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This issue:
- Important Announcements
   Sophia's Dress Code
   Thur: Concert at BCCA with Hips on Fire and "MARFIL" direct from Costa Rica
   Fri: Salsa Benefit for JamNastics at BCCA
   Sun: Last Salsa Cruise of the Season!
- Salsaboston Events (BCCA, Sophia's with Casino Rueda)
- Sponsor News
- This Week's Mailbag

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Well!  After a bit of a hiatus to finish up grad school this summer, I'm back!  Salsa Update will be published regularly again.  See you all out there!

IMPORTANT NOTE!!!  Sophia's will be enforcing their dress code on Wednesdays, starting this week!  That means:
- no jeans (guys and girls)
- guys, shirts with collars only
- no sneakers, tshirts and caps


THREE BIG EVENTS THIS WEEK!!!

Live from Costa Rica, Hips on Fire presents the band "MARFIL"
    Thursday at the BCCA, Dancing all night! Sept. 11
    9:30pm-10:30pm : Lesson by Hips On Fire
    10:30pm - On : Live Band Music
    $15 (with lesson included)
    www.BCCAonline.com for location details

JamNastics Benefit at BCCA Friday night, Salsa and Hip Hop!
    3 Workshops and Dancing all night! Sept. 12
    8-10pm Workshops
    10-2 Dancing with DJ D. Martinez
    More Details in the mailbag
    www.BCCAonline.com for location details

LAST SALSA CRUISE of the season!  Sunday, Sept. 14


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SALSA HARBOR CRUISES
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BACK FOR THE 3rd SEASON BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!

Harbor Cruise Tickets are on sale.  www.salsaboston.com/cruise   Last
cruise leaves the dock at 8:15pm, Sunday September 14!
Wrap up your weekend with some Mambo under the Stars!

6-8 Preparty at "The Landing", Dockside!  Lessons with Johnny and Kelly from 7-8 7:45, boarding begins 8:15, THE BOAT LEAVES!  Don't be swimming at 8:16! Return around 10:30 Afterparty at either Il Panino or The Point, TBA at the cruise.

Upstairs, Salsa Deck with DJ D. Martinez
Downstairs, Latin Mix with DJ Mike Mercado

Tickets, $15 advance or 4/$55, $20 each at the dock.
Lessons #2 extra, pay at the dock.
Tickets online at www.salsaboston.com/store

Note: block of 4 tickets can be used on one or several nights (as a group on one cruise or as individual on several).

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  Salsa Night at the BCCA
      Every Saturday!
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BCCA's Salsa Night is now open with a modest crowd but very fun!  This is a new a weekly event, plus it stays OPEN LATE, afterhours!

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 SCHEDULED!  Programs with
  -- Burju and Victor (Hacha y Machete)
  -- Johnny and Kelly
  -- SalSalort
  -- JAM'NASTICS
  -- 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


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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 JAM'NASTICS 7:45-9:15, introductory and intermediate.  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

PROPER DRESS REQUIRED, no tshirts, jeans, caps

Salsa Night at Sophia's new includes 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 JAM'NASTICS.  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 of course 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.

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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- ! Viernes Con Clave !
Salsa Social/Party at the Brazilian Cultural Center.
DJ Hernan and the BCCNE invite you to this all salsa event Every other Friday

BCCNE is located at 310 Webster Ave, Cambridge
Ph. 617 547 5343 email bccne@mindspring.com
Near Inman Square, 1/2 block off Cambridge St. Depending
where you are coming from turn left or right at the Shell Station.
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.

Look for Hernan for Free Passes Hernan@bostonsalsero.com
Details: www.bostonsalsero.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) "Viernes Con Clave", Fridays
2) El Bembe restarts, Friday Sept. 19
3) Hips on Fire update
4) April on 2 Update: Sunday and Plaza Garibaldi
5) Saturday: Groupo LOKKERA at Mangos
6) Springfield Salsa Mini-congress
7) Salsalegre this Weekend
8) Cabaret Diosa at House of Blues, Friday

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1)
- ! Viernes Con Clave !

Salsa Social/Party at the Brazilian Cultural Center.
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         Every Friday
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Sep 12  Salsa Lesson by Hips on Fire

Sep 19, Salsa Lesson By Salsalort Dance Company         

Sep 26, Salsa Lesson by Hacha y Machete
        AND Special Performance with their
        Newest choreography.

Lesson 9:00PM - 10PM 
Latin Party ‘Till ... the last dancer goes home...promise.
Cost $10  CASH BAR

BCCNE is located at 310 Webster Ave, Cambridge
Ph. 617 547 5343 email bccne@mindspring.com
Near Inman Square, 1/2 block off Cambridge St. Depending
where you are coming from turn left or right at the Shell Station.

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.

  Look for Hernan for Free Passes Hernan@bostonsalsero.com

Hernan
www.bostonsalsero.com

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2) 
Greetings from the Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center!

This email details events and performances at the Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center in Boston's South End. If you do not wish to receive this email, please reply to this message with "REMOVE NAME" in the subject line.

E L   B E M B É    R e t u r n s!!!!!

We are extremely pleased to announce the return of El Bembé, Boston's best Latin music and dance night! El Bembé resumes FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19th with LIVE Salsa from Grupo Fantasia!  

El Bembé happens every Friday Night at 9:00 pm from September 19th through December 19th (except Halloween), featuring:

*  Complimentary Salsa/Merengue Dance Lessons with "HIPS ON FIRE TEAM"
*  Live music by the best Salsa/Merengue bands in the region
*  Salsa/Merengue Disc Jockey
*  Full Bar Service
* Off-site parking with shuttle service to and from a supervised parking lot for just $5.00!

8 El Bembe is from 9:00pm - 1:30am Admission is only $10.00, 21+ event, Off-site parking available for only $5.00 * There will be no El Bembé Halloween night -- Friday, October 31st

For more information on these or any JHCC Event, call 617-927-1730 or visit us at: www.jhcconline.org

Thank You,

Sabrina Avilés Director, Center for Latino Arts Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción
Alex Alvear, Performing Arts Director, Inquilinos Boricuas En Accion
Gregory Adams, General Manager, Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center
Alex Saavedra, Assistant Manager, Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center
Ileana Lanzo, Administrative Assistant, Arte y Cultura

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3) From Hips on Fire

THURSDAY, September 11th
  The BCCA & Hips On Fire
  brings to you an International Night with Latino Music,
  featuring directly from Costa Rica,
  the Latino Band Marfil

9:30pm-10:30pm : Lesson by Hips On Fire

10:30pm - On : Live Band Music

$15 (with lesson included)

At the BBCA
14 Green St, Brookline,
right in Coolidge Corner
phone at BCCA: (617) 738- 2800

- New Beginner Salsa Course at the Dance Complex started  last  Monday September 8th! But you can still join this class.

We are starting a  new BEGINNER SALSA COURSE on Mondays at the Dance Complex. So if you are interested in learning the basics, know anyone interested or just want to review some basics steps, join us on Mondays.

Where?  Dance Complex,
      536 Mass Av, in Central Sq, Cambridge
When? 8pm  9:30pm
How much? $12 per class.
See you guys there!!

- Come and join us for another Viernes con Clave at the Brazilian Cultural Center, this Friday September 12th

Lesson 9:00PM - 10PM 
Latin Party Till ... the last dancer goes home...promise.
Cost $10  CASH BAR
BCCNE is located at 310 Webster Ave, Cambridge
Ph. 617 547 5343 email bccne@mindspring.com
Near Inman Square, 1/2 block off Cambridge St. Depending where you are coming from turn left or right at the Shell Station.

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.

- Tuesday Salsa class at MIT starts September 23rd
Stay tuned!!!!  In the mean time join us on Mondays for a new beginner class. 

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4)

SALSA SUNDAY is this Sunday, September 14th.
**Performance by DALE & LIZ (1st Place SalsaBoston Competition Winners) Showtime at 10pm 8pm Salsa Class for Beginners-Advanced, free with entrance 9pm-12am Dance Party with DJ Nik & DJ Hernan 179 South St. 6th floor(Fred Astaire Dance Studio) near South Station. Red Line, I93, I90, Commuter Rail $10 All Ages!

NEW SALSA VENUE
Join us this and every Wednesday at Plaza Garibaldi!
8pm Salsa Class (ALL LEVELS) with Aprilon2 Dancers (Wanda, Grey & Sharon) $8 Ladies, $12 Gentlemen
*LIVE MUSIC* with former members of the Fania All Stars!
DJ Ricardo (SALSA*MERENGUE*ROCK EN ESPANOL*REGGAE)
Free Valet Parking

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5)

Saturday September 13th
Budweiser presents: Mango's at the Milky Way
Pachanga Latina Live, Group LOKKERA, DJ Antonio Ortiz A.K.A. DJ Latino and a free Buffet from Miami Restaurant... 403 Centre Street. Jamaica Plain Ma

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6)
H.A.PRODUCTIONS

PRESENTS
AT

CLUB PYRAMID
3155 Mian St. Hartford, CT.

NEW ENGLAND SALSA DANCE FEST.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 4, 2003

1 DAY OF SALSA SEMINARS AND SHOWS
1 DAY OF LIVE BAND
MUSIC BY THE BEST DJ IN NEW ENGLAND
11 DANCE TEAMS
DANCE SHOWS BY WELL KNOWN DANCERS FROM CT., BOSTON and N.Y. SALSA WORKSHOPS BY THE BEST INSTRUCTORS IN NEW ENGLAND

Group Confirmed

From Boston, MA.
Salsa y Control
Melaza Dance Group
Salsalort Dance Company
Jamnastics Dance Company

From Connecticut
Latin Rhythm Dancers
Latin Move Dancers
Alisa's House of Salsa Dancers
Connecticut Dancers

From New York
Con Sazon Dance Company

$200.00 DOLLARS CASH PRIZE
salsa dance contest for amateurs only

todo el sabado 4 de octubre desde las 1:30pm a 8:30pm clases de baile y excibiciones de bailes para todo el publico en general

entrada general
$25.00/clases y shows 1:30pm a 8:00pm
live band $15.00 antes de las 11.00pm $20.00 despues.
package: live/band, shows and classes $35.00
open on till 3:00am every Saturday
with two dance floor

Music by Wayne Gorbea from New York
and Nuevo Estilo from Connecticut

for more info. please call at
413.747.2146

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7)
Salsalegre at Wayland this Saturday!! SEPTEMBER 13
Two Dances!! Two D.J's!! FOUR lessons!! ONE PRICE!!
 The dance will be held at The Longfellow Club in Wayland 524 Boston Post Rd. (RT. 20) Wayland, MA for directions please call PH# 508-358-7355. There will be two separate dance floors holding Two dances. In one room there will be West Coast Swing in the other strictly Latin. For one admission price of $10 you may travel to and between both dances. There will be three lessons beginning @ 8pm. LIGHT REFRESHMENTS SERVED! CLASSES START @ 8PM. 1. Beginner Salsa / INT. SALSA  2. Beginner / INT. West Coast Swing
Hope to see you all there!! If you need any other info call Tracey @ 508-333-2259

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8)
Submitter:
Lisa Bellamore

Email:
lbellamore@hob.com

Info:
On Friday August 15th, the incredible 9-piece Latin group Cabaret Diosa will be playing at the House of Blues in Harvard Square. Cabaret Diosa has been spreading their “New Mambo Revival” to packed houses nationwide. They have infiltrated the Latin music scene playing with Cubanismo, Cuba’s Arte Mixto, and Columbia’s Bloque. Cabaret Diosa is rapidly winning converts to the “New Mambo Revival” across the country and the world. A Cabaret Diosa show will
"make you dance as if it were your last night on earth…”
The House of Blues is located at 96 Winthrop Street in Harvard Square. 617-497-2229 www.hob.com/cambridge
www.cabaretdiosa.com

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