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Well, I'm back after a ski hiatus in Vail and a little jog from Hopkington to Boston this past Monday.  Hope everyone's been dancing their butts off in the meantime!  See you at An Tua Nua tonight.  It's Wanda's birthday party so it should be an "extra-fun" evening...!

Huge mailbag this week.

Of note: there's a $1000 cash prize this Friday for the winner of a Salsa Contest at "Altitude" (a totally cool club) in New Bedford.  I went there last time and there were only three couples competing.  I have to say any of dozens of Boston Salseros could have beaten their pants off! It's audience vote, so if someone wants to enter I'd say we should bring a bunch of people to help "vote..." It's about an hour drive down there, but it is a fabulous and HUGE club where hopefully we might do some parties this summer as well.  Live band too. See mailbag for more.

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Just 2.5 short months until the cruise season begins!  Tentatively the first cruise will be on June 10th, and then every Sunday through mid-September, plus July 4th as always!

Last year's site is still accurate, though the days of the month are wrong.  That will be updated very soon.
http://salsaboston.com/cruise

Now is the time to start planning a group outing!  Do you work for a company?  Consider asking them to sponsor a night at the cruises!  Many companies have funds set aside for funding fun things for their employees.  Send me a note and I'll fwd you our group outings letter to give to your HR department.  olaf@salsaboston.com  Private charters are available too.

Also, if you're a promoter or are looking for some a great marketing internship opportunities with the cruises, contact me as well.

Lastly, we are looking for cruise sponsors.  If your firm is looking to market to a diverse latin-oriented community this summer, this year's sixteen-cruise series is the perfect opportunity for some great exposure.

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Join us each and every week at An Tua Nua for classes and great dancing. 
Schedule (every Wednesday):
 "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

Check out the unique new class entitled:

  >> "How'd They Do That?!" <<

"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.

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... 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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   (SalsaBoston is not affiliated with nor endorses these listings except
    where noted.  This information is just passed along as we receive it.  If
    you have a good or bad experience, please let others know on the
    SalsaBoston message board.)


1) Havana Club Update
2) Sunday, May 13, Tito Rojas
3) Johnny and Kelly's April Salsa Workshop this Sat.
4) $1000 prize, Salsa Party in New Bedford this Friday
5) New Club: "Latin District", downtown
6) "How'd they do that?!" Dance Class at An Tua Nua
7) Practice space in Cambridge
8) El Bembe Brasileiro Friday, April 27, 2007
9) Strictly Salsa Sat's in Providence
10) Salsa at Aria this Sat. with DJ Hernan
11) Salsa Y Control Intensive Training Program, Spring Edition

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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)
Sunday May 13, 2007
Tito Rojos "El Gallo Salsero" (Salsa)
And El Jeffrey (Merengue) LIVE!
At The Roxy 279 Tremont St. Boston, Ma.
Doors open at 8pm Tickets: $30.00pp
21+ Event Proper Dress/ID
For more: 617-980-4345

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3)
APRIL SALSA WORKSHOP
with Johnny and Kelly
This Saturday!

PARTNERING TECHNIQUE
for Advanced Beginner and Intermediate levels


HAVE FUN WHILE STRENGTHENING YOUR SOCIAL DANCING SKILLS!!
Men, how do you effectively lead single & multiple turns?
How strongly should you lead? 
Ladies, how do you quickly respond to the man’s signal with a turn in the correct direction?
How do you maintain control when pivoting forward? 
How do men and ladies maintain the line of dance?

YOU WILL LEARN..
  Proper arm and hand positions for leading, following and turning
  Moving vs. stationary turns
  Variety of signals and responses


WHEN:             Saturday, April 21st, 12:00- 1:30pm
WHERE:           Jose Mateo’s Ballet Theatre
400 Harvard St. in Cambridge, Studio 3
(Entrance off Mass Ave, facing the Inn at Harvard.)
Near the Harvard Square T stop on the Red Line
Street parking or parking lot passes ($3) available
COST:  $15 in advance; $20 at door
CONTACT:        Kelly 617-522-7443 kelly@salsaboston.com
                        Johnny 617-312-6464 salsumba1@aol.com

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Come enjoy a fun night of live music & dance and support a great cause!
Event: "Latino Heritage Festival" Benefit
Faturing international star “Giro y Su Orchestra” (a 12-member Latin Jazz band) &
$1,000 PRIZE Salsa dance contest

Date/Time: Friday, April 20 (doors open at 9pm)
Those interested in competing in contest need to sign up by 10pm

Location: "Altitude" on the top floor of The Howland Place, 651 Orchard, New Bedford, MA

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.  Please RSVP to me by Wed. 4/18 to reserve your specially discounted tickets. 

Thank you,
Beatriz Oliveira
Marketing/PR for Altitude
Tri-Z Studio
508-991-8749
www.altitudetheclub.com



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5)
"Latin District"
Salsa, Merenge, Bachata & Reggaeton

Strictly Latin Music & Stricly Sophisticated

Friday Nights
District Restaurant & Lounge
180 Lincoln Street, Boston, MA
www.districtboston.com
21+, Proper Dress
Table Reservations/VIP (978)360-3303

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6)

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


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Dear Salseros,

There IS space available to practice in Cambridge!!

We are offering 10 open salsa practices to anyone who would like to join us!  Each practice will run at least an hour (or longer), and will cost just $5.  We'll make sure there is a great space with floors, mirrors, music, water, snacks and people to dance with.  You can bring your self, your friends, and snacks or music to share if you wish.  A group of us have rented space at the Community Arts Center (CAC), located in the rear of 119 Windsor Street; it's the same building as the health center, but you enter through the side door, from the parking lot.  It's quite near both Central and Kendall Squares in Cambridge.

Dates and Times: 
Sundays, April  22 and 29, at 4:30 and 6:00 pm
Mondays, April 23 and 30, at 6:30 and 8:00 pm
Tuesdays, April 24 and May 1, at 6:15 pm

   ***ALSO**  Do you want to hold practices of your own?  Are you looking for a space to rehearse or teach?   There are still a few openings for groups or individuals who want to rent space at the CAC!  Great prices, floors, and even mirrors! 

Please feel free to contact me for more information.  We'll look forward to seeing you soon!

Anara Frank Hernandez
(617) 905-3276
(617) 983-1418
anara@metamovements.com

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8)

Boston's best Latin music and dance party is proud to present:
 El Bembe Brasileiro Friday, April 27, 2007

Join us for El Bembe Brasileiro
Learn new steps and enjoy new musical styles including Samba and Forro!
El Bembe Brasileiro will also feature live music by Aguido!
DJ will spin Brazilian dance music as well as Salsa and Merengue favorites adding to this unique cultural experience. 
9:00 p.m. Complimentary Dance Lesson by Glenio Oliveira
10:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Dance Party and Live Performance

El Bembe now offers a more diverse, cultural experience!  No longer exclusively Salsa and Merengue, El Bembe is dedicated to providing a wider scope of cultural music and dance of Latin America, exposing dancers, artists, and music lovers to a larger range of styles and rhythms.

EL BEMBE, a fixture in Boston's Salsa movement since 1999, caters to a diverse audience ranging from Latin music and dance enthusiasts to beginner, advanced, and professional Latin dancers. Perhaps the most unique characteristic of EL BEMBE is that all proceeds from the event are re-invested into 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.

Admission and PARKING INFORMATION:
Admission: $15 (21 years and over only)
El Bembe is held in Boston's South End at the Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center
Center for Latino Arts / La Casa de la Cultura
85 West Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118
For further information, visit our website www.claboston.org or call 617.927.1707

Shuttle service for parking available!!!
$5.00/round-trip

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Greetings!
JEANNIE OKI PRESENTS STRICTLY SALSA SATURDAYS, $1000 DANCE CONTEST BRING YOUR FRIENDS TO CHEER YOU ON!!!
INSTRUCTORS WILL BE ON HAND TO TEACH FREE LESSONS

DOORS OPEN AT 11:00 EVERY SATURDAY, STRICTLY SALSA SATURDAYS
AT MEDITERRANEO STARTING APRIL 14,2007 AT 11:00 PM

$10 COVER CHARGE, NO COVER CHARGE FOR DINNER CUSTOMERS
Sincerely, JEANNIE OKI

gianfranco marrocco
mediterraneo

marrocco@mediterraneocaffe.com marrocco@mediterraneocaffe.com
phone: 331-7760
http://mediterraneocaffe.com
mediterraneo | 134 atwells ave | PROVIDENCE | RI | 02903

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10)

SALSA PARADISE. **FREE Salsa Classes - DJ Hernan April 20th
    Free Salsa Classes from 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM followed by Salsa dancing, top 40 etc. But lots of Salsa!! :)

At Aria in the back room

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Hello Everyone Spring its here and its time for you to improve your
salsa dancing skills. 
Salsa Y Control Intensive Training Program, -- Spring Edition-- . Here
are the details... 
 
Instructors: Andres Giraldo and Felicita Giraldo-Rosado 
 
  The Purpose of this Program is to help individuals improve their salsa
dancing skills significantly in a small and intensive setting. Designed
specially as a registration only enrollment, with a limited space of
not more than 20 students, individuals will be sure to get more
individualized attention, a curriculum that’s based primarily on the
students needs, and more proficient learning experience. 
 
Program Details 
   Start Date April 17th, End Date: June 8th 2007 
 
 3 hours per week for each level 
 8 weeks intensive training on the following areas of dancing: 
 - Footwork: challenging combinations with Body Movement. 
  - Partnering Technique: Proper hands hold techniques, space control,
partner connection, timing, and turn patterns. 
  - Spinning Technique: proper feet position, body control, spotting
technique, drills, and timing. 
 
 – Intermediate - Intermediate Advanced - Level classes. 
   Tuesdays 
 7:00-9:30 pm Partnering Technique & Spinning Technique (Intermediate) 
 9:30-10:00pm Footwork (Intermediate) 
   Thursdays 
  7:00-9:30pm Partnering Technique & Spinning Technique (Intermediate
Adv) 
 9:30-10:00pm Footwork (Intermediate Adv) 

 Pre-requisite: (See Requirements Sheet) 
    Tuition: $280 per person (at least 50% or full payment must be made
at time of registration. 
    If paying 50%, remaining balance must be paid at the end of the 3rd
week. 
No refunds or make up classes for individual absent. 
Make up class for Thursday May 31st (Performing at Los Angeles Salsa
Congress) will be made up the week after the end of the session 

Space Limited: No more than 20 students in each level, Register NOW. 

Studio Address 
   Boston Dance Zone Studio 
   14-20 Linden St. 3rd Floor, Allston, MA 02134 
   Close to BU and the Mass Pike. 
For more info e-mail Info@SalsaYControl.com or call (617)755-6920