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This issue:
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- LA Salsa Congress Info (also, see info about Salsa/Hustle in April in Miami, see mailbag)
- Salsaboston's other events
   Wed: Sophia's Salsa Night, now with Casino Rueda
   Thur: "Salsa for Gringos!"
- Sponsor News
- This Week's Mailbag

Short but sweet today since I'm in a rush, but thanks to all that checkout out the "Ritmo Con Calor" benefit last Saturday at BCCA's Noche de Salsa!  It was a full house and a great party!  This week we're back, with Johnny and Kelly teaching this month, but as usual, all the BCCA "Salsa Staff" will be hanging out.  See below for details.  Also, make note that on Sat. March 27th, DJ Hernan is bringing Yamulee Dance Co. from New York to the BCCA for another special night.  See mailbag for the 411.

Mark Your Calendars:
Saturday, March 20
   - 5th annual Fiesta de Baile
      http://www.salsaboston.com/marblehead/fiesta.html
       tickets:  www.salsaboston.com/store


Coming up from Salsaboston:
  in April, "Instructor night at Sophia's!"
  in May/June: 4th annual New England Salsa Competition
  in June-September, 4th annual SalsaBoston harbor cruise series, *Every Sunday!* this summer
  in mid July, Democratic Convention Salsa Madness!  SalsaBoston Parties all week
  in the fall, the 4th annual New England Salsa Congress, tentatively mid-Sept.

See you out there!







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 Noche de la Salsa @ BCCA
 Saturdays!
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If you haven't heard, it's a whole new concept and it will feature all of BCCA's fabulous instructors dancing there each week and giving the lessons.  In other words, you can expect to see JAM'NASTICS, Hacha Y Machete, Salsa Y Control (with Johnny and Kelly), and SALSAlort there on a regular basis with many of their students and dance company members. Lessons are month by month, so you can develop a sense of continuity with each instructor.

The lessons schedule:
   February: JAM'NASTICS
   March:    Johnny and Kelly (Salsa Y Control)
   April:    Hacha Y Machete (tentatively)
   May:      SALSAlort (tentatively)

*** Noche de la Salsa, @ the BCCA ***
  Saturdays
  BCCA  14 Green Street, Brookline (Coolidge Corner)
  9:30-10:30 Salsa lessons, all levels, no partner needed.
  10:30-2am, dancing, upstairs with DJ's D. Martinez and Hernan,
           and periodic guest DJ's
ALL AGES
www.salsaboston.com/bcca

Q: Why all this?

A: Well, we have been listening to the feedback from many people for the last 8 months since the BCCA opened, and observed what people want and like, and we came up with this format to put together Boston's ONLY Saturday Salsa Night, and not only that, in a spacious facility with Boston's best dance floors and without all the nightclub hassle.  This is truly an event "by Salseros for Salseros".

Q: Will there be people there?

A: Absolutely!  This night is being put together by four dance companies, two DJ's, SalsaBoston, the BCCA, and many friends.  We intend that this will be the premier Salsa Night on a weekend in Boston with a full house every week!

Q: Where can I find more info about the night, parking, lessons, etc.?

A: Several places:
- Scroll down to the Mailbag item 1 for more reopening info
- Check out www.salsaboston.com/bcca
- Check out the BCCA website www.bccaonline.com
- Call Olaf at 617-513-9841 to make group reservations and if you have specific
   questions.
- Call BCCA at 617-738-2800 for general information about BCCA, classes, workshops, sponsorship and contributions, and studio rentals for private parties and workshops.

Q: Is there alcohol?

A: No, not at present due to licensing.  However, we don't intend to let that detract from the party, as past experience has shown!  Furthermore that allows the night to be open to all ages, particularly the college people who are left out in the dark by the nightclubs.  BCCA is in the process of seeking a liquor license so that patrons may enjoy some drinks, but this is a long and involved process.  Juice, soda, and water are available, as well as some snacks.  If there is demand, we will be looking into light food service like pizza slices and empanadas, etc.


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More Salsa at BCCA!
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In addition to Saturday nights, check out what else is going on Salsa-wise at the BCCA:

- Friday Fiestas with Havana Club, Fridays, 9:30-1:30am
- Saturday Salsa Socials with Havana Club, 1-4:15pm Saturdays
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Havana Club Presents Salsa @ BCCA:

Friday Fiestas
Beginner and Intermediate lessons 9:30-10:30pm,
taught by Salsa y Control's Johnny and Andres Giraldo.
Dance 10:30-1:30am.
Admission is $10; $12 with lesson.

Saturday Socials
Beginner lesson 1-2pm. Dance 2-4:15pm.
Admission is $5; $10 with lesson.

BCCA  14 Green Street, Brookline (Coolidge Corner)
For directions to the BCCA:
http://www.bccaonline.com/directions.html   617-738-2800
All ages welcome.


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LA SALSA CONGRESS
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Some people have been asking about the LA Congress at the end of May, which has been well attended by Boston Salseros in the past few years. Ticket prices go up again at the end of January.  Through Jan.31, event passes are only $300, and rooms are $95.  Evening only passes are also available.
  General info: http://alberttorresevents.com/congress/2004/
  Registration form:

http://www.alberttorresevents.com/congress/reg/regform/registration_LA04
.pdf
  Be sure to write "SalsaBoston" in the "referred by" section for
  their attendence records!



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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.com presents
    "Salsa Salsa for Gringos"
    A dance lesson for... Um....
      "Beginners!"
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Thursday night at Sophia's
9pm-10:25

A lesson designed for true beginners, ESPECIALLY those with two left feet. Learn basic dance fundamentals in addition to Salsa basics.  Taught by Yours truly (Olaf), who was once in your shoes!  We have a good time!

Don't be late!  The first five minutes are the MOST IMPORTANT! Drinks and Tapas at Sophia's 4 star restaurant, 6-9. Come early and have a drink and a bite to eat, makes the lesson more fun!

For group reservations call 617-351-7001 and mention SalsaBoston.

http://www.salsaboston.com/salsa4gringos/


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Sponsor News:
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Sangria & Salsa is HOT - Red Hot!
Every Friday, salsa your way over to the best social party in town. Our professional dance teacher Rix brings years of experience offering beginner and advanced Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. The fun starts at 7:30pm and NO partner necessary! Optional salsa lessons begin at 8:00pm (8-9 Beginner 9-10 Intermediate) Bring your friends, sip sangria and get ready to salsa all night long. THIS EVENT IS GREAT FOR GROUPS, BACHELOR-ETTE PARTIES, SINGLES or COUPLES ON A DATE.

http://www.bostoneventguide.com/ss.htm

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 This Week's Mailbag
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1) March 27, Yamulee Dance Co. at BCCA
3) Havana Club update
4) MIT Casino Rueda Workshop this Sunday
5) "La RUMBA" Party at MIT this Friday
6) March 20, 5th annual Fiesta de Baile benefit for North Shore Civic Ballet
7) Salsa Y Control, b-day this Friday, and upcoming workshops
8) Salsa party this Sunday at Middle East with Giancarlo
9) South Street Seaport Festival, New York, June 6
10) New York trip with Aguare and Jamnastics
11) Salsalegre Classes
12) International Hustle and Salsa Competition in Miami, April 1-4


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1)
BCCA Salsa saturdays and DJ Hernan present....
Yamulee Dance Co.on  MARCH 27 @ the BCCA 
Workshops 3-7, Party 10:30pm
Perfomances by never seen teams from Boston
Salsa con Clase and Comenzar de Nuevo
Please Visit www.bostonsalsero.com for
workshops information and deals
Party $15   Music By DJ HERNAN
BCCA @ 14 Green St, Brookline


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3)
Dear Salsa Community and Friends,

What a weekend! Id like to congratulate my Jamnastics brethren for their
amazing performances and tremendous event. Jonathan, Robin, JD,
Liana, Vourey, Thea, Richarit, Vera, Jen and Charlotte - the Salome
routine was hot!

And speaking of hot  this past Mambo Mondays was en fuego! A
special thanks goes to Ivan Skopovi, who led another excellent rueda
 class. Ivan has contagious enthusiasm for salsa and his rueda class is a
great addition to Mambo Mondays.

Also, last week at Fridays Fiesta 80 people came out to dance,
including a lot of new faces. This week, and for 13 of the next 16 weeks,
**we will be upstairs** at the BCCA. My goal for the Friday night
party is to maintain its quality and build it to a consistent level of 150
people. At that level, things get very interesting and we can add live
music and other good stuff. Lets make it happen!

And as usual, this week, the all-stars from Salsa y Control will do the
lessons at the Friday Fiesta. Johnny Giraldo and Felicita Santiago will
teach the intermediate lesson, while Andres Giraldo and Yvonne Cano
teach the beginner lesson.

Finally, the Saturday Social has been, like all Havana Club events, ultra
chill. It is a great way for beginners to become comfortable with dancing.
Everyone has a positive attitude, and is happy to dance with everyone
else.

Havana Clubs weekly events:

   Friday Fiesta, March 5th
   Beginner and Intermediate lessons w. Salsa y Control 9:30-10:30pm
   Dance 10:30-1:30am. Admission is $10; $12 with lesson. All ages
   BCCA, 14 Green Street, Coolidge Corner, Brookline

   Saturday Social, March 6th
   Beginner Salsa lesson 1-2pm
   Dance 2-4:15pm. Admission is $5; $10 with lesson. All ages
   BCCA, 14 Green Street, Coolidge Corner, Brookline

   Mambo Monday, March 8th
   Beg Salsa lesson 9:30-10:15pm. Beg Rueda lesson 10:30-11:30pm
   Dance 10:00-1am. Admission is $8; $10 with lesson. Ages: 21+
   Green Street Grill, 280 Green Street, Central Square, Cambridge

Please tell your dance loving friends about our events. 

Sincerely,

Jeff Robinson
Jeff@HavanaClubSalsa.com
617.312.5550

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4)

MIT CASINO RUEDA GROUP
                    SALSA AND RUEDA WORKSHOP!!

WHEN:   This SUNDAY, March 7, 2004, 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 ($8 with student ID)

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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5)

 Mes Latino celebration  (contact aosorno@mit.edu for more info)

MES LATINO presents:

La RUMBA
FEATURING MIT's CASINO RUEDA!!
Live Latin Music!

Puerto Rican buffet

Friday, March 5th, 8:00 PM
La Sala de Puerto Rico
MIT Student Center, 2nd Floor
84 Massachusetts Ave http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?mapterms=W20

Admission: $5 for all
Attire: casual

Tickets available at the door, or available for pre-purchase in lobby 10, March 3rd, 4th and 5th

for more Mes Latino events visit http://web.mit.edu/meslatino

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6)
Buy Now!  tickets are less before March 10th
5th Annual

  ***** Fiesta de Baile ******

Salsa the Night Away!
DJ Antonio Ortiz

Saturday, March 20
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Salsa lesson 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Nahant Country Club, Nahant

$25 per person if paid by March 10th
$35 thereafter and at the door
bring your friends, reserve a table of ten for $25
complimentary hors d'oeuvres & cash bar

Fundraiser for the North Shore Civic Ballet
Donations are tax-deductible
781-631-6262
Purchase tickets on line www.salsaboston.com/marblehead/fiesta.html
at the studio or by mail
checks paybable to North Shore Civic Ballet,
115 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, Ma 01915
www.havetodance.com/marblehead


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7)
Havana Club Friday Fiestas with Salsa y Control
   *************************************************************
   ***Come Celebrate Felicita's Birthday THIS FRIDAY(March 5)***
   *************************************************************
Join us this and every Friday at the BCCA for some hot and sultry SALSA with DJ Cuban Jeff!!! 9:30pm-10:30pm Beginner and Intermediate Lessons with Salsa y Control 1:30pm-1:00am Dance, $10/$12 with Lesson, All Ages Welcome!!! BCCA, 14 Green St., Coolidge Corner, Brookline
More info: 617-312-5550              Jeff@havanaclubsalsa.com
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Save the Date: FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH, 2004!!!!!!!!!!! ...........SALSA Y CONTROL DANCE SOCIAL.................. Join us for an evening of dancing, performances and the BEST SALSA by special guest DJ GANGSTA HERNAN!!!
>9:00PM-10:00PM  Learn Cool Moves by Salsa y Control 10:00PM-2:00AM 
>Social Dancing Peformances at around 11:00pm!!!!
>Admission: $15
>All Ages Welcome
>Plus many more surprises, more details coming soon!
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Salsa Y Control Dance Company......Monthly Workshop Series!!!! .............SATURDAY, MARCH 20TH, 2004..................
Presenting: CHA CHA CHA workshop, Salsa y Control Style!!!
     Invented in 1948 by Enrique Jorrin, the Cha-cha-cha is one of Cuba's most successful dance exports. This irresistibly catchy rhythm is a slower version of the Mambo, which gives the dancer a more comfortable pace as he/she glides across the floor. This workshop will consist of footwork and partnerwork in Cha-cha-cha which can also add spice to your Salsa.

Level:  Intermediate/Advanced
Where:  BCCA, 14 Green St., Coolidge Corner, Brookline
Time:   3:00pm - 5:00pm
Price:  $20

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8)
There's a Salsa party with live music this Sunday afternoon at the
Middle East in Central Square.  All proceeds benefit the Committee in
Solidarity with the People of El Salvador Delegation to observe the
Salvadoran Presidential elections.

Music by JP Tropicale, Giancarlo Buscaglia, Sergio Ryes & Rafael Medina.

Time: 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

Address: Middle East Club, 480 Mass Ave, Central Square, Cambridge.

Contact: 617-576-1709.

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9)
Submitter:
Harvey  Light

Email:
hlight@artsforbusiness.com

Info:
On June 6, 2004 we take the stage at NYC's South Street Seaport and present some of the best Latin Dance groups and schools found in the metropolitan area.  Would love to have a Boston group come down and strut their stuff.  This is a great day as there is dancing from 1 to 5 and then a free concert.  Past performers have included George Lamond, Jose Alberto, Jimmy Bosch, Fulanito and Puerto Rican Power.  It is a free day.....and obviously I invite all your supporters to take a road trip and join us.  If there is a group interested please give me a call so that we can discuss their participation.

Best regards,
Harvey Light
VP, Event Management
Arts For Business
914-762-8878

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10)
Aguare & JAM'NASTICS present:

March 19th-21st

Super Salsa Weekend in New York City!

Come shake your groove thang with the crew of JAM'NASTICS and the brand new Aguare Dance Company down in NYC for 3 days packed full of salsa! Trip includes workshops, classes, dance socials, and Aguare's debut performance. Check out the schedule of events:

Friday, March 19th:
Partnering class with Eddie and Maria Torres* (for more info about Eddie and Maria, see http://411.salsafrenzy.com/EddieTorres, http://411.salsafrenzy.com/MariaTorres)
Aguare debut performance at the Rodney Lopez salsa dance social at Dance Manhattan Studios www.dancemanhattan.com (for more info about Rodney, see http://411.salsafrenzy.com/RodneyLopez)
Saturday, March 20th:

Styling workshop for men and ladies with Ken and Isadora of Aguare Dance Company (for more info about Isadora, see http://411.salsafrenzy.com/merleisadora)
Afro-Cuban folkloric dance class with Obalubbe (aka Pupy, former member of the Cuban National Folkloric Dance Company)*
Shines/footwork class with Arelis Beato of Tropical Image and Caribbean Soul Dancers (for more info about Arelis, see http://411.salsafrenzy.com/ArelisBeato)
Tropical Image salsa dance social
Sunday, March 21st:

Ladies styling class with Leidy Mariano*
Footwork and Turn patterns class with Osmar Perrones (for more info about Osmar, see http://411.salsafrenzy.com/Osmar)
Jimmy Anton's world famous salsa dance social at Dance Manhattan Studios (for more info about Jimmy, see http://411.salsafrenzy.com/JimmyAnton)
*items with asterix not included in package prices

Package Price w/out hotel:
$50 before March 10th
$55 after March 10th

Package Price with hotel:
$124 before March 10th ($37 per night in hotel)
$155 after March 10th ($50 per night in hotel)

>>>>>Special Hotel Offer: the first 4 people to reserve a room together, as roommates, take advantage of the low total package price of $100 per person (includes hotel, workshops, classes, and socials). That's only $25 per night for the hotel<<<<<

For more information about the hotel, please email Engles at Va1enzen@yahoo.com

Everyone who comes on this trip will receive a free pass to one Aguare salsa class and one Jam'nastics salsa class!

cancellation policy - the following refunds are applicable from now until March 15th, after March 15th, there are no refunds unless you find someone to take your place on the trip and/or in the hotel: workshops and classes [full refund], social dances [partial refund], hotel [no refunds unless you find someone to take your place in the hotel room]

Call or email for more information:

Isadora, isadora_williams@yahoo.com, 617.869.4369

Engles, va1enzen@yahoo.com, 617.354.5780

Ken and Isadora, former members of JAM'NASTICS Latin Dance Company, salsa encendida, have started Aguare Dance Company. Come enjoy their debut performance in NYC at the Rodney Lopez salsa dance social.

GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AT https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/ema/index-outside, sign up for paypal account, and enter isadora_williams@yahoo.com, or valenzen@bc.edu, and the amount of your package price or call 617.354.5780 Tue, Thu, Fri 10-5, and ask for Engles.

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11)
Hola Salseros! Salsalegre's Spring classes will be starting Saturday, March 20.

BEGINNER SALSA - 6 sessions
   Saturdays, 4 to 5 pm
March 20 and 27
April 3, 17 and 24   (no class on Easter Weekend)
May 1

BEGINNER  Cha Cha - 6 sessions
   Saturdays, 5 to 6 pm
March 20 and 27
April 3, 17 and 24   (no class on Easter Weekend)
May 1


LOCATION: 17 Winslow Rd, Natick    

Classes limited to 10 people - Advanced registration
encouraged to hold your space.

REGISTRATION:
To reserve your space, send check payable to:
Guillermo Rivera-Pagan
61 Child St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.
Check must be received by March 15th.

COST per person:
$75 for 6-week session
$15 per class for drop-ins
(Drop-ins accommodated on a space-available basis.)

ATTENTION: There is a 5-student minimum. Low
registration means class may be cancelled and the time
slot may be used for a special 4 week workshop.


e-mail: salsalegre@yahoo.com
Guillermo: 617-522-2524
Tracey: 508-655-7142
Mike: salsa@dattron.com
*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*--*

Also in March:  Salsalegre will be hosting our Social Dance at the Longfellow Club in Wayland on the 13th, as well as Bentley College's Field Trip on the 25th (at Supershag in Waltham).


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12)
International Hustle and Salsa Competition

APRIL 1-4, 2004 MIAMI BEACH
Deauville Resort Hotel, 6701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Directly on the Atlantic Ocean Minutes away from exciting South Beach

The Radisson Deauville Resort was sold to a new group of hoteliers and the reservations system will be changing after January 31st! The Radisson chain will no longer be handling reservations for rooms, and from this point forward we ask  you to please call the toll free or local number directly to the hotel (now called the Deauville Resort). We are at 80% of our room block as of Jan. 20th, and need for you to be sure that you have a room! CALL RISK FREE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT 800-327-6656, 305-865-8511

Event Directors

Billy Fajardo, Katie Marlow, Randy Atlas
(954) 927-9010 Fax (954) 927-1995Salsa Session Schedule for the Month of February


56 North Federal Highway Dania, Florida 33004
web: http://www.hustleandsalsa.com/toc_test.htm
email: ratlas@ix.netcom.com

IHSC 2004 UPDATE

Our web is up and we have finalized our event schedule and our workshops with the best instructors in hustle and salsa. Registration and competition forms are at: http://www.hustleandsalsa.com/event_forms.htm  You must have your competition entry forms submitted no later than March 22, 2004. No exceptions.

On Saturday night of IHSC you will be entertained by the Dance Dimensions Show. Imagine if you could see a musical dance review on Broadway, or see a multi-talented dance show in Vegas, but not have to travel to these expensive cities, or pay outrageous ticket prices! You could be at the IHSC Saturday Night Dance Dimensions Show, the most talked about and sought out ticket in South Florida and any dance convention in the country!

The show is produced by World Dance Champions Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow and directed and choreographed by Broadway Dance Star Arte Phillips. Reservations are a must, and the sooner you get your registration package in, the better the seats you will get. A limited number of dinner tickets will be sold. After the show enjoy social dancing to Henry Knowles in the Napoleon ballroom playing the best salsa and Latin dance music. Bobby Morales will be playing the best hustle ad disco music in the Richelieu Ballroom and Marc Fisher and guest DJ–s will be playing a mixed variety of swing dance music in the Lejardin Ballroom. Dancing will go on until 4 am. At midnight the finals of the Van McCoy Hustle Contest will take place in the Napoleon Ballroom with $5000 in cash and prizes.

*Come dance in our 30,000 and 15,000 square foot ballroom spaces! *The party starts Thursday  with our Moon Over Miami Pool Dance party! *Friday night Copa Cabana hustle and salsa parties and shows! *Watch the Broadway caliber Saturday dinner show! *Special Saturday night Swing dance room with national DJ’s!

We will also be producing our own videos and dvd’s of the IHSC this year, edited by us personally, and shot by famed videotographer George Winchell. Go to your registration package and sign up for your videos ahead of time.

On a Local scene:

Want to learn how to dance hustle? Billy and Katie have top-rated videos for persons wanting to learn the basics through advanced techniques. Call Katie at 954-927-9010 or go to http://www.billyandkatie.com  for videos of hustle. Katie Marlow and Billy Fajardo teach hustle every Monday night at Dancesation 56 N. Fed. Hwy. in Dania, with a beginner class at 7pm and intermediate/advanced at 8pm.  Also, on Wednesday nights, Henry Herrera & Zumel, IHSC 2003 salsa champions, from the Salsa Racing Studios, teach at 8pm an all levels casino style salsa class at Dancesation.

On the National scene:

In 2004, IHSC will be hosting the regional contests for the Van McCoy World Hustle contest in 10 locations around the United States. For Contest results, locations, and rules go to:http://www.hustleandsalsa.com/van_mcoy_open.htm  The finals of the Van McCoy Contest will be at IHSC on Saturday April 3rd.