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Where to dance in Philadelphia/NY/NJ area

(Taken from the Newsletter of  Cindy Torruellas, last updated 3/11/2010)


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

 

  • Wed, March 10 – Salsa Classes (ON2) with George Vandeveer at Estilo Dance Studio in Philadelphia, Pa. For additional info, see “On-Going Dance Classes” below.
  • Thurs, March 11 – Starry Ferrari Salsa Social & Haitian Earthquake Relief Fundraiser at the Ballroom On High, 310 E. High Street (second floor), Pottstown PA 19464. At this party, when a previous Starry Ferrari guest brings a newcomer, $5 of the newcomer's $12 entrance fee will be donated to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.  8pm choice of Beginner or Intermediate Salsa lessons with Star Seguinot & Remi Rosales included with $12 admission (Full time students with ID $10); for an extra $5 come at 7pm for a Bachata lesson with Remi. Social dancing from 9:00pm to 11:00pm; light snacks provided. For additional info, call Star at 215-920-4511or check www.swingkat.com.
  • Thurs, March 11 –  Salsa Thursdays – Two Rooms, Two Parties at Perlé Night Club & Lounge, 13 Paterson St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Special dance performance by Gricelle Ponce & Jersey’s Finest Dance Company. Salsa lesson (2 levels) from 9-10pm with Achiko Zarnadze & Dany Joshua. Salsa in the Main Room with DJ Dany J & DJ Ricky V; Rock En Español in the Red Room with DJ Leo Cotto & DJ Leo Gil; groove to your favorite until 2am. $3 Coronas; extensive Martini & Mojito menus; dinner also available. $10 cover. Text SALSANJ to 46786 to sign up for VIP info, Free/Reduced guestlist. For additional info, call 732-391-1110 or check www.scarletmambo.com/upcoming-events/.
  • Fri, March 12 – Salsa Fridays Philadelphia All Stars Party at La Luna Dance Studio, 4610 Bensalem Blvd Bensalem, PA.  After a 2 year hiatus The Philly All Stars return. 19 of the best Salsa Instructors in the area will come together and, with only 2 hours to learn the choreography, will perform yet another memorable salsa routine. Special Honorees for their contribution to the Philly Salsa Scene are:  Barbara Capaldi, Joe Figueroa, Mike Andino, Darlin Garcia, Jessica Rodriguez & Eli Torres. $12 admission ($10 members; Platinum members free) includes free buffet at 8:30 (first come, first served); free salsa lesson with Sonya Elmore at 9pm; 11:30pm Philly All Stars performance. DJ Miguel Lebrón will be spinning until 2am; free parking; BYOB (cups, ice & soft drinks available). For more information call (215) 638-0418 or check www.LaLunaDanceStudio.com. Please note: this is the last day to sign up for the All-Stars Workshops early discount of $70; $85 at the door, space permitting. Workshop info is listed below.  
  • Fri, March 12 – Sweety’s Pimp N Ho Birthday Celebration at Little Spain Lounge, 582 New Brunswick Ave, Fords, NJ 08863.  Free admission, salsa lesson & buffet for those dressed as Pimps or Hos’; otherwise, $5 buffet charge; featuring a decked out pimp chair photo prop.  Doors open 9:30pm with DJ Javier Mambo.  For additional info, call 908-591-9074 or go SalsaBeat.
  • Sat, March 13 – Kick Off Party for New 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.  Free bonus Bachata lesson with Christy Kam @ 8:30pm followed by a free Salsa lesson with Barbara Capaldi @ 9:15pm. Special performance by Musicaliente. Spinning the best in Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachata & Merengue for the month of March is DJ La Clave. Some of the top area DJs will be in rotation, including Sazaam, Joe Figueroa, José Rodriguez & Anthony Ortiz; rotating top area instructors include Raul Santiago, Christy Kam, Barbara Capaldi, Joe Figueroa & Henri Velandia.  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.  For directions and more info, go to Stardust. This event will take place every 2nd & 4th Saturday.
  • Sun, March 14 – Philadelphia All Stars Salsa & More Workshops returns to La Luna Dance Studio at 4610 Bensalem Blvd Bensalem, PA. 19020. The top 19 Salsa Instructors from the area - Mike, Darlin, Uri, Kat, Henri, Christy, Joe, Vicki, Noel, Jose, Amber, Jessica, Ashley, Star, Raul, Victor, Barbara, Big George, Sonya - will be offering 19 workshops for All Levels - Salsa ON1; Mambo ON2; Turn Techniques; Musicality; Afro Cuban; Ladies Bachata & Cha Cha Styling; Dips & Tricks and more!  Fee: $70; $85 at the door, space permitting (major credit cards accepted); workshops start 4:30pm until 8:35pm. Register early, space is limited. For more info, complete schedule & to purchase online, check www.LaLunaDanceStudio.com; to register call 215 638-0418.
  • Saturday, March 20  Philly Jam: Chapter IV – The Evolution at the Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Road, Philadelphia, Pa. 19114.  A night of salsa, mambo, cha cha and more with DJ Spanky & DJ David Ortiz from 9pm-3am.  Hot performances by some of the best dancers – Gordon Neil & Julissa Cruz; East Side Edition; Caribbean Soul; Cristina Zavala & Rodrigo Crotazar; Mambo Orleans; Mambo Dinamico; Calle Luna; Mambodelphia; Calle Sol; Las Estrellas; Raul Santiago & Loren Lopez & others; on-stage battles: old school/ new school hip hop and reggaeton; raffle for 2 tickets to see El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, receive an autographed CD of their latest release, meet world renowned percussionist Richie Bastar and receive a pair of mini bongos signed by Richie & more! Advance ticket purchase for $20 expires March 14th  @ 11:59pm; $25 at the door, space permitting. For additional info & tickets, go to www.thephillyjam.com.
  • Sun, March 21 – Bachata Workshop with Henri Velandia of HotSalsaHot at Princeton Dance & Theater Studio, Forrestal Village, 116 Rockingham Road, Princeton, NJ 08540.  .  First hour and a half will be Beg/Intermediate partner work with technique followed by one hour of supervised practice.  an add styling.  From 4:30-7pm; $30. For additional info, check www.hotsalsahot.com or call 609-651-6070.
  • Thurs, April 15 – ON2 Basics Workshop with Star Seguinot & Remi Rosales at Ballroom On High, 310 E. High Street (second floor), Pottstown PA 19464.  7:30-8:30pm – ON2 timing, footwork & simple pattern; 8:45-9:45pm – continuation of turn pattern material.  $25; in order to run the workshop, you must register in advance with Star, star@netcarrier.com, or call her at 215-920-4511 (do not register thru swingkat.com).

Ø       Registration is now open for all PA, NJ, DE residents of Latino descent to participate in the Official Latino Talent Show “Descubra tu Talento” Talent Search Competition for the Hispanic Choice Awards (HCA).  Categories: Vocalists – Musicians – Dancers – Female Models…Individuals or groups, no age restrictions. Winner will perform at the 2010 HCA Gala at the Kimmel Center.  Auditions are from May17-20, 2010 at the Community College of Philadelphia, 1700 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19130.  Registration deadline is May 3, 2010; for more info & to register online, www.phillyHCA.com or call 215-235-3101.

  • SAVE THE DATE:  April 18 2nd Annual College Showdown Latin Dance Competition sponsored by Latin Nation Dance Co. at Drexel University Main Auditorium 3141 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19104. $5k in prize money for college and non college students; performances; after party.  www.college-showdown.com for info & to register for competition.
  • SAVE THE DATE:  April 22-25, 2010  New Jersey International Salsa Congress – 3 bands:  Orlando Marin – Orq. Dee Jay – Orq. Dicupe.  27+ world class instructors:  Super Mario Million Moves Man –  Eddie Torres, The Mambo King – Gricelle Ponce – Jayson Molina – Magna Gopal – Manuel dos Santos – Angel Ortiz  & others.  12 DJ’s:  DJ Toño La Conga (New York) – DJ Marin (Netherlands) – DJ Sugar Ruiz (Philly) – Super DJ Robby (Los Angeles) – DJ Dany J (New Jersey) & others.  5 ballrooms at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel with 16,270 square feet for dancing, indoor pool & whirlpool, great discounts for rooms.  Use promo code CindyT2010  for more info & to receive a 10% discount on the purchase of a Full Pass.

 

 

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) (NEW!) 6 week series at Estilo Dance Studio 714 Reed Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (inside Fitness Works).  Mondays, March 8 –April 12, from 8:30-10pm Mambo ON2 Level 2 – technique, style & building patterns; Wednesdays, March 10-April 14, from 8:30-10pm Mambo ON2 Level 1 – learn basic moves & technique.  Guest instructor, George Vandeveer (former dancer/instructor for the Cobos Brothers Dance Company, NY) will be teaching both series. $90 for each 6 class series; returning students, college/military with ID, $85; Estilo unlimited students, $45; Arte Soneros members, free. Must pay in advance, no “trial” classes permitted. For additional info or to register, email sherry@estilodancestudio.com or call (609) 713-6944.
  • Salsa Classes (On2)  (NEW!) Mondays March 8th – 8 week Intensive series with George Dennis of Mambodelphia at Studio 1831, 1831 Brandywine Philadelphia, PA 19130. 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.  Fridays, from Feb. 12 – Apr. 23.  Advanced Beginner level from 6:15-7:30pm;  Beginner level from 7:30-8:45pm.  $15 pp drop in (cash only); $12 students with ID; 25% discount for PEAC members.  For additional info call 609-883-2000 or JoseDiaz@peachealthfitness.com
  • 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 (On2) – at Salsa Beat Dance Studio, 121 Jersey Ave. 2nd floor New Brunswick, NJ. Intro level – Beginner – Intermediate – Children & Teens – Performance Dance Team.  Instructors include Sweety & Javier.  $20 per class for adults, less for kids program; for class descriptions, schedules & special pricing packages, check www.salsabeat.net. 
  • 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 – Intermediate from 8-9pm; Beginner from 9-10pm; Open practice, all levels from 10-11pm. Thursdays – Student performance group rehearsal from 7:30-9pm; Body Movement, Afro dancing (all levels) from 9-10pm; Open Practice all levels from 10-11pm.  $5 per class for students, $10 per class all others.  For additional info contact Gonzalo at ganiano@princeton.edu or check www.princeton.edu/~salsa. 
  • Salsa Classes (ON1) –  at La Luna Dance Studio, 4610 Bensalem Blvd Bensalem, PA. 19020.  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, Darlin Garcia, Kathleen Eccleston, George Dennis, Liz Becerra and others.  Adults $15 per class, 2 for $20, kids under 11, $10.  Beginner Salsa, Kids Salsa I and Casino Rueda classes; for class schedule and more info check www.estilodancestudio.com, email info@estilodancestudio.com, or call or (609) 713-6944.
  • Salsa Classes (ON1) – with Henri Velandia of HotSalsaHot at the Princeton Dance & Theater Studio, Forrestal Village, 116 Rockingham Road, Princeton, NJ. Tuesdays – Ladies Styling, 8:15-9:30pm. Wednesdays – Salsa4Kids 6:30-7:30pm, 8 week session from Jan.20-March 10; Beginner 1, 7:30-8:30pm; Beginner 2, 8:30-9:30pm;  Adv-Beginner, 8:30-9:30pm; Intermediate, 9:30-10:30pm. Thursdays – YWCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place Princeton, NJ 08540 – Beginners 6:30-7:30pm; Adv-Beginner & Intermediate 7:30-9:30 (1 hr. class/1hr. practice open for all levels).  For additional info, check www.hotsalsahot.com or call 609-651-6070.
  • 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.  $12 per class. For more info check www.atriumdance.com or call (856) 661-9166. 
  • Salsa Classes (ON1 & ON2) - with Joe Figueroa of Living in Rhythm (LIR) International at Top Hat Dance Studio, 10771 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia, PA. Ladies Styling with Vicky Woods; Salsa, all levels;   $10 per lesson; 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) – 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) – with Hector Serrano & Eliezel Irizarry of Grupo Fuego at Fuego Dance Studio, 19 W. Erie Ave. (2nd floor), Philadelphia, Pa. 19140.  Mondays –  Beginners from 7-8pm; Advanced 8-9pm. $10 per lesson, bring 5 people and get in free. For additional info, call 267-979-4866.
  • Salsa Classes (ON1) –with Athena & Josh at Salsita Dance Studio, 164 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19146.  New classes For detailed course description, pricing and additional info, call the studio at 215-221-4493 or check www.salsitadancestudio.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.  $15 per class for drop-ins or discounted rates available for class packages. Instructors include Julie Berger. For class schedule and additional info, call (610) 800-8182 or check  www.salsainthesuburbs.com
  • Salsa Classes (ON1) – The Wyomissing Institute of Arts, 1100 Belmont Avenue, Reading PA 19610. Salsa classes of all levels. Instructors include Pamela Villagra and Daniel Egusquiza.  $10 per class.  For more info check www.intstitute-of-arts.org or call 610-376-1576.  Visit www.meetup.com/ilovesalsa for class descriptions.
  • Salsa Classes (ON1 & ON2) – at EliT Dance Academy, 232 S. 4th St. (& Locust), Philadelphia, Pa. with Eli Torres.  Beginner & Intermediate Salsa; Spins; Total Body Conditioning and more.  For schedule, course descriptions & additional info, check www.elitorresdance.com or call 267-304-0797.

 

 

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 9:30pm 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.
  • Tuesdays – Hot Salsa at CUBA RESTAURANT & GALLERY 8609 Germantown Ave. Chestnut Hill, Pa 19118.   NOW ON SUNDAYS STARTING MARCH 21ST…Details to follow.
  • Tuesdays – (NEW!) Latin Night at JT’S PHILADELPHIA HOUSE, 7312 Castor Ave. (just above Cottman in Northeast Philly) Philadelphia, Pa. 19152.  Free entrance until 11pm; free dance lesson with Victor Colon from 9:30-10:30; free off street parking in rear of building.  Doors open 9pm, DJ Miguel Lebrón spinning until 2am.  For additional info, call 267-716-8417.
  • 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
  • Thursdays – (NEW!) Salsa Thursdays &Tacuba Thursdays – Two Rooms, Two Parties now every Thursday at PERLÉ NIGHTCLUB & LOUNGE, 13 Paterson St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901.  2 Salsa lessons with Achiko from SalsaGeorgia & Dany Joshua from ScarletMambo 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 – (NEW!) Latin Night at POSH MODERN LOUNGE, 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.
  • Thursdays – Latin Dance Nights at TAVERN ON THE LAKE, 101 Main St., Hightstown, NJ 08520.  DJ playing mix of Salsa, Merengue & Bachata 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 – Noches Calientes Salsa Night at ERINI BAR & RESTAURANT, 1140 River Rd. (Rt. 29 North), Ewing NJ 08628. Bar specials include Coronas $2, Heineken $3.50, mixed drinks, $3; Salsa dancing from 9pm-12:30, from 12:30-2am a little bit of everything; no cover charge.  For additional info call 267-337-3819.
  • 1st & 3rd Thursdays –  Rumba in Rittenhouse hosted by Fausto Rey at CLUB ADESSO, 1519 Walnut St. Philadelphia Pa. 19102.  Free dance lesson from 8-9pm with top dance instructors from different Philly dance studios.  $7 cover charge; open dancing with Philly’s top DJs.  For additional info, call 215-938-8700.
  • 1st & 3rd Thursdays – Latin Nights at CHILL LOUNGE, 2747 Bernville Road, Leesport PA 19533.  Free Salsa lesson with Pamela Villagra of Wyomissing Institute of The Arts from 8:00pm-9:00pm; social dancing to the best Latin beats of DJ Amun Ra until 2:00am.  No cover charge; late night menu available until midnight; non-smoking event; dress code enforced; no one under 21 admitted.  For additional info contact Pamela Villagra at 267-614-9713 or 610-916-2343. Check out www.meetup.com/ilovesalsa for more details. Meetup members receive 10% off food purchases. Parking is available.
  • 2nd & 4th Thursdays – Starry Ferrari Salsa Socials at BALLROOM ON HIGH, 310 E. High St. Pottstown, Pa. 19464.  Salsa socials every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month (if the social falls on a holiday, then the social will be held on the 3rd Thursday of that month).  Huge hardwood floor; 8pm choice of Beginner or Intermediate Salsa lessons with Star Seguinot & Remi Rosales included with $12 admission (Full time students with ID $10); for an extra $5 come at 7pm for a Bachata lesson with Remi.  Social dancing from 9:00pm to 11:00pm; light snacks provided .  For additional info, call Star at 215-920-4511or check www.swingkat.com .
  • 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; $15 at the door; BYOB; plenty of off street parking.  For additional info, call George at 609-330-6804 or email, info@mambodelphia.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.
  • 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 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 until midnight; $5 admission, BYOB. For additional info, call 215-471-3215 or check www.TakeTheLeadStudio.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
  • 1st Saturdays – Latin Nights at THE WORKS, 1109 Bern Road, Reading, Pa. 19610.  Free Salsa lesson with Pamela Villagra of Wyomissing Institute of The Arts from 9:30pm-10:30pm; social dancing to the Latin beats of DJ Amun Ra until 1:45am.  Dance contest held at 11:30pm. No cover charge; late night menu available; non-smoking event; dress code enforced; no one under 21 admitted.  For additional info contact Pamela Villagra at 267-614-9713, or check www.meetup.com/ilovesalsa
  • 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.
  • 1st & 3rd Saturdays – (NEW!) Salsa in the Suburbs Salsa Social at ST. LUKE’S SOCIAL CENTER, 35 N. Malin Rd. Broomall, PA 19008. 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. 
  • 2nd & 4th Saturdays  (NEW!) 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.  Free bonus Bachata lesson @ 8:30pm for the months of March & April, followed by a free Salsa lesson @ 9:15pm. 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.
  • 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.
  • 3rd Saturdays – Street Salsa Social with Oliver Hannah & Project Mambo at 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia PA.  Beginner Salsa class at 7pm followed by social dancing to Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & Cha Cha with DJ Project Mambo until midnight.  Light refreshments served; casual attire; $5 admission.  For additional info, call University City Arts League 215-382-7811; Oliver Hannah 267-298-6977 or email projectmambo@yahoo.com
  • 3rd Saturdays – (NEW!) Salsa Yo Yo Social hosted by Andre Phelps & Dara Patrusky at SANGHA SPACE, 116 West Baltimore Pike (across from Towne House Restaurant) Media, Pa. Salsa lesson at 8pm followed by dancing to Salsa, Bachata, Merengue & Cha Cha until midnight. Cover charge of $12 includes light refreshments & dance lesson; plenty of street parking (do not park at the restaurant).  For additional info, call 610-565-0300.
  • 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 12:30am (later on holiday weekends or special events).  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

 

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