Salsa Art - Where to Salsa in and around the Philadelphia area

Where to dance in Philadelphia/NY/NJ area

(Taken from the Newsletter of Cindy Torruellas, last updated 12/18/2008)

SPECIAL DANCE EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

Sat, Dec. 20 � Salsa Christmas Party at the Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd. (right off of Rt. 130), Pennsauken, NJ. Featuring the biggest showcase of the season with both in-house and other local award winning performers. Dance to DJ Jos� Rodriguez until 2:30am; due to timing constraints there will be no dance lesson. Free buffet, free parking and BYOB (cups, ice & soft drinks provided). Doors open 9pm; admission $12. For more info check www.atriumdance.com or call (856) 661-9166.
Tues, Dec. 23 � Estilo Dance Studio�s Holiday Party at Brasil�s Nightclub, 2nd & Chestnut, Old City, Philadelphia Pa. $10 cover charge includes a dinner buffet from 7-9pm and a salsa lesson with Mike Andino from 9-10pm. Secret Santa gift exchange � the theme is anything related to dancing (music CD, shoe bag, body spray, etc.) if you want to participate, bring a wrapped gift valued at $10 and you�ll receive one in return. Dance to Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata with DJ La Clave until 2:00 AM; for more info call (609) 713-6944 or check www.estilodancestudio.com
Tues, Dec. 23 � Living In Rhythm Holiday Party at The Reef Caribbean Lounge, 605 S. 3rd St. (between South and Bainbridge) Philadelphia, Pa. Raffles, prizes and a free salsa lesson with Joe Figueroa from 9-10pm; classic salsa with some bachata and cha cha provided by DJ Joe. 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.
Sat, Dec.27 � Salsaflava�s Annual Pre New Year�s Holiday Party & Jingle Jam at Stardust Ballroom, 363 W Browning Rd. Bellmawr, NJ 08031 (in the Wow Video Shopping Plaza). Details still being worked out, however, the following is confirmed: Jingle Jam: bring whatever instruments you have, cowbells tambourines, maracas, congas, clave sticks or any other instrument and whenever the music hits you, start playing your instrument. Dance lesson with Henri Velandia of HotSalsaHot (Barbara Capaldi returns in January) an hour earlier than usual, from 8-9pm. Three special dance performances at midnight; $15 admission before 10pm, $20 after 10pm; BYOB; dancing to DJ Jos� Rodriguez until 2am. Any changes or additions will be posted on the blog. For directions and more info, check www.salsaflava.blogspot.com.
Wed, Dec. 31 � New Year�s Eve Salsa Party at Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd. (right off of Rt. 130), Pennsauken, NJ. Elegant BYOB event includes gourmet dinner featuring cuisines from around the world, decadent desserts, party favors, special international dance performances, continental breakfast at 1am and dancing to DJ Jos� Rodriguez until 2:30am. $50 per person, $90 per couple. Reservations strongly suggested but not required, however, if you wish to reserve a table contact the studio ASAP. For more info check www.atriumdance.com, for reservations call (856) 661-9166.
Wed, Dec. 31 � New Year�s Eve Salsa Party at Columbus 72 (temporary home of Copacabana), 246A Columbus Ave. (between 71^st & 72^nd St.) Tables $125 per person includes 1 bottle champagne, hors d�oeurve platter, Latin or English room, minimum 4 people. Banquet table $150 per person includes 1 bottle of liquor, 1 bottle of champagne, hors d�oeurve platter, minimum 8 people. General admission $100; after 1:00am, $50. Open bar from 10pm until 5am, doors close 5:30am. For reservations call 212-769-1492.

NEWS FLASH � The Fall LuvSalsa Dance Competition has been expanded to include competitors from DC & NY along with PA, NJ and DE. The competition will take place on March 28, 2009 at the Associated Polish Home, 9150 Academy Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19114. Registration will remain open until January 31, 2009. If you have ever thought about entering a friendly competition, you are encouraged to sign up and start practicing! Current registrants are practicing now. Use the Partner Search service to find a partner. For additional info, rules and to register online, check www.luvsalsa.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 Liza Steele & Gonzalo at Princeton University, New Graduate College Common Room, College Road West, Princeton, NJ (1/2 mile from main campus). Until further notice classes will be on Tuesdays only. No class on 12-23. Tuesdays � Intermediate from 8-9pm; Advanced Beginner from 9-10pm. $5 per class for students, $10 per class all others; free open dancing from 10-10:30pm follows. For additional info contact Liza at lsteele@princeton.edu or check www.princeton.edu/~salsa
Salsa Classes (On1) - with Joe Figueroa of Living in Rhythm (LIR) International at Crystal Dansport, 73 Christiana Road, (Rt. 273) New Castle, DE. Wednesdays with an LIR instructor Beginner Level I, 7-8pm; Beginner Lev 2, 8-9pm. $10 per person per class. For more info, check www.crystaldansport.com or call (302)221-0308.
Salsa Classes (On1) � La Luna Dance Studio, 4610 Bensalem Blvd Bensalem, PA. 19020. Salsa ON1(all levels), Men & Ladies Styling, Cha Cha, Bachata, Casino Rueda and more. $20 per class for non-members (includes practice session); membership available. Now offering TNT (Teens �n� Tots) classes in Salsa, Hip Hop and more. Instructors include Sonya Elmore, Jessica Rodriguez, Noel Rodriguez, Jos� Maldonado, Amber Rawls, Mike Andino and others. Membership Special: Now only $59. Pay for your first month of classes ($59) and start dancing, no other fees. 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) - 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. $10 per class. For more info check www.atriumdance.com or call (856) 661-9166.
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. Special 1 month unlimited class pass only $120. 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 �Advanced Beginner Performance 7-8:30pm; Beginner 8-9pm; Advanced Beginner, 9-10pm. Wednesdays � Beginners 6:30-7:30pm; Intermediate 7:30-8:30pm; Advanced 8:30-9:30pm. Fridays � Salsa4Kids 7:00-8:00pm. For additional info, check www.hotsalsahot.com or call 609-651-6070.
Salsa Classes (On1) - with Joe Figueroa of Living in Rhythm (LIR) International at Top Hat Dance Studio, 10771 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia, PA. Fridays Beginner Level I, 7:30-8:30pm; Beginner Level 2, 8:30-9:30pm. Sundays Ladies Styling, 1:00-2:00pm with Victoria Woods of LIR; Intermediate 2:00-3:00pm; Advanced 3:00-4:00pm. $10 per lesson; for additional info, check www.tophatdancestudio.com or call 215-676-3100.
Salsa Classes (On1) - with Victor Col�n at Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, Pa. 19083 Mondays Salsa I, 7-8pm; Salsa 2, 8-9pm.; for pricing and more info contact Victor at 267-259-5872.
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. Fridays Beginner Salsa (American & Cuban), 6:00pm-7:30pm; Intermediate Salsa (including Casino Rueda) 7:30pm-9:00pm. Wednesdays Beginning Latin Nightclub (Merengue, Cha cha & Bachata), 7:30pm-9:00pm. 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) � with Diane Weinberg of Moving to Music, at Happy Feet Dance Studio, Woodcrest Shopping Center, Haddonfield-Berlin Rd. & Browning Ln. (1 block off Exit 32 of Rte. 295), Cherry Hill, NJ. Salsa, beginner and advanced beginner. For full class schedule and more info, check www.movingtomusic.com or call 856-962-8511.
Salsa Classes (ON1) � Salsa in the Suburbs at the Tango 411 Studio, 119 Gayley Street 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

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, Reggaet�n and Disco with DJ Jos� Rodriguez, free dance lesson with MasterJay and Buster Adams. Free admission, free buffet from 5:30-7pm and free parking; $3 beers and margaritas. From 9:30pm until ? For additional info call 215-568-1020 or check www.vangoloungeandskybar.com.
Tuesdays � Salsa at the REEF CARIBBEAN LOUNGE, 605 S. 3^rd 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 � off appetizers & $5 drink specials. Dress is casual, admission $5; parking fee only $3 at the 3^rd St. lot with validation. For more info, check www.livinginrhythm-intl.com or call (215) 629-0102.
Tuesdays �Salsa Chill�s at CHILL BAR & GRILL, 100 Buck Road, Holland, Pa. 18966. Dance lessons with Victor Colon, George Denis or Nelson Miranda of Fuzi�n Creativa. 2 classes at 7pm for Beginner or Intermediate Cha Cha � 2 classes at 8pm for Beginner or Intermediate Salsa followed by social dancing. $5 per class includes first drink; $5 admission includes first drink; admission fee waived and first lesson is free if having dinner. Smoke free and free parking. For additional info, call 267-259-5872, email info@fusioncreativa.com or check www.chillbarandgrill.com
Wednesdays � Latin Nights at NORTH BY NORTHWEST, 7165 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19119. Free Salsa lessons by Flaco at 8:00 p.m and 9:00 p.m. with DJ Cookie providing the Latin groove until 12:30 a.m. Free Salsa buffet; $3 Coronas, $4 Margaritas, and $5 Mojitos all night. Plenty of free off-street parking. $5 cover charge until 10:30 p.m. For more info, call 215-248-1000 or check www.nxnwphilly.com
Wednesdays - BRASIL'S NIGHTCLUB, 2^nd & 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 (609) 713-6944 or check www.brasilnightclub.com
Thursdays � Classic Salsa for Serious Dancing at 360 GRILL & LOUNGE, 120 Albany St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (across the street from the train station). Dancing on a hardwood floor to the salsa mambo sounds of DJ Dany J & DJ Leonard. Drink specials $2 shots, $3 Buds, $4 Margaritas. Free Salsa lesson (2 levels) with an instructor from Scarlet Mambo at 9:30pm. No cover charge before 9:00; $5 cover before 11pm; $10 after 11pm. Parking is available at Ferren Deck, adjacent to the train station. For additional info, check www.scarletmambo.com or call Dany Joshua at 732-391-1110.
Thursdays � Latin Night at CLUB LYRICS, 6527 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19149. DJ Miguel Lebr�n playing the best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Reggaet�n from 9pm-2am; free admission before 11pm, $10 after with free drink coupon; plenty of free parking. For additional info, call 215-533-5888.
Thursdays � Flavor Thursdays at GLAM NIGHT CLUB, 52 S. 2nd St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19106. Free Salsa lessons (upstairs) from 9-10pm with Joe Figueroa of Living in Rhythm; social dancing until 2am. Cover charge $7; for additional info, call 267-671-0840.
Fridays � Havana Fridays at MIAMI CAF� RESTAURANT & LOUNGE (lower level), 429 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. Free Salsa lesson from 9-10pm; DJ Big Mio providing the hottest Latin rhythms from 9pm-2am. No cover charge; dress code and must be 21 to enter. For more info call 215-238-1771 or check www.miamicafeonsouthstreet.com .
Fridays � BRASIL'S NIGHTCLUB, 2^nd & 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 (609) 713-6944 or check www.brasilnightclub.com
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 11pm; Police officers with ID get in free. For additional info, call 856-317-1000.
1^st & 3^rd Fridays � Center City Salsa at MASTERJAY MOVES DANCE STUDIO, 1520 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19103. Party starts at 9pm until 2am. Beginner Salsa lesson 9:30-10:30pm, free buffet and soft drinks available. Rotating DJ�s playing 90% salsa music; free admission. For more info email info@centercitysalsa.com or check www.centercitysalsa.com
2^nd & 4^th Friday - 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 & 5th Fridays � Mambo Fateegz Salsa Fridays at DANCE NEW YORK STUDIO 244-250 W. 54th St. (between Broadway & 8th Ave) on the 5^th floor. 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, 2^nd & 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.brasilnightclub.com
Saturdays � Wild Latino Nights at CLUB LYRICS, 6527 Roosevelt Blvd. & Harbison Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19149. Guest DJ�s providing a mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaet�n and Hip Hop from 9:00pm until 2:00am. Free admission before 11pm, otherwise $?. 21 with ID to enter; no hats, t-shirts or hoodies. For additional info, call 215-990-3256.
1^st & 3^rd Saturday � 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. Door prize raffle of a $25 gas card at every salsa party thru December. For more info check www.atriumdance.com or call (856) 661-9166.
1^st , 3^rd & 5^th Saturday � Latin Nights at THE WORKS, 1109 Bern Road, Reading, Pa. 19610. Free Salsa lesson with Pamela Villagra of LimeLight Dance Studio from 9:30pm-10:30pm; social dancing to the Latin beats of DJ Amun Ra until 1:45am. Dance contest held at 11:30pm with a $40 gift certificate to LimeLight Dance Studio as the prize. 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, pgv22@drexel.edu or check www.gearedforfun.com.
2^nd & 4^th Saturday � Latin Dance Party at the STARDUST BALLROOM, 363 W Browning Rd. Bellmawr, NJ 08031 (in the Wow Video Shopping Plaza). New building with cushioned hardwood floors, state of the art sound system and other elegant appointments. $12 admission before 10pm, $15 after 10pm; doors open 9pm with a free lesson with Barbara Capaldi of the Atrium Dance Studio and dancing to DJ Jos� Rodriguez until 2am. BYOB only, no food allowed; dress is fashionable, dressy jeans are okay; 21 and older please. For directions and more info, check www.salsaflava.blogspot.com .
3^rd Saturday - Salsa Sensation (No party in December) 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.
4th Saturdays � Mambo Fateegz Saturday Salsa Jam at DANCE NEW YORK STUDIO 244-250 W. 54th St. (between Broadway & 8th Ave) on the 5^th floor. 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 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.
Sundays � Salsa Classic at ALFIES BAR & RESTAURANT, 2417 Welsh Rd. Philadelphia, PA (Blue Grass Plaza Shopping Center). Cover charge of $5 ($10 on band nights) includes a dance lesson with Mike Andino of Estilo Dance Studio from 9-10pm. Every first Sunday Mambo ON2 lesson with George Denis; live bands every last Sunday. Dancing with DJ Clave until 2am; drink specials throughout the night. For more info, call (609) 713-6944.
Sundays � Latin Night at COASTLINE BAR & RESTAURANT, 1240 Brace Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Free Salsa lesson with Barbara Capaldi at 7:30pm. Social dancing with DJ Rumbero and guest DJs from 8:30pm to 3am. For additional info, call 856-795-1773 or check www.coastlinerestandbar.com.

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