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Sox are away tonight, so Salsa Night at An Tua Nua will be hopping for sure!  Tonight is a bittersweet night because we're saying farewell to one of our favorite Casino Rueda instructor, Katie Seamans, who is heading to the great mecca of Dallas, Texas.  Stop in tonight to wish her well, and maybe we can get a two-stepper in to show her a few promenades...  Sorry Katie, when they talk about two-stepping down there, they're not talking about "on 2"!  All the best, my dearest!

Anyway, 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. near Kenmore Square

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Waterfire Salsa Night this Saturday!  One of the highlights of the year. If you've never been to Waterfire in Providence, it's an amazing festival that happens each weekend and consists of rows of bonfires in the canals, mood music, and a relaxing romantic atmosphere.  Then, on special nights, there is the Sovereign Plaza Outdoor Ballroom, featuring this weekend of course, SALSA!  Lesson, live band, dancing, DJ, beer and wine (yes, in RI you can actually walk around on the street carrying a brauwsky), and overall a great atmosphere.  Usually there are 5000+ people coming there, and of course a lot of salseros are dancing all night.  All FREE.  See you there! http://www.waterfire.org/schedule/ballroom06.html


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A quick shoutout going to the Boston/Cambridge Salsa Meetup.com group, headed up by Ana.  To join, follow this link:  http://salsa.meetup.com/193/

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Cruise!  No less than *four* groups are booked for this Sunday on the Salsa Cruises, it should be a hopping party!  Come down, meet some new people, and have a great time.  Lesson, Dancing, Great People, Food, Sightseeing, Free Drinks (at Mojitos after), all in one night.   The cruises have been amazing, and on behalf of my staff as well, I want to say it's been a real joy to host them.
BOOK A GROUP!  Only $25 gets you the full package with food and the lesson.  Corporate parties welcome.   Talk to your HR people (they have funds to pay for it sometimes even!) or let us know and we'll contact them for you.
http://salsaboston.com/cruise, or more below.


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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
- Salsa Harbor Cruises

>> 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/Latin Summer Harbor Cruises!
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"Boston's best kept secret!"
350-450 typically in attendance!

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
*Sept. 3 is Labor Day Holiday Cruise (the next day is a holiday)


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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) Meetup.com party in the park, Sat. Aug 19



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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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When:
    Saturday, August 19, 2006, 1:00 PM 20060819T170000Z
Where:
    (A location for this event hasn't been chosen yet)
Description:

    We'll be Salsa Dancing in the park for the August meetup! Brink some food to share with others, a water bottle, and energy! Invite your friends! We'll provide the music.

    The main purpose of this meetup is to get to meet other salsaholics in an open area. Sometimes it gets tough to talk to others in the clubs, so why not do it outdoors while getting your salsa fix in on none other than a Saturday?!

    The date is Saturday, August 19th, 1-5pm.

    Meanwhile, we need your help on choosing a park! We're looking for a park with a nice area for dancing (a somewhat smooth concrete floor) that is t-accessible.

    Please post any suggestions in the discussion board!

    Hope to see you there!

    Ana^3 :)
http://salsa.meetup.com/193/events/5059584/