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Thanks to all that made it to out 5th Anniversary Party at An Tua Nua last Wednesday.  It was indeed a Grand Pahhteee! Good to see so many faces again!  Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.  See you again tonight at Salsa Wednesdays at An Tua Nua, your Salsa Spot! www.salsaboston.com/antuanua

... AND Coming up!

*** SalsaBoston's Holiday Salsa Party!! ***

       Cambridge Hyatt Regency Hotel
           Saturday, December 17
             An All Ages Event

Brought to you in conjunction with:
  JetSet Events (producers of some of Boston's finest soirees)
  your favorite DJ's, D.Martinez and Hernan

All the details: www.salsaboston.com/holidayparty

We got so much great feedback from last month's Gala at the Hyatt that we went right ahead and booked another night.  This time we will feature a performance show with some of finest acts, and also we expect this party to have a whole new flavor with the JetSet Events crowd coming in to party with all the regular Salseros!  It will be a good night to meet some new friends. 

Also, there will be a free "Salsa for Gringos" lesson at 9pm.  If you feel like you've got two left feet, this lesson is for you.

Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at the door, and *valid, unexpired* college ID or under 18 saves you $5.  Tickets are available now online.

Check out photos from last time at djdmartinez.com http://www.bostonwebteam.com/djd/gallery.asp?categoryid=137


Lastly, the 5th Annual Boston Salsa Congress (TM) DVD is almost done for those waiting patiently.  "In time for the holidays" as they say!  To order one or visit here: http://www.salsaboston.com/store/agora.cgi?product=CongressMerchandise
I'll also have them with me by next week or so.


See you on the dancefloor tonight!
-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

>> 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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Boston's original "All Salsa by Salseros for Salseros" party, over 5 years running!

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, Fenway on the D, Kenmore on the B), plenty of street and lot parking.

Irish/America/Bar food available until 10pm.  I have eaten there regularly, it is very 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, discounts, 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) Edwin Pabon, Holiday Party Fri. Dec. 23
2) Last El Bembe of the season next Friday
3) Noche Latina Classes/notes
4) Music Interpretation Workshop & Semi-Pro Dance Company Auditions
      December 10 with Ana and Joel
5) Sunday: MIT Casino Rueda Group, classes and social dance
6) Platforms Holiday events

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1)
Greetings! 

HOLIDAY SALSA PARTY! 
Friday December 23, 2005!
8 - 1 AM
Free Admission & Food
Cash Bar
DJ Music & Dancers
Featuring: Live Music
Location: Spontaneous Celebrations; 45 Danfoth St; Jamaica Plain
617-524-0457 www.pabonelsalsero.com

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2)

E L    B E M B É
Boston's Latin hotspot featuring live music

FRIDAY DECEMBER 9
Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center
85 West Newton Street, South End, Boston

Shuttle Service for parking available

9:00 pm Complimentary dance lesson with Hips on Fire
10:00 pm Latin dance party with Salsa/Merengue DJ and live music
Tickets: $ 15.00 21+ event. Full bar service

Info: www.claboston.org  or 617-927-1717


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3)
From Noche Latina:

We will be holding classes this upcoming Tuesday, November 29th, at Union St. in Newton Center at our usual times.  Two of our advanced students, Kwok and Cindy, will be teaching introductory Swing Dancing from 8-8:15pm.  This class will be complimentary to all those who take either our beginner/advanced beginner class from 6:45-8pm or our intermediate/advanced class from 8:15-9:30pm. 

We will not be holding classes or Salsa Night on Tuesday, December 6th, or Tuesday, December 13th.  We apologize for any inconvenience but there are some scheduling conflicts that we cannot avoid. 

We will be holding classes on Friday nights as usual in Woburn at Studio 665 - there are no changes for our Friday classes for the month of December. 

On a more exciting note, we would like to invite you all to our annual Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 20th, at our Union St. location.  We will be holding our regular classes from 6:45pm-9:30pm and then continuing on with the party during our Salsa Night.  We will be having guest DJ's and performances throughout the night, so we hope that you will all be able to make it out that night! 

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4)
    Music Interpretation Workshop & Semi-Pro Dance Company Auditions!
    COMING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th!
    with Joel and Ana Massicot
    Saturday, December 10th
    1:30-4:00 pm
    at Dance Complex in Central Square, Cambridge
    Read Details Below:

    Music Interpretation Workshop  |  Semi-Pro Dance Company Auditions
    Ana and Joel are also available for Privates!  Inquire today for more information!
    Watch Ana and Joel in action!
    Music Interpretation 101 for Salsa Dancers:

    Workshop
    Info:
    Saturday, December 10th
    All Levels
    A Special 1.5 hour workshop with Joel and Ana.  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!

    Then, join us afterward for the Semi-Pro Dance Company Auditions!  Read below for more information!
    Location:
    Studio #1
    Dance Complex
    536 Massachusetts Ave.
    Cambridge, MA 02139-4029
    P: 617-547-9363
    T-Accessible!  Off of the Red Line in Central Square!
    Cost:
    ONLY $15 IN ADVANCE!
    $20 at the Door

What to Bring:
ENERGY, Comfortable Dance Shoes, ENERGY, Comfortable Attire, ENERGY, Water, AND DID WE SAY ENERGY?
*** NO STREET SHOES ALLOWED IN THIS STUDIO.  Don't have dance shoes or jazz shoes?  Socks will work just fine! More Info: Email us at: ana@masacoteentertainment.com OR Call us at: 617.939.3515 http://www.masacoteentertainment.com/workshop/music.html

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5)

MIT CASINO RUEDA GROUP

SALSA AND RUEDA WORKSHOP
AND SOCIAL DANCING!!

WHEN:   Sunday, December 4, 2005

                 1PM - 3PM:      Workshop
                 3PM - 4PM:      Social Dancing    

WHERE:  Lobdell Food Court
                 W20, Stratton Student Center, 2nd Floor
                 84 Massachusetts Avenue
                 Cambridge, MA 02139

                 Map of Location:
                  http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?mapterms=w20

COST:   $10, $8 with student ID
                 MIT STUDENT DISCOUNT- $5

No partner necessary! 
ALL LEVELS from beginner to advanced!

**Remember, workshops are formal instruction, so be sure to bring comfortable clothes, your jazz sneakers/dancing shoes, your water bottles, and plenty of energy to burn for 3 hours straight!


RSVP requested (but not required). 
RSVP by sending an email to abalogh@mit.edu with the following information:

Name:
Email:
Estimated Level:
Leader or Follower**:

** Leader is typically the male and the follower is typically the female,
         particularly at the beginner level.
   More advanced students may choose to learn either role if they wish, as balance permits

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6)
PLATFORMS NIGHTCLUB (Providence)
                               AND
                   STRICTLY SALSA PRODUCTIONS, LLC
                             NEWS UPDATE!!

DECEMBER 4TH....JEANNIE OKI BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT PLATFORMS

DECEMBER 18TH...STRICTLY SALSA SUNDAYS CHRISTMAS PARTY..SALSA LESSON
                BY TONY FELIX,AT 7:30 PM, MUSIC BY DJ CHRIS, FREE
                FOOD FROM 9-11 PM, COMPLIMENTS OF JOEY AND BIAGIO,
                SURPRISE PERFORMANCES DURING THE EVENING

WARMEST REGARDS,
JEANNIE OKI
STRICTLY SALSA PRODUCTIONS

www.salsaboston.com/cg