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No Sox at An Tua Nua tonight, plus I want to welcome EntertainBoston to the club tonight!  See you there.
   PHOTOS!  (by Renee)  http://www.salsaboston.com/gallery/


***Well, the town is talking about it!***

The Summer Salsa Bash this Saturday at the Hyatt is going to be HUGE.  Thumbs up from the Boston Globe, HeyLetsGo.com, JetSetEvents, LeClub, Fuerza Latin at Harvard, JJ Productions, Vocero Hispano Newspaper, Havana Club, Hips on Fire, Masacote, ExtremeDanceSport studio, and lots of other folks.  Thanks to all who are behind the scenes making it happen!  It also means that lots of people will be there, new faces, both new and experienced dancers, so we'd love to have you come join the party.  More details on the web and you've already received other emails, but here's the quick version: 

Summer Salsa Bash!  Saturday, June 3 at the Hyatt, Cambridge, with "DiLe" live and DJ Hernan!  This is our fourth MEGA-Salsa-party at this great location.  It's only $15 advance, $5 off for students, and it's all ages.
  Print a poster to hang in your office!
    http://salsaboston.com/summerbash/images/summer_salsa_bash_poster.pdf
  Buy Tickets and get Event details: http://salsaboston.com/summerbash/



** Salsa cruise group bookings are coming in fast and furious!  Reserve your group slot now! We have great discounts for groups to take advantage of.  Ideas: talk to your HR people to sponsor a company outing, invite your group or social club to do one, or just get a bunch of friends together!  Contact me at olaf@salsaboston.com or 617-513-9841 for more details.
  Download the group flyer http://salsaboston.com/cruise/groups/corporate_rates2006.pdf
  Visit the group page  http://salsaboston.com/cruise/groups/
Tickets are now on sale for all the cruise dates.



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Salsa/Latin Summer Harbor Cruises!
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"Boston's best kept secret!"

Book your groups now!  email olaf@salsaboston.com or call 617-513-9841 Individual tickets go on sale next week.

2006 Dates are out!  Every Sunday, June 11 - Sept. 17
June: 11,18,25
July: 2,9,16,23,30
August 6,13,20,27
Sept 3,10,17

Special Cruises: July 4 (Tuesday, 8pm-11 w/ fireworks)
Sept. 3 is Labor Day Holiday (the next day is a holiday)

We are currently booking corporate parties and such to for this summer's Salsa/Latin cruise series.  The cruises are of course going to continue as always, but we're booking these parties to help make the party each week bigger and better.  If your company is interested, or you belong to a social group, college organization, or are a promoter that might be interested in having a group attend on a specific date, please let me know who to contact about it (email olaf@salsaboston.com) and we'll send some information to them.  Private charters are available too. Last year's website: www.salsaboston.com/cruise info is still correct.



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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

7:00: Intermediate Casino Rueda Workship
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, please 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: http://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
This year's 6th Annual Salsa Habor Cruise Series is heating up! Expanded from last year, we're starting a week earlier and ending a week later.  Every Sunday starting June 11, plus July 4.  Tickets available now.

We are doing a lot of group bookings this year.  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  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 Update
2) Pimienta Negra live at Ryles Fri. June 9
3) Salsa Classes at ExtremeDanceSport, Cambridge
4) Comedy/Dance cruise benefit for a public school program, not a salsa event but run by a Salsera, Mon. June 12

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Dear Friends,

Havana Saturdays at the Havana Club Ballroom in Central Square is a hit.

And, of course, Friday Night Salsa rocks on!

Photos and Videos from last week's parties can be seen online at
http://HavanaClubSalsa.com

Sincerely,
Jeff

Friday Night Salsa @ Havana Club
Havana Club, 288 Green Street, Central Square, Cambridge
* 8:30-9:30 Beg, Int, & Adv Rueda Lessons w/ Ivan, Lino, & MIT Rueda Group
* 9:30-10:30pm Beginner & Intermediate Salsa Lesson w/ Salsa y Control
* 10:30pm-2am Salsa Dance Party w/ DJ Cuban Jeff
* Admission is $12 Ages: 18+ w/ college ID.  Full Bar.
Dress: Smart Casual to Fashionable.

Friday Night Salsa is Boston's salsa hot spot! Friday Night Salsa brings together 300-400 cool, classy people of all skills levels. Beginners are very welcome and the party is a safe environment where everyone dances with - and respects - everyone else.

The Havana Club Ballroom is a stunning space with a spacious 5400 sq. ft. smooth wood dance floor, raised performance stage, club lighting, excellent sound system, and full cash bar. There is a Parking Garage next door ($1/hr), and the party is one block from Public Transport on Mass Ave.


Havana Saturdays @ Havana Club
Havana Club, 288 Green Street, Central Square, Cambridge
* 8:30-9:30pm Beginner Latin Lessons w/ Ivan
* 9:30-10:30pm Beginner & Intermediate Salsa Lessons w/ Jeff & Ivan
* 10:30pm-2am Dance Party w/ Rumba Na Ma
* Admission is $12 Ages: 18+ w/ college ID.  Full Bar.
Dress: Smart Casual to Fashionable.

The perfect follow-up to Friday Night Salsa,
Havana Saturdays features the beautiful Havana Club
ballroom, 250+ cool people and live music every
week!  Beginners are very welcome and the party
is a safe environment where everyone dances with -
and respects - everyone else.


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2)
We have this great event coming up with a band directly from Costa Rica, that some folks in Boston here already seen. This band has visited us 5 times in the last 8 years.
They are a great entertainment group.
They will be at Ryles Friday June 9th from 9pm to 2am. Tickets can be purchased online with a discount ($10)or at the door full price ($15).
All the information is on our website: www.hipsonfire.com
We would really apreciate any help in promoting them. These type of bands are not often seen in Boston.
Thanks a lot in advance for all your help and support
Sincerely
Cristina & Seemore, Hips on Fire

Pimienta Negra Salsa Band back in Boston @ Ryles Dance Hall Starts Jun 9, 2006 at 9:00 pm

Ryles Dance Hall
212 Hampshire st
Cambridge, MA 02139

Details and Registration Information http://hipsonfire.mollyguard.com


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3)
Extreme Dancesport Studio in Cambridge

Club Salsa 4-Week Series starts the beginning of every month on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Extreme Dancesport.

288 Norfolk Street, 3rd Floor
Inman Sq., Cambridge, MA 02139
617-492-2122
info@extremedancesport.com
www.ExtremeDancesport.com

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4)
The Dever Elementary School (part of Boston Public Schools) is holding a fundraiser for a new performing arts program.  The vision for this program is to create a quality, well-rounded arts experience for elementary school students, offered during the school day, five days per week.  Components will be dance, drama, and music (all types), with two performance opportunities per year. 

On Monday, June 12th, from 7:00 – 10:00pm, please join us for a Harbor Cruise!  Onboard we will have comedian Don Gavin (recently seen on Letterman), a DJ [variety of music, this is not a Salsa Cruise  -ed.], and a silent auction.  Tickets are $40 and include dinner (cash bar, 21+ only).  Come have fun, dance, and support a good cause!  Donations welcome.

Contact:  Rebecca Sargent, Vice Principal, Dever Elementary – 617.635.8694