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Okay gang, this next item is a **MUST ATTEND** evening in Providence, a week from Friday!  Mark your calendar and buy your ticket now from their website.  This event is co-organized by Jeannie Oki, of Strictly Salsa Sundays in Providence.

*** Hot SHOw at the Rhodes ***  (SHO=Spanish Harlem Orchestra) Friday, November 11, Providence Waterfire along with Strictly Salsa presents Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Live, at the historic and fabulous "Rhodes on the Pawtuxet" ballroom in Providence (Cranston actually, just south of Downtown). This dance concert benefits Waterfire, the hosts of the annual free Salsa event every summer in Providence which many Boston Salseros attend. Regular admission tickets are a modest $25. An event not to be missed!  Go to the website for more details. http://salsaboston.com/waterfire/ Performances by Hacha, Salsa Y Control, and more.  See you all there!

Also, last update I announced the tentative opening of Saturdays at Cosmo's downtown.  Unfortunately the management had a change of heart so that's not going to work out.   BUT!!!  That's fortunate actually, because I found an even better place right around the corner.  Stay tuned for that one!  This place is *cool*.
If you haven't yet, please check out the survey: http://salsaboston.com/surveyoffice100/survey.cgi?survey=SaturdaySalsa
Thanks for your input!  The response has been tremendous.

Lastly, the congress DVD has been slightly delayed for those that ordered, but they should be out in a week or two it looks like.

See you all at An Tua Nua tonight!  www.salsaboston.com/antuanua Don't forget to join us on Sundays as well at Mojitos, www.salsaboston.com/mojitosundays

Lots o' stuff in the mailbag.

Cheers!
-Olaf


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In this issue:
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>> Salsa Briefs:
- For the casual: salsa at Masa, Thursdays
- Congress DVD's for sale
- Sat. Oct. 22, Fall Salsa Bash #1 with "Dile", hot live music!
  Knights of Colombus, Charlestown, ALL AGES

>> SalsaBoston Events:
- Salsa Sundays at Mojitos
- Salsa Night on Wednesdays at An Tua Nua
- Salsa Cruises--book your 2006 groups now

>> This Week's Mailbag (see below)


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Salsa Briefs:
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* Have you checked out Masa?  If you're up for a casual night and some dining and an upscale bar, this place is cool on Thursdays.  Casual lesson around 10pm, a mix of music, no cover.  439 Trement St, South End, Boston

* If you missed the Congress or if you enjoyed it but didn't make it to the congress shop, the DVD will be out by mid November at the latest and probably sooner, and also Congress embroidered shirts (mens and ladies), caps, and hand towels are available.  We still have a lot of things to pay for this year, so every purchase helps out.  Shirts and the video are $20 each, and the caps and towels $10.  Buy any two and you get $5 off, so the video and a shirt would be $35. www.salsaboston.com/congress/shop  We'll also have everything for sale at An Tua Nua tonight.


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SALSABOSTON EVENTS
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Salsa Sundays at Mojitos with SalsaBoston
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Salsa Upstairs at Mojitos Lounge
Featuring DJ D Martinez and DJ Hernan
All salsa all night.
Beginner and intermediate lesson at 8:30
19+, ladies and guys
$10 cover, +$2 for lessons
Opening Sept. 25
www.salsaboston.com/mojitosundays
RSVP for discounts


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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

8:00pm: Casino Rueda Lessons with Jam'Nastics, all levels
9:00pm: Salsa with Johnny and Kelly, beginner and intermediate

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

$10 cover, $2 per lesson additional, 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-Mac Daddy 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, each summer
Book your corporate and group parties now
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Interested in a fun corporate outing?  Inquire now about 2006 groups and private charters.  Learn more about what Boston's best kept secret is about at the 2005 season website: www.salsaboston.com/cruise


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 This Week's Mailbag
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1) Latin Mix 101: a new lesson with Johnny and Kelly
2) Sat. Nov 12 Workshop with Johnny and Kelly
3) El Bembe this Friday with Salsa Night Band
4) Hips on Fire Classes
5) Masacote AUDITIONS and Music Interpretation Workshop!  Sat. Dec 10
6) Raffle fundraiser with Masacote
7) Curabande, Fri. Dec. 9 live in Marlborough, MA

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1)
Latin Mix 101..
Is it a new radio station? 
No, its a new class with Johnny and Kelly!!

Expand beyond salsa to other fun Latin dances..
Merengue, Bachata, and Cha-cha for all levels
We will cover 2 dances each week, focusing on
body movement, turns and styling for each dance.
Tuesdays at 9:00pm- 10:30pm
Starting 11/1
Jose Mateos Ballet Theatre in the
Old Cambridge Baptist Church
400 Harvard St. in Cambridge

Studio 3
(Church faces Mass. Ave., near the intersection with Harvard St.) (Studio entrance on the side facing the Inn at Harvard.) Near the Harvard Square T stop on the Red Line Street parking or parking lot ($3) available.**

Latin Mix 101 classes are $15 each or five classes for $60.  (All 5 classes must be taken within the fall session, which ends December 20th.)

**Parking passes for Jose Mateos Ballet Theatre can be purchased from Kelly, either in advance or before class.  The $3 pass is good for 1 evening.

Please e-mail or call with any questions.
We look forward to dancing with you!
Kelly:  kelly@salsaboston.com, (617) 522-7443
Johnny:  salsumba1@aol.com, (617) 312-6464

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2)
November Workshop
Footwork and Partnering with Style for Beginners
Saturday, November 12th from 3:00pm- 5:00pm

Specialty workshops are a great way to refine your dancing by concentrating on different aspects of the dance and music.  This workshop is designed for beginners to move beyond the basic steps and turns.  Add some SABOR to your dancing with..

Body movement/ Isolations
Mens and Ladies styling during partnering
Freestyle footwork with a partner

Saturday, November 12th from 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Green Street Studios
185 Green Street in Cambridge
(Parallel to Mass. Ave., 1 block towards the river)
Studio 1
Near the Central Square T stop on the Red Line
Public parking lots or street parking available
$20 for 2-hour workshop

December Workshop
Mens and Ladies Styling
for Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Dancers
Saturday, December 3rd from 12:00pm- 2:00pm
Stay tuned for details..

Please e-mail or call with any questions.
We look forward to dancing with you!
Kelly:  kelly@salsaboston.com, (617) 522-7443
Johnny:  salsumba1@aol.com, (617) 312-6464


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3)
EL BEMBE
Boston's Latin Hot Spot Featuring Live Music
FRIDAY November 4th
with SALSA NIGHT BAND

9:00 pm    Complimentary Salsa/Merengue dance lessons by Hips on Fire
10:00 pm  Dance party with Salsa/Merengue Disc Jockey and live music

Shuttle Service for parking available.

$15.00
21+ Event, no jeans, sneakers nor caps
Info:  www.claboston.org and/or 617-927-1730

Jorge Hernández Cultural Center
at the Center for Latino Arts
85 West Newton Street
Boston, MA 02118

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4)
Hips on Fire Class Schedule

MONDAY
8pm-9:30pm - Salsa for Beginners
Dance Complex
536 Mass Av, Central Sq., Cambridge

TUESDAY
7pm-8pm - Salsa for Beginners
Dance Complex
536 Mass Av, Central Sq., Cambridge

WEDNESDAY
7pm-8pm - Interm to Adv Salsa Classes
VFW, 299 Green st, Central Sq, Cambridge

8:30pm-10pm - Salsa for Beginners
Sloan Building @ MIT
50 Memorial Dr, Kendall Sq., Cambridge

THURSDAY
    7pm-8:30pm- Rueda de Bachata
8:30-9:30pm - Salsa Adv. Beginner to Intermediate.
VFW, 299 Green st, Central Sq, Cambridge

Hips On Fire – Keeping Your Hips On Fire!!!
Web Site: http://www.hipsonfire.com
E-mail: hipsonfire@yahoo.com
Phone: 617-627-9988

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5)
Music Interpretation 101 for Salsa Dancers!!!
and AUDITIONS for our NEW SEMI-PRO DANCE COMPANY!

Saturday, December 10th
Dance Complex, Studio #1
536 Mass. Ave., Cambridge
Near Central Sq T stop (Red Line)
1:30-4:00pm

Join us Saturday, December 10th for:
-- A special 1.5 hour Music Interpretation workshop with Joel and Ana for ONLY $15 if registered in advance.  Son Clave, Rumba Clave, Where is the "1"?  Get your questions answered, AND MORE!  All Levels!  REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!  1:30-3:00pm
-- THEN, join us afterward for AUDITIONS for our NEW Semi-Pro Dance Company!  Read below for more information!  3:00-4:00pm

Music Interpretation 101 for Salsa Dancers Workshop:
-- Do you know the difference between a son clave and a rumba clave?  Would you know when to start if all you heard was a piano montuno? Confused by where the "1" falls in the music?    Get your questions answered, AND MORE!
-- 1:30-3:00pm
-- All Levels;  ONLY $15 if registered in advance!  $20 at the door
-- REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
http://www.masacoteentertainment.com/workshop/music.html

Auditions for our NEW Semi-Pro Dance Company:
-- 3:00-4:00pm
-- Looking to take that next step in your dancing?  Want to train with Ana and Joel?  Get ready!  Coming 2006, we will be starting up a semi-pro dance company.  We're looking for DEDICATED, HARD-WORKING men and women with a POSITIVE, UPLIFTING attitude who want to take their dancing to the next level and be a part of our small family!  All levels are welcome to audition!
-- Not sure if you're ready for a dance company?  Come out and join us anyway! What have you got to lose but an hour of your time?
-- For more information, email ana@masacoteentertainment.com

For More Information:
-- www.MasacoteEntertainment.com
-- ana@masacoteentertainment.com
-- 617.939.3515

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6)
ANA and JOEL FUNDRAISER: Raffle AND Party!  Please Join Us!
Win An All Expenses Paid CRUISE VACATION for 2!
Raffle Tickets are available Now!
Party and Raffle Giveaway will be Saturday, January 14th!

Did you know Joel is actually a professional musician first and a dancer second?  He has been working hard on his own Latin Jazz album for the past 3 years, and he will finally be releasing it in 2006!  BUT........First we need to raise the money to get it into the studio!

Purchase a raffle ticket today for only $5, or $20 for every 5 tickets, and be entered into a drawing to win an all expenses paid cruise vacation for 2!  Then, join us SATURDAY, JANUARY 14th at Spontaneous Celebrations for a special fundraising party and raffle drawing (need not be present to win)!

Raffle Prizes:
-- Grand Prize:  All Expenses Paid Cruise Vacation for 2, or trade it in for $500 cash!
-- 2nd Prize:  A package of **10** privates with Ana and Joel
-- 3rd Prize:  A $100 Gift Certificate to ANY Store of Your Choice!
Tickets: $5 each;  5 for $20

Purchase Tickets:
-- From Ana and Joel
-- Any Dance Company Member - Cat, David, Jason, Jemal, Lee, Maria, Maribel, Naomi, Ramon, Sam
-- ONLINE!  Through Paypal (visit link below)
-- Check or money order (visit link below)
http://www.masacoteentertainment.com/workshop/fundraiser.html

Fundraising Party Details:

-- Saturday, January 14th
-- 9pm-1am
-- Performances by Ana and Joel and more groups TBA
-- Salsa Music Galore
-- Raffle Drawing
-- More Details to Come Soon (Keep checking the website)

Spontaneous Celebrations
45 Danforth St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Near StonyBrook T stop (Orange Line)

For More Information:
-- www.MasacoteEntertainment.com
-- ana@masacoteentertainment.com
-- 617.939.3515

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7)
Dear Friends and Salseros,

Immerse yourself in the sounds of a lively Son Montuno, a Guajira, a Bolero and of course Salsa, Salsa, Salsa.  The caliente sounds of Curubande will play their hearts away, lighting up the room and bringing a night of endless dancing and music for the soul...
...Join us Dec 9th for a sober Salsa Social.  Don't forget to invite your friends.
   Tickets are going FAST, call to pick yours up.

Presenting the
Sounds of
Curubande
A Latin International Band
Friday, December 9, 2005
8pm - 11pm
at Assabet Valley Center for Cont. Ed.
~~ 215 Fitchburg Street, Marlborough ~~


Tickets $10 in advance                                          Sponsored by:
      $15 at the door                                           Salsa Storm

For advance tickets call 508-854-8489 ask for Annette or Ray Gonzalez