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See you all at An Tua Nua tonight as usual!
Lessons
8-9 Casino Rueda
9-10 Salsa w/ Johnny and Kelly
Hot Dancin' 'til 1!
www.salsaboston.com/antuanua for directions and discounts

FYI, we've hired some official "staff photographers" starting the next week or two to capture the parties, so smile!!


Also!  Coming up, Masacote's big CD Release Weekend featuring all manners of Salsa partying.  Check it out in the mailbag.

And... if you haven't, drop in on Jam'Nastics' "Rumba Caliente" at Choices in Union Square (Somerville) on Tuesdays.  Also in the mailbag.

Finally, there's good Salsa I'm told at Mojito's on Thursdays!  Live Band (same band, no more 20 minute sungle song jam sessions...!)  RSVP for a complementary Mojito-preparty. http://www.aviveboston.com/mojitos.shtml


See you on the dancefloor!
-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

>> Rueda de Casino in Boston

>> 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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Finally...
2006 HARBOR CRUISE SERIES
We just scheduled this year's 6th Annual Salsa Habor Cruise Series! Expanded from last
year, we're starting a week earlier, and ending a week later.  Every Sunday plus July 4.  In a few weeks we'll have a flyer out for group bookings and the cruise website will be updated.  If you think your company or organization might want to book a group outing, now is the time to plan it.  One way is simply to take the flyer-to-be to your HR department or event planner and say "Hey, we should do this!"  If you're a coordinator of a social club or an event promoter, opportunities to partner with us for some cruises us are available.  Email olaf@salsaboston.com or call 617-513-9841  Last year's website: www.salsaboston.com/cruise

Private charters available too.


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Rueda de Casino ... SALSA !
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You've seen salsa danced "in a circle", changing partners, performing a variety of fast-paced moves.

Learn this fun way to dance Salsa by joining one of the many FREE practices offered almost every day of the week around Boston.  Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced circles!

Lots of opportunities this month to learn Rueda de Casino Salsa! Visit this site to find out about workshops: http://bostonrueda.wikispaces.com


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 This Week's Mailbag
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1) Havana Club Events
2) Club Choices Salsa Tuesdays/Sundays with JamNastics
3) Johnny and Kelly's Feb. workshop this Sunday
4) New Lessons in Worcester
5) Masacote CD Release Weekend, May 12-14
6) Salsa Night Band on the Cape Feb 24


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1)
This week with Havana Club:

* Friday Night Salsa - as always, a great, big, fun, party
w/ 300-400 salseros
8:30-9:30 Rueda Lessons w. MIT Rueda Group
9:30-10:30 Salsa Lessons w. Salsa y Control
10:30-2am Salsa Dance Party w. DJ Cuban Jeff
$12. 18+ (w. college ID)
Greek Club, 288 Green St, Central Sq, Cambridge


* Havana Saturdays - featuring live music - is Havana
Club's weekend latin house party
9-10 Beginner Merengue and Salsa Lesson w. Ivan
10-1 Live Latin Music w. Grupo Fantasia
$8. 18+ (w. college ID)
Hoffa's, 114 Mount Auburn St, Harvard Sq, Cambridge

* Salsa Mondays - Boston's salsa house party
8-9 Beginner Salsa Lesson w. Jeff
9-12 Salsa Dance Party w. DJ Cuban Jeff
$8 ($10 w. lesson). 18+ (w. college ID)
Hoffa's, 114 Mount Auburn St, Harvard Sq, Cambridge


More information and photos from last week's parties can
be seen online at HavanaClubSalsa.com

Best Wishes,

Jeff

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2)

Hello Salseros y Salseras

More and more latinos(-as) and Salseros(-as) are discovering the wonderful Club Choices hosted by Jamnastics.  Sunday turned out to be a great party!  Even though the holiday weekend is over, we will still be out dancing the night away with DJ Antonio Ortiz. Come join us at Club Choices tonight for a fun night of salsa! 

Rueda de Casino class starts at 8pm
Salsa class at 9pm
Dancing from 10-1. 
Cover is $10 with the classes and $8 after 10pm.  Hope to see you all out on the dance floor!

Club Choices is located at
381 Somerville Ave.
Somerville, MA 02143
www.clubchoices.biz

Parking is available on the street and in Market Basket parking lot after 10pm.

Contact Roberto with any questions at 617-543-7912

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3)
February salsa workshop
with Johnny and Kelly
Musicality…translating music into movement!
Designed for all levels of dancers. 
Discover how to express what you are hearing and interact with salsa music.  Let the music move you…
·        Adapt your styling to the feel of the song
·        Interpret repetitive phrasing through dance
·        Learn both Body movement and Footwork expressions

WHEN:            Sunday, February 26th, 12:00- 1:30pm
WHERE:          Dance Complex, Studio 1
536 Massachusetts Ave., in Cambridge
Near the Central Square T stop on the Red Line
Public parking lots or street parking available
COST: $15 in advance; $20 at door
CONTACT:     Kelly 617-522-7443 kelly@salsaboston.com
                                Johnny 617-312-6464 salsumba1@aol.com

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4)
Submitter:
Annette Gonzalez

Email:
salsastorm22@aol.com

Info:
New Salsa Session at Ritmos Academy in Worcester.

Tuesdays - March 7, 2006 (6weeks session)

Basic Beginners Salsa 7:00pm
Intermediate Salsa 8:00pm

Join Salsa Storm Dance Instructors, Inc. for another fun Salsa Session at Ritmos Academy, located at 344 Chandler Street, Worcester.

Call 508-854-8489 or email salsastorm22@aol.com
  ~~~~~ www.salsastorm.com ~~~~~~~~

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5)
"MASACOTE" CD Release Weekend!

May 12-14 !!!

SAVE THE DATES!
A NOT TO BE MISSED, ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT!
Get ready for Masacote Entertainment's upcoming CD release party in BOSTON!  This will be the much anticipated release of Joel's upcoming CD "MASACOTE"! Musicians on the cd include Joel Massicot, Chino Nuñez, Luisito Quintero, Ivan Renta, Raul Agraz, Rueben Rodriguez, and Special Guests Gordon Neil and Jimmy Bosch. The release weekend will feature Joel's band "Ritmo de Masacote", 2 performances by Ana and Joel, 2 performances by Ana and Joel's dance company "Sabor Masacote", MORE Local Boston and National Performances, Edwin Pabon & Orchestra, Complimentary Lessons, and Boston's TOP DJs jamming all weekend long! Many More CONFIRMED Performances by Local and National Groups! Friday Night at Springstep Saturday Night at Hyatt Regency Cambridge Sunday Night at Club Choices And Special Guests: Sekou McMiller (Chicago) and Gordon Neil (Atlanta) Complimentary Lessons by: Masacote Entertainment MIT Casino Rueda Group Mambo Dinamico (North Carolina) Sekou McMiller (Chicago) Get Ready for a Weekend of Non-Stop Partying! ONLY $40 for a full weekend pass!  Limited Number!

Listen to Samples of the CD Online!  Clips of Joel's CD Recording coming soon! All Details, Schedule, and Information is Now Online!

Purchase Your Ticket Online Today!
AND
Pre-Order Your CD Today!

Visit:
http://www.masacoteentertainment.com/masacote

We look forward to seeing you at the release party!

Ana and Joel :)


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6)
Greetings to all Salsa Night Band friends/fans.  This note to let you all know that there will be a Latin night at the "Sons of Italy" in Cotuit, with salsa and merengue lessons, starting this Friday Feb. 24th. Taisha and myself are going to be there this Friday, God willing, and we'll have our dancing shoes.  Bring you own, and hope to see you at the dance floor.  The band will be performing there very soon also.

Javier Arroyo