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This issue:
- This week's highlight/summary
- 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

Hi everyone, another dance-packed weekend (and hopefully Springtime!!) is upon us!

Friday Night

   [BCCA] hosts is a special fundraiser night with Salsa Y Control:
   Friday, March 19th (Salsa y Control Fundraiser)
   Beginner and Intermediate lessons w. Salsa y Control 9-10pm 
   Performances around 11pm!
   Dance 10:00-2:00am. Admission is $15. All ages
   BCCA, 14 Green Street, Coolidge Corner, Brookline
   For more information, call Johnny Giraldo at 617.312.6464

Saturday:

   [BCCA]
   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

   [BCCA]
   Salsa Social afternoon with Havana Club.
   Beginner Salsa lesson 1-2pm
   Dance 2-4:15pm. Admission is $5; $10 with lesson. All ages
   BCCA, 14 Green Street, Coolidge Corner, Brookline

Saturday Night

   [BCCA] Noche De Salsa with SalsaBoston, Johnny and Kelly,
   and all your favorite dance companies!  Scroll down for more
   details.  Lessons at 9:30, dance until 2am
   www.salsaboston.com/bcca

   [Fiesta de Baile]
      5th annual Fiesta de Baile
      benefit for the North Shore Civic Ballet
      at the Nahant Country Club
      with DJ Tony Ortiz
      http://www.salsaboston.com/marblehead/fiesta.html

Saturday, March 27
     SalsaBoston's "Noche de Salsa" @ BCCA with DJ Hernan present....
     Yamulee Dance Co.  @ the BCCA  www.yamulee.com
     Workshops 3-7, Party 10:30pm
     Hot Perfomances plus guest performances 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
     Tickets available at www.salsaboston.com/store

Saturday, April 3
     SalsaBoston's "Noche de Salsa" @ BCCA with Hacha Y Machete present...
     ***  Spring Salsa Party!!  ***
     Come and get your dance on with the members
     of Hacha Y Machete Dance Company.
     Saturday April 3rd
     Brookline Community Center For the Arts (BCCA)
     14 Green Street, Brookline, MA
     9:30 Lesson
     10:30 Party starts
     Performances at midnight (groups TBA)
     Cost $12 in advance $15 at the door (See anyone of the
     HYM dancers for advance tickets or contact info@hymstyle.com)

Wednesday, April 11
     Fashion Show at Sophia's, organized by Wanda of SalsaBoston
     featuring Salseras from the New England area
     plus fashions from Celia's world in J.P.
        (now relocating to the Arsenal Mall)
     for details and further info,
           contact Wanda Rosario at wanda@salsaboston.com


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.

Lastly, if you're ready to hit the Beach, The first weekend in April is the Hustle/Salsa Competition in Miami, a HUGE annual event with tons of dancers, workshops, and dancing.  I'm planning to be down there then for a bit, so drop a note if you're interested!  Registration details and all below in the mailbag.


See you out there!
-Olaf

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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.

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 This Week's Mailbag
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1) Havana Club update
2) April 15, Timba Loca and Rueda at the Regatta Bar
3) Hacha Y Machete spring Salsa Party!  At BCCA, Sat. April 3
4) March 20, 5th annual Fiesta de Baile benefit for North Shore Civic Ballet
5) Salsa Y Control upcoming workshops
6) El Bembe back, monthly
7) Six Flags, June 20th, Salsa Concert with Gilbert Santa Rosa and more
8) Copa's Anniversary Party, plus upcoming latin concerts
9) Johnny and Kelly class update
10) International Hustle and Salsa Competition in Miami, April 1-4

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1)
Dear Friends,

Wow. Juliana and I thank everyone for giving her such a wonderful
birthday party. Mambo Mondays was jamming! A special thanks and
note of appreciation goes to Salsa y Control, and to April and her Melaza
dancers - for being such great dancers and for being such great people.

We are very excited about the way Havana Club is developing, and we
look forward to making some nice announcements next week!

But this week is Salsa y Control's!  This Friday, Havana Club
Fiesta Friday is taking a break and turning the stage (and party) over to
Salsa y Control for their social dance fundraiser. I hope everyone can
make it. We will be upstairs at the BCCA, and it will be a great party!

   Friday, March 19th (Salsa y Control Fundraiser)
   Beginner and Intermediate lessons w. Salsa y Control 9-10pm 
   Performances around 11pm!
   Dance 10:00-2:00am. Admission is $15. All ages
   BCCA, 14 Green Street, Coolidge Corner, Brookline
   For more information, call Johnny Giraldo at 617.312.6464

Havana Clubs events this week:

   Saturday Social, March 20th
   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 22nd
   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

 Sincerely,

Jeff Robinson
Jeff@HavanaClubSalsa.com
617.312.5550
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On April 15th salsa institution La Timba Loca brings their show "A La Rueda Rueda" to Boston's Regattabar, featuring the 11-piece Cuban salsa extravaganza's new repertoire and live rueda with Jamnastics and the MIT Rueda Group, with shows at 7:30 and 9:30PM.

La Timba Loca at Regattabar
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Doors: Shows: 7:30pm, 9:30pm
$12 Cover
Charles Hotel One Bennett Street Cambridge, MA
Tickets at 617.876.777 www.regattabar.com

".this ain't your mama's salsa, but rather your 20-something sister's." -James Reed, The Boston Globe

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3)

Hello Everybody!!

It may not look like Spring is anywhere near with all this snow and chill, but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring it on ourselves.  Join us in a celebration to bring on the chirping birds and blossoming flowers, Salsa style and HYM style!!  We will have lots of great music and dancing, performances (TBA), food, and raffles with great prizes.  See details below and special discounts.

Hacha Y Machete Presents...

Spring Salsa Party!!

Come and get your dance on with the members
of Hacha Y Machete Dance Company.
Saturday April 3rd
Brookline Community Center For the Arts (BCCA)
14 Green Street, Brookline, MA
9:30 Lesson
10:30 Party starts
Performances at midnight (groups TBA)
Cost $12 in advance $15 at the door (See anyone of the HYM dancers for advance tickets or contact info@hymstyle.com)

Discounts!!!

Members of dance companies get in for $10
Participants of the Masacote Entertainment Workshops on April 3rd with Ana and Joel get in for $10
Young people 18 and younger get in for $10

Raffle...oooohhh

Prizes:  CDs, T-shirts, Private Lessons, certificates for Burju and Victor’s classes, and more...
Tickets can be purchased at any date before the event or during the event (see HYM dancers).
Cost for raffle ticket $2.

We look forward to dancing with you!!

Burju and Victor

HYM Style
<http://www.hymstyle.com/>
617-733-6592
978-697-3848
info@hymstyle.com

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4)
Buy Now!  tickets are less before March 10th (Extended til Friday!!!) 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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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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6)
EL BEMBÉ RETURNS!!

The Center for Latino Arts/Casa de la Cultura announces
the return of El Bembé, Boston’s best Latin music and dance party

Friday, March 26, Kick-Off
Friday, April 16
Friday, May 7
Friday, June 11

9:00 p.m. Salsa/Merengue Dance Lesson
10:00 p.m. Salsa/Merengue DJ and Live Music
21-Plus Event.  No jeans, sneakers nor caps.
 Tickets: $12.00
Information: 617-927-1730    www.claboston.org

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Submitter:
Mike Moreau

Email:
mmoreau@sftp.com

Info:
On Saturday June 20th Six Flags New England will be hosting a Latino Music Festival Featuring Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tego Calderone, and Tono Rosario.  Tickets will be available in April at sixflags.com

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8)
(From LatinBoston)

EL COPA'S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Saturday, March 20
Every year, Copa celebrates the birthday's of our DJs.
Please join us for a special champagne toast at 11 PM.
Please click the link below to get on the guest list!
You and your guest will be treated to free admission
until 11 PM and a free champagne toast in the Jungle Room.
Must be 21+ and on the guest list to partake of
champagne toast.
Three Floors Of Non-Stop Entertainment Always!
http://latinboston.com/elcopa.htm

SECTION 2 - YERBA BUENA LIVE!
Saturday, March 20
Yerba Buena Live
Middle East Nightclub
480 Mass Ave. Cambridge
617-567-7171

VERONICA ROBLES IN CONCERT!
Saturday, March 20
Veronica Robles in Concert
Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center
85 West Newton Street, Boston
(978) 369-0598

FRANK REYES LIVE!
Sunday, March 21
Frank Reyes Live
Galaxia Nightclub
9 Appleton Street, Lawrence
978-686-3236

ALBERTO CORTEZ & VICTOR, VICTOR LIVE!
Saturday, March 21
Alberto Cortez & Victor, Victor Live!
Club Lido Nightclub
1290 North Shore Road / Route 1A, Revere
617-325-8900

KRISSPY & JOE VERAS LIVE!
Saturday, March 21
Krisspy & Joe Veras Live
Mirage Nightclub
888 Tremont Street, Boston


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9)
Spring is in the air (if only momentarily)!  Time to shed those winter blues, dark colors, long sleeves and embrace life with the energetic spirit of Latin music and dance.  There’s no more perfect way to CELEBRATE SPRING than WITH SALSA!

THE SPRING SEMESTER STARTS IN ONE WEEK!  Just getting into the salsa groove? Now is a great time to learn those basics at Beginner level.  Already in the groove?  Advanced Beginner and Intermediate levels welcome newcomers.

Learn SEXY SALSA MOVES, turn patterns and FUNKY FREESTYLE FOOTWORK. Practice your BODY MOVEMENT and isolations. CLASSES OFFERED AT THREE LEVELS—Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced.


JOIN JOHNNY & KELLY FOR SOME "ON 1" FUN!


BEGINNER:       Mondays at 7:00pm – 8:30pm
                (starting March 22nd)
                Brookline Community Center for the Arts (BCCA)
                14 Green St. in Brookline
                Near the Coolidge Corner T stop on the Green Line
                Public parking lots or street parking available

BEGINNER:       Thursdays at 8:00pm – 9:30pm
                (starting March 25th)
                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
                (starting March 22nd)
                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
INTERMEDIATE/
ADVANCED:       Tuesdays at 9:00pm – 10:30pm
                (starting March 23rd)
                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

Classes are $15 each or five classes for $60 (All 5 classes must be taken before Memorial Day weekend.)

Please e-mail or call with any questions.
We look forward to dancing with you!
Kelly:  kelly@salsaboston.com, (617) 522-7443
Johnny:  salsumba1@aol.com, (617) 312-6464



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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.


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