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Surely we are all looking forward to Passover/Easter weekend – either for the fiesta or to just plain have an extra day off!

The past week was full of events – from the Grupo NV concert at Flava Fridays at Palazzo, through to new round of preliminaries at Acrobat on Tuesday, and to the fabulous ReelWorld Film Festival held this past weekend. Best of all, the everlasting question “How is salsa to be danced?” was finally answered. Read our film review of “Dame La Mano” (Give me Your Hand), which was screened at the ReelWorld Festival, and if you are serious about your dancing, make sure to try and see it so you can practice those smooth moves!!

Easter is here, the days are finally a bit longer, and Spring Fever will hit all of us very soon. Are you ready for the dating scene? Should you mix dating and salsa? Read up on players and their classic moves before you venture out this spring to find new love.

We have more “star” items for you in this issue then just a great interview with Grupo NV. Let yourself be touched by the stars with our brand-new April SalsaSCOPES. And if your star-power is not that great, our resident therapist Tony has this month’s answers in Ask Tony.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: GRUPO NV
This famous and fabulous bachata band met us in Palazzo and gave us an exclusive interview after their show. How are they handling their success? Find out

REELWORLD FILM FESTIVAL: DAME LA MANO
“Dame La Mano” (Give Me Your Hand), a fascinating documentary about Cubans in New Jersey, their rumba, their love, and their passion. Learn why you don’t want to miss this film, click here

REELWORLD FILM FESTIVAL: ENTRE CICLONES
“Entre Ciclones” (Between Hurricanes), a whirlwind comedy direct from Havana, Cuba filled with everything we love and hate about that intriguing place. Check out our review, click here

APRIL SALSASCOPES: IT’S IN THE STARS
Will you have a good month or bad month? At least you can be prepared and take the right steps!
View your star path, click here

ASK TONY: APRIL’S ANSWERS
How does one deal with salsa bullies and salsa predators? And when it comes to a cherished relationship, how hard can it be to say “I love you”? Find out

SPRING FEVER: DATING AND SALSA
Are you ready for Spring and all it brings? Should you look for love on the salsa scene?
Check out what others have to say, click here
Are you aware of players and how they operate? Find out how to avoid getting hurt, click here

PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES
A picture is worth a thousand words. Take a peek at:

Acrobat Lounge 3rd round of preliminaries, click here
ReelWorld Film Festival films and after-party, click here
Salsa Jeans Party @ El Rancho, click here
Flava Fridays with Grupo NV @ Palazzo, click here

NOCHE CUBANA TROPICAL @ ZEMRA BAR LOUNGE
Tuesday April 6. Featured performance by Bong and Irina. Enjoy Cuban style salsa and rumba shows!

TORONTO SALSA COMPETITION IN ACROBAT
There is only one more round of preliminaries, so get ready for “The Real McCoy” (semi-finals), starting next week Tuesday

STYLING WORKSHOP BY CITY DANCE CORPS
April 6 + April 13. Spice up your moves!

LIFTS AND AERIALS WITH DAVE PARIS
Exquisite workshop brought to you by Dance to Live Studio – April 18

AND DON'T MISS LIVE MUSIC AT LULA LOUNGE AND RED VIOLIN

For more info, check the listings on our event page, click here

Yours SalsaSPOT Staff
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Noche Cubana Tropical – April 6, 2004

Celebrate the warmth of spring and get away to Cuba for a few hours at Zemra’s Cuban Tropicana Night. Featuring a Cuban dance show with talented salsa dancers Bong Gonzales & Irina Rosales and drumming by renowned Toronto percussionist Marcus Chomsky. $5 entrance fee also includes the following:

* Free Cuban dance lesson by Marsha Lawrence of Hip Action Dance Studios
* $10 off 6-week dance lessons by Hip Action (classes start April 13, 2004)
* $4 Mojitos and Cuba Libres all night long
* Cuban tapas specials toda la noche * Cuban salsa spun by our new DJ, the one and only Efren Dinamita (of Berlin Nightclub and Fregata)

Doors open for dinner and appetizers at 6:00pm. Lesson at 8:45pm. Show at 10:00pm.
Zemra Bar Lounge, 778 St. Clair Ave. West. (between Christie and Oakwood)
Tel. 416 651 3123 Email: zemra@rogers.com Web site: www.toronto.com/zemra

ON THE SPOT Cardholders: Buy one entrée, get the 2nd for ½ price!

“AZUCAR!”

About Bong and Irena: Bong and his Cuban partner Irena have participated in many competitions such as the 2002 and 2003 Berlin Professional Salsa Competition (finalists in both) and the 2003 Bar One Open Salsa Competition (placed 2nd). Among their many performances includes a recent Cuban show routine at the Ottawa Salsa Congress where they awed their audience with their flair and spectacular lifts. *************************************************************************************************

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ON THE SPOT SPECIAL:
University Settlement's Latin Festival, to be held on May 15th, 2004, will feature live performances by Toronto-based Latin gives 20% discount so register early! Contact Claire Holloway at (416)598-3444x266

ON THE SPOT MEMBERSHIP CARD Your savings card for clubs, dining and entertainment. Go clubbing without cover charge or line-ups. Take your salsa a few steps further! Get your discounts at:
El Rancho	Lula Lounge
Acrobat Lounge	Red Violin
Orale Lounge	Hip Action Dance Studios
Plaza Flamingo	Dance to Live
UpLounge	Toronto Dance
UofT Dance Club	Flow Fitness
Bioenergy Clinic	Help Yourself Therapy
NEW Zemra Lounge	VistaPrinting 250 FREE business cards
NEW City Dance Corps.	NEW Carmelina Brown
You can buy your ON THE SPOT Members Card online or via mail or in person. MORE INFO

SPECIAL: University Settlement's Latin Festival, to be held on May 15th, 2004, will feature live performances by Toronto-based Latin gives 20% discount so register early! Contact Claire Holloway at (416)598-3444x266

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Join us in celebrating Toronto's growing Latin Population!

University Settlement's Latin Festival, to be held on May 15th, 2004, will feature live performances by Toronto-based Latin musicians, dancers and artists and will host vendors from many of Toronto’s Latin-themed restaurants and shops. At the event we will feature the best of what Toronto has to offer in terms of Latin music, dance, food, crafts, literature and other wares. We are issuing an open invitation for interested groups to become involved as performers or vendors at the Festival.

For more information about University Settlement's Latin Festival and how you can get involved, please contact Claire Holloway at (416)598-3444x266 or at usrc_claire_holloway@on.aibn.com.