There is a new salsa dance group in Houston and they
are called the LUNA NUEVA DANCE COMPANY. LUNA NUEVA's
debut performance will be at the Metropolis RUMBA
PARA EL GRAN SHOWCASE 2002 (01/11/2002). LUNA NUEVA
contact: Alberto Garcia at 713.443.5424

There was a Grand Opening of a new Latin club last
Saturday night called CLUB BOUNCE (13331 Kuykendahl,
formerly Boogie Nights-North). Info: 281.875.3330

Some former members of GRUPO KANDENTE has started a
new salsa band called LA ORQUESTA SALMERUM.
LA ORQUESTA SALMERUM will be playing this Saturday at
Inca's in Clear Lake (3329 Nasa Rd, 281.326.1700).

MARY FROMETA, former lead singer of GRUPO KA-CHE, will
be starting a new salsa band. Keep posted.

ROGELIO MORENO (LA Great Salsa Dancer, "Dance With Me")
recently sent out a message to all salsa dancers.
A copy of it is posted at
http://www.salsazteca.homestead.com/Rogelio.html

STRICTLY STREET SALSA and DIVERSE WORKS is
re-scheduling their HOLIDAY SALSA PARTY from Dec 16 to
Dec 30. RSVP by Dec 21: unlimited_talent@...
or 713.524.3936

Due to the overwhelming responses to the SALSA AZTECA
DANCE GROUP AUDITION, a second audition is scheduled
for this Friday (12/14) from 6-8pm at the University
of Houston, University Center. To set audition time,
contact Rey Rodriguez at rodri1177@... or
832.236.0896

For those who are interested in the HUSTLE dance,
there have been on-going HUSTLE LESSONS at Cabo's
(6025 Richmond, 713.780.2226) on Monday nights.
MIKE MASON's last lesson of the year at Cabo's will be
12/17 (7-8:00pm). If you are interested in his
lessons continuing in the new year, send an email to
danceallnight@... or rxp8861@...

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Salsa Calendar
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December 13, Thursday.
PAQUITO GUZMAN (la leyenda de salsa)
DIRECTAMENTE DE PUERTO RICO at
Extasis
6115 Hillcroft
(713) 541-4929
http://www.ClubInfo.com
(713) 271-8030
$15 but Ladies Free until 10:00pm

December 15, Saturday 10:00pm-2:00am.
LA ORQUESTA SALMERUM
AT INCA'S CLEAR LAKE
Inca's Latin American Grill
3329 NASA Rd 1 (next to the water in Clear Lake)
(281) 326-1700
$10 Cover to see this NEW HOUSTON SALSA BAND!!!

December 16, Sunday.
SANTIAGO CERON (salsa y rumba)
DESDE COLOMBIA at
Crystal Nite Club
6680 SW Freeway (at Hillcroft)
(713) 784-7743
http://www.ClubInfo.com
(713) 271-8030
$12 but Ladies Free until 10:00pm

December 21, Friday.
K'YUCO DANCE COMPANY IN THE
RUMBA PARA EL GRAN SHOWCASE 2002 at
Metropolis
8935 Richmond Ave
(713) 975-1917
Info: leunamde@... or 713-271-4633.
http://www.salsaeddy.homestead.com/Newsletter.html

December 30, Sunday 6:00pm-11:00pm.
HOLIDAY SALSA PARTY SPONSORED BY
STRICTLY STREET SALSA AND DIVERSE WORKS
1117 East Freeway I-10 (at North Main north downtown)
RSVP by Dec 21: unlimited_talent@... or
(713) 524-3936
Tentative party plans include buffet,
Salsa/merengue dancing and dance performance.

January 11, Friday.
SEMENEYA DANCE COMPANY FROM SAN ANTONIO AND
LUNA NUEVA DANCE COMPANY IN THE
RUMBA PARA EL GRAN SHOWCASE 2002 at
Metropolis
8935 Richmond Ave
(713) 975-1917
Info: leunamde@... or 713-271-4633.
http://www.salsaeddy.homestead.com/Newsletter.html