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---- This Friday, $500 first prize at the Salsa Contest at a new Salsa/Latin hotspot in New Bedford!  www.altitudetheclub.com  Check the mailbag for more details.  It is the finals, but the organizer tells me you can still enter if you show up between 9 and 10pm.  Should be a fun night of dancing, with people coming from Boston and Providence.


---- Mark your calendar: 8th Annual Fiesta de Baile, March 24, 2007 at the Nahant Country Club.  Annually one of Boston's most charming Salsa parties, benefitting the North Shore Civic Ballet, and featuring DJ Antonio Ortiz.  Get your tickets now.  More details in the mailbag, or:
http://salsaboston.com/marblehead/fiesta.html


----- Tonight (Wednesday) at AN TUA NUA! 
Anara and company continue their unique new class entitled,

  >> "How'd They Do That?!" <<

Presented by SalsaBoston.  Here's the description:

"Did you ever try to learn some steps in a Salsa class but felt like you couldn't quite make them work on the dance floor?  Did you ever see a Rueda move that you couldn't get?  Did you ever watch some amazing cool move that you just couldn't figure out?  Whether you are just getting started with Salsa or you are already an experienced dancer, you can get the answers in this new drop-in class at An Tua Nua every Wednesday.

"Join Anara and other local instructors each week at 7:00 pm to get all your Salsa or Rueda questions answered!  Students will work interactively in small groups, based on their level, questions, and goals."

Class Time: 7pm  More details in the mailbag.

"How'd They Do That?!" Class, 7pm
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
http://salsaboston.com/antuanua


... 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) Dance contest and new night in New Bedford Friday
3) Obbini Tumbao at Ryles Jazz Club, March 7th,
4) Fiesta de Baile, March 24
5) "How'd they do that?!" Dance Class at An Tua Nua


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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)
Beatriz Oliveira
Email: be@trizstudio.com
Info:
International Women’s Day Celebration
with Portion of Proceeds to Benefit the Women’s Fund in New Bedford

New Bedford, MA – On Friday, March 9, 2007 a celebration of International Women’s Day will take place on the top floor of the Howland Place at Altitude in New Bedford—a portion of the proceeds from beverage sales will benefit the Women’s Fund.  The evening begins at 9 PM with a complimentary champagne reception that includes dessert.  A Salsa dance contest will follow at 10 PM with a grand prize of $500 to be awarded to the winning couple.  International Music—with an emphasis on the Latin music genre—will be played throughout the evening and Salsa lessons will be provided to those interested in learning the basic steps.  This event kicks off Altitude’s International Music nights which will occur every Friday 9 PM – 2 AM.  Admission to this event and on every Friday is FREE before midnight and open to all who are 21-years or older.

Altitude is a new, state-of-the-art venue designed to rival any stylish night spot within a 50 mile radius.  The 8,000-sq. ft. venue features an impressive 1,500-sq. ft. dance floor surrounded by a sound system that makes you feel the music.  The venue’s exposed brick walls, high ceilings, posh seating areas, comfortable lighting and massive windows—overlooking the ocean on one side and the city on the other—gives one the feeling of having been lifted into another world. 

Altitude is located on the top floor of the Howland Place at 651 Orchard Street, New Bedford, MA.  From the Interstate 195 (East or West) take exit 15 and follow to the 5th set of lights (Cove Road) and take a right.  At the 3rd set of lights take another right and Altitude will be immediately on your left.  For additional information contact Altitude at 508-990-1222 or log on to www.altitudetheclub.com.


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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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Dear Friends of the Dance,
As the autumn season wanes and winter approaches, we at the North Shore Civic Ballet would like you to remember that spring is on the horizon. Our biggest and most successful fundraising event, the 8th Annual Fiesta de Baile and Silent Auction, has been scheduled for March 24, 2007 at the Nahant Country Club with its fantastic dance floor. Beginning at 9:00pm with a complimentary salsa lesson from professional dancers, the evening is sure to be a lively tribute to the Latin art form. DJ Antonio Ortiz will once again provide us with the authentic sound until 1:00pm. Hors d’oeuvres are included with admission and a cash bar is available throughout the evening.
The silent auction, an important part of the event, promises a wonderful array of eclectic items and services, catering to all ages, dancers or spectators. The many wonderful gift donations provide us with the opportunity to raise funds for the NSCB, and in these lean times, they are very necessary for the continued operations of the school. As a previous contributor to our organization, we urge you to save the date in your 2007 calendar, put on your dancing shoes, and open your pocketbook to us.

The enclosed forms have donation level descriptions for table reservations and we hope you are feeling expansive. You may order tickets early at a discounted rate of $30.00 each, as we will charge $35.00 on the night of the Event. We encourage you to plan early to reserve tables since seating is limited at the country club. Donations to the NSCB of any amount are always welcome at any time.

Thank you in advance for your support of the arts and of the dance experience. In this stressful world, we are reminded of how grateful we are to live in a place that allows us to move and dance freely. Happy Holidays to you and to all the special people in your life.
Yours truly,
Paula K. Shiff

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SalsaBoston Presents...

 an ALL NEW kind of Salsa Class...

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   "How'd they do that?!"
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    Wednesdays at AN TUA NUA

Did you ever try to learn some steps in a Salsa class but felt like you couldn't quite make them work on the dance floor?  Did you ever see a Rueda move that you couldn't get?  Did you ever watch some amazing cool move that you just couldn't figure out?  Whether you are just getting started with Salsa or you are already an experienced dancer, you can get the answers in this new drop-in class at An Tua Nua every Wednesday.

Join Anara and other local instructors each week at 7:00 pm to get all your Salsa or Rueda questions answered!  Students will work interactively in small groups, based on their level, questions, and goals.

Cost:  $14 for the single class or $20 to stay for the entire night--
  for 3 hours of lessons plus dancing, it's the best Salsa deal in town! (Or pay by month and get 20% off)

Wednesday Schedule at An Tua Nua:

**At each hour there's a class for every level**

7:00    "How'd they do that?!"
8:00    Rueda de Casino with Anara & Boston Rueda
9:00    Salsa on 1 with Johnny, Kelly & Andres
10:00   DJ and Dancing til 1 am

http://salsaboston.com/antuanua

Anara
(617) 905-3276
(617) 983-1418