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This issue:
- Important Announcements
   Thursday: Salsa Boot Camp at BCCA with JAM'NASTICS
   Friday: Duel of the Dancers at Ryles
   Saturday: "Bajucol: Rhythms of Colombia" show, plus afterparty at BCCA
   Sunday: Congress Planning Brunch #1!
- Salsaboston Events (BCCA, Sophia's with Casino Rueda)
- Sponsor News
- This Week's Mailbag

Heads up, lots of stuff happening the next few days!  Among other things, the 1st Boston Salsa Congress Planning Brunch will be this Sunday at NOON SHARP at my place in Chelsea!  If you're interested in helping with the planning and execution of the Congress, which is Oct. 24-26, please RSVP to kelly@salsaboston.com.  Brunch is free!  Meeting after, 12:30-2:30

Also, SalsaBoston Competition Finalists!  This Friday, Supershag hosts the Salsa and Swing semifinals for the annual Duel of the Dances competition!  Cash prizes.  Ryles, this Friday!  See item 2 in the mailbag.

Next, TONIGHT Jam'Nastics is hosting their first SALSA BOOT CAMP at BCCA, featuring 5-6 mini workshops in all kinds of salsa-areas, in a skill-building format.  See mailbag for details.

Lastly, THIS SATURDAY, Bajucol (featuring Johnny and Andres of Salsa Y Control) is presenting their extensive and colorful "Rhythms of Colombia" dance show at the Prudential Center.  Afterwords, party at the BCCA, Salsa and Colombian Folk Music.  See www.bajucol.com for more details.  Tickets are only $15, available online at www.salsaboston.com/store

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Welcome back everyone from the Miami Congress!  Much beach/tanning/Salsa/shopping/eating was done!



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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! 

14 Green Street, right in the heart of Coolidge Corner.
Lessons at 9:30pm
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:
7:45-9:00
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

9:00-10:00
Follwing that, Salsa Lessons with Johnny and Kelly at 9:15, beginnner and intermediate, no partner necessary.

10:00-2am
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 9:00, 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 9:00-10:00.  $12 covers you for the whole night ($10 after 10:00).  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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 This Week's Mailbag
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1) "Viernes Con Clave", Fridays
2) Supershag Duel of the Dancers Salsa/Sqing Heat this Friday
3) Salsalort Update/Schedule
4) Springfield Salsa Mini-congress
5) Bachata lovers, Monchy at Lido, sept. 28
6) JamNastics Salsa Boot Camp Tonight (Thur).
7) MIT Casino Rueda Workshop Sun. Sept. 28


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1)
- ! Viernes Con Clave !

Salsa Social/Party at the Brazilian Cultural Center.
   ============================
         Every Friday
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This is a SPECIAL even happening at Viernes Con Clave this friday.

    Viernes Con Clave Presents   Hacha y Machete

The acclaimed group has performed at the Los Angeles and
New York congresses. With great reviews they are coming to
VCC to debut their newest Choreaography.

Come and Enjoy this evening at VCC your Salsa Club....

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) 
Hi Olaf,

Thank you so much for coming to judge the swing and salsa heat for Duel of the Dancers.  We really appreciate it!

To follow is information regarding the event.  If you could pass this on to anyone interested in dancing and perhaps post it on your website/mailing that would be great!! 

Kelly---Olaf mentioned you might be able to contact the 6 finalists from the SalsaBoston Competition or if you want to send me their info, I would be happy to get in touch.


Thank you so much!

Rachel

The 4th annual
Duel of the Dancers
A social competition with a competitive edge

Friday, September 19th at Ryles Dance Hall----Latin heat (the dance is cha cha American or Int'l)

Friday, September 26th at Ryles Dance Hall----Swing and Salsa heat

Friday, October 10th at the Mega Dance Complex---Ballroom and Latin heat  (the dances are foxtrot and cha cha Amercian or Int'l)

Friday, October 24th at the Mega Dance Complex---FINAL of Duel of the Dancers

Dress to Impress (costumes not required)


All heat winners will proceed to the final at the Mega Dance Complex where the prizes are as follows:

1st  $300
2nd  $200
3rd   $100
4th   $75
5th   $75
6th   $75

All judges and finalists will  be invited to the Pre Party Celebration at Solea. (Admission to party includes competition entry fee) All finalists and judges will be on the guest list for the Final of Duel of the Dancers

Mega Dance Complex -406 Moody Street - Waltham, MA
Ryles Dance Hall - 212 Hampshire Street - Cambridge, MA www.supershag.com  781-894-7424


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3)
SALSAlort
          Latin Dance & Fitness Company

     Worcester ~ Brookline ~ Cambridge ~ Boston
          Providence ~ New York ~ Italy

Learn to DANCE, have FUN & get FIT with SALSAlort!

CAMBRIDGE SALSA/LATIN DANCE CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 30!

   >>>>>>>>> YOU CAN STILL REGISTER!!! <<<<<<<<<<<

** INTRO TO LATIN DANCE: **
= Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM (sect.01), 7:30 - 8:30 PM (sect.02) 10 weeks
>> Pre-REGISTRATION Required --> REGISTER Today!

** MAS SALSA! (Advanced Beginner/Intermediate 1) **
= Tuesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 PM, 10 weeks
>> Pre-REGISTRATION Required --> REGISTER Today!

To REGISTER and for more information visit us at www.ccae.org or www.SALSAlort.com or call us at (508) 792-0263.

BROOKLINE SALSA/LATIN DANCE CLASSES START MONDAY, OCTOBER 6!

      >>>>>>>>> YOU CAN STILL REGISTER!!! <<<<<<<<<<<

** INTRO TO LATIN DANCE: **
= Mondays, 7:30-8:45 PM, 8 weeks/10 hours
>> Pre-REGISTRATION Required --> REGISTER Today! -

** the SALSAlort WORKSHOP (MULTI-LEVEL): **
= Mondays, 8:45 - 10:00 PM, 8 weeks/10 hours
>> Pre-REGISTRATION Required --> REGISTER Today! -

** SALSA!Workout(TM): **
= Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, 6 weeks!  START TONIGHT!
>> Pre-REGISTRATION Required --> REGISTER Today! -

STUDENT, COUPLE & GROUP DISCOUNTS available;
contact us for details.

To REGISTER and for more information visit us at www.SALSAlort.com or call us at (508) 792-0263.


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4)
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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5)
 EL BACHATAZO WITH MONCHY Y ALEXANDRA
Sunday, September 28
El Bachatazo with Monchy y Alexandra, El Prodigio Y
Raulin Rodriguez Live!
Club Lido Nightclub
1380 North Shore Road, Revere
617-325-8900

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6)

*S*A*L*S*A* Boot Camp
Thursday, September 25th @ BCCA

600-630PM       Footwork ‘Til You Drop-Footwork challenge &
5 min stretch

630-700PM       Be all the partner you can be-Leading and
following technique

730-800PM       Spin like the best or get dizzy like the
rest-Spinning drills and advice

800-830PM       The few, the proud, the stylish-Ladies' &
Men's styling and body movement

830-900PM       United We Social Dance

900-1000PM      AUDITIONS for the JAM’NASTICS Dance Company
or Training Group


Tuesday, September 30th @ YWCA

600-645PM       Salsa Basics and Salsa Styling

645-700PM       Performance by the JAM’NASTICS Salsa Groups

700-800PM       Salsa Social Dance

Price
Intersession Workshop
$14 for one class*
$25 for both classes*
$5 for Social Dance (or free if you take either
class!)

* Take 50% off one night of intersession workshops
when you register for the regular Fall Session
(starting in October)


*S*A*L*S*A* Boot Camp
$8 for any 30 min class
$25 for entire SALSA Boot Camp
$5 for Social Dance and Audition



The BCCA is located at 14 Green St, Brookline
The YWCA is located at 7 Temple St, Cambridge

Coming up for the Month of October is our regular
Salsa sessions.

Tuesday @ YWCA
600-700PM       Salsa Basic             Level 1
                Salsa with Style        Level 2-4
                Salsa for Kids          Age 7-13
700-800PM       Salsa Technique         Level 2-4
                Cha Cha Cha, merengue, bachata 
                                   Level 1-2 & 3-4
               

Thursday @ BCCA
630-730PM       Salsa Basic             Level 1
                Men Styling             Level 2-4
                Ladies Styling          Level 2-4
730-830PM       Salsa Basic             Level 1
                Spinning & Partnering   Level 2 & 3-4
830-900PM       Footwork Challenge      Level 1-2 & 3-4

Price for the session is $50.  However, the cost of
two sessions is discounted to $90.  Take advantage of
the opportunity!  More details on October Session will
be coming up.

Keep practicing those spins, those techniques and,
most importantly, those smiles. !!

For more info please call the JAM’NASTICS office at 617-354-5780 or visit our website: http://www.jamnastics.org/Latin/instruction.shtml


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7)
MIT CASINO RUEDA GROUP
                    SALSA AND RUEDA WORKSHOP!!

Don't miss the FIRST workshop of the school year!

WHEN:   Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, 1 PM to 4 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!  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 (e.g.
  Enchufla, Dame Una, Adios/Prima), teaches advanced beginner-level Rueda
  moves.
Intermediate/Advanced: Assumes the dancer has knowledge of beginner and
  advanced beginner-level Rueda moves and has a good lead/follow
  technique.  Students in this group should be comfortable
  leading/following moves 'on the tap' such as Siete.  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!

SPACE IS LIMITED! PLEASE RSVP by sending an email to vfm@mit.edu with the following information:

Name:
Email:
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, as balance permits.)

Feel free to visit our web page for more information about the group and rueda in general:
                          http://web.mit.edu/rueda/www/

SEE YOU ALL THERE!!
                              MIT Casino Rueda Group

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