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issue: - This week: July 4th Salsa Cruise, some tickets
still available July 10, DJ Hernan brings Salsa Mania from
San Francisco! At BCCA Special note, Johnny and
Kelly teaching in July, Saturday nights at BCCA - 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
**************************************************** SalsaBoston's 4th
Annual Salsa Harbor Cruise Series
****************************************************
JULY 4th, SPECIAL
FIREWORKS/SALSA CRUISE! "Forget the 'fine feathered friends', put on some
Celia Cruz!" (wow, No pun intended...)
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
ONLINE, BUT WE MAY SELL OUT AT THE DOCK. RESERVE NOW. $25 advance (no
service fee), $30 at the dock This cruise WILL be huge!
Includes
fireworks viewing from the Harbor.
(IMPORTANT NOTE: there is another
"Latino Cruise" with Boston Harbor Cruises on the same day, same times, same
dock. THAT IS A DIFFERENT CRUISE! Make sure you get the right
tickets, SalsaBoston/Avive)
If you don’t have tickets yet, click straight
through to www.salsaboston.com/store
Or, check out the cruise website at
www.salsaboston.com/cruise04
What's new this year? - Every Sunday
through Sept. 12 - Dockside Party starts at 6pm - Lessons with Johnny and
Kelly at 7pm-8pm - Boarding and dancing begins at 7:30, 2 floors, DJ D.
Martinez spinning Salsa, DJ Michael Mercado with a latin mix of
Salsa/Merengue/Bachata/Reggaton/House - Cruise: 8:15-10:30 - Food onboard,
$10 for a plate - Cash bar - FREE Afterparty at Sanctuary (across the
street)--we found a beautiful lounge with a nice dance floor--DJ Hernan in 'da
house! - All ages
(Regular cruises: $20 at the dock, $15.75 online
advance)
Departing Long Warf
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Saturday, July 10: DJ
Hernan Presents:
SalsaMania Dance Co. directly from San
Francisco performing at Noches de Salsa @ BCCA Saturday July 10th special
guest Melaza, Music by DJ Hernan *** Open to all Ages *** Comp Salsa lesson
at 9 Dance 'til 1am. $15 - BCCA 14 green st Brookline
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS ON 1 @ the BCCA 1p Adv Beg/Int PartneringTurn patterns and
partnering techniques 2p Footwork and Styling All levels class,
breaking down open shines, 3p Advanced MovesAdvanced footwork and
partnering techniques taught
Purchase yout tickets at
www.salsaboston.com/store
************************** 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: July: Johnny and Kelly (Salsa Y
Control) August: Hacha Y Machete
(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.
******************************
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 Jose Baron 2nd DJ
Antonio Ortiz 3rd DJ D. Martinez 4th
DJ Hernan 5th Guest (when there is a 5th Wed.)
Also,
we have a rotation of DJ's in the basement Rumba Room
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,
Friday Nights in Cambridge at the Greek Club 2) Boston Latin Band, tonight in
Loeminster, plus Mondays in Newburyport! 3) Lessons in Providence with
salsahappens 4) Class schedule from April 5) Masacote Entertainment
(Ana/Joel) 4 Week intensive workshop, plus
auditions
**************************************************************** 1) Dear
Friends,
I'd like to thank everyone who has helped make
Friday Night Salsa such a cool and classy event. 230 people attended the
opening, and 170 people braved the thunderstorm and participated in last
week's dance.
We are back for at least another week! On
behalf of the Friday Night Salsa team, please join us - and invite your
friends!
And please know that, as promised, we have resolved
the minor issues with the venue.
Havana Club Friday Night
Salsa! July 2nd @ GAPC Ballroom, 288 Green St, Central Sq,
Cambridge 8-9pm Rueda Lessons w/ the MIT Rueda Team, Ivan
Skopovi & Sylvie Garneau 9-10pm Beginner and Intermediate
Salsa Lesson w/ Salsa y Control 10-1am Dance Party w/ DJ
Sonerito (aka Andres Giraldo) $10. Ages: 21+ (soon will be
18+)
The Greek American Political Club (GAPC) has a beautiful 5400
square foot ballroom large enough to fit 300 salseros! Additionally, it has
great location, inexpensive parking, an all-wood dancefloor, an excellent
sound system, nice lighting, a raised performance stage, and bar facilities.
And fairly soon, our cultural events can feature traditional food dishes and
drinks!
Sunday afternoon, we teach a free kids lesson
from 2-3pm at the fountains area of JFK Park, Memorial Drive, Cambridge.
However, given the work to do in launching the Friday Night Salsa party, we
will be putting this event on hold for a while.
Samba
Sundays is at the BCCA this week! The evening includes instruction on Samba
de Gafieira (the authentic partnering Samba) and Forro from 7 to 8:30pm, and
an upscale Brazilian dance party from 8:30 to 11pm.
Mambo Mondays is the coolest. Great people, great dancing, and a
cool, relaxed atmosphere!
Havana Club events this
week:
Friday Night Salsa!, July 2nd Rueda
Lessons 8-9. Salsa lessons 9-10. Dance 10-1. 21+. $10.
Greek American Club, 288 Green Street, Central Square,
Cambridge
Sunday KidsDay, (re-opens
soon) Kids Beginner lesson 2-3pm. Free. JFK
Fountains area in JFK Park, Memorial Drive,
Cambridge Samba Sunday, July
4th Beginner Samba de Gafieira lesson
9:45-11pm Dance 11pm-1am. Admission is $8/$10 w/ lesson. Ages:
21+ BCCA, 14 Green Street, Coolidge Corner,
Brookline
Mambo Monday, July 5th 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
**************************************************************** 2) Check
out the Boston Latin Band!
*** Solamente Salsa! Hector
Cuevas Combo, Hot! 8 member combo salutes Independence Day with a Salsa
Band/Bang! THIS FRIDAY, July 2 at 8 p.m. in glitzy Club Liquid atmosphere; holds
600 salseros! Contests for experienced salseros!. JOIN in the
Celebration!
54 Main Street, Leominster, Ma. Directions:
www.liquidatnight.com or www.thebostonlatinband.com
*** Michael's Harborside, end of Market Street, Newburyport, Ma. MONDAY
EVENINGS, Solamente Salsa! Hector Cuevas Combo, Salsa, seaside with seafood
and seabreezes. 8 p.m. 978-462-7785. Tournament Wharf. WEB:
www.thebostonlatinband.com or www.michaelsharborside.com.
pass the
word......if your vacationing on the north shore only 45 minutes north on rt 95
to newbuberyport, ma. michael's harborside LIVE band " the boston latin band "
monday at 8 pm....great band, gorgeous view on the waterfront, marinas &
yachts, plus good
food......
**************************************************************** 3) From
Pamela The new session starts this Wednesday, June 30 with a SUMMER SALSA
SALE AND SCHEDULE CHANGE TO KEEP YOU DANCING!
>>Full 5-week Salsa
Session ONLY $40!! A $10 Savings. >>NEW TIME for Coninuting Salsa "On
1": Wed, 7:45 to 8:45. Studio is air >>conditioned!
Here's the
whole story:
Session is 5 Wednesdays, June 30th - July 28th
FREE Warm-Up & Practice Time 5:45-6:15 pm Intro to Salsa: NY Style
& "on 1" 6:15-7:30 pm Continuing Salsa (aka "on 1") 7:45-8:45
pm Continuing NY Style (aka "on 2") 9-10 pm
Continuing classes
are different material from session to session. So you can repeat them many
times and continue to learn new material.
SUMMER SALE
PRICES:
5-week session any one class: Sale Price $40 (usually $50) Regist
in second class same session: Sale Price $25 (usually $40) Repeat & review
Intro to Salsa: $25 Drop in per class $12; If registered in another class:
$8
PLEASE NOTE: Repeat & review price is only 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 MORE INFO
ON CLASSES: www.salsahappens.com Or call Pamela at
508-820-9828
**************************************************************** 4) From
April NEW JULY CLASSES! The July Salsa session starts next week, July 5th
and 6th.
**WE have a NEW Choregraphy class that will be meeting
TUESDAYS from 6-7:30pm at the VFW. The class will meet for 8 weeks (JULY and
AUGUST) and will perform in early September. You are not required to perform.
LEVEL 2 & 3.
This class is guarunteed to improve your social dancing
as you train in performance technique. We encourage you to take advantage of
this opportunity to improve your dancing, bulid confidence on the dance
floor, and gain the experience of training in a dance group.
**SPIN
TECHNIQUE--for those of you who are looking to improve your spinning, both
leading and following, we will be doing an intensive spin technique course in
JULY's session of the MEGA workshop. Tuesday's, 8-9:30 at the Dance Complex,
536 Mass. Ave. in studio 2. LEVELS 2 &3.
Learn to DANCE SALSA with
April and Ahmed, professional instructors/dancers from NYC!
Mondays,
at the VFW POST 299, 288 Green St. downstairs, back room starting JULY
5th 7pm Beginner-Level 1 Salsa 7pm Advanced Beginner- Level 2 Salsa 8pm
Beginner-Level 1 Salsa 8pm LADIE's STYLING 9pm Int/Advanced-Level 3 &4
Salsa
TUESDAYS at the VFW starting July 6th 6-7:30pm SALSA
CHOREOGRAPHY for Levels 2 &3.
TUESDAYS at the Dance Complex, 536
Mass. Ave, studio 2 starting July 6th 8-9pm Beginner-Level 1
Salsa 8-9:30pm Mega Salsa Workshop-levels 2&3. The July session will have
a focus on
Spin
Technique, including solo and partnering spin drills.
please visit
www.aprilon2.com for more info, or call 917-776-1325-cell
617-388-0925-voicemail
**************************************************************** 5) Masacote
Entertainment Special 4-week Intensive August Session! Wednesdays, August
4, 11, 18, and 25 2-HOUR INTENSIVE Salsa/Mambo
WORKSHOP
6:30-8:30pm
This class will cover a little bit of everything: Spinning,
Styling, Body Movement, Music Interpretation, Footwork, Partnering, and
MORE!!!
--Advanced Beginner to Advanced Dancers --(Basic Cross Body
Lead, Timing, etc is a prerequesite) --No Partner Necessary --All Timings
Welcome --Please arrive early for registration and bring comfortable shoes
and ENERGY TO SPARE.
COST: $30 per workshop $100 for full
session --Attendance of Full Session is strongly encouraged, as we will build
off of the previous classes. Feel free to email us with
questions. *Student Discount: $25 per workshop; $80 for full session*
(Must bring Student ID)
LOCATION: Studio 2; BCCA 14 Green
St. Brookline, MA 02446
FOR MORE INFO: Visit
www.MasacoteEntertainment.com Email Ana at
ana@masacoteentertainment.com or Call her at 617-939-3515. Private Lessons
are Also Available.
PLUS CALLING ALL DANCERS!!! Masacote
Entertainment Dance Company Auditions! COMING SATURDAY, AUGUST 28th,
2004....
1:00-3:00PM
It's been in the works for over 2 years now, and it's finally
time to make it happen...Masacote Entertainment is curently looking for a small
team of dancers of ALL STYLES -- Hip-Hop, Tango, Jazz, Ballet,
Breakdancing, Gymnastics, Flamenco, YOU NAME IT -- to form part of a
professional salsa dance company.
NO SALSA EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
If
you're ready and willing to work intensively and grace stages both domestically
and internationally, give us a call! Opportunities for paid work in the
future.
Location: Studio 1; BCCA 14 Green St. Brookline, MA
02446
Agenda: 20 min -- Presentation About the Dance
Company/Q&A 30 min -- Warm up and Short Class 60 min (or less) --
Individual Auditions/Dance Showcases
To RSVP or inquire about further
information, including what to bring, prepare, etc., please email us
(ana@masacoteentertainment.com) or call us at 617-577-5725.
To learn more
about us, or see us in action, please visit the website at
www.MasacoteEntertainment.com
Ana Tinajero
Massicot Director Masacote
Entertainment www.masacoteentertainment.com 617-939-3515
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