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Tonight (Wednesday) at AN TUA NUA! 

Masacote is presenting the debut of a brand new dance routine which they are getting ready to release to the rest of the world!  Here is the short description, and more in the mailbag:

Writes Ana:
  "We will be performing our newest company choreography entitled "5 Beat Mambo" on Wednesday, February 21st.  The choreography has been in the works for 5 months and will be performed at the end of the month in Atlanta.  We're excited to debut it first for our Boston Salsa family.  The piece is performed to one of Joel's songs from his album "MASACOTE".

Showtime tonight at An Tua Nua sometime after 11pm  http://salsaboston.com/antuanua

Casino Rueda Lesson 8pm
Salsa Lesson at 9pm
Dancing, 10-1am
21+, $10 cover, +$2/lesson
835 Beacon St. Kenmore Square/Fenway
617-513-9841 for questions

Also, congratulations to our Valentine's Jack and Jill dance contest participants and winners!  It was a nasty night out, but a bunch of people made it out anyway and the contest was a lot of fun!  We'll be doing it again soon, perhaps monthly.
Photos:
http://www.salsaboston.com/gallery/arcadia/gallery.cgi?Category=100073


ALSO!!!

2nd Annual Hispanic Bridal & Quinceañeras Exposition
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  Sunday March 4th at The Westin Hotel in Waltham, 70 Third Ave.
  Noon to 5 PM
Even if you're not getting married, this'll probably be a fun & BIG party anyway!
** SalsaBoston will have a booth.  If you want to promote your wares, drop me a line.  Bands, DJ's, performers, instructors, venue promoters, etc.
More details in the mailbag


... and see you at Cabana Mondays at FELT as well!  http://salsaboston.com/felt

Keep dancing!
-Olaf


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In this issue:
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>>> Featured news: <<<
 - Salsa Wednesdays at AN TUA NUA

 - Cabana Mondays is sizzlin' at FELT!

 - For the casual: Salsa at Masa, Thursdays

>>> SalsaBoston Events: <<<
 - Salsa Night on Wednesdays at An Tua Nua
 - Cabana Mondays at FELT

>>> Rueda de Casino in Boston <<<

>>> This Week's Mailbag <<<


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 Featured News
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WEEKLY!

    SALSA WEDNESDAYS AT AN TUA NUA!
      7pm Casino Rueda Workshop
      8pm Casino Rueda Lesson*
      9pm Salsa Lesson w/ Johnny and Kelly*
      10pm-1am Salsa!
        *Beginner and Intermediate., no partner needed
   http://salsaboston.com/antuanua for discounts and info or call 617-513-9841
   An Tua Nua
   835 Beacon St. Kenmore Sq/Fenway, Boston


** Cabana Mondays is HEATING UP!

The new hotspot!  Cabana Mondays at Felt!  Salseros, come check it out.  It's a classy, fabulous place, no cover, charming staff (big shoutout to Farah and Vanessa of Felt!), and of course Boston's finest Salsa as always from D.Martinez and Hernan.  Salsa for Gringos lesson at 7pm for the newbies--send your non-dancing friends over in advance.  Come help make this party happen!  Lots of special nights coming up over there as well.
   http://salsaboston.com/felt

Photos:
   http://www.salsaboston.com/gallery/arcadia/gallery.cgi?Category=100053



** 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 Tremont 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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Cabana Mondays at FELT
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"A Casual Salsa Night at a Classy Place"

Salseros, come check it out.  It's a classy, fabulous place, no cover, charming staff, and of course Boston's finest Salsa as always from D.Martinez and Hernan.

Salsa for Gringos lesson at 7pm for the newbies--send your non-dancing friends over in advance.

$10 for the class, no cover for dancing.

Lots of special nights as well.

http://salsaboston.com/felt

Club FELT
533 Washington St, Boston, MA
(617) 350-5555
Between Downtown Crossing and Chinatown

Photos:
   http://www.salsaboston.com/gallery/arcadia/gallery.cgi?Category=100053


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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) Masacote's New Performance Piece: Details!
3) 2nd Annual Hispanic Bridal & Quinceañeras Exposition
4) "El Bembe" back, new format, March 30
5) Obbini Tumbao at Ryles Jazz Club, March 7th,
6) "THE PATH" a choroeopoem telling the African Americans' story
7) Sol Y Canto New England Concert Schedule


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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)
From Masacote:

We will be performing our newest company choreography entitled "5 Beat Mambo" on Wednesday, February 21st at An Tua Nua.  The choreography has been in the works for 5 months and will be performed at the end of the month in Atlanta.  We're excited to debut it first for our Boston Salsa family.  The piece is performed to one of Joel's songs from his album "MASACOTE".

Information on the choreography:

Name of Choreography:  5 Beat Mambo
Choreographed by:  Ana and Joel Massicot
Song: "5 Beat Mambo"
Artist: Joel "Masacote" Massicot
Masacote Dance Company Members Performing: 
        -- Ana Tinajero-Massicot
        -- Joel Massicot
        -- Samantha Fernandez
        -- Jason Lawrence
        -- Sheila Chen
        -- Esteban Ortiz
Description:
In 2003, Ana and Joel broke new barriers in salsa dancing when they choreographed to "Take Five", a jazz piece written by Dave Brubeck in 5/4 timing.  In 2006, Masacote broke new ground, becoming the first and only group to perform and choreograph to music created by them and for them with Joel's new Latin Jazz album "MASACOTE".

In this album, Joel wrote a Mambo in 5/4 timing after being inspired musically by "Take Five".  Today, Masacote will perform to "5 Beat Mambo", a new age of salsa/mambo and an invitation to others to venture into unchartered territory.

Ana Tinajero Massicot
Co-founder/Artistic Director
Masacote Entertainment
www.MasacoteEntertainment.com
617-939-3515


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3)
You are invited to the 2nd Annual Hispanic Bridal & Quinceañeras Exposition
Sponsored by El Planeta, Galeria Florists & Premier Bride

Sunday March 4th
The Westin Hotel in Waltham
70 Third Ave, Waltham MA 02451
Noon to 5 PM

Entertainment & Dancers by Bates Entertainment
Bridal & Quinceañeras Dresses by Sonia’s Bridal
Floral Displays, Balloons, Linen Samples, Reception Sites, Photography, Video, Hair & Makeup, Cakes and More!
Pre-Register at www.hispanicbridal.com and receive two for one admission or call 781-393-8822 for more details! 

Brought to you in part by SalsaBoston.com

Dan Halperin - Publisher
Premier Bride
45 Prescott St, Suite 2
Medford, MA 02155
781-393-8822
781-393-0657 fax
dan@premierbride.com
www.premierbride.com
www.pbboston.com


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4)
For Immediate Release: February 19, 2007
Contact:  Alex Alvear (617) 927-1717 or aalvear@iba-etc.org


Casa de la Cultura / Center for Latino Arts, IBA
 Presents:
EL BEMBÉ
Boston’s best Latin music and dance party, now with a new format!

FRIDAY MARCH 30
EL BEMBÉ COLOMBIANO / COLOMBIAN EL BEMBÉ

At the Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center at the Center for Latino Arts
85 West Newton Street, Boston
Admission: $15           
 21+ Event

Shuttle Service for parking available

9:00 p.m. Complimentary Dance Lesson
10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Dance Party and Live Performance

Boston, MA – La Casa de la Cultura/Center for Latino Arts announces EL BEMBÉ, Boston’s celebrated Latin music and dance party. EL BEMBÉ has become a fixture in the Salsa movement in Boston since 1999. Starting this Spring, EL BEMBÉ will change it’s format to offer a more diverse and multi-cultural experience.  Instead of focusing exclusively on Salsa and Merengue music and dance, this production will be dedicated to providing a wider cultural scope to the music and dance of Latin America while allowing for an increase in cross-cultural experiences for dancers, artists and music lovers.  EL BEMBÉ  COLOMBIANO will offer a unique opportunity for dancers to learn new dance steps and enjoy new musical styles including Cumbia, Vallenato, and more.  The DJ Carlos Guillén-“Disco Moreno” will spin Colombian dance music as well as Salsa and Merengue favorites so the evening will have a great variety in music.  EL BEMBÉ COLOMBIANO will also feature a live band performing a variety of Colombian musical styles to add to this unique cultural experience. 

EL BEMBÉ caters to a diverse audience ranging from Latin music and dance enthusiasts to professional and advanced dancers to Latin dance beginners. EL BEMBÉ’s friendly atmosphere is both inviting and engaging, characterized by a contagiously festive spirit. Perhaps the most unique characteristic of EL BEMBÉ is that all proceeds from the event are re-invested in the CLA’s arts programs therefore, patrons not only enjoy a unique celebration but they also contribute to the cultural life of the city of Boston.

Upcoming EL BEMBÉ productions:

EL BEMBÉ BRASILEÑO / BRAZILIAN EL BEMBÉ
FRIDAY APRIL 27

EL BEMBÉ COLOMBO-BRASILEÑO / COLOMBIAN-BRAZILIAN EL BEMBÉ
FRIDAY JUNE 1

For more information, please call 617-927-1717
or visit www.claboston.org


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5)

Boston’s hottest salsa band, Obbini Tumbao, returns to Ryles Jazz Club, located at 212 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA on March 7th, 2006. Internationally acclaimed percussion duo, Pedro “Pedrito” Martinez and Mauricio Herrera, will join Obbini Tumbao for a night of Cuban dance music. Tickets are $10, show starts at 9:00 pm.

Winner of the 2006 Phoenix Best Music Poll, as "Best World Music Act," the group's blend of Afro-Cuban music and North American jazz creates a body of work whose infectious rhythms will make you want to get up and dance! Rebecca Cline, jazz pianist from Athens, GA, and Ana Norgaard, also known as Anita Quinto, percussionist from Caracas, Venezuela, joins forces to produce a compelling new sound with the wide range of music influences they share. Obbini Tumbao's repertoire includes a broad selection of beloved classics, as well as the band's own compositions.

Obbini Tumbao
Anita Quinto and Rebecca Cline
email: contact@obbinitumbao.com
617-852-9269 or 617-966-7386



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6)
Adrienne T. Hawkins & Larry Roland Present:

Bass-Line Motion

Presents
"THE PATH"
a choroeopoem

In telling the African Americans' story; you tell a story of music and movement, from work songs to blues; Charleston to hip hop, “The Path” is a choreopoem in colorful scenarios that integrate dance, poetry, song and music highlighting significant events which helped to shape the identity of present day African Americans, as well as American culture.

Saturday, March 3rd @8pm
Roxbury Community College (Media Arts Center)
1234 Columbus Avenue
Roxbury Crossing, MA

$20 General; $15 Senior/Student/BDA
For detailed info & to purchase Tickets on line go to:
http://www.bccaonline.com/thepath.html

Dancers:
Adrienne Hawkins, Leslie Salmon-Jones, Jeffrey Polston, Lisa Pari, Ricardo Foster Jr., and Jeffrey Louizia

With musicians:
Akili Haynes - percussion
Kenny Peagler - piano.
Larry Roland - Bassist 

Singers:
Jon Roland and Fulani Haynes

And spoken word artist Larry Roland providing the glue that weaves the path...

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7)

A Tropical Concert Update from Sol y Canto
¡Saludos! Greetings! It may be cold outside, but Sol y Canto plans to keep your hearts warm and feet moving with an exciting series of Winter/Spring concerts.
Check Out These Dates
February 19, 2007
10:30AM
Trio Family Show at the Civic League Theatre in Framingham, MA

March 3, 2007
7:00PM
Quintet Family Show at the Camilla Blackman Hall in Littleton, MA

March 4, 2007
2:00PM
Duo Family Show at the Nashua Public Library in Nashua, NH

March 10, 2007
7:30PM
Sextet Concert at Makor in New York

March 20, 2007
8:00PM
Sextet Concert at Jordan Hall in Boston to benefit the NEC Lab Charter School with the NEC Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Benjamin Zander Featuring flautist Paula Robison
Reserve Your Seats Now

April 27, 2007
6:00PM
Sextet Ensemble concert at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Gala benefit to mark the 30th anniversary of Casa Myrna Vasquez

Other Concerts Highly Recommended by Sol y Canto
February 28, 2007
Sol y Canto's gifted pianist/composer NANDO MICHELIN is holding a not-to-be-missed CD Release party for his Trio's new album "Release" at Ryle's in Somerville, MA

March 3, 2007
Rosi and Brian's favorite Uruguayan singer-songwriter JORGE DREXLER is performing at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
¡Hasta pronto!
Rosi Amador, Lead Singer
Sol y Canto