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Subject: Salsa Update #225: Twice the Salsa at Sophias
Tonight--Dancing at 9pm, basement lounge
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Tonight!
The basement lounge at Sophia's opens up for Salsa starting at 9pm, so all you
early risers, here's your chance to get your Salsa Fix early on!
Upstairs will be happening as usual, with all the lessons (8pm Casino Rueda,
9pm, Salsa) and dancing starting around 10:15. Scroll down for more
details about Sophia's, or online at http://www.salsaboston.com/sophias
Help us pack the house to get this great Double Duty Salsa Party
going!
Also, later this week we will be sending out a final announcement
and some travel planning details for the West Coast/LA Salsa Congress, the
biggest Salsa event in the world! Most of Boston's performance groups and
many other dancers will be attending! It's a 5 day long party, with over
5000 dancers, a huge performance tent with 100's of performances, tons of
workshops, dancing all the time! Memorial Day weekend, the end of this
month. Stay tuned.
-- If you're looking for hotel roommates,
contact me and I will match people up.--
This issue: - This week -
Salsaboston's events Saturday: Noche de Salsa at
BCCA Wednesday: Sophia's Salsa Night, now with Casino
Rueda Thursday: "Salsa for Gringos!" - Sponsor News - This
Week's Mailbag
Highlights: ----------- Friday: Ritmo con Calor
at BCCA, benefit for JAM'NASTICS with Havana Club! See mailbag for
details.
Also, next Friday, Benefit for Salsa Y Control at BCCA! Also in
the mailbag
And tonight of course, Two Salsa Floors at Sophia's, this and
every week here on out!
************************** Noche
de Salsa @ BCCA Saturdays! **************************
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.
******************* More Salsa at
BCCA! *******************
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 --------------
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.
******************* LA SALSA
CONGRESS *******************
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!
******************************
SalsaBoston.com presents Salsa Night at
Sophia's Every
Wednesday ******************************
"Boston's original all Salsa,
'by Salseros for Salseros' hotspot!"
ALERT!!! Boston's
first All Salsa club night is now Boston's first TWO FLOORS All Salsa
club night! 2 DJ's, 2 Floors, 2 Lessons, Twice the fun!
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 Following that, Salsa Lessons with Johnny and Kelly at
9:15, beginnner and intermediate, no partner necessary.
NEW NEW
NEW! Starting at 9pm, the basement lounge will be open for dancing with a
second DJ! So if you are an early riser, here's your
chance!
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.
******************************
SalsaBoston.com presents "Salsa Salsa for
Gringos" A dance lesson for...
Um....
"Beginners!" ******************************
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/
******************* Sponsor
News: *******************
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
**************************** This
Week's Mailbag ****************************
1) Havana Club
Update 2) Hips on Fire update 3) Greg Coles: Party benefitting Romanian
orphans this Sat. in Marblehead 4) Ritmo Con Calor, benefit at BCCA for
Jamnastics this Friday 5) Salsahappens update, Providence 6) Woonsocket
Puerto Rican Festival, May 29 7) Salsa y Control Benefit at BCCA, Friday May
21 8) Pabon at UMASS, Thursday 9) Noche Latina Update, new classes at
Studio
665
**************************************************************** 1)
(From Havana Club) I am pleased to remind you that Juliana Melo's Samba
Sundays is open at the Green Street Grill! Samba de Gafieira is a
beautiful dance which has the elegance and sensuality of Tango and dance
steps that are similar to salsa. The format will be similar to Mondays, a
cool and classy evening with a class followed by a fun night of
dancing.
And this week at Friday's Fiesta, and for the next
3 weeks, we will be upstairs at the BCCA. The all-stars from Salsa y Control
will do the salsa lessons. And Ivan and Sylvie's rueda lessons will take
place right after the salsa lessons.
Next week at
Friday's Fiesta, we will host Ritmo con Calor, a benefit for Jamnastics.
Jamnastics will run salsa lessons from 9:30-10:30, and at the party there
will be an all-star rotation of DJs including The Brothers Giraldo,
DJ Engels!, and DJ Walter. Most of you know that Jamnastics benefits are
great parties, which regularly have 150-200 great people dancing the night
away. What many do not know is that Jamnstics is a tremendous non-profit
organization that provides youth dance scholarships and works hard to make a
real difference in the community. Also, many of Boston's fabulous salsa
artists - Johnny Giraldo, Ana Tinajero Massicot, Javier Salort, Sammy Lopez,
Michael Goldstein etc. - are alumni of the Jamnastics Dance
Company!
And the following Friday, May 21st, Salsa y Control
will run its special bi-montly benefit! Stay tuned for details next
week! http://www.salsaycontrol.com/
Saturday KidsDay is changing.... the format is being re-worked and for now
we will, weather permitting, be hosting an informal gathering at the JFK
Fountains area in the JFK Park on Memorial Drive in Cambridge. Inspired by
April Genovese, who ran a salsa gathering there a couple of years ago, the
idea is to have people bring blankets, frisbees, nerf and real footballs, and
their dancing shoes.... Juliana and I will teach a free class for kids from
2-3pm, and everyone (all ages) is encouraged todance afterward. With spring
in the air, it is time for Boston to showcase its salsa art to
the community.
Havana Club events this
week:
Friday Fiesta Beg. and Int. Salsa
lessons w. Salsa y Control 9:30-10:30pm Beginner and
Intermediate Rueda lessons 10:30-11:30pm Dance 10:30-1:30am. All
ages. Admission is $10; $12 w. lesson. BCCA, 14 Green
Street, Coolidge Corner, Brookline
Juliana Melo's Samba
Sunday! Beginner Samba de Gafieira lesson
9:30-10:15pm Dance 10:15-1am. Admission is $8; $10 with lesson.
Ages: 21+ Green Street Grill, 280 Green Street, Central Square,
Cambridge
Mambo Monday 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
**************************************************************** 2)
From Hips on Fire >> - New Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Salsa
course starts this Thursday May 13th. Spread the word...
We are
starting a NEW COURSE this Thursday May 13th from 8:30pm
9:30pm. VFW 299 Green st Central Sq, Cambridge
This course is
going to be a continuation of the beginner course. We will teach Intermediate
moves, breaking down all the moves at a slower pace, so that those that just
finished the beginner course can prepare to join our intermediate course, and
for those that want to review with more detail some of the steps and for those
that want more practice and master better the moves. And for those that think
that Thursday is just a better day!! Note: Wednesday becomes our Intermediate
to Advance Salsa class.
>> This Thursday Workshop: Bolero and
Cumbia. at 7:30pm. Note the time change! We are selling Rueda de Bachata
T-shirts to support the Hips On Fire Team in their trip to LA! Thursday
7:30pm- 8:30pm (due to the Performance at UMass, we will have to start a little
late) VFW 299 Green st,
Cambridge
**************************************************************** 3) From
Greg Coles
We will be having a fundraiser for Romanian orphans on May 15,
a Saturday from 8 until. How cool is that? A friend asked that we do
a fundraiser for orphans; and, since she asked for a salsa party, we said,
"ABSOLUTELY!!!".
Please know and let your friends know that we need your
support this time and welcome you to a first rate salsa party at Tuscanino
(catered with Champaign, etc.) that should be a time to remember.
Thanks
for passing the word along.
Best
Regards, Greg
**************************************************************** 4) May
14-15 Ritmo Con Calor Benefit Latin Party Performances by Salsa Encendida
and Comenzar De Nuevo! Additional Performances by the Brazilian Community
(Andre & Kirlly) and Boston Youth Ritmo Con Calor Benefit
Workshops Workshops are taught by Hacha Y Machete, JAM'NASTICS Inc and
Masacote Entertainment!
Scheduled Workshops: Dips & Stunts, Footwork
& Styling, Partnering Challenge and Spinning & Techniques!
Get
the All Day Ritmo Package for a very discounted price! Take the all day
workshops and receive free entrance to the Latin Party Or take at least one
workshop and get $5 off the party ticket! Don't forget to make your order by
Thursday, May 13th and get an addional $5 off any purchase. Let the Salsa
Begin... For more information, please visit http://www.jamnastics.org/Latin/RitmoConCalor.html
Or
purchase tickets from one of these two offices:
JAM'NASTICS OFFICE 199
Columbia
St www.jamnastics.org 617-354-5780 Cambridge
BCCA www.bccaonline.com 14
Green St Brookline,
MA 617-738-2800
**************************************************************** 5) Happy
Spring, Salsa Lovers!
Our next salsa session starts TOMORROW, Wed, May
12:
5 WEDNESDAYS May 12 through June 16 (no class on May
26th)
FREE Warm-Up & Practice Time 5:45-6:15 pm Intro to Salsa: NY
Style & "on 1" 6:15-7:30 pm Continuing NY Style (aka "on 2") 7:45-8:45
pm Continuing Salsa (aka "on 1") 9-10 pm
PRICE: 5-week session:
$50 Registration in second class for the same session: $40 Drop in per
class $12; If registered in another class: $8 HALF PRICE to repeat/review
Intro to Salsa class: $25 (available to those who have previously registered in
and completed the Intro to Salsa Class)
WHERE: Providence Tango Dance
Studio (1 block fr McCoy Stad) 99 South Bend St, Pawtucket, RI DIRECTIONS:
www.providencetango.com MOR INFO ON CLASSES:
www.salsahappens.com
Please note that the before-class warm-up time now
starts at 5:45
For more info visit
www.salsahappens.com.
**************************************************************** 6) ~~
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THEATRE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE MONUMENT SQUARE MAIN STREET WOONSOCKET,
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MAY 29, 2004 STARTING TIME 7:PM TROPICAL1240AM.COM
(401)766-5019/301-3506
FOR TICKET
INFORMATION E-MAIL:STADIUMPAC@AOL.COM (401)762-4545 WEBSITE:
STADIUMTHEATRE.COM
A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE KING OF SALSA ~~FRANKIE RUIZ
~~
~~VITI RUIZ~~ BROTHER OF FRANKIE RUIZ WILL BE PERFORMING FRANKIE
RUIZ GREATEST HITS.
~~ PAQUITO ACOSTA ~~ EL RAMANTICO DE LA
SALSA SOLO PERFORMER KNOWN FOR BEING A PART OF TOMMY OLIVENCIA’S
VOCALIST
~~ LUIS RAFAEL ~~ EL MISMO ~~ WILLY RIZO ~~ SI TU TE
VAS ~~ CANDELA PURA ~~ ENCENDIENDO EL PISO ~~ ~~ MICKY ~~ EL GALLO DE LA
BACHATA IDENTIFICATE!
ANNOUNCING THE SECOND WOONSOCKET FIESTAS PATRONALES
IN THE CITY OF WOONSOCKET
2004
**************************************************************** 7)
Save the Date: FRIDAY, MAY 21ST 2004
SALSA Y CONTROL
PRESENTS Boston goes to L.A Sneak Preview
<<<<SALSA BASH>>>>
Brookline Community Center for
the Arts BCCA 14 Green St. Brookline near Coolidge Corner T stop Lesson
9:00pm – 10:00pm Social Dancing till 1:00am Performances @ 11:00pm by
dance companies representing Boston at the upcoming L.A Salsa Congress on
Memorial Day weekend. One of the biggest salsa events in the
WORLD!!! ANA &
JOEL MASSICOT * HACHA Y MACHETE * HIPS ON FIRE *
MELAZA DANCERS * SHANGOSOUL * SALSA Y CONTROL *
Music by special guest:
DJ GANGSTA HERNAN!!! Plus many more surprises! ***Admission $15 *** All
Ages Welcome *** Info: 617-312-6464 or 508-951-1298 or
www.salsaycontrol.com
Lets Do This...Boston Style!!!
Note: Please
park in non-residential, metered spots and metered parking lots
only.
******Monthly Workshop Series: SATURDAY, MAY 22ND
2004****
SALSA Y CONTROL
PRESENTS….
***TRICKS, DIPS, AND SLEEK MOVES REVEALED***
From the more simple but
alluring moves to the more challenging but doable tricks and dips, this two-hour
session will teach you the moves that will help you shine on stage or on the
dance floor. In this workshop we will provide you with the proper technique on
how to execute some of the moves you thought you would never be able to do.
Expand you repertoire of moves, tricks, and dips in a fun and safe way and add
some more SABOR to your SALSA!
BCCA 14 Green St. Brookline near Coolidge
Corner T stop Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Price: $20 Level:
Intermediate/Advance Info: 617-312-6464 or 508-951-1298 or
www.salsaycontrol.com
Also check the website for regular class schedules
with Johnny or Andres.
Que Viva la Salsa! Salsa y Control Dance
Company
**************************************************************** 8) HI
salsera and salseros salsa party at umass college new campus center in
dorchester morrisey blvd performing....Edwin Pabon and orchestra the salsa mix
dance company Ana and joel and masacote entertainment and special guest Hips
on fire and more...date thursday may 13 6pm to 10pm for more in
617-868-1232
or www.pabonelsalsero.com
**************************************************************** 9)
(from Noche Latina) CLASSES AT STUDIO 665 IN WOBURN
We have
added a new location to our weeks of salsa dancing! On Friday evenings,
starting April 30th, we will be teaching a beginner/intermediate class from
7:30pm to 8:30pm. We hope to add on an advanced class in the
future!
Please visit their website for directions to this location at
www.studio665.com
TUESDAYS: at Union St. Restaurant in Newton
Center
Beginner, Level
1: 6:45pm to
7:45pm Advanced Beg, Level 2: 6:45pm to 7:45pm Advanced, Level
3: 8pm to 9pm $10 for
each class that you participate in, class price includes admission to salsa
night. No partner necessary! Noche Latina dance company members will be there
to help during the classes.
Salsa Night starts 9pm with DJ Ali playing a
great mix of latin music. $4 cover if you did not attend the class. For those of
you who have never been to Union St, the offer a great food and a full bar. It's
a comfortable atmosphere and everyone has a great attitude! We hope to see you
there!
FRIDAYS: STARTING APRIL 30TH!!! at Studio 665 in Woburn,
Ma
Beginner, Level 1: 7:30pm to
8:30pm Intermediate, Level 2: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
We will have open
dancing after the classes for you to dance with other students, practice new
moves and have some fun!
Thank you!
Deb Stroiney Marketing
Director Noche Latina Dance
Company
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