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Got your July 4th Fireworks/Salsa Harbor Cruise tix?  $30 advance, $45 at the dock if it isn't sold out.  Last year it was.  Don't wait, tickets are selling...!
Direct ticket link:  www.salsaboston.com/store/agora.cgi?product=CruiseTickets
Cruise info:  www.salsaboston.com/cruise  617-513-9841
** No cruise this Sunday, July 3.

So... last Sunday, we're at the dock getting ready for the cruise and a huge rainshower dumps on us at about 6:45 as it does about this time every year, people crammed into the landing, much drinking ensues.  Then, right on queue, at 7pm it stops and lessons commence, weather couldn't be better.  If you weren't there, you missed an awesome cruise!  The highlight, we had our first marriage proposal at a SalsaBoston event!  and... she said "yes"! Congrat's guys! I was moved!  Okay, the moral of the story, don't stay home watching TV if there's any showers forecast for Sunday, because they are ALWAYS over by the time we leave the dock.  We should know, we've kept track for Five Years!

This Wednesday we'll be at An Tua Nua as usual, DJ ROB IN THE HOUSE! 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

Also, Thurdays this month we've teamed up with Tomas Soto to bring you a mini-salsa competition.  $100 cash prizes each week, plus $500 for the finals!  Club 180, http://tomassoto.com/deme5_testing/THURSDAYS180.html  Check it out.  Competition starts at about midnight (yeah, it's a late scene...!)  Contact us for details if you want to compete.

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 various 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


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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.  Call us for details, or email.

"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, $2 per lesson additional, 21+ after 10pm
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 4play spinning for the dance floor and DJ's Ricardo and Guy of Sophia's in the lounge with 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) Jam'Nastics Workshop this Thur.
3) Ladies Styling Workshop with Ana Tinajero July 9th
4) Edwin Pabon Summer performance schedule
5) Harvard Ballroom presents beginner Salsa classes
6) Cuban Style/Casino Rueda classes in Worchester

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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 everyone,

This Thursday will be a very special day. We will be running workshops instead
of our usual classes. The schedule will be as follows:

6:30 - 7:30 : Guaguanco  Afro - Cuban Style Body Movement

7:30 - 8:30: Spinning and Partnering Class

8:30 - 9:30: Dips and Tricks

If you bring a friend with you, they will only pay half price for the class.
This special offer will be for this Thursday only.  Also, you may register for
our ten week training team intensive program, which will start next week. We
look forward to seeing all of you there.

The cost of the workshops is $14 p.p
Workshops are held at  Inner Space  Studio located right in front of Brookline
Village T stop.

Inner Space Studio.
17 Station St
Brookline

Roberto Figueroa
Jamnastics Latin Director
(617) 354-5780
(617)543-7912

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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

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4)
Hello Salseros and Salseras

Edwin Pabon and Orchestra

Events for the mouth of July:

Saturday July 16, 3pm to 4pm concert in salem ma

Saturday July 16, 7:30 pm to 12am salsa party at the water front yatch club in james town Rl.

Wendesday July 20, 10pm to 1am club "xxodus cafe" providence Rl www.blackrep.org

Sunday July 24, 4pm to 5pm southend boston also performing "lalo rodriquez" and
orchestra

Sunday July 31, 1pm to 2pm Puerto Rican parade also from 6pm to 7pm frankin park

Thursday August 4, 7pm to 11pm boston with Tito Puente JR

email: PABONELSALSERO@aol.com

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5)
My name is Richard Ruiz and I am the Vice President of Harvard University's Ballroom Dance Team.  We are going to be offering Beginner Salsa lessons this summer starting next week.  Classes run for 6 weeks every Wednesday from July 6th to Aug. 10th.  Classes are 8-9pm and will be held in Adams House Dining Hall, 26 Plympton St., Cambridge, MA.  Tickets are $7 per class or $38 for a 6-class pass.  No experience or pre-registration is necessary.  For more information, people can visit www.harvardballroom.org/club.html

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6)
Salsa dancing is hot, Hot, HOT! And Cuban Style Salsa (also known as Casino Style Salsa) is the SPICIEST of them all!

The term "despelote" was coined by Elio Revé. To excite the audience and warm up the atmosphere, he would shout "¡Tremendo despelote!" during a drum jam. "Despelote" essentially means "letting it all out".

Learn Cuban (Casino) Style salsa moves in the "son" (closed position) and "guapea" (open position).  Practice techniques for being a "follower" or a "leader" in a relaxed "no pressure" atmosphere.  Become a true salsero as you dance casino and despelote to the new Cuban salsa fusion music: Timba.  Have fun, meet new people, and let it all out!

Classes are held at:

"The Karate Center"
75 Webster Street, Worcester MA
and through the
"Night Life" program of Worcester Public Schools.
Phone: 617-823-4601
jenn_jonay@hotmail.com