All Mamberos and Salseros: For your information, here's our list of known local Latin dance related events in the near future:
SPECIAL DANCE EVENTS
- Thurs, Aug. 19 – Salsa Glam Fashion Runway Show at Perlé Night Club & Lounge, 13 Paterson St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Presenting Essentials & Rhythm Collections by Elena Vasilevsky (GlamDanceWear.com). Salsa models showcasing new designs to the choreography of Christina Piedra with styling & makeup by Eleanee Jimenez. Tickets, $20 in advance ($25 at the door) & includes complimentary tapas; Salsa party pass with VIP access & professional photos (by Mark Okuda & Scarlet Mambo staff photographers) with models. Doors open for the Fashion Show at 8:30pm; Meet & Greet 8:30-9pm; Fashion Show starts 9pm. Doors open for $10 general admission at 9:30pm. Dance to DJ Dany J until 2am. For tickets call 732-391-1110 information, or 908-307-9421.
- Thurs, Aug. 19 – Grand Opening of Totally Latin Thursday at Club 360 in the Parx Casino, 2999 Street Rd. Bensalem, Pa. 19020 hosted by La Luna Dance Studio. Meet & Greet the Parkettes at 7:30pm; high octane Zumba Show lead by Marianne Martino-Giosa at 8:30pm; Salsa lesson with La Luna &performances by Calle Luna & Las Estrellas at 9pm; dancing until 1am and NO COVER CHARGE & FREE VALET PARKING. For additional info, call La Luna Dance Studio, 215-638-0418. This will be a weekly event.
- Sat, Aug. 21 – Salsa Sensation sponsored by Central Jersey Dance Society at (new temporary location!) the Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Rd (off Route 206), Princeton NJ 08540. $12 admission fee ($8 students with ID) includes a special “Advanced Mambo ON2 Styling” mini workshop from 7:00-7:30pmin addition to a Beginner/Intermediate ON2 dance lesson with José “Papo” Diaz from 7:30-8:30pm; free light snacks, refreshments and plenty of free parking. Open dancing featuring salsa and mambo with some merengue, cha cha, and bachata from 8:30-11:30pm with a guest DJ. For more info & directions check www.centraljerseydance.org or call 609-945-1883.
- Sat, Aug, 21 – 2nd Annual Summer Salsa Throwdown at the Starlight Ballroom, 7 High St. Nutley NJ. Team La Luna & Estilo defending their title against Team Cultural Explosion. Pro Teams, Semi Pro Teams, Ladies Pro Styling Teams, Noel’s Student Performance team, Lynette Gutierrez & José Maldonado Pro/Am & Uri Garcia’s Estilo Men’s Footwork Team will throw it down with competitors from Cultural Explosion. Doors open 7pm for 2 Salsa lessons ~ 8pm social dancing & free pizza ~ 9pm Competition starts ~ social dancing resumes 10:30 until 2am. Advanced tickets at La Luna or online (enter “La Luna” as your discount code): $20 adults, $10 children under 13 http://salsashowdown-efbevent.eventbrite.com/ or $25 at the door.
- Thurs, Aug. 26 – Salsa-Bachata Havana Nights Social with HotSalsaHot at Princeton YWCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton NJ 08540. Dress elegantly in all white to recreate the sensuous world of a 1950’s Cuban Dance Hall. Beginner Salsa lesson (6:30-7:30pm) ~ Bachata lesson (7:30-8:30pm) ~ social dancing until 11pm. Snacks & light refreshments included; raffle for free group lessons; 10 or 20 minute on-the-spot privates with members of the semi pro team; special dance performances by HSN teams. For additional info, contact Henri Velandia, 609-651-6070 or visit HotSalsaHot.com.
· SAVE THE DATE: September 1-5, 2010 New York International Salsa Congress 10 year Anniversary
· SAVE THE DATE: October 29-31, 2010 PhiladelphiaSalsafest.com
· SAVE THE DATE: April 22-24, 2011 NewJerseyInternationalSalsaCongress.com
NOTE: Don’t forget to continue supporting our weekly and monthly venues. All the info can be found in the “On-Going Dance Venues” section below.
I do try to provide up-to-date info, however, many websites are not updated on a regular basis. Therefore, I suggest you call or email the venue or instructor before you head out!
ON-GOING DANCE CLASSES
Salsa Classes (On2) with Scarlet Mambo at Studio 808, 808 Raritan Ave. Highland Park, NJ 08904. Starting July 20: Tuesdays, Salsa Shines from 7-8pm; Salsa Partner work Level 1, from 8:15-9:15pm. Wednesdays, Cha Cha from 7-8pm; Salsa Partner work Level 2, from 8:15-9:15pm. Classes limited to 20 participants; $14 per class with 10 class card; $15 with 5 class card; $20 walk ins. For class description or to register/purchase online go to www.scarletmambo.com/class-schedule/
Salsa Classes (On2) 8 week series with George Dennis of Mambodelphia at Studio 1831, 1831 Brandywine Philadelphia, PA 19130. Mondays starting July 5. Level 1 Basics, from 7:00-8:15pm; Level 2/3 Beyond The Basics, from 8:15-9:30pm. $90 for 1 course; $140 for both. For additional info, call George at 609-330-6804 or info@mambodelphia.com; go to www.mambodelphia.com to register.
Salsa Classes (On2) – 10 week series with José “Papo” Diaz at PEAC Health & Fitness, 1440 Lower Ferry Road Ewing, NJ 08618. Saturdays, from May 15 – July 31. Salsaerobics Shines Class, 12 noon; Advanced Beginner Partner Class 1:30pm; Ladies Styling Class with Anandi (all levels), 3pm; Beginner Partner Class, 4:30pm. $15 pp drop in (cash only); $12 students with ID; discounts for multiple class purchases; 25% discount for PEAC members. For additional info call 609-883-2000 or JoseDiaz@peachealthfitness.com
Salsa Classes (ON1&ON2) – with Henri Velandia of HotSalsaHot at the Princeton Dance & Theater Studio, Forrestal Village, 116 Rockingham Road, Princeton, NJ. No classes Aug. 4-11; classes resume Aug. 12 at the Princeton YWCA. For additional info & class schedule, check www.hotsalsahot.com or call 609-651-6070.
Salsa Classes (ON2) – with Liza Steele & Gonzalo at Princeton University, New Graduate College Common Room, College Road West, Princeton, NJ (1/2 mile from main campus). Tuesdays & Thursdays $5 per class for students, $10 per class all others. For class schedule & directions check www.princeton.edu/~salsa or contact Gonzalo at ganiano@princeton.edu.
Salsa Classes (ON1&ON2) – Thursdays with Isabel "Chiqui" DeJesus at La Cabaña Lounge, 931 New York Ave, Trenton NJ 08638 (bordering Lawrence Township). Beginner 8-9pm; Intermediate 9-10pm; $10 per person; shoes with leather soles required. Social dancing with DJ David Alvarez (Philly); dinner & drink specials available; free parking. For additional info, call 609-396-7901 or Chiqui at 347-837-6509, ICristiDeJesus@yahoo.com.
Salsa Classes (ON1) – at La Luna Dance Studio, 4610 Bensalem Blvd Bensalem, PA. 19020. Performance classes for Jan. 28, 2011 Showcase are now forming. Salsa ON1(all levels), Men & Ladies Styling, Cha Cha, Bachata, and more. $20 per class for non-members (includes practice session); membership available. Instructors include Sonya Elmore, Jessica Rodriguez, Noel Rodriguez, José Maldonado, Amber Rawls, Mike Andino, Raul Santiago, Jr. and others. Now offering TNT (Teens ‘n’ Tots) classes in Salsa, Hip Hop and more. For more info on TNT special pricing, and regular La Luna dance programs, call (215) 638-0418 or check www.LaLunaDanceStudio.com.
Salsa Classes (ON1&ON2) at Estilo Dance Studio located in Fitness Works, 714 Reed St., Philadelphia, PA. Salsa ON1 & ON2 (all levels) – Bachata – Cha Cha – Merengue – Casino Rueda – Kids Salsa & Ballet program. Instructors include Mike Andino, Kathleen Eccleston, George Dennis, Raul Santiago, Jr. and others. For class schedule and more info check www.estilodancestudio.com, email info@estilodancestudio.com, or call or (609) 713-6944.
Salsa (ON1&ON2) – at METROnome Dance Studio, 1622 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19146. Salsa ON1 & ON2 (all levels), Men & Ladies Styling, Cha Cha, Bachata, and more. Instructors include Darlin Garcia, Oliver Hannah, Jennifer Piretti, Rob Grisko, Alpita Patel & others. For class schedule check metronomephilly.com or call owner Erica Nabinger at 607-341-1384.
Salsa Classes (ON1) - Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd. (right off of Rt. 130), Pennsauken, NJ . Salsa, all levels; Casino Rueda and more. Instructors include Barbara Capaldi and others. For more info check www.atriumdance.com or call (856) 661-9166.
Salsa Classes (ON1) – with Joe Figueroa of Living in Rhythm (LIR) International at Beat Street Studio, 77 Buck Road Huntingdon Valley, Pa. 19006. Beginner Salsa, 6:30-7:30pm; Bachata all levels, 7:30-8:30pm; Int/Adv Salsa, 8:30-9:30; open social dancing with DJ Joe until 11:30pm. For additional info, call Joe at 302-494-3835
Salsa Classes (ON1 & ON2) - with Joe Figueroa of Living in Rhythm (LIR) International at Top Hat Dance Studio, 10771 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia, PA. Salsa, all levels; for additional info, check www.tophatdancestudio.com or call 215-676-3100.
Salsa Classes (ON1) – with Joe Figueroa of Living in Rhythm (LIR) International at Take The Lead Dance Studio, 320 Lantana Dr., Lantana Square, Hockessin, DE 19707 Wednesdays – Intermediate Level I, 7:30-8:30pm; Bachata Level 1, 8:30-9:30pm. For more info, check www.livinginrhythm-intl.com or call (302)234-0909.
Salsa Classes (On1) 5 week series at Ballroom On High, 310 E. High Street (second floor), Pottstown PA 19464 with Star Seguinot & Remi Rosales. Sundays, July 11 – August 8; drop ins, $15. Register at www.swingkat.com; for additional info call Star, 215-920-4511 or email star@netcarrier.com
Salsa Classes (ON1) – with Victor Colon at Studio 737 located at 737 West Chester Pike Suite 3 Havertown PA, 19083. Offering all levels of Salsa, Ladies Styling & more. For class schedule and additional info & private lessons, call Victor at 267-259-5872 or dancevictordance@gmail.com
Salsa Classes (ON1) – at Society Hill Dance Academy Manayunk, 4401 Cresson St. (on the R6 train platform) Philadelphia Pa. 19127. Offering Beginner & Intermediate classes in Salsa, Bachata and more. For complete schedule, pricing and additional info call the studio at 215-482-1611 or check www.societyhilldance.com.
Salsa Classes (ON1) – at Society Hill Dance Academy Center City, 409 South 2nd St., Philadelphia Pa. 19147. Offering Beginner & Intermediate classes in Salsa, Bachata and more. For complete schedule, pricing and additional info call the studio at 215-574-3574 or check www.societyhilldance.com.
Salsa Classes (ON1) – Salsa in the Suburbs Dance Studio, 1245 N. Providence Rd. (entrance on Evergreen Ave, lower level) Media, PA. 19063. Salsa ON1 (all levels), performance classes, Cha Cha, Merengue, and Bachata. Instructors include Julie Berger. For class schedule and additional info, call (610) 800-8182 or check www.salsainthesuburbs.com
Salsa Classes (ON1) – Latin Legacy Dance at Chill Lounge, 2747 Bernville Rd. Leesport, Pa. 19533. Instructors are Pamela Villagra & Manny Peguero. Sunday classes available: Beginners - Advanced & Performance. Sessions begin the first Sunday of the month, $10 per class. For more info check www.latinlegacydance.com
Salsa Classes (ON1) – with Latin Legacy Dance at Chill Lounge, 2747 Bernville Rd. Leesport, Pa. 19533 with instructors Pamela Villagra & Manny Peguero. Month long sessions begin the first Sunday of each month. Classes are $10.00/per class. 12-1PM Beginners; 1-2PM Intermediate I; 2-3PM Intermediate II; 3-4PM Advanced; Performance classes now available. Tuition is due in full prior to class start date, cash or check only please. For more info check www.latinlegacydance.com
ON-GOING DANCE VENUES
Mondays – Latin Dance Mondays at VANGO LOUNGE & SKY BAR, 116 S. 18th St. (between Chestnut & Sansom) Philadelphia, Pa. 19103. Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaetón and Disco with DJ Slick Rick, free dance lesson with MasterJay. Free admission all night and free parking; $3 beers and margaritas. From 8pm until ? Please note that this event /venue is NOT affiliated or associated with Salsa in the City productions, trademarked under TriniJungleJuice Inc. For additional info call 215-568-1020 or check www.vangoloungeandskybar.com.
Tuesdays – Salsa at the REEF CARIBBEAN LOUNGE, 605 S. 3rd St. (between South and Bainbridge) Philadelphia, Pa. Free salsa lesson with Joe Figueroa of Living in Rhythm from 9-10pm; classic salsa with some bachata and cha cha provided by DJ Joe. Happy hour from 5-9pm offering ½ off appetizers & $5 drink specials. Dress is casual, admission $5; parking fee only $3 at the 3rd St. lot with validation. For more info, check www.livinginrhythm-intl.com or call (215) 629-0102.
Wednesdays – BRASIL'S NIGHTCLUB, 2nd & Chestnut, Old City, Philadelphia Pa. Beginner Salsa lesson from 9-10pm with La Luna Dance Studio. Dancing to Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata with DJ Rockwell until 2:00 AM; $3 Coronas till 11pm and drink specials all night. $5 admission; for more info call (215) 638-0418 or check www.brasilsnightclub-philly.com TOWING NOTE: DO NOT PARK IN ANY UNATTENDED PARKING LOTS
Wednesdays – Wepa Wednesdays at OCTO WATERFRONT GRILLE (formerly Rock Lobster), 221 N. Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, Pa. 19106. DJ Rumbero playing the best in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha & Top 40 Hits; free salsa lesson with Victor Colon from 8:30-9:30pm. Doors open 4pm with Bud Light Lime & Soca drink specials; NO cover charge. For additional info call 215-923-OCTO; 267-716-1594 or go to OctoPhilly.com.
Thursdays – Salsa Thursdays &Tacuba Thursdays – Two Rooms, Two Parties at PERLÉ NIGHTCLUB & LOUNGE, 13 Paterson St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901. 2 Salsa lessons with Dany Joshua from ScarletMambo & guest instructors from 9-10pm, Beginners & Intermediate. Salsa in the Main Room or Rock en Español in the Red Room until 2am. $3 Coronas; extensive Martini & Mojito menus; dinner menu also available. Text SALSANJ to 46786 to receive free or reduced cover: Ladies free by 9pm; Ladies $5 before 9:30; Guys $5 before 9pm…you will receive a text response which you must show at the door. For additional info, call Dany at 732-391-1110 or check www.scarletmambo.com/upcoming-events/.
Thursdays – Latin Thursdays at TIERRA COLOMBIANA, 4535 N. 5th St., Philadelphia. Cover charge $5; free before 11pm. Free parking in the Rite Aid lot. DJ Miguel Lebrón & DJ Kure providing the groove from 9pm until 2am. Drinks specials, dinner menu & special smoking section. For additional info, email Miguel at djguel@yahoo,com; for VIP or table service call 215-324-6086 or check www.tierracolombiananightclub.com
Thursdays – Salsa Nights at PAVINCI’S ITALIAN GRILLE, 453 River Styx Rd. Hopatcong, NJ. Free Salsa Beginner & Intermediate lesson with Carlos Xiloj from 8:20-9:20pm; DJ Marlone spinning Salsa/Mambo, Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue & more until midnight. For additional info, check www.pavinci.com or call 973-770-4300.
Thursdays – Latin Night at POSH MODERN LOUNGE, CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS FROM 7-29-10. DUE TO REOPEN IN MID SEPTEMBER.584 Route 38 East, Maple Shade NJ 08052 presented by Rumbero Entertainment. Spacious wood dance floor; $6 all mixed drinks including Martinis & Grey Goose; bar menu available. DJ Rumbero spinning the best Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha & Club from 9pm til 2am; no cover charge; over 21 with ID. For additional info call (267) 716-1594 or www.posh38.com.
1st Thursdays – BRASIL'S NIGHTCLUB, 2nd & Chestnut, Old City, Philadelphia Pa. Beginner Salsa lesson from 9:15-10:30pm with La Luna Dance Studio. Dancing to Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata with DJ José Maldonado until 2:00 AM; $7 admission. TOWING NOTE: DO NOT PARK IN ANY UNATTENDED PARKING LOTS
Thursdays – Living In Rhythm Expression Session at BEAT STREET STUDIO, 77 Buck Road Huntingdon Valley, Pa. 19006. Following dance classes with Joe Figueroa (details above in “On-Going Dance Classes”), DJ Joe hosts social dancing from 9:30pm until 11:30pm. Cover charge $5; free if you take a class. For additional info call Joe at 302-494-3835.
Thursdays – Latin Dance Nights at TAVERN ON THE LAKE, 101 Main St., Hightstown, NJ 08520. DJ playing mix of mostly Merengue, Bachata & Reggaeton with an occasional Salsa from 8pm-1:30am. No cover charge; food & drink specials; free parking; 21 & over; proper attire required, no hats. For additional info, call 609-426-9345.
Thursdays – Latin Nights at CHILL LOUNGE, 2747 Bernville Road, Leesport PA 19533. Free Salsa lesson with Latin Legacy Dance from 8:00pm-9:00pm; social dancing to the best Latin beats of DJ Jay Nyce until 2:00am. $2.00 cover; late night menu available until 11PM; non-smoking event; dress code enforced; no one under 21 admitted. For additional info, check www.LatinLegacyDance.com; contact Pamela Villagra at 267-614-9713 or 610-916-2343. Parking is available.
Fridays – BRASIL'S NIGHTCLUB, 2nd & Chestnut, Old City, Philadelphia Pa. 9-10pm Beginner Salsa lesson with La Luna Dance Studio. Dancing to Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata with DJ Rockwell until 2:00 AM; $3 Coronas till 11pm and drink specials all night. $10 admission; for more info call (215) 638-0418 or check www.brasilsnightclub-philly.com TOWING NOTE: DO NOT PARK IN ANY UNATTENDED PARKING LOTS
Fridays – Club Mega at SAVOY NIGHTCLUB, 1444 Route 73 North, Pennsauken, NJ 08110. DJ Rumbero and guest DJs spinning the best Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cha Cha. Doors open 9pm; $10 cover, ladies free before 11pm; $5 gents before 10pm; Police officers with ID get in free. For additional info, call (267) 949-6401.
1st Fridays – Mambodelphia’s Salsambo Salsa Party at 201 Broadway, XAVIER HALL in the Westville Square, South Westville, NJ 08093. Complimentary salsa lesson from 9:15-10pm; $12 admission in advance www.mambodelphia.com/mambo_store; $15 at the door; BYOB; plenty of off street parking. For additional info, call George at 609-330-6804 or email, info@mambodelphia.com
3rd Fridays – Starry Ferrari’s Salsa Social at BALLROOM ON HIGH, 310 E. High St. Pottstown, Pa. 19464. Salsa lesson with Star Seguinot & Remi Rosales from 8-9pm included with $10 admission. Social dancing from 9:00pm to 1am; huge hardwood floor; light snacks provided, BYOB. For additional info, call Star at 215-920-4511or check www.swingkat.com.
2nd & 4th Fridays – Salsa Fridays at LA LUNA DANCE STUDIO, 4610 Bensalem Blvd Bensalem, PA. 19020 Admission (8:30pm) $12 pp ($10 for La Luna members, free for Platinum members and free for local dance professionals and one guest.). Free dinner buffet (first come, first served), free dance lesson 9-10pm and free parking; dancing until 2am. BYOB (cups, ice & soft drinks available). Top area DJs. For more info check www.LaLunaDanceStudio.com or call (215) 638-0418 for table reservations.
2nd & 4th Fridays – Salsa Party at TAKE THE LEAD DANCE STUDIO (University City), 4701 Pine St. (corner of 47th & Pine) Philadelphia, Pa. 19143. Social dancing from 9pm-1am; $10 admission, BYOB. For additional info, call 215-471-3215 or check www.TakeTheLeadStudio.com.
1st & 3rd Fridays – Center City Salsa at MASTERJAY MOVES DANCE STUDIO, 311 Market St, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106. Party starts at 9pm until 1am. Beginner Salsa lesson 9:30-10:30pm, free light buffet and soft drinks available. Rotating DJ’s playing 90% salsa music; $5 admission. For more info email info@centercitysalsa.com or check www.centercitysalsa.com
1st 3rd & 5th Fridays – Mambo Fateegz Salsa Fridays at BALLROOM OFF FIFTH, 37 W. 37 St. between 5&6 Ave. (2nd floor) NYC 10018. Admission $10 before 10pm, $12 after; doors open 9:00pm-2:00am. If it is within 1 week of your birthday, you and 1 friend can enter free with proper ID. A mambo event presented by Choco and his crew with plenty of classic salsa & cha cha by DJ Ray Colon of Uneek Sounds and sometimes guest DJS; no age limit, no dress code; 95% of dancers break “ON2”. For more info, check www.MamboFateegz.com or call Choco at 347-680-7616.
Fridays & Saturdays – SALSA ON THE SQUARE, 2126 Lehigh Ave. (corner of Martha St. & Lehigh Ave.) Philadelphia, Pa. 19126. DJ Dro & guest DJ’s spinning the best of salsa, cha cha, bachata, merengue, freestyle & classics. No cover charge, drink specials all night; plenty of street parking. Music starts at 9pm; for more information, call 215-291-1214.
Saturdays - BRASIL'S NIGHTCLUB, 2nd & Chestnut, Old City, Philadelphia Pa. 9-10pm Beginner Salsa lesson with Estilo Dance Studio. Dancing to Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata with DJ Rockwell until 2:00 AM; $3 Coronas till 11pm and drink specials all night. $10 admission; for more info call (609) 713-6944 or check www.brasilsnightclub-philly.com TOWING NOTE: DO NOT PARK IN ANY UNATTENDED PARKING LOTS
Saturdays – Salsa in the Suburbs Salsa Social at ST. LUKE’S SOCIAL CENTER, 35 N. Malin Rd. Broomall, PA 19008. On different Saturdays, twice per month. Call or visit website for schedule. Doors open 8pm; free salsa lesson; dancing to Salsa, Bachata, Merengue & Cha Cha until 1am. BYOB; water & soda for purchase. Large hardwood dance floor and plenty of free parking; $12 at the door or $10 in advance at Salsa In the Suburbs.
1st & 3rd Saturdays – Latin Fiesta Nights at ATRIUM DANCE STUDIO, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd. (right off of Rt. 130), Pennsauken, NJ . From 9pm-2am; admission $12. Free buffet, free dance lesson and free parking. BYOB (cups, ice & soft drinks provided) and Top DJs. For more info check www.atriumdance.com or call (856) 661-9166.
2nd & 4th Saturdays Salsa Sueños Latin Dance at the STARDUST BALLROOM, 363 W Browning Rd. Bellmawr, NJ 08031 (in the Wow Video Shopping Plaza). Now $10 admission all night and for the remainder of this year, FREE admission for all Police, Firefighters, and EMTs with ID. Some of the top area DJs will be in rotation, including La Clave, José Rodriguez, Sazaam, Joe Figueroa & Anthony Ortiz; rotating top area instructors include Barbara Capaldi, Joe Figueroa, Henri Velandia, Raul Santiago &Christy Kam. BYOB; food allowed but no ice coolers please (safety hazard); ice, non alcoholic drinks & bagged snacks available; dress is fashionable, dressy jeans are okay; 18 and older with ID (carding enforced). For directions and more info, go to Stardust; for table reservations, email stardustbellmawr@gmail.com.
3rd Saturdays – Salsa Sensation sponsored by Central Jersey Dance Society at the SUZANNE PATERSON CENTER, One Monument Drive (on Route 206), Princeton, NJ. $12 admission fee ($8 students with ID) includes beginner or intermediate Latin dance lessons with top area instructors at 7:30pm. Open dancing featuring salsa and mambo with some merengue, cha cha, and bachata with top area DJ’s from 8:30-11:30pm. For more info check www.centraljerseydance.org.
3rd Saturdays – Latin Night at BT BISTRO, 3499 Route 1 South (next to Clarion Hotel) Princeton NJ 08540. Free salsa lesson from 9-10pm or 9-10:30pm; no cover charge; drink & happy hour specials start at 10pm; plenty of free parking; DJ playing salsa, bachata, merengue & more until closing. For additional info, call 609-919-9403.
Sundays – Latin Night at KARMA, 9859 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115. Totally renovated with new dance floor, 2 bars, 2 VIP areas. Two cover options: $5 cover includes salsa dance lesson OR $15 cover includes an open bar special from 8-9pm & dance lesson. Salsa lessons with instructors from areas top dance studios: 1st Sunday with Mambodelphia – 2nd Sunday with Estilo Dance Studio – 3rd Sunday with La Luna Dance Studio – 4th Sunday with Top Hat Dance Studio. Salsa lesson from 8:15 – 9pm; dancing to DJ La Clave until 2am. Casual attire & free parking. For additional info call 215-416-0669 or check www.karmaphilly.com.
Sundays – Latin Night at COASTLINE BAR & RESTAURANT, 1240 Brace Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Free Salsa lesson with Barbara Capaldi at 8:00pm. Social dancing with guest DJs from 8:30pm to 3am. For additional info, call 856-795-1773 or check www.coastlinerestandbar.com
