Marion of Salsa y Bembe -- http://www.salsa-bemb... -- has organized a First Thursday Monthly Salsa Social in the gorgeous Mexican American Cultural Center. Last month's social went off like gangbusters and proved to be a great night!! Join us! Please sign in on the Meetup sign up sheet when you register. 6pm-7pm - $10 - Marion teaches a fun beginning On2 Salsa class. Class is taught 1st and 3rd Thursdays. 7:30-10pm - $5 - Social with DJ Fabian. This is a gorgeous large space with a professional sound system. A fine wood floor for dancing, and plenty of foyer space for socializing. (Social is 1st Thursdays.)
Free and ample parking, water and sodas available for purchase FOR ONLY $1 !!! No outside drinks please. You don't want to miss this special evening! Marion arranged with Copa to keep the party going:
You think 10pm is too early to end? After the Pura Salsa Social, we are welcome to head to Copa (217 Congress Avenue). Show your hand-stamp and cover is only $3.00 (21 and older please).
BTW - Dress code is more relaxed on Thursdays. No excuse! Let’s have fun and dance! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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The City of Austin, the Mexican American Cultural Center and www.SalsaNewsAustin.com present

"Pura Salsa Social" Every first Thursday of the month from 7:30pm until 10:00pm Next Social: October 2, 2008 With your hosts: Fabian, Valarie, Marion, and Linda
DJ Fabian dedicated to bring you nothing but the best salsa tunes!
(That means no merengue, no cha cha, no regatton, no cumbia, no bachata)
This is a Salsero’s dream social:
 Wood floor with plenty of space for dancing
 Excellent air conditioning
 Fabulous outdoor spaces with gardens and sitting area
 Large video screen
 FREE parking
 Downtown Austin!!! Location: Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street
Austin, TX 78701
http://www.ci.austin.... Schedule of events:
Beginners Salsa Lesson: 6pm-7pm ($10.00 per person) by Marion
"October’s” special guest instructor: Azucena Perez of Jazzy Dance Company
Ladies' styling 7pm-8pm ($12.00 per person)
Pura Salsa Social: 7:30pm-10pm (no need to be at the lessons to come to the social)
 Everyone is welcome! (No age limitation)
 No alcoholic beverages permitted. Water and soda available for $1.00
 Everyone coming for the social must sign a liability free form for the COA records. Rates and specials for this month:
 Instructors, Instructor's Assistants and Performing Dance Team Members: get in free (instructor is define as any person providing instruction in a public space, instructors assistants are define as any one that helps, assists or subs an instructor in a public place, dance team members are any one that performs and practices on a regular bases with a current performance dance team) Please email me directly with proof of this status to [masked] and we will place you on the VIP list.
 Full Time Students, Senior Citizens (60 or older), Out of Town, City of Austin Employees, School Districts Employees, Military Service (please show proof such as an ID): $3.00 per person.
 Any one that participate at the MACC Salsa Lessons and has paid for 1 month of lessons will enter free (I will be teaching twice per month the first and third Thursday of each month each lesson is $10 per class, a month will be $20.00)
 Every one else is $5.00 per person. More information about guest instructors, performances, discounts, food vendors and more @ www.Salsa-Bembe.com and www.SalsaNewsAustin.com or email at [masked]