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*** A note from one of our sponsors--a great non-salsa party coming up: JetSet Events presents: "The Best of the Best" Experience the Best that Boston has to offer. Thur. July 27 at Whiskey Park. See mailbag below for details!

*** Lots of new photos from An Tua Nua and the cruises on the website.
http://www.salsaboston.com/gallery/

*** Salsa tonight (Wednesday) at An Tua Nua!  Come early to chow down on some of ATN's awesome eats, and then dance some Salsa 'til 1am! http://salsaboston.com/antuanua
Salsa and Casino Rueda Lessons at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm, more details below or call 617-513-9841.  835 Beacon St. Kenmore Square (Sox are off tonight)


*** Boston's "Best Kept Secret" (hopefully not anymore) continued last week with 300 people having a blast on the Cruise last weekend, and this Sunday looks to be even bigger with a couple of big corporate groups booked!  Come meet new people, enjoy the spectacular sunsets, harbor views, and great weather, and get in some fun dancing.  And don't forget some good latin eats plus the afterparty with complementary UV Vodka cocktails for an hour.  Details below.

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

Every Sunday through Sept. 17
6pm, preparty begins at "The Landing" on Long Warf (end of State St.) 6:30-7:30 Dockside Salsa Lesson with Johnny and Kelly, boarding at 7:30 7:45 Depart.  Two decks of dancing, Salsa w/ SalsaBoston's D. Martinez on the mid-deck, and Latin mix w/ DJ Mike Mercado of Vincent's and Copa. 10pm, return, free afterparty at Mojitos

$17 advance, $22 at the dock.  Lessons $2 extra.
Latin Buffet on board, $10 (best to prepay, or pay on board until sold out) Cash Bar All ages http://salsaboston.com/cruise

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.

2006 Dates: 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 Cruise (the next day is a holiday)



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In this issue:
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>> Salsa Briefs:
- For the casual: salsa at Masa, Thursdays

>> SalsaBoston Events:
- Salsa Night on Wednesdays at An Tua Nua

>> 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

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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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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) "Best of the Best" party with JetSet events
3) Genuino's Dance School, Providence
4) 'Boogie with Bolívar' Salsa Dancing, Good Food,
   Fine Wine, and Birthday Cake, celebrate the birthday of Simón Bolívar
5) Manchester, NH Childrens' dance team seeks assistance
6) Tito Puente Latin Music Series at JHCC this week and next

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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)
JETSET EVENTS!
In association with Cigar Afficionado and Wine Spectator presents:

"The Best of the Best"
Experience the Best that Boston has to offer. July 27 at Whiskey Park.

www.jetsetevents.com

• Two Hour Limited Exclusive Complimentary Bar
• Premium Cash Bar
• Lavish Hors D'Oeuvres From "Boston's Best, Multi-Award Winning!" Sorriso Trattoria And Les Zygomates • The finest patisseries From "Best of Boston" Cafe Vanille and French Memories. • Deluxe gift bags including the latest issues of Cigar Aficionado and Wine Spectator Magazines and much more will be given to everyone. • Scene Boston Magazine and Stuff@Night


A CHANCE TO WIN:
• A night at Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort,
complete with an Elegant Dinner for Two
• Prizes, Surprises & More

July 27

at

Whiskey Park 64 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116

This events is at Whiskey Park, an ultra-stylish lounge in the Park Plaza. They do great bourbon and rye cocktails, but it’s the design, clientele and JetSet Parties that are the main attractions - a place to see and be scene. The interior is plush and glam, with fake fur couches, liquid leather loveseats and two dark-wood bar counters for posing at. Skimpily-clad waitresses in body hugging black bring drinks to your table, and a VIP area adds to the exclusivity.

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3)

Genuino's Dance School
Address: 796 Broad St., Providence, RI 02907
Instructor Carlos Valentine ("Coyote"), Master of Salsa
Telephone: 401-467-6045
Pager: 401-938-4808
Email: genuinos@verizon.net

About Classes:
Small location with big moves
Authentic Dominican salsa instruction
Aerobic preparation included with Salsa, Merengue, and Batchata lessons Classes for Women, Men, and Children Private lessons to prepare choreography for weddings, sweet sixteen, quinceanera, etc.

Class Schedule:
Sunday through Friday (no classes Saturday).
Beginners: Sun to Wed from 5:45-7:00pm for the first few classes (for beginners).  Intermediate/Advanced: from 7:15-9:00pm Mon to Thr, 7:00-8:30pm on Fri, and 6:00-7:30pm on Sunday.

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4)
'Boogie with Bolívar'
Salsa Dancing, Good Food,
Fine Wine, and Birthday Cake

Come celebrate the birthday of Simón Bolívar and Latin American Independence. 

Encuentro 5--33 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02111
(In the heart of Chinatown, by the red, green, and orange lines)

Friday, July 21, 2006
7:30 p.m. till late (dancing will start around 9)
$10 suggested donation

For more information, visit encuentro5.org or call 617-482-6300.

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5)

Let me tell you a little about the group,  The Caribbean Dance Group is a non-profit organization which is in the process of getting State Registration,  is consisted of boys and girls ages 5 & up that are Puerto Rican and Dominican Republic decent, currently we have 27 kids, as a group we are trying to provide the children with the knowledge of their heritage and incorporate their cultural values through dancing within our community.  We are from Manchester NH, we usually performe in manchester, as we grow we would like to expend to multi-cultural groups  and performe in other towns or cities, we are looking for angencies or anyone who would like to donate; customs, music, dance lessons, time,  etc anything that would help the Caribbean Dance Group.

Thank you

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Carolina DeJesus
Executive Director
Caribbean Dance Group
caribbeandance@comcast.net

Vistit our website:
http://home.comcast.net/~caribbeandance/home.html


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6)
I am writing with an inquiry about the possibility of your making a general announcement to your listserve as part of a community collaboration.  I am currently co-producing a free, outdoor concert series as part of a collaboration between Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA), Berklee Colelge of Music and The City of Boston Department of Parks and Recreation. 

The series is named the Tito Puente Latin Music Series, and it will feature two free, outdoor performances in O'Day Park, which is located next door to IBA's Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center in the South End (85 West Newton Street).  The shows will be from 7-9pm on Thursday, July 13 and Thursday, July 27.  It is all being done for the community and will feature La Tradición on the 13th (Lead by Bernardo Hernandez) and the Ernesto Diaz Afro-Latin Project (Lead by Ernesto Diaz).  Both groups will play a combination of Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba and traditional music of Columbia and Venezuela. 

I appreciate your consideration.  This is very important for both the Villa Victoria community and all communities in the Boston--area, especially since violence in the South End has risen so much this year.  Please feel free to contact me at the number below if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

James McCoy
Director, Education and Community Partnership
President's Office of Community and Governmental Affairs Berklee College of Music 1140 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215
(T)  617.747.2357
(F)  617.747.2100
Email   jmccoy@berklee.edu