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Headlines

HE'S BACK!

  DJ/Salsero/Instructor Ricardo Loaiza from Colombia/Washington DC

Back in Boston today through Sat. night.

If you want some HOT SALSA and a GOOD TIME, catch him at the following:
- Wednesday night (tonight) at Sophia's
   www.salsaboston.com/sophias  or scroll down
- Friday at "El Bembe" with SalsaBoston, lesson with Ricardo at 9pm
   www.salsaboston.com/elbembe  $10, W. Newton at Tremont in the South End
- Saturday at "Salsa Night at BCCA", lesson at 9:30
   www.salsaboston.com/bcca  scroll down! $10, ALL AGES!
   (only $7 if you attend the MIT Casino Rueda workshop, see mailbag)

Also, this Thursday don't miss the Salsa scene at the *all new* Roxy/Matrix with "Club Candela".  See the mailbag below.

And save the date:  May 24: Carifest at Bayside, a full day of Hatian/Latin American Celebration.  Details in the mailbag.


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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!

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
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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 (Discount for Attendees at the BCCA!)
2) NUTRAMENT LATIN DANCE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP in NYC June 1
3) Salsa Fridays at the Brazillian Cultural Center, Cambridge
4) **Club Candela Thursday at the Roxy/Matrix
5) Save the date: Oficina Hispana de la Comunidad party at Mirage, June 22
6) CARIFEST!  May 24 at Bayside
7) Jorge Hernandez CC Presents "Women in Latin Jazz" and
   "Musical Currents:  East-West, North-South and Back Through Time", Thur.
8) "Plena Libre" concert at Northeastern, May 11, and more
9) Timba Loca in NYC, plus free concert at MFA Memorial Day
10) Classes with Noche Latina dance co.
11) Sizzling Salsa Saturday with April, plus Ismael Otero workshop



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[Note!  If you attend this workshop, save $3 at Salsa Night at the BCCA with DJ Ricardo Loaiza that evening!  Come out and put the practice to use on the Dance floor!]

                     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:
Contact:            HARVEY LIGHT
Arts For Business
            PO Box 82
            Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                               914-762-8878
            hlight@artsforbusiness.com
            April 21, 2003

PATHMARK MULTICULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL OPENS NYC EVENTS
NUTRAMENT LATIN DANCE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
FEATURING FREE CONCERT BY "FULANITO"

Big Free Events At South Street Seaport  Sunday June 1

The Pathmark Multicultural Arts Festival announces a 14th year of big, free ethnic celebrations in East Coast cities, highlighted by AsiaFest, Saturday, May 31 and the Nutrament Latin Dance Team Championship, Sunday, June 1. Both events are scheduled from 1:00 to 6:00 PM on Pier 17 at South Street Seaport. The annual Festival brings communities together to celebrate traditional cultures, top performers in live production, and young talents sharing the stage with the stars. Free samples and prizes add to a party atmosphere.

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.

Enter now as space is limitied. Visit www.teambaile.com for more information.


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         !!  Viernes Con Clave  !!
 Salsa Social/Party at the Brazilian Cultural Center.

 Salsero / Salsera... Tired of driving to Vincents for a couple of Salsas. or going to Boston and trying to find party for hours.... no more Salsa is comming to Cambridge

 You favorite DJ Hernan and the BCCNE will be hosting
 this by-weekly event on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month

 May, 9     DJ Hernan, Salsa lesson by Seemore and Christina
 May, 23    DJ D. Martinez Salsa lesson by Javier Salort

 Lesson 8:30PM - 10PM
Latin Party 'Till 1AM     $10
$8 Before 10  ($6 students w/ID)

CASH BAR
The Brazilian Cultural Center is located at 310 Webster Ave near Inman Square in Cambridge 1/2 block off Cambridge St. Depending where you are coming from turn left or right at the Shell gas st.
subway   Red Line (Harvard) or Green (Lechmere) followed
              by a walk or short ride on the 69 bus.
    bus     Stops include CT2, 83& 91.
 Parking  Free street parking is available.

Hernan


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¡Club Candela!
www.aviveboston.com
or email guestlist@aviveboston.com
Noche Latina todos los jueves en el Roxy Complex (Matrix) Thursday May 8, 2003
this week begins with a concert
 to benefit Argentine children in need
@ 8pm
Featuring a special concert by
The Katie Viqueira Group
"A Hot Tango Experience"
$20 Contribution to benefit the Pan Foundation,
a grassroots organization providing food and other aid to poor children in Argentina. 
to donate online or purchase tickets, visit http://homepage.mac.com/jstrow/nochelatina.html

Noche Latina continues with...

10pm - Dance Master Dan Marshall performing Salsa/Merengue and offering free instruction 10:30 pm - DJ Michael Mercado "Muchacho Malo" spins Salsa, Merengue and Bachata until 2am

Last week.  We hope you all enjoyed the Opening Party, including open bar and the salsa salsa salsa y mas offered last week.  If any of you have photos of the night you would like us to consider posting on our new "faces of the fiesta" section on the website, send them to webmaster@aviveboston.com.  As always, all comments are welcome. 
This week.  Avivé Productions is proud to support this fundraiser.  If you do not wish to attend the benefit, just sign up online as usual for the guestlist, and arrive by 11:30 for a night of dancing and fun.  Open Call for Models, Dancers and Promoters.  Stop by in this casual atmosphere and meet with the organizers of this night to determine if we have a position for you.  Either reply to this email or when you sign up for the guestlist, in the Comments section be sure to mention your field or specialty and the time you will arrive.  We will contact you with more information.
Next week.  You may have heard the rumors of a second room opening.  It is true.  Due to the popularity and numerous requests for hip hop with a Latin flair, we will announce the details next week of the opening of this addition.  One room will remain traditional Latin with an emphasis on Salsa with a mix of Merengue and Bachata, Room two will offer hip hop and rock en espanol.  The good news is, you dont need to pick your vibe, you can check out both rooms for only $10.  Guest List will still apply for early arrivals and as always, ladies who are 21+ are free before 11.

www.aviveboston.com
"Raising the Standard of Latin Entertainment in Boston"


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5)
Submitter:
Norma Robles

Email:
nrobles58@hotmail.com

Info:
Oficina Hispana de la Comunidad Presenta
Una Actividad En

MIRAGE AT ESTELLES NIGHTCLUB 
Domingo 22 de Junio 2003 
888 Tremont St., Boston
Primer Piso

8:00 PM hasta las 2:00 AM
Edades:  18+
ENTRADA $15.00


Este Evento Esta Organizado Por Los Estudiantes De La
Oficina Hispana De La Comunidad
125 Amory Street, Bldg. A. Roxbury, MA
PARA RECAUDAR FONDOS PARA LA ESCUELA
www.oficinahispana.org

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GET READY FOR THE ULTIMATE CARIBBEAN PARTY OF THE CENTURY
CARIFEST- THE FIRST ANNUAL CARIBBEAN, WORLD MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL BAYSIDE EXPO CENTER 200 MOUNT VERNON ST. JFK/UMASS SATURDAY MAY 24 FROM 11AM-11PM A FULL DAY OF INTOXICATING NON-STOP LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY CELEBRATING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF HAITIAN FLAG. GET YOUR BUSINESS NAME MENTIONED AT RADIO ONE ' HOT 97.7'BY BEING ONE OF THE TICKET OUTLET AND PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS TO OVER 1 MILLION CLIENTS AT VERY REDUCE RATE. FOR TICKETS AND BOOTHS INFORMATION CONTACT RADIO ONE BOSTON ' HOT 97.7' AT 617-427-2222 EXT.310
EMAIL: ENICHOLAS@RADIO-ONE.COM
www.carifestworld.com

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7)
Submitter:
Rebecca Cline

Email:
rbcline@yahoo.com

Info:
WOMEN IN LATIN JAZZ CONCERT
THURS, MAY 8
8PM
$10, ages 18+
VILLA VICTORIA/JORGE HERNANDEZ CULTURAL CENTER
85 W. Newton St.
South End, Boston
Info: 617-927-1730


This event celebrates the invaluable contributions of women to the Latin Jazz movement. Women in Latin Jazz is an all-star concert featuring some of the best female performers from the New England and New York scene including pianist/composer Rebecca Cline, Venezuelan percussionist Ana Norgaard, Brazilian singer/composer and guitarist Teresa Ines, Chilean saxophonist Patricia Zárate and bassist and composer Jennifer Vincent. A must-see event!

Also--
"Musical Currents:  East-West, North-South and Back Through Time"

Lisa Brooke, violin
Wendy Rolfe, flutes
Sarah Freiberg, cello
Richard Stone, theorbo and guitar

Musical currents generally traveled East-West during the first centuries of European colonization of the Americas, with a few fascinating exceptions. Spanish, Portuguese, English and Dutch sailors, adventurers and settlers brought European musical traditions, religions, culture, and "goods" to the New World. The latter included the slaves who would have a huge influence on original art and music of the hemisphere.  Flowing back to Europe were not only novel food such as the tomato, but "curiosities" like Native American captives, and unique rhythms.

Our "Musical Currents" program will trace the Spanish and Latin influence on European "art" music, and also how the New World influenced European composers. Our program will lead listeners from the "Latin", and sometimes African, sounds of the Baroque through 19th century musical offspring, like the Brazilian Choro and Lundu, to the world premiere of a work by Brazilian composer Sergio Roberto de Oliveira written especially for the ensemble. We will illuminate how the later works all have their roots in a rich mix of European Baroque and Classical, New World Indian, and African rhythms and melodies. Our programs will be a quick instrumental tour, with spoken comments by the performers, of the musical currents which inspired composers and performers on continents thousands of miles from each other.

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From Rosi Amador:

Our dear friends,  GRAMMY-nominated PLENA LIBRE direct from PUERTO RICO
www.plenalibre.com
THIS SUNDAY, 5/11, 7:30 pm, Admission $20
In honor of Mother's Day--All Mothers FREE!!! (honor system)

Blackman Theatre, Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave., Boston
Info: 617-373-2247
For directions, seating chart & more:
http://www.casdn.neu.edu/~artcen/mainstage.html

Fusioned with salsa and other Caribbean rhythms, samba and jazz, GRAMMY-nominated 13-piece Plena Libre has taken the plena - the traditional dance
music of Puerto Rico - and injected it with sizzling contemporary dance floor arrangements. This band is topping the charts in Puerto Rico with one
hit after another. DO NOT MISS THIS! One night only!
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We just love this singer's voice and unique style:
MARIZA - This Sat., 5/10; Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave, Boston.
Mariza is a charismatic fado singer with a crystalline voice and mesmerizing stage presence. Whether singing traditional numbers or new songs, she brings her own newly creative interpretations to this elusive, hauntingly beautiful song style. Contact World Music at 617.876.4275
http://www.worldmusic.org/mariza.htmlMariza


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Hot off the Press...New York Opens Its Doors to Timba!

In the month of May, three NYC salsa institutions, Gonzalez y Gonzalez (May 8th), The Village Underground (May 17th) and SOBs (May 19th), will feature LA TIMBA LOCA, the most popular USA based band of the unique timba genre.
Join the many NYC salseros and Latin music lovers that will delight in the extreme experience that is a Timba Loca show.

And for our Boston fans..a special Memorial Day surprise...
LTL in a FREE concert af the MFA!
For details on all these performances visit our newsletter at: http://www.latimbaloca.com/showletter.htm
Or visit our "What's New" Link on www.latimbaloca.com

Frances Colón
36 Doble St.
Quincy, MA 02169
617-471-7488
617-967-6464
frances@latimbaloca.com
www.latimbaloca.com

"Timba con Rumba y Rock, Mambo con Conga y Pop.
Salsa con Mozambique Y Clave de Guanguanco !"
"Cumbia con Jazz con Swing, Songo con Samba
beat. Merengue con Bomba y Son Clave de
Guanguanco!"- Los Van Van

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SALSA/CHA CHA CLASSES WITH HEDWIDGE
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.
  Beginners/Intermediate Class: 6:30pm-7:30pm
  Advanced Class: 8:00pm-9:00pm
  Club opens at 9:00pm for dancing. Full bar available. Ladies 19+, Men 21+.

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.

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11)  Sizzling Salsa Saturday with April on 2
May 10
Workshop with Ismael Otero during the day
Details at www.aprilon2.com

10pm - 3am Salsa Dance Party
The Salsa Dance Party with DJ Nik and DJ Hernan!!!

* Cash Bar
* Showtime at 12:00am!

Salsa Clasica :: Salsa de Hoy :: Mambo
Cha Cha :: Merengue :: Bachata & more!!!

Cost:
$12 to Sizzle
18 to Party, 21 for Bar

Directions:
100 Massachusetts Ave. 4th Floor Boston
The Studio is on the corner of Mass. Ave. and Newbury St. above Urban Outfitters.


 



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