The Milky Way Lounge, Budweiser and Bud Light present Mango’s Club Anniversary Celebration.  This night is sure to entice all your senses!  Come and hear the inviting rhythms of the Latin Caribbean.   See some of Boston’s best Latin dancers.   Smell and taste fine cuisine inspired from the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.  Feel the magic of Boston’s hottest Latin Night!

El Picha de la Bachata will play live bachata and merengue music guaranteed to keep the dance floor a busy place.  They will share the stage with DJ Antonio Ortiz, the hottest Latin DJ in New England who will spin the latest hits including salsa and free style.  Can’t dance?  Just arrive at 8:30 and join the salsa lesson given every week by instructor Mila Thigpen.  She is a dance company member with Jamnastics who will perform Rueda de Casino, a must see spectacle.  After working up a sweat, all guests can partake in a free buffet of delectable treats provided by Miami Restaurant.

Yes, there’s more… Budweiser and Bud Light will sponsor raffle drawings for grand prizes during a live broadcast by MEGA Communications 1150AM, Boston’s Latin radio station.  We invite you to join the fiesta and indulge in this extravaganza of music and dance as we celebrate Mango’s 4th anniversary!


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4)
Johnny & Kelly’s
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED STUDIO SALSA CLASS has a
NEW LOCATION
starting Tuesday APRIL 29th

Tuesdays at 9:00pm - 10:30pm
Boston Dance Company
550 Mass. Ave. in Cambridge
3rd floor
(You can’t miss the sign for the Marxist Education Center!) Near the Central Square T stop on the Red Line Public parking lots or street parking available

TELL YOUR FRIENDS!


... our Beginner and Advanced Beginner studio classes are continuing at there usual places and times...
BEGINNER:    Thursdays at 8:00pm – 9:30pm 
                        Dance Complex
                        536 Mass. Ave. in Cambridge
                        Studio 5
                        Near the Central Square T stop on the Red Line
            Public parking lots or street parking available ADVANCED
BEGINNER:   Mondays at 9:15pm – 10:45pm
            Boston Dance Company
                        550 Mass. Ave. in Cambridge
                        3rd floor
                        Near the Central Square T stop on the Red Line
            Public parking lots or street parking available

JOHNNY AND KELLY'S SPRING SEMESTER ENDS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!  THERE WILL BE A BREAK IN THE STUDIO CLASSES FROM MAY 26TH UNTIL JUNE 11TH.  Stay tuned for details on the upcoming SUMMER SEMSTER, starting June 12th!
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5)
Salsa friends,

Our next 4-Week session is starting NEXT WEEK!
Classes limited to 10 people - Advanced registration
STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Hope to see you there!

   Thursdays starting May 8
   Saturdays starting May 10


ADVANCED BEGINNER CHA-CHA
   Thursdays, Starting May 8 (7-8 pm)

INT./ADV. SALSA REFRESHER #2
   Thursdays, Starting May 8 (8:15-9:15pm)


BEGINNER SALSA AND MERENGUE with Cha-Cha Intro
   Saturdays, Starting MAY 10 (4-5 pm)

ADV. BEG. SALSA
   Saturdays, Starting May 10 (5-6 pm)

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SALSA
REFRESHER COURSE #2!!!
This class is open to new and old salsa students.We
will be reviewing all those great salsa moves that you
love! These are dating from way back when??? Come join
us and brush up on all of those spicy combinations!!!


LOCATION: 17 Winslow Rd, Natick
          (visit www.salsalegre.com, "Learn to Salsa"
          for map)


REGISTRATION:
To reserve your space, send check, payable to
Guillermo Rivera-Pagan to: Guillermo Rivera-Pagan, 61
Child St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

COST per person:
   $50 for 4-week session;
   $15 per class for drop-ins
   (Drop-ins accommodated on a space-available basis.)

ATTENTION: In the event of low registration, class may
be cancelled and time slot may be used for special
workshops.

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6)
Submitter:
Fernanda Garcia

Email:
fernanda@prestigiorecordings.com

Info:
Casting Call
Be a Club LTV dancer

Prestige Entertainment is looking for dancers (Salsa, Merengue, House, Hip Hop, Bachata, Rock Latino and Reggae) for the new TV show ‘Club LTV’, brought to you by LTV Networks and Gungie TV. For more information call Prestige Entertainment at 212.685.3200 ext11.

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7)
FEDERATION OF MEXICAN ORGANIZATIONS IN NEW ENGLAND
F.O.M.N.I.

Come and join us to celebrate this Grate, our First Fiesta Fund Raising Event.

"CINCO DE MAYO "

GRUPO LOS AVENTUREROS     and     BANDA ALEXANDER

Saturday, May 3rd of 2003
8:00 p.m.   to   1:30 a.m.
Club Lido (Ex-Wonderland)
In Boston, Ma.
1290 North Shore Road, Revere,
Station T: Wonderland
parking MBTA Bus Service until 1:30am

Information

Luis De La Cruz: 617-469-8306,  E-mail;  ldlacruz@compid.com
Dra. Silvia Ponce: 1(617)731-1118,   E-mail; Ponce02446@aol.com
Julio C.  Aragón: 401-274-1038, E-mail,  julio885@cox.net


Benta de boletos tambien en la Tienda;
La Pincesita,
 248 Brighton
Ave. Allston, Ma. Tel. 1(617)789-3825 y

La Princesita,
 2 Central Ave. Chelsea, Ma. Tel.  1(781)884-7735


Cover: $20
18 years and older

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8)
May 4, 2003 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Hector Cuevas & The Boston Latin Band

Traditional Salsa, Merengue, Merengue Jazz, Boleros
For LOVERS of Latin Music and Dance

Club Lido Wonderland Ballroom
The Last Station of the Blue-Line in Revere

Women Free before 10 p.m.

Gran Inauguracion
Noches Columbiano

Call: (617) 909 0036 or 9996 for Information

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9)
SALSA PARTY
come and support our local dance
groups that are going to the L.A. congress
saturday may 17 @ spontaneous celebrations
ANA TINAJERO & ANDRES GIRALDO
HIPS ON FIRE  LA MELAZA DANCERS
also dnot miss a spectacurlar fashion show
8:pm to 1:am   salsa work shop @7:pm
45 danforth st jamaica plain ma $20@the door
&15 in advance info 617-524-0457 www.pabonelsalsero.com    



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