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Hope you all had a great 4th of July Weekend!  Between Pepe's cape pig roast Sunday and the cruise last night, I know a whole bunch of us has a good time at least!  Unfortunately my camera decided to take a swim in the harbor yesterday, so you'll have to check out pictures on djdmartinez.com and aviveboston.com.  See you all again tomorrow at An Tua Nua!

Anyway, reserve your tickets for next Sunday's Salsa Cruise now!  www.salsaboston.com/cruise

*** 5th Annual Boston Salsa Congress! ***
Yes, the event is on the horizon, September 16-18, 2005, at Springtep, only 2.5 months from now...!  Starting this weekend for about two weeks, event passes will go on sale for a bargain $140 for the entire weekend, 3 days of workshops, dancing, performances, shopping, and sheer Salsa maddness!  After that, prices jump up to $180 for the weekend, and go up to $225 at the door.  Even though all the details aren't together yet, if you're planning to come at all (and keep in mind if you're a Salsero at all you know you probably will come anyway even if you aren't planning on it yet), save yourself a bundle and get your event pass now.  Day passes and other tickets will go on sale in a few weeks.  Last year's event was lauded by numerous invited Salsa stars as, "One of the best/most fun congress we've ever been to," so don't miss this fantastic weekend.  The website is coming together, and the tentative list of talent and schedule will be up in a few days.  www.salsaboston.com/congress  Vendors, advertisers, sponsors, please contact us!  Local performance groups, please contact us for audition info.  email: olaf@salsaboston.com or call 617-513-9841

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

Lastly, Latin Fridays at Vertigo has been a lot of fun and is continuing, but I'm personally bowing out of bringing you that night to concentrate on more of what SalsaBoston does best, namely SALSA!  AviveBoston will be continuing to host that night as usual.  Look for a Saturday Salsa night coming soon! (yeah, we've got a few irons in the fire...)


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In this issue:
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>> Salsa Briefs:
- Congress planning meetings

>> SalsaBoston Events:
- Salsa Night on Wednesdays at An Tua Nua
- 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.


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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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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) Ladies Styling Workshop with Ana Tinajero July 9th
3) Salsa Happens classes, Cambridge/Providence

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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)

    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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3)

SALSA FITNESS JAM for Ladies
(and guys who are brave enough to shake their stuff)

Get fit, feel great!
No salsa experience necessary!
Learn Latin dance moves and body styling
High-energy, great music
Freestyle format, not a partnering dance class

NOW IN CAMBRIDGE!

Introductory 6-week session
Thursdays, 7-8 pm
July 28th thru Sept 1st

eXtreme Dance Sport
288 Norfolk St, 3rd  Fl (off Hampshire)
Cambridge, MA 02139
10 min walk from Central Square

Introductory special: 6 weeks for only $55
Drop-in per class: $15

SAVE $5 !!
Pre-register by July 23 and save $5
Visit salsahappens.com to learn how

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"On 1" classes start TONIGHT!

Intermed mini-session taught using the "on 1" basic step
3 classes, lots of great moves and technique.

7:45 to 8:45 pm
3 Thursdays, July 5-19

At Studio 2, right next to Providence Tango
88 South Bend St.
Pawtucket, RI

$35 for all 3, or $15 to drop in
(each class builds on the previous class)

For more info visit salsahappens.com
Or call Pamela at 508-820-9828