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Imagine a night of sensual Latin performers, igniting the dance floor with their passion for life, and their spirit for living. The vibrant strains of the music, combined with the flavors and spicy taste of Tapas and Empanadas, along with the distilled liquid fire of premium Tequila cocktails - this sounds like the opening of a hot new, Latin dance club in Los Angeles, right? Something you would expect in the City of Angels - but this time there is a twist. It is not a new club; it is a charity fundraiser, and a book signing hosted by Rodrigo Iglesias on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008.

Rodrigo Iglesias, a local Real Estate agent and investor, ranking in the top 1% of the Real Estate professionals internationally, wants the L.A. community to experience Latin culture at its finest with a night of dancing, fine food, and cocktails. The evening starts with Salsa Lessons with Rodrigo and Vai, recognized instructors and performers that have appeared in major commercials and on national television including the hit ABC show, Dancing with the Stars.

The duo recently choreographed for Chris Brown and Rihanna at the 2008 BET Awards and now lend their talents to create an explosive night of entertainment with a special appearance by Sandor, a Tony nominated choreographer from the acclaimed London production Forever Tango and his partner, Parissa, Antonio Banderas’ dancing coach in the film Take the Lead.

The night continues with the debut of the vocal styling of the singer Kapovianco, from Bolivia, performing his new single “Dale Pa’lante.” And as a bonus, proceeds from the event will go towards two of Mr. Iglesias’ favorite local charities - Green Dot Public Schools, a non-profit working to change the public education system in Los Angeles to emphasize leadership, and life skills, and Chicar, a non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of Latino youth through financial education, helping them to keep moving forward towards success, regardless of hardships or setbacks.

The event marks the WORLD PREMIERE of Rodrigo Iglesias’ new project, a complete Spanish translation and adaptation of the 1904 classic, “The Science of Getting Rich,” by Wallace D. Wattles. In 1995, Mr. Iglesias first experienced the impact of this book in its English form at a seminar conducted by renowned inspirational speaker, Bob Proctor. Proctor has inspired tens of thousands of people including Rhonda Byrne, writer of the extraordinarily successful book and movie, “The Secret.” Similarly, Rodrigo Iglesias was motivated to further his own career using the principals of the book, and then inspired to make this knowledge available to the Latin community for the first time - not only in Spanish, but in an easy “down to earth adaptation” of these teachings, and by integrating the training and methods into Latin music and lyrics. This unique music and lyrical combination will be heard for the first time at this special unveiling event - called Iglesias Nights.

When asked what moved him to use music as a teaching medium, Mr. Iglesias stated, “The lyrics and music help to lift the listener’s spirit, assist them in finding a sense of purpose, and open the mind and heart to a sense of passion and life that drives them to achieve anything they truly desire.”

This dynamic event is the first of many to follow with an emphasis on the flavors of Latin Culture, coupled with the much-needed encouragement of today’s youth towards achievement and prosperity. Mr. Iglesias plans to relentlessly continue his unique and powerful new approach to inspiring others to reach for their dreams - all while enjoying festive Latin music and culture at the same time. Iglesias Nights also promises to provide a great opportunity for upcoming Latin artists like Kapovianco to gain exposure, and to provide inspiration to the community, in a truly exceptional way. By combining the distinctive aspects of Latin food, music, and dancing, Rodrigo Iglesias has created a powerful method of delivering his message of personal and financial success to the public.

To learn more about Rodrigo Iglesias, Iglesias Nights, and the new Spanish language translation and adaptation of “The Science of Getting Rich” (ISBN - 978-0741446268), details can be found at the event’s website, www.iglesiasnights.com, or www.rodrigoiglesias.com. Tickets for the first event on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 are available online for $30, with proceeds going to the two charities. A VIP package is also available, and media requests should be forwarded to Veronica Jacuinde, at (310) 508-1896.”

Olaf Bleck remembers when there were only two real nights to dance salsa in town.
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“Back in those days there was very little of that,” says Bleck, whose website, salsaboston.com, lists all of the local salsa nights. “Ryles was probably the No. 1 place and Johnny D’s on Sunday nights.”

In 2008, you can take your pick, with different places to try six nights a week. Latin-music lovers and salsa enthusiasts say Boston’s scene has evolved over the years to include more offerings.”*

After a two-decade slumber, the quintessentially Latin beat that became a worldwide phenomenon in the ’70s seems to have regained its hip cache among young Latinos and Latinas.

Dance studios in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens are all reporting an increase in the number of Hispanics in their late teens and 20s signing up to learn salsa.

“Every year, it is growing more and more,” said Carlos Vásquez, 54, of La Salsa de Hoy studio in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. “It’s nice to see them carrying on the Latino tradition. I inherited that good thing from my father, who used to dance at the Palladium.””*

Reflecting an increased effort by the Girl Scouts to attract young Latinas and their mothers, the Spanish Trails Council in Montclair is offering a bilingual camp for the first time this summer.

The one-day “Las Divas de Hoy” will be held twice over the summer. Many of the planned activities are the same as other Girl Scouts camps — painting nails, crafts and fashion shows — but there will also be salsa dancing and flower arranging.”*

From the fun loving travel adventurers whom brought you SalsaCrazy.com, the go-to site for news and information about worldwide salsa dancing, SalsaCruiseCrazy.com, the ultimate site for information about dance cruises (www.salsacruisecrazy.com) to exotic destinations, has just unveiled their first 2009 salsa cruise.

“There’s nothing more fun than getting a bunch of people together who share a love for dancing, salsa and an amazing vacation,” said SalsaCrazy president Evan Margolin. “It’s such a fantastic trip, but this year, with such an incredible live band as Chino Espinoza, it will be absolutely incredible. This year, it’s truly the vacation of a lifetime.”

Our brand new cruise to the Mexican Riviera, departs January 25th, 2009. An incredible cruise, in addition to top salsa dance instructors, three fantastic ports of call, seven days of crusing, and a fantastic vacation, also on board is the most highly sought after salsa orchestra in Losa Angeles, Chino Espinoza Y Los Dueños Del Son.

“This is really an incredible cruise. All our cruises are a lot of fun, but the addition of a live band, with dancing on deck, under the stars, should be magical” says Margolin. ”

SalsaCrazyCruises.com gives you all the information you need to know about dancing cruises (www.salsacruisecrazy.com) to exotic ports of call. Combine your love of travel with your love of dance with the help of SalsaCrazy.

“These salsa cruises are the ultimate combination of gorgeous destinations, a wonderful cruise ship and the best of entertainment and dance that the world has to offer,” Margolin said. “We definitely don’t want anyone to miss the boat, as it were, so we have dedicated a whole website to cruising information at www.SalsaCruiseCrazy.com.”

SalsaCrazy has put on several successful salsa cruises and knows how to throw a great party. These week-long excursions are truly trips you will never forget. If you love to dance, you won’t want to miss SalsaCruiseCrazy’ fabulous packages on Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ships.

“These cruises are a great opportunity for those who love to dance and who love to travel,” Margolin said. “It’s really the best of both worlds. You get to see beautiful locations, travel to exotic places you may never have been to before, dance all you want and meet a bunch of people who enjoy dance as much as you do, all on a salsa cruise (www.salsacruisecrazy.com).”

Cruises include classes, demonstrations, lots of dancing, and plenty of time for sightseeing as well. The food is top-notch and the instructors are some of the best out there. It’s just like a regular cruise, gone “SalsaCrazy”.

“Everyone has wonderful time on the salsa cruises,” Margolin said. “We get many couples that come back year after year. It’s really great to meet nice people who share your interest in dance and who can remain friends when you get back to land. It’s a life-changing experience for all involved, perfect for couples, singles and groups of friends.”

For more information on upcoming cruises, visit www.SalsaCruiseCrazy.com (www.salsacruisecrazy.com) .

Margolin shares his passion for salsa through numerous ventures, including SalsaCrazyCruises and SalsaCrazy.com, the ultimate news and information source for worldwide salsa dancing. He is also the president of Dance SF, the Bay Area’s hottest salsa dance studio, and he teaches the world to dance through his Learn to Dance (www.salsadancedvd.com) Salsa DVDs, available at www.SalsaDanceDVD.com .”*

SIN CITY SALSEROS, in conjunction with David Nieto, proudly present the 5th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress, running throughout the Independence Day weekend, Friday, July 4^th through Sunday, July 7^th 2008, at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino. As a qualifying event for the International Salsa Congress Finals, The Las Vegas Salsa Congress brings together the best Salsa dancers, instructors, and enthusiasts from around the world. The first four events have been spectacular; the fifth promises to be the best yet.

Headlining the dance group category is Milan, Italy, based Tropical Gem. Led by founders Fernando Sosa and Rafael Gonzalez, Tropical Gem took the Salsa world by storm with their “Rumba” style, impeccably clean footwork and extraordinary routines. In the instructor category, Cristian Oviedo reins. Known as one of the best choreographers in the world, Cristian choreographed “Miami Vice” starring Colin Farrell and Jaime Fox, and the film “Mano,” an independent film documenting the life of a Salsero

For years, dancing has always been a way for people to relax, unwind, and work up a sweat if need be. Today, dancing is much more than fun, games, and exercise. Indeed, many dancing – themed television shows vividly showcase dancers from around the globe ‘strutting their stuff’ for huge cash prizes. Dancing has become so popular, that professionals from other sports have ‘crossed over’ to show off their dancing prowess. If you love dancing, love to watch others dance, or just enjoy the Latin rhythms; you cannot afford to miss this fabulous event.

Initially, Salsa began as a form of dance among African slaves in Cuba during the Colonial period. Salsa, in those early days, was known as ‘Rumba.’ ‘Rumba’ not only symbolized rhythms and dance, it served as a form of recreation, and unity amongst African (black) slaves, and later became an integral part of Latin culture and dance. Rumba, was performed primarily with the use of any instrument that could produce percussion, for example, wooden boxes, chairs, tabletops, spoons, jars, etc. From here, Salsa as it is now known, was born.

The kickoff festivities begin promptly on Friday, July 4^th, at 8:00 am with event registration. From there, several Salsa dancing workshops will be held throughout the day. At 7pm, the doors will then open to the public. The initial public event, the World Salsa competitions will begin. Don’t miss awesome performances as Salsa dance compete for the title of world’s best. Band performances will then follow. Dance fans will also be treated to awesome performances from select Salsa bands around the world. More of the same will follow Saturday, July 5^th, with registration starting promptly at 9:00am. More Salsa workshops will follow, along with stage rehearsals for performing artists. Once again, the World Salsa competition will highlight the evening, with cabaret and team performances. The second evening will also feature three separate D.J. performances, along with great shows highlighting the distinct and varying forms of Salsa dancing.

The 5^th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress will conclude with a spectacular pool party. From 11am to 3pm, enjoy the desert sun, and fine Salsa dancing entertainment. If you are looking forward to attending this event, there are prime ticket packages available. With four distinct ticket packages, one is sure to work for you and your guests. The packages, depending upon your level of participation, allow for exclusive entry towards special workshops, performances, and late night social dances.

The 5^th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress is a wonderful opportunity to experience the best of Latin culture, and dance, while celebrating the freedom of expression that makes this country so great. No matter what stage of dancer you are, from beginner, to so – so, to great, the 5^th Annual Las Vegas Salsa Congress gives everyone the chance to become the best. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime. Learn the art of Salsa dancing from the best dance companies and instructors in the world.

For a full schedule of events, hotel rates, event passes and more, log onto www.lasvegassalsacongress.com. For media and sponsorship inquires contact Pochteca Media at (213) 745-7717.

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ABOUT SIN CITY SALSEROS

Oscar Coronado and Nathan Strager founded Las Vegas based Sin City Salseros 1999. The award winning Dance Company is known world wide as one of the best due to their flashy tricks, fast clean routines, and unique style. Sin City Salseros won first place in the Mayan Salsa Team competition in 2006 and were finalist in the 2006 World Salsa Championships. This company continues to grow and make Las Vegas one of the best-known Salsa capitols in the world. For more information, visit: www.sincitysalseros.com

ABOUT POCHTECA MEDIA

Pochteca Media LLC, established in 1997, is an integrated multicultural communications agency. Under the leadership of CEO/Creative Director, Mario Cobian, Pochteca Media’s multi-discipline services include advertising, public relations, direct marketing, online, research, media planning/buying, event marketing, community/diversity outreach, public affairs, promotions and consulting services. Clients include IKEA, Latino Literacy Now/Edward James Olmos, Cox Communications, Diego “The Nightmare” Sanchez, American Cancer Society, Latin Grammy’s and Nevada Hispanic Services, among others. For more information, visit: www.pochtecamedia.com

What do superstar actor Will Smith, Miami’s Latino scene, The San Francisco Bay Area, Mortgages, Real Estate, Salsa Dancing, and Healthy Latino Cooking have in common?

Armando Tam.

At 32, Armando “Mando” Tam, of Concord, California has achieved much in his young business life. Originally from Rivas, Nicaragua, the son of Chinese and Nicaraguan parents, Mando arrived in America at age 3.

A few years ago, after spending several years in retail management and a few more in telecom and insurance, Armando Tam started teaching Salsa dancing and began singing with a Latino band. His dancing skills landed him a job with Will Smith in the Welcome to Miami Summer hit video. His lyrical skills got him his own record deal. More recently, he competed in a reality TV cooking show with a healthy Latino cooking cuisine.

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A new Cuban-themed restaurant is expected to join the Pointe Orlando entertainment and shopping district this fall.

Called Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, the eatery will serve traditional Cuban dishes and modern interpretations of the island’s cuisine. It will also feature indoor and outdoor bars, a large patio, two dance floors and three private rooms. Late night entertainment will be offered, including Latin-themed floor shows, salsa dancing and DJs spinning Latin dance music.”*

“ONE of the first things that you learn about salsa dancing is that on the count of four you are supposed to stop moving your feet and take a short pause. This syncopated break pushes you to shake the hips, and it can be shortened or stretched according to the mood of the song. The pause is the key to salsa — the very essence of its mystique. On a good night, the pause can make you feel that the entire world has stopped turning.

On a weeknight a few months ago at Mama Juana’s, the cozy Studio City nightclub, I found myself pondering the elusive nature of that very salsa step. During the last 10 years, I had developed a torrid love affair with tropical music, become a Latin music critic and amassed thousands of albums. But my dancing skills were still nonexistent — owing to my innate clumsiness, not to mention a morbid Buenos Aires childhood spent listening to my brother’s Pink Floyd records.”

“Two women who met at salsa dancing classes have teamed to launch a Web site for local Hispanics, featuring Shakira videos, references to translators and tips on gaining citizenship.

“Locally, we dont have a lot of central places to come together,” said Sandra Sanchez, a nurse who co-owns the Web site. “This is something that people need.”"

Site: www.saborHR.com

“SOON after Héctor Lavoe, the great salsa singer, arrives in New York in the new biopic, “El Cantante,” he finds himself immersed in a vibrant scene in the Bronx: a nightclub crammed with bodies drenched in sweat moving to the pounding beat of congas. As the film, which is to open nationwide Aug. 3 and stars Marc Anthony as Mr. Lavoe, shows, it could have been any night in New York in the late 1960s, when dancing was a genuine physical manifestation of the energy of the streets.

But salsa dancing has changed dramatically since the heyday of Mr. Lavoe, whose career thrived throughout the 1970s and early ’80s, when hundreds of clubs throughout New York were packed nightly with Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Cubans and other Latinos dancing to the music of people like Mr. Lavoe, Willie Colón and Ray Barretto.”

“Juan Pablo Giometti, publisher of Viva Greenville, has announced that Viva Greenville will host an International party for the Greenville team members of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 27, from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Chefs 505, located at 505 Red Banks Road in Greenville. Salsa, merengue and bachata dancing lessons taught by Procopio and Heidi Serrano will be offered. Admission is $10 and will be donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Tickets can be purchased in advance. For more information, visit www.vivagreenvillenc.com.

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News Facts:
· Juan Pablo Giometti, publisher of Viva Greenville, has announced that Viva Greenville will host an International party for the Greenville team members of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training.
· The event will be held on Friday, April 27 from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Chefs 505 located at 505 Red Banks Road in Greenville, N.C.
· Procopio and Heidi Serrano will offer Salsa, merengue and bachata dance lessons.
· Admission is $10 and will be donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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“We are excited to host the fundraiser in support of the Greenville team members and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,” said Giometti. “This is the perfect time to have some fun while helping a good cause.”

About Viva Greenville:
Viva Greenville is the first community Hispanic newspaper in East Carolina. It distributes 5,000 free copies in more than 100 locations in Pitt, Beaufort, Greene, Wilson and Lenoir counties. The publication provides a resource to individuals, families and organizations to meet crucial needs, such as local news and events, along with information about healthcare, education and social activities in Spanish. For more information on Viva Greenville, visit their Web site at www.vivagreenvillenc.com.

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research. The Society’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The Society is funding more than $60 million in research this year, including $6.1 million at Duke University and The University of North Carolina. For more information, please call 919-677-3993 or visit www.leukemia-lymphoma.org.

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“The Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is on the move.

Not physically — their office remains in downtown Aurora’s North Island Center. What’s changing is the tempo of the 17-year-old business organization.

But the past nine months have seen the chamber become dramatically more active, launching new social events like weekly salsa dancing lessons and new business services like a bi-lingual training program for local factories whose workforces often speak primarily Spanish.”

“Following through on a years-long promise to my wife, Nancy, I took my first salsa dance class this week. Salsa is an obsession here in Mexico City, and if I want to avoid looking like a complete fool at the city’s legion of salsa clubs I will need some professional help,

The class was a lot bigger than I was expecting ”” about 40 men and women. Even with the crowd, the instructor zeroed in on the gangly gringo from the get-go”

“The Tigers will celebrate the contributions of Latino players to the game of baseball at ¡Fiesta Tigres! on Saturday, September 2 at Comerica Park.

Prior to the Tigers-Angels 7:05 game, this cultural celebration includes an opportunity to see Baseball! ¡Beisbol! - the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s traveling exhibit dedicated to the accomplishments of Latino players. The bilingual panel exhibit from Cooperstown sponsored by CITGO Petroleum also celebrates baseball’s impact on the culture of Latin American countries. Baseball! ¡Beisbol! will be on display along the Comerica Park concourse from September 1-6, 2006. ¡Fiesta Tigres! will also include salsa dancing, a live DJ, and mariachi bands. Nuevo Zapopan, Los Politicos, and Rick Cantu and others are scheduled to perform. A concourse auction of items autographed by Latino players to benefit The Detroit Tigers Foundation will also be held. ¡Fiesta Tigres! will conclude with a special on-field ceremony saluting the team’s current Latino players.”

“Garcia, 33, is among an estimated 70,000 Hispanics nationwide embracing Islam, blending with apparent ease two cultures seemingly at odds.

They are renouncing salsa dancing, roasted pork and Christmas. But they are making their tamales with halal meat, reading the Quran in Spanish and sharing their faith at Hispanic cultural events.”

“Get ready for live music, salsa dancing, traditional Puerto Rican and Caribbean dishes, and much more. Fiestas de Loiza is celebrating its 29th anniversary and it kicks off tonight at Amarante’s Restaurant in New Haven at 6pm. Here to tell us all about it is Raul Avila and some fiesta performers.

Beginning today, a portion of Long Wharf Drive will be transformed into a carnival as FLECHAS Inc. once again holds what many consider to be one of the premier Afro-Puerto Rican cultural festivals in the Northeast, Fiestas de Loiza.”

Mitchell is part of a salsa movement that’s reaching the craze stage nationally: Search for “salsa dancing” on the Internet, and you’ll get more than 700,000 hits.

Salsa is a Caribbean rhythm of Latin music and dance that spread through the United States during the late ’60s and ’70s, when an increasing number of Latinos moved to New York for employment.

In Hartford, there are now several upscale dance clubs and restaurants targeting the salsa-loving audience.

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Salsa Night, which is the city’s first-ever free outdoor Hispanic culture event, will feature music from Orchestra Cadencia, a 12-piece band. There will also be food, a clown and a dance contest.

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