Decisions. Decisions. Decisions. Where are you going on New Year’s Eve? Are you a part of the Baltimore group attending Salsa Metro’s NYE party at the Hilton in Rockville? Did you pre-order tickets to The Salsa Room in Virginia? Did you decide to stay in Baltimore and challenge your friends to stay awake until 10am dancing at Latin Palace? Or, perhaps you are taking the cheap route to La Palapa’s with no cover charge? Then, of course, there are house parties and just chillin’ at home. Make sure to get plenty of rest Friday and join the Baltimore Salsa Meetup at Zen West in the evening. If you live in Southern Maryland, check out Brasas in Waldorf – Erissa & Jonny (Latin Palace instructors) teach there every Friday. On Saturday, visit DJ Gustavo at the 13th Floor. Get ready for the new year with your meetup friends, because we are scheduling events like crazy.
Salsa-Source Summary:
Monday – Talara’s Lounge
Monday Lessons Only – Towson Dance Studio, Towson YMCA
Tuesday – Barking Dog
Tuesday Lessons Only – Promenade Studio, Zen West
Wednesday – Umbertos, Latin Palace (Bachata)
Wednesday Lessons Only – Towson Dance Studio
Coming Soon: Milan on Wednesdays with Susan Leiter
Thursday – La Palapa, Latin Palace
Coming soon: Mustang Alley’s on Thursdays with SalsaNow (Jan 14, 28)
Friday – Latin Palace, Divino Lounge, Marie Louise Bistro, Brasas
Occasional Fridays – Zen West (1st and 3rd Fridays)
Monthly Fridays – Block Party (2nd Fridays), Latin Salsa Party (2nd Fridays)
Saturday – 13th Floor, Latin Palace, Los Arrieros
Saturday Lessons Only – That’s Dancing Ballroom
Monthly Saturdays – Salsa Jam at Stageworkz (Dec 26)
Sunday – Cancun Cantina, Dickeyville Dance Studio
Salsa-Source Detailed Listings:
Monday – Talara’s- FREE
(Harbor East Neighborhood)
615 President Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528.9883 www.talarabaltimore.com
Free Basic Salsa lesson 9-9:30pm with GeorgiaBoyDance and DJ Earle followed by open dancing until close.
$5 parking at a nearby participating garage.
Casual dress code. Sophisticated crowd. Expensive drinks.
Monday – Towson Dance Studio
9486 Deereco Road, Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland
(just a block south of Padonia Rd.)
www.towsondancestudio.com
Salsa Rueda Lesson at 7pm Beginner and 8pm Intermediate with Mike Fok of SalsaNow
$10 per class. Read more here.
www.salsa-now.net/rueda-classes
Progressive latin dance lessons are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Prices vary.
Click here for class schedule
Dress code is very casual and parking is abundant. Call 410-828-6116 to register.
Monday – Towson YMCA
600 Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD
Progressive Latin and Swing Class, 7-8pm with Lee Gedansky
New 8 week session begins January 4.
www.beginningballroom.com
Tuesday – The Barking Dog
4723 Elm Street in downtown Bethesda (metro accessible and safe)
www.barkingdogonline.com
For more info, contact Instructor Michelle Reyes at 301-237-3354 or msreyes623@yahoo.com
Tuesday – The Promenade
2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD 21224
410-277-0234 (call after 3:00 pm) www.mddancesport.com
Salsa Lessons ($10 each), 7:00 pm Beg I – III, 8:00 pm Beg/Int, and 8:00 pm Int/Adv.
Instructor: Niss Albaig of SalsaNow and Instructor: Kaya Barraza of KayaDance
Dress code is very casual and parking is abundant.
Tuesday – Zen West Cantina
5916 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Phone: 410-323-3368 www.zen-west.com
Drop in Beginners Class from 6:00pm – 6:30pm, $5. Adv Beg 6:45pm – 7:30pm, $7. Intermediates 7:45pm -8:45pm, $9 with GeorgiaBoyDance and DJ Earle
Plenty of free parking.
Wednesday – Coming Soon: Milan in Little Italy
Susan Leiter’s Alive With Dance brings you the Grand Opening of Milan. Stay tuned for opening date.
Wednesday – Umberto’s Night Club
11230 Grandview Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Verified 11/29/09. For more info, contact Instructor Toti Chavez at 240-426-2385
Wednesday – Towson Dance Studio
Progressive Salsa Lessons with Rico Arus of KayaDance. Call 410-828-6116 to register.
Wednesday – Latin Palace – Bachata
509 S. Broadway Street (Fells Point), Baltimore, MD
410-522-6700
Instructors: Erissa (Castro) & Jonny (Tejeda) of Corazon En Salsa Dance Company
Bachata Lesson at 8:00 – 8:45 pm Level II $10
(Knowledge of basic bachata steps required such as basic side to side, back & forth, turns, marking steps, and slides.)
Salsa Lesson at 8:45 – 9:30 pm Beginner II $10
(Knowledge of basic salsa steps required such as basic back and forth, side to side, cumbia, ladies’ right turn, men’s right turn, cross body lead, and cross body lead with a turn)
No sports wear. Free parking (allow time to find a spot).
Latin Palace plays Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton.
Thursday – New Year’s Eve at La Palapa Grill & Cantina
8307 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone: 410-465-0070 www.lapalapagrill.com
Salsa Lesson at 9:00 pm with Vanessa Beltran ($5).
Cuban Salsa (Rueda) at 9:00 pm with Barb Bernstein on 4th Thursdays
FREE entry into the club. $3 Mexican beers.
New Year’s Eve Party Details:
Regular menu available in restaurant until 9:30 pm.
Free champagne toast at midnight. Donuts/bagels at 1am.
NO COVER CHARGE on New Year’s Eve (I called to check).
Expanded floor. Jeans acceptable.
DJ plays a variety of music to include Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton with a splash of Cha-Cha, Cumbia, and Punta.
Free parking onsite.
Thursday – New Year’s Party at Latin Palace
509 S. Broadway Street (Fells Point), Baltimore, MD
410-522-6700
Salsa Lesson at 8:00 pm ($10) with Tabitha from Baltimore Salsa Dance Company
New Year’s Eve Party Details: 8pm – 10am
$15 General Admission Advance Purchase or $20 at the door.
$35 Singles Admission + Dinner Buffet + Breakfast Buffet or $45 at the door.
$65 Couples Admission + Dinner Buffet + Breakfast Buffet or $75 at the door.
Evening includes a champagne toast and party favors.
No sports wear. Free parking (allow time to find a spot).
Latin Palace plays Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton.
Thursday – Returning this Spring
Cuban Salsa Rueda at UMCP in College Park Read more here.
Friday – Latin Palace
509 S. Broadway Street (Fells Point), Baltimore, MD
www.latinpalace.com Phone: 410-522-6700
Salsa Lesson at 8:00 pm Intermediate, 9:00 pm Beginner with Rafael. Cost: $10 per lesson.
$10 cover charge. No sports wear.
Latin Palace plays long sets of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton.
Free parking (allow time to find a spot)
Friday – Divino Lounge
(verified 11/29/09)
7345-B Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.divinolounge.com Phone: (240) 497-0300
Music is 10:00 pm – 2:00 am. Cover is $10. No lesson.
Margarita Fridays at Marie Louise Bistro
This venue is having Margarita Fridays from 10pm-2am at their bar. They will be playing salsa, cha cha, and merengue. They clear out some of the tables to make a small dance floor. 904 N Charles Street in Mount Vernon, Baltimore. (410) 385-9946
Friday, Jan 1: Holiday Party at Zen West Cantina
5916 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212, Phone: 410-323-3368 www.zen-west.com. 10pm Straight to the dance floor. GeorgiaBoyDance and DJ Earle.
$8 cover for holiday parties. Plenty of free parking.
Fridays – FIRST TIME BEING LISTED on the Salsa Source – Brasas in Waldorf with Erissa and Jonny
Brasas Rotisserie & Grill
2715 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD (301) 638-0003 www.brasasgrill.com
Beginner Salsa Lesson at 9:00 pm.
Just like Talara’s, there’s no DJ. The owner plays a medley of salsa, merengue, bachata, cha cha, and reggaeton, depending on what the customers are asking for. Bring your friends to check the place out and carve out your own night.
About the restaurant…The restaurant is located in one of the area’s most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine.The menu at Brasas Rotisserie & Grill features a wide array of great selections, made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sureto please every member of your group. Brasas Rotisserie & Grill has established itself as one of the area’s favorite culinary destinations and is sure tooffer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.
Saturday – New Schedule -13th Floor at The Belvedere Hotel
One East Chase Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
410-347-0888, www.trufflescatering.com/13th/index.html
$5 cover before 11pm, after 11:00 pm, cover is $10.
New Schedule:
1/2 DJ Gustavo (Gvo); 1/9 Gvo; 1/16 DJ Latin Leprechaun (Greg FitzPatrick – PA); 1/23 DJ Latin Leprechaun; 1/30 BAND (TBA) + Gvo
Great ambiance. Plenty of free and paid parking.
Saturday – Los Arrieros Restaurant and Night Club
7929 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.losarrierosrestaurant.net
Phone: 866-443-0771
Latin music mix of Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Salsa, and Cumbia 10pm-3am.
No lesson. Dress Code: No sports wear.
Saturday – Latin Palace
Lessons with Erissa and Jonny ($10 each)
7:00 – 8:00pm Bachata I Lesson (No prior knowledge of bachata)
8:00 – 9:00pm Intermediate Salsa Lesson (Knowledge of basic salsa and beginner II salsa required)
9:00 – 10:00pm Beginner I Salsa Lesson (No prior knowledge of salsa)
Saturdays are much more crowded than Fridays. Cover Charge: $10
Saturday – That’s Dancing Ballroom & Dancesport Center
8610 Baltimore Washington Blvd, Suite 203, Jessup, MD 20794
301-776-0085 or 410-792-0091
www.thatsdancing.net
8 week Salsa Series (call for dates)
Pre-registration requested. No partner necessary.
Beg. Salsa: 12:00-12:45 PM, Int Salsa: 12:45-1:30 PM, Adv Salsa: 1:30-2:15 PM
Sunday – Cancun Cantina
7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076
Cancun Cantina Phone: 410-761-6188
Lessons: Salsa, 8:30 pm Beginner/Intermediate (Free) with Dave Malek
Cost: $ cover charge varies. Live bands cost more.
Usually, ladies pay $6 for a bottomless cup.
DJ plays a variety of music to include Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton, with a splash of Cha-Cha, Cumbia, and Punta.
Parking: Lots of free parking onsite.
Sunday – LATIN Night at Club One
300 E. Saratoga St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (very little Salsa)
Doors open at 10:00pm. Dress to impress.
Sunday – Dance Studio in Dickeyville
The DanceInTime Cuban Salsa (Rueda) class
4900 Wetheredsville Road, Building #2, Baltimore, MD 21207
Salsa (Rueda), 5:00-7:00pm. Cost: $10 lesson. Followed by open dancing.
Instructor: Barb Bernstein, www.danceintime.com
Future Events:
Thur, Dec 31: New Year’s Eve at Latin Palace…. party all night long.
Thur, Dec 31:New Year’s Eve at La Palapa…free entry.
Thur, Dec 31: TSR 2010 New Years Eve Salsa Party! 7:30 pm, The Salsa Room, 2619 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204, 703-685-0790.Tickets Available at www.tsrtickets.com. Ticket Cost $30 – before December 31, 2009 (limited quantity of 200). $40 – at the door. Learn more here: http://www.meetup.com/The-Salsa-Room/calendar/12047674/
Thur, Dec 31: Salsa Metro’s New Year’s Eve Party. Purchase tickets at: www.dcticketcharge.com. Event is at the Hilton in Rockville, Maryland.
Fri, Jan 1: Meetup at Zen West with GeorgiaBoyDance. Holiday Special $8.
Sat, Jan 2:Mambo King Eddie Torres’ and his current dance partner Melissa Rosado are coming to the Salsa Room for the Resolution Jam 2010 Uncut. A day of workshops and a night of Salsa dancing mayhem.
Fri, Jan 8: Meetup at Monthly Salsa Block Party with KayaDance at Towson Dance Studio, 9486 Deereco Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD (just a block south of Padonia Rd.), www.kayadance.com . 8:45 pm Salsa Lesson. $12 cover. BYOB.
Fri, Jan 8: Monthly Friday Latin Salsa Party at That’s Dancing Ballroom & Dancesport Center, located at 8610 Baltimore Washington Blvd, Suite 203, Jessup, MD 20794. Call: 301-776-0085 or 410-792-0091 or visit www.thatsdancing.net
Sat, Jan 9: SalsaNation Dance group Tryouts at 12 noon, for the Lead and Student team as well as the ladies team. Please be on time and ready to dance. Towson Dance Studio, 9486 Deereco Rd, Timonium, MD. Fee $10.00. For more information contact KayaDance at 443-857-0855 or email dance@kayadance.com.< br/>
Thur, Jan 14: Meetup at Mustang Alleys with SalsaNow, 1300 Bank St., Holland Mfg. Bldg – 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21231, 410-522-2695
Sat, Jan 16: Workshop: Ladies Performance and Styling Class (Cha Cha & Salsa Fusion), 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, $25, Synergy Fitness, 8815 Columbia 100 Parkway Suite 2, Columbia, MD 21043. Columbia Dance Project presents a Ladies Performance and Styling Class – Cha Cha/Salsa Fusion. Registration is limited. Sign up by December 28 and save $5. Email to Anna Damen.
Sat, Jan 16: Meetup at Monthly Salsa Jam with Jesus and Nicole at Stageworkz, 1035 Benfield Blvd. Millersville, MD 21108. Beginning on2 salsa class with Irene Holtzman (ClaveKazi) from 8-9pm. Open dancing from 9pm-2am. $10 cover, BYOB.
Sun, Jan 17: Meetup at Salsa Party at Dickeyville Studio with lesson from guest instructor, Glen.
Sat, Jan 23: Meetup at Azul 17 – Salsa in Suburbia. 7:30pm dinner, 9:00 pm lesson, 9:45 pm open dancing. Located in Columbia.
Wed, Feb 10: Valentine’s Day Fashion Extravaganza – Scandalous IV – Don’t Kiss & Tell. Latin Palace with Tabitha. 7pm-2am. $20 in advance. $30 at the door.
Wed, Mar 10: Salsalicious BSDC’s 1st Annual Fashion Show. Latin Palace with Tabitha. 7pm-2am. $20 in advance. $30 at the door.
Sat, Mar 20: Maryland Salsa Extravaganza hosted by Jesus & Nicole. Workshops with Ana and Joel Masacote followed by a huge party. 1pm – 3am. 1035 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108.
Sat, Mar 27: KayaDance hosting the 2010 Baltimore Salsa Fest.
April 22-25, 2010: New Jersey International Salsa Congress, info: Website
Sincerely,
Sue Elliott
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