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Salsa is HOT this summer!  And as it sadly comes to an end, we've got a whole lot in store for the fall.  But before that...

- The cruise might sell out this week!  Get your tickets now, only 150 remaining.

- Sat. Sept. 30 is our next Huge Salsa Gala at the Hyatt!  Called "Miami Club, Special Edition".  Details below, tickets on sale now.



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
- Last week was one of our biggest nights ever at ATN!  Thanks all!  While Boston has a lot of Salsa nights, I really love the atmosphere you all create each week at ATN.  See you there!


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Saturday September 30th, HUGE SALSA GALA PARTY at the Hyatt Cambridge!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!  http://salsaboston.com/miamiclub

The last party, the Summer Salsa Bash with "Dile" in June was attended by over 500 people and was one of the most memorable nights I've had.  This time, bigger and better!  More party, More great music, more fabulous people!  This party is designed for all! Young, old, dancers, beginners, music listeners, students, doctors, professionals, artists, and writers.  Something for everyone.

(Feel free to redistribute:)
Saturday, September 30
SalsaBoston Presents:

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   Miami Club, "Special Edition"
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   "Boston's Upscale Salsa and Latin Dance parties"

 ...featuring Javier Arroyo and his renowned "Salsa Night Band"
 plus DJ D. Martinez and DJ Hernan in the breaks, and special surprises

Hyatt Regency, Cambridge (575 Memorial Drive, between MIT and the BU Bridge)
All ages, tickets on sale now!
$18 Adult, $25 at the door
$5 off with student ID or under 18
$16 Group Rate (10 or more)

$8 validated garage parking, or nearby free street parking
MBTA: "BU West" on the Green Line, or Central Square on the Red Line (10 min walk)

Free "Salsa for Gringos" beginner lesson will be taught at 8:30pm
Doors open at 8pm, dancing ends at 1:30am

On the web at http://salsaboston.com/miamiclub
or call 617-513-9841
Be sure to check out the photo gallery from the last gala!

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SALSA CRUISES!  HUGE this week!  Only 150 tickets remaining--this week might sell out at 500.

Come down, meet some great new people, and have a fantastic time!  Lesson, Dancing, Awesome 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.


See you on the dance floor!
-Olaf

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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) Johnny and Kelly Class Schedule
3) Providence: Salsa Contest at SSS, Sept. 24
4) New night in Western MA with Meli


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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)
FALL FOR SALSA!

Transform yourself this fall.  Add color to your daily routine with Salsa. 
Johnny & Kelly’s Fall Session starts next week!

Learn sexy salsa moves, turn patterns and funky freestyle footwork.
Practice your body movement, isolations, and styling.
Weekly studio classes offered at three levels—Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced.

Later in the month, a new weekly class will be starting—Body Kinetics and Styling for Ladies.  Learn to dance fluidly and gracefully, moving your shoulders, ribcage, arms, and hips harmoniously.  Incorporate these basic movements into your styling and build on them.

And, Johnny & Kelly’s monthly salsa workshops are back from their summer break!    Specialty workshops are a great way to refine your dancing by concentrating on different aspects of the dance and music.  Each month, we teach a 1 1/2-hour workshop on a specific topic.  Stay tuned for details about the Body Kinetics class and our fall monthly workshops.


Join Johnny and Kelly for some “on 1” fun!

Beginner:     Tuesdays at 7:00pm – 8:30pm, starting September 12th
!NEW TIME!Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre in the Old Cambridge Baptist Church
                        400 Harvard St. in Cambridge, Studio 3
                        (Church faces Mass. Ave., near the intersection with Harvard St.)
                        (Studio entrance on the side facing the Inn at Harvard.)
                         Near the Harvard Square T stop on the Red Line
                        Street parking or parking lot ($3) available from Kelly or the Front Desk.

Beginner:       Thursdays at 8:00pm – 9:30pm, starting September 14th
                        Dance Complex
                        536 Mass. Ave. in Cambridge, Studio 5
                        Near the Central Square T stop on the Red Line
                      Public parking lots or street parking available
Advanced
Beginner:     Mondays at 8:30pm – 10:00pm, starting September 11th
                    Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre in the Old Cambridge Baptist Church
                      (See above for details.)
Intermediate/
Advanced:    Tuesdays at 8:45pm – 10:15pm, starting September 12th
!NEW TIME!Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre in the Old Cambridge Baptist Church
                        (See above for details.)


Weekly studio classes are $15 each or five classes for $60.  All 5 classes of a package must be taken within the Fall Session, which lasts 13-15 weeks, depending on the class.

Please e-mail or call with any questions.  We look forward to dancing with you!
Kelly:  kelly@salsaboston.com, (617) 522-7443
Johnny:  salsumba1@aol.com, (617) 312-6464


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3)
NEWS...NEWS..NEWS
                      STRICTLY SALSA SUNDAYS
                              AT
                       PLATFORMS NIGHTCLUB
                         165 POE STREET
                     (cor. of Oxford & Allens)
                         Providence, R.I.

SEPTEMBER 24TH........DANCE CONTEST AT PLATFORMS..(pre registration)

              ........PERFORMANCE BY FREDY AND JASMINE

              ........SALSERO & SALSERA OF THE YEAR

LETS KICK OFF OUR FALL SEASON WITH A GREAT NIGHT!!!!
COVER $7.00
MORE INFORMATION...
JEANNIE OKI
STRICTLY SALSA PRODUCTIONS,LLC
OKISALSA@NETZERO.COM
401-941-8008

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4)
FRIDAY LATIN NIGHT 
     in WESTERN MASS
       with  Chico and Meli

 PLACE: American Legion Post, Hadley
   Advance Salsa : 7.00 to 8.00 pm
   Beginners Salsa: 8.00 to 9.00 pm
   After  9.00 dance till closing.
 Adress: 162 Russel Street ( Rt 9 E) 1.9 miles from 19         
Emails: chicossalsa@yahoo.com
         meli@melimorash.com