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The first cruise of the season went off without a hitch last Sunday, though mother nature could have given us a slightly warmer night.  But a good time was had by all.  This Sunday should be much better!  Plus, the afterparty at Sanctuary was a hit.  We will be opening a regular night there in the next few weeks, concurrent with the cruises, so look for details about that.

*** July 4 is coming up! *** and there will be a fireworks salsa cruise. 8:30-11 (after the fireworks), lesson as usual at the dock and food, and afterparty at Sanctuary.  This cruise sold out last year and there was another similar cruise at the other end of the dock, though not this year, so book right now.  Only $30 advance, $45 at the dock  www.salsaboston.com/store  617-513-9841

Tonight we'll be at An Tua Nua again, no baseball Wed. nights again until September!  So come dance on our new floor, lessons at 8 (casino rueda) and 9 (salsa), dance until 1am. www.salsaboston.com/antuanua

What else, Vertigo is a happening spot!  Friday nights.  The salseros are showing up early, "salsa for gringos" lesson at 9:30, and the salsa has been going later and later, especially upstairs.  www.salsaboston.com/vertigo  Pix from the last week are up, but the thumbnail software is broke, sorry!  You can still see the full size pictures.

Ana Tinajero is teaching an "Intensive Ladies' Styling Workshop" on Sat. July 9, 3-6pm.  She's amongst the best, ladies, so check it out! www.masacoteentertainment.com/workshop/anaworkshop.html or see mailbag

And finally, don't miss Temporada Latina's 9th anniversary party at Ryles this Thur. (see mailbag)

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In this issue:
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>> Salsa Briefs:
- Congress planning meetings
- "Salsa for Gringos" lesson

>> SalsaBoston Events:
- Salsa Night on Wednesdays at An Tua Nua
- Latin Fridays at VERTIGO (guest DJ this week)
- Harbor Cruise Tickets now on sale (Every Sunday Evening, June 19 - Sept. 11)

>> This Week's Mailbag



Misc notes:
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Planning meetings are happening now for the 5th Annual Boston Salsa Congress (TM), Sept 16-18 at Springstep.  We meet every Monday at Green Street Grille, between 9pm and 1am, depending on people's scehedule.  Usually 10pm-11:30.  Just show up, or let us know you're coming.  We need volunteers in all kinds of areas and we have some select paid positions if you need some part time work.

"Salsa for Gringos" Lesson resumes! 
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  -Fridays at Vertigo (Quincy Market/Downtown) 9:30-10:30pm www.salsaboston.com/vertigo If you have 2 left feet and have been frustrated, or simply haven't picked up this "salsa thing", come on out and we'll cure that for you!  Or if you have say a boyfriend who "can't dance", they usually have the best time.  Drag 'em in.  More about the lesson at:
   www.salsaboston.com/salsa4gringos


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SALSABOSTON EVENTS
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Salsa Night at An Tua Nua with SalsaBoston
every Wednesday
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Have you checked out our new home yet?!!  It's a great space and it's getting even better

835 Beacon St., 1 block outbound from Kenmore Square, near Fenway Park
SalsaBoston: (617) 513-9841
An Tua Nua: (617) 262-2121 (for directions only)
More details and directions: www.salsaboston.com/antuanua

7:45pm: Casino Rueda Lessons with Jam'Nastics, all levels
8:45pm: Salsa with Johnny and Kelly, beginner and intermediate NOTE!!! Classes start 15 minutes earlier now because we have to close at 1am.

10pm-1am: Salsa Dance with DJ Hernan and DJ D. Martinez

$10 cover, $12 with lessons, 21+
Call 617-513-9841 for details about Salsa Night
For a discount coupon, visit the website.

An Tua Nua is a great contemporary Irish bar & grill on Beacon Street just outside of Kenmore Square (only about 3 blocks from Sophia's).  In the back they have a dance club about the same size as the upstairs at Sophia's, with a sizable dance floor that holds about 150 people, a bar, and plenty of lounge seating. 

Close to the green line (St. Mary's on the C train), plenty of street and lot parking.

Irish/America/Bar food available until 10pm.  I have eaten there, it is tasty and modestly priced.

Note: they have Karaoke with my man Kev MacDaddy in the front portion of the bar when you walk in, but don't let that scare you... Salsa is in the back room!  Full Bar.  Please check your coat.

More info and directions: www.salsaboston.com/antuanua


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Latin Fridays at Vertigo
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Boston Hottest new Friday Night Latin Scene!

with "DJ Guy" of Sophia's spinning the best of Latin music
- Salsa
- Merengue
- Bachata
- Reggaeton
- Latin House
- and more

126 State St. Downtown Boston
(adjacent to Quincy Market, 1 Block from the clock tower)

Two Levels:  Lounge and Dance Club

Hosted by SalsaBoston.com
Every Friday, 9pm-2am
21+, $10 cover
"Salsa for Gringos" Dance Lesson at 9:00pm

MBTA Accessible
 - Aquarium or State on the Blue Line
 - State on the Orange Line
 - Govt. Center on the Green Line
PARKING: $10 Validated at 75 State St. Garage (entrance on Broad St.) Valet Available

www.salsaboston.com/vertigo
More info: 617-513-9841
En Espanol: 617-290-5917

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Boston Harbor Salsa Cruises
Cruise Tickets on sale now!  Book your corporate and group parties now
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CRUISES begin June 19!  $15 advance, $17 the week of (the Monday before), and $22 at the dock.  Lessons are $2 still.  The price of fuel has gone way up so we have to pay more for the ship this year, sorry.  But the party is fantastic!  Also, new this year we have a five-cruise discount pass for $60, good on any 5 cruises except July 4 (non-transferrable).  The buffet will be $10 as always, and the afterparty is free.  Call for group rates for parties of 10 or more.  617-513-9841  www.salsaboston.com/cruise


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 This Week's Mailbag
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1) Havana Club Update
2) Ryles 9th anniversary party Thur.
3) Ladies Styling Workshop with Ana Tinajero July 9th

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1)
Dear Friends,

*** Friday Night Salsa
Greek Club, 2nd Floor Ballroom
288 Green Street, Central Square, Cambridge
Parking garage next door ($1/hr)
One block from Public Transport on Mass Ave
8:30-9:30 Beginner & Intermediate Rueda Lessons w/ MIT Rueda Group 9:30-10:30 Beginner & Intermediate Salsa Lessons w/ Salsa y Control Salsa Dance Party: 10:30pm - 2am w/ DJ D. Martinez
21+    (18+ with college ID)
$12 cover (includes lessons and dance party).  No partner required. Dress Code: from funky casual to simply elegant to smart casual

*** Mambo Mondays
Green Street Grill, 280 Green Street, Central Square, Cambridge
9:30-10:15pm: Beginner Salsa Lesson w/ Andres Giraldo
Salsa Dance Party: 10:15-1am  w/ DJ Jeff & DJ Sonerito
18+  (21 to drink alcohol);   $8 cover ($10 w/ lesson)

*** Salsa Tuesdays @ Bar 33 opens June 14th! Bar 33 is one of Boston's most stylish and elegant restaurants/clubs. Andres Giraldo will teach a beginner salsa lesson from 9-10 and we will have a salsa dance party from 10-2am. Located in Copley Square, just off Clarendon Street and around the corner from the Hard Rock Cafe, Bar 33 is an ultra modern two level brick building which has the feel of a designer decorated New York loft. We can comfortably fit 100 salseros upstairs on the smooth hardwood floors. Stylish lounge areas and an elegant bar help define one of Boston's hottest clubs. 33 Stanhope Street, Boston. 21+ $8 ($10 w. lesson)

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2)
Hello all.

This Thursday, June 23, is Temporada Latina's nine year anniversary!
This is the longest running salsa night with dance lessons in the area.
It began on June 20, 1996! Please join us as we celebrate the end of
nine wonderful years and the start of our 10th!

We will be celebrating with excellent salsa dancing by you, fantastic
salsa music delivered by DJ Latino (Antonio Ortiz), and lots of cake!

Please help spread the word to some of the people whose faces we
haven't seen in a while.

Thanks!

I look forward to sharing the dance floor with you...

Suzanne


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3)
    Salsa with Style!

    Intensive Ladies' Styling Workshop
    with
    Ana Tinajero Massicot

    COMING SATURDAY, JULY 9TH!
    3-6pm
    That's 3 HOURS of INTENSIVE Styling Exercises!!!

    Take Your Dancing to the Next Level!
    Learn:
    Sexy Body Movement
    Arm/Hand Styling
    Head Whips
    Isolations
    Posture/Balance
    Solo Footwork/Shines
    Secrets to Styling WHILE Following
    Partner Styling to Practice ON YOUR OWN
    AND MORE.......  

    Location:
    Mass Motion Dance Academy
    50 North Beacon St.
    Brighton, MA 02135

    Cost:
    $50 in Advance
    $60 at the Door
    ***Student Discount: $45 before July 1st
    ***Students MUST Show Student ID at the door, or full price will be charged.

    ***Payment MUST be received by July 6th***
    REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
    or Send Check or Money Order with Name and Contact Information to the following Address:

    http://www.masacoteentertainment.com/workshop/anaworkshop.html

    Ana Tinajero Massicot
    Masacote Entertainment
    60 Wadsworth St., 20B
    Cambridge, MA 02142
    Call Ana at: 617.577.5725; or 617.939.3515
    Email Ana at: ana@masacoteentertainment.com