The Entertainment Lineup for the Black and White Salsa Ball THIS SATURDAY, Dec 5

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: Wow, have we got a jam-packed lineup for the night! Still don't have your ticket? Don't procrastinate! Online ticket sales close in one hour! See what's in store for you this Saturday! : About Your Host: Kevin Ball : Your Dinner Show Lineup : Your Concert Lineup: Ritmo Masacote : Your DJs : Red Carpet Media! : Door Prizes : Masacote Signature Drink : Photo Pricing Info : MasacoteShoes.com and Burju Shoes team up! : Your Sponsors : : ******************************** : About Your Host: Kevin Ball : We are pleased to announce that Kevin Ball will be your host for the evening. Mr. Ball, former producer of WGBH Jazz Gallery Radio, has produced, marketed, and managed live performance events and other arts related programming for more than 20 years. His television experience include producing/directing “At The Carver,” floor director for “Regis and Kathy Lee,” assistant camera operator for “ESPN Senior Golf Classic,” production assistant on Fiesta Texas, and is currently developing a sixty-minute documentary entitled the “The Healing Power of Music.” He also provides voice-over services for the WGBH Educational Foundation Channel 2 local programming. : ******************************** : Your Dinner Show Lineup : Victor & Katia, from Montreal, Canada and FIRST TIME IN BOSTON, have won 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in numerous competitions around the globe, and have become one of the most sought after couples in Salsa since partnering together in 2007. : Proyecto Descarga, from New York City and FIRST TIME IN BOSTON, is an internationally touring group formed in 2007 directed by Off-Broadway dancer Sekou McMiller. Sekou made his Off-Broadway debut with Celia, the Musical. : Masacote Dance Company, from Boston, MA, has earned a remarkable reputation as one of the most lauded international ambassadors of Latin Dance and Music and is shaping the perception of Salsa and Latin Dance today. Led by husband and wife team Ana & Joel Masacote, the company performs to music written specifically for them by Ritmo Masacote. They will be debuting their new work "Struggle" in the Boston area. : Ahtoy & Daniel, from New York and FIRST TIME IN BOSTON, have toured in Asia, Europe, Latin America and across the United States and regularly host charity fundraisers to promote the art form and raise money for charitable organizations. : Johnny & Andres of Salsa y Control Dance Company, one of Boston's most sought after companies, founded the company from the desire to inspire others to dance and the immense passion for Salsa/Mambo music and dance. : Leña Dance Company, based out of Boston and launched initially as a project, has been able to grow as a team through exposure via travels, inspirational influences, teaching, and the dynamic synergy afforded by its members. : Darlin & Vera, from Philadelphia & Boston, formed a professional partnership in 2008 for competitve salsa dancing. They are 2008 Winners of the San Francisco World Championship Qualifier and have traveled nationally to teach workshops and perform. They are based out of Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA. : Anya & Luis, from NY and Los Angeles and FIRST TIME IN BOSTON, joined forces to become two time undefeated San Francisco Congress Salsa champions, New York Salsa Congress Champions, and Puerto Rico Salsa Champions. They took fourth in the Espn World Salsa Championships and are currently the North American Salsa Champions and winners of the NY/NJ salsa open. They are our NEWEST addition to the lineup and will be debuting their show for the upcoming World Salsa Championships. : Victor & Katia will return for a second time to the stage to debut their upcoming performance for the World Salsa Championships. : Masacote Dance Company will return to the stage to debut their newest company choreography. This time they will be joined by directors Ana & Joel Masacote, just back from a month tour throughout Asia and Europe. : ******************************** : Your Concert Lineup: Ritmo Masacote : Founded in 2006 by piano extraordinaire Joel "Masacote" Massicot, Ritmo Masacote is a Latin Jazz Ensemble Powerhouse lauded by critics around the world. The ensemble released its debut album, titled MASACOTE, in 2006, and its newest sensation, Fantagious, in 2008, both garnering rave reviews from the media. : Ritmo Masacote creates a unique blend of Salsa and Jazz for dancers and hardcore music aficionados alike. In its repertoire, you can find a mix of high tempo and upbeat Salsa to smooth, melodic Latin Jazz. : CDS OF THE BAND WILL BE ON SALE AT THE MASACOTE BOOTH! Looking for Stocking stuffers this holiday season? Get 5 or more for 33% off! : ******************************** : Your DJs : DJ Renzo, from Washington, DC, and for the FIRST TIME in Boston, will be bringing his high energy DC flavor to Beantown. : DJ Rob Suave, known throughout the Boston Salsa Community, will be spinning and closing the night with some of your favorite dance music. You can't have a Masacote event without DJ