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Well, the winter is finally upon us...  Me?  Just booked my ticket to Miami for the holidays!  Send me a note if you're going to be down there and we can meet up at the clubs.

Some hot stuff on the horizon:

- Saturday. Dec. 17th, SalsaBoston's Holiday Party at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, a class act _Salsa_ night, performances, and the whole bit (no band this time).  Everyone raved about this great new special party space last month, so mark your calendar!  www.salsaboston.com/holidayparty  Tickets on the website.  ALL AGES. More below.

- Thur. Dec. 15th, not Salsa per se but we're teaming up with Jet Set Events for a Toys for Tots Christmans Cocktail Soiree & Benefit at the High Bar.  I'll see if I can't get some "Salsa sets" lined up downstairs.  Should be a good party.  Also, New Years!  http://salsaboston.com/jetsetevents/newyear.html

- Saturdays, starting in January, it's 95% certain now: we will be opening Salsa Saturdays downtown (fin. district near the new Rose Kennedy Park) at a great new spot.  Two big levels with new wood, classy renovations, $6 garage parking in a modern office building across the street, dining, and much more.  We will have a huge grand opening party.  More details forthcoming (the location is still secret!), but get excited because this is going to be 'da new spot!

So... action item: Book your tickets right now for Dec. 17th!  ($5 off advance)


*** 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, Salsa Sundays at Mojitos is closed for the holiday season and will reopen in January.

See you on the dancefloor at An Tua Nua 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 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

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SALSABOSTON EVENTS
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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) Salsa/Latin/Ballroom classes in Allston w/ Michel Arce & Katelyn Tocci
4) Music Interpretation Workshop & Semi-Pro Dance Company Auditions
      December 10 with Ana and Joel
5) "Currabande" in Marlborough this Friday
6) Platforms Holiday Party Dec. 18
7) "El Bembe" this Friday
8) Tues. Dec. 13, Latin Motion Workshop w/ Hips on Fire
9) Jam'Nastics open house Tues. Dec. 13 plus classes
10) Salsa Cubana at Ryles, Fri. Dec. 16, email for FREE TICKETS



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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 Danforth St; Jamaica Plain
617-524-0457 www.pabonelsalsero.com

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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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Dancetico!
Michel Arce & Katelyn Tocci
Boston Dance Zone
14-20 Linden Street, 3rd Floor, Allston Ma 02134

12 Week Group Classes for Beginers:

Thursdays Fridays
1/5/06-3/23/06 1/7/06-3/25/06
Paso Doble 6:00-7:30 Bolero 5:00-6:30
Merengue 7:45-9:15 Salsa 6:45-8:15

$150 for 12 classes * Makes a great holiday gift!

If you are interested in secondary level classes or would like you and your friends to set up your own intimate group lessons please let us know.

PRIVATE LESSONS!
We offer private lessons in any of the above dance styles and Tango. Both instructors teach the private lessons. If you are interested please email us. We teach privately at the studio or at your home.
$50 per person, $75 per couple.

email: Dancetico@yahoo.com

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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)
Sounds of
Curubande
A Latin International Band

Friday, December 9, 2005
8pm - 11pm
FREE SALSA LESSON
7pm - 8pm

at Assabet Valley Center for Cont. Ed.
~~ 215 Fitchburg Street, Marlborough ~~


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

For advance tickets call 774-239-1327 ask for Annette

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

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

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EL BEMBE
Boston's Latin Hot Spot Featuring Live Music
FRIDAY December 9th

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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Latino Motion workshop is back 2 days only:  Tuesday Dec 6th and Dec 13th at 8pm - Dance Complex.

In these classes we are going to be working on isolating and then combining the move of different parts of the body: shoulders, hips, torso... to improve your dance skills not only for Latino Dancing but for many other dances.  Salsa Merengue and Bachata, among others, are Latino rhythms. For us, Latinos, the way you move is probably the most important component of your dance. Learn to dance with "SABORRRRR", adding movements to other parts of you body besides your feet and hands: hips, torso, shoulders, pelvis and butt. All of them, nicely combined, can make a huge difference when you jump to the dance floor. So what do you think?? Do you want to try it out and see how much you can improve?? Even if you don't take your dance that seriously, come over and join us, we guarantee you will have a lot of fun and, you will find lost parts of your body.
Tuesday Dec 6th & Dec 13th at the Dance Complex - 8-9:30pm
536 Mass Av, Central Sq, Cambridge. ALL LEVELS!

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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You are invited to an Open House (All classes are free) for the Jamnastics Latin Department! The dates for the open house are as follows:

*Tuesday, December 13th @ the YWCA, 7 Temple St. Cambridge, (Central Square). *Thursday, December 15th @ the Inner Space Studio 17th Station St, Brookline (Right in front of brookline village T stop green line)

Tuesday, December 13th
6-7pm Getting Started with Salsa (Beginner level)
6-7pm Salsa Partnering with Styling( Beginner-Intermediate Level) 7-8pm Salsa Technique (All levels) 7-8pm Salsa-Hip Hop Explosion.

Thursday December 15th.
6:30-7:30pm Styling and Body movement (All levels)
7:30-8:30 Getting Started with Salsa (Beginner level) 7:30-8:30pm Spinning & Partnering (Intermidiate level) 8:30-9pm Footwork Challange (All levels) 9-10:30pm Intensive Training Program
Description:
The Intensive Training Program is perfect for you if you are trying to improve you social dancing skills. You will learn partnering combinations, salsa technique, and interpretation of the music all at once. (This is not a drop-in or session class you need to sign up for this in advance)

Check the class description at www.jamnastics.org

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (617)354-5780 or email me at Roberto@jamnastics.org

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10)
FREE SALSA CUBABA!

Try something new at Salsa Cubana at Ryles on Friday, December 16! Join us for live Cuban salsa with Son La Clave and DJ Adrian between sets. Cuban salsa class at 10pm. Free Cuban salsa CDs and dance DVDs given away throughout the night. Admission is $12.

FREE ADMISSION to the FIRST FIVE PEOPLE who email Linda at linda@timba.com with the name of their favorite Cuban artist! Visit www.farandulera.com for all the details