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See you at An Tua Nua tonight.  Wanda's birthday party is actually *tonight* (not last week as I announced then) so it should be an "extra-fun" evening...!

If you're waiting for cruise details and such from us, please hang on.  It'll be updated/sent out by this weekend!

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Just 1.5 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) Salsa Night Band on the Vineyard May 5
4) Johnny and Kelly's April Salsa Workshop this Sat.
5) "How'd they do that?!" Dance Class at An Tua Nua
6) El Bembe Brasileiro Friday, April 27, 2007

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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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Salsa Night Band:
We are pleased to invite all our friends/fans to the Outerland, (formerly known as the Hot Tin Roof) in Martha's Vineyard, this comming Sat. May 5th.  We will be celerating this important day with lots of salsa and dancing.  The Outerland is a very popular venue in the Island and it houses 700.  We do expect to see close to that number of salsa lovers/dancers.  Hope you can make it.  For more info visit www.outerlandmv.com .  Thank You

Javier

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¡Saludos amigos!
  
    Tired of the dreary spring weather? Looking for some sizzling Latin heat to warm the air and get your feet moving?  Sol y Canto offers the perfect opportunity for you to enjoy a truly special evening, all to benefit Casa Myrna Vazquez, a Boston-based multicultural organization dedicated to ending domestic violence in the lives of women and children through advocacy, prevention, and intervention programs.

Featuring:

Cocktails & Silent Auction
Dinner & Live Auction with                      Mayor Tom Menino
9 PM performance of dance music by the       Sol y Canto sextet, with special guest   Eguie Castrillo on Timbales

Carnival masks are encouraged. Best mask wins a prize! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to dine and dance while contributing to a worthy cause.

Friday, April 27, 2007
The Wharf Room at the Boston Harbor Hotel
6PM - Midnight

Tickets $125
Reserve your seat now!

http://www.casamyrna.org/new/Carnaval07.htm

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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


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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