Beyond Baltimore

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Salsa dancing is growing like crazy all over Maryland and I’m so excited to be a part of it. There is somewhere to dance every night of the week – amazing! After 5 years of dancing, I still LOVE it. As one of the organizers of the Baltimore Salsa Meetup, I’ve made a commitment to the community to send out weekly updates on all the Baltimore Salsa Clubs and post it on the home page of this blog. What you are about to read here is a list of places Beyond Baltimore for the more adventurous.

Beyond Baltimore Venues - Last updated: August 31, 2009
Tuesday – Barking Dog with Michelle Reyes
Tuesday – Glen Echo with Keith Givens
Wednesday – Umberto’s Night Club starting July 29
Wednesday – Club: Davidsonville Dance Club
Wednesday/Saturday – Studio:Gaithersburg Sport & Health Club
Thursday – Cafe Latino (some Thursdays), call first 301-620-0121
Friday – Divino Lounge with Cecilia Villalobos
Friday – Los Arrieros
Saturday – The End Zone (occasionally, call first)

Tuesdays in Maryland
Studio: Glen Echo Park
Address: GlenEchoPark, Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, 20812
Directions: www.glenechopark.org/directions.htm
Phone & Recorded Info: 301-634-2222
Salsa, Beginning I 7:30 – 8:30 pm, 6 sessions, $75
Salsa, Intermediate I 8:30 – 9:40 pm, 6 sessions, $88
Instructor: Keith Givens with Ooh Salsa
Note: Minimum age 17.
Parking: Free parking on site.

ON HOLD: Studio: Rendezvous Dance Studio
Address: 11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD

Club: Barking Dog
Address: 4723 Elm Street, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: www.thebarkingdogonline.com Phone: 301-654-0022
Lessons: Salsa, 7:30 pm Beginner and 8:15 pm Intermediate
Instructor: Michelle Reyes 301-237-3354, info@salsadmv.com
9pm-12am- Salsa DJ’s “El Sonero” & “El Oso Negro”!
Cost: $5 cover, $10 with lessons
(Special pricing for Live Bands & Special events!)
Source: Weekly Email from Salsa DMV.
Dress Code: Jeans allowed.
Last Updated: 7/29/09

Wednesdays in Maryland
Umberto’s Night Club… “NEW” Night!
Starting July 29th  (and every Wednesday)
Address: 11230 Grandview Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902
Instructor: Hector “Toti” Chavez. Contact Toti 240-426-2385
Salsa, Beginner 7-7:45pm, Intermediate 7:45-8:30pm
Bachata/Sabusion: 8:30-9pm
9pm to ? Dance Party By DJ “El Sonero” & DJ Travieso from “EL ZOL” 99.1FM!
DJ playing the best Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha & Cumbia!
1 to 3 lessons for $10 or $5 after 9pm.
(Not including Special Events)
Source: www.salsadmv.com
Updated: 7/29/09

“BAILALO WEDNESDAYS” @ UMBERTO’s
(11230 Grandview Ave. Wheaton MD 20902- formally Ocean Drive)
Come out tonight Wednesday, July 29th for the Grand Opening of ” Bailalo Wednesdays” @ Umberto’s!
Lessons Taught by Hector “Toti” Chavez & Jenny O
7-7:45pm- Beginner Salsa
7:45-8:30pm- Intermediate Salsa
8:30-9pm- Bachata / Sabusion
(learn more about Jenny O click here http://sabusion.com/ ( mailto:orhector@salsadmv.com )
9pm- ? Dance Party By DJ “El Sonero” & DJ Travieso from “EL ZOL” 99.1FM!
DJ playing the best Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha & Cumbia!
PLUS… DC Salsa Meetup will be in the house!
Must be a DCSM member and RSVP to get discount http://salsa.meetup.com/162/ ( mailto:orhector@salsadmv.com )
1 to 3 lessons for $10 or $5 after 9pm. (Not including Special Events)
Please contact Hector (Toti) Chavez for more info at 240-426-2385 or hector@salsadmv.com ( mailto:orhector@salsadmv.com )

Studio: Davidsonville Dance Club
Website: www.davidsonvilledanceclub.org
Starting October 7, 2009 – 8 Weeks
7:00 pm – Basic East Coast Swing
8:00 pm – Intermediate Waltz
Instructor: Dave Malek
Source: For information call Dolores Hensel 410-257-0631, doloreshensel@verizon.net

Thursdays in Maryland
Club: Cafe Latino – Some Thursdays, call to check.
Address: 50N Mccain Dr., Suite 104, Frederick, MD 21702.
Phone: This is new, so it might be a good idea to call Jackie at the Cafe (301-620-0121) just to be sure it’s running as planned.
Lesson: Salsa/Latin, 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm
Cost: $12/person.
If you have been to Cafe Latino, drop me a line to confirm the details. Thanks!

Fridays in Maryland
Club: Divino Lounge (began February 20)
7345-B Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: www.divinolounge.com Phone: (240) 497-0300
Promoter: Cecilia Villalobos
Music: 10:00 pm – 2:00 am with rotating DJ’s: Bruno, Cacique, Sonero, and Saborinquen – the “Fab Four”.
Cover: $10. No lesson.
Dress Code: This is Salsa Sophisticates Night. Dress to Impress – If wearing jeans please dress them up and absolutely No T Shirts. Coats must be checked. Dance shoes must be changed in restrooms.

Fridays in Maryland
Club: Los Arrieros Restaurant and Night Club
Address: 7929 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Website: www.losarrierosrestaurant.net Phone: 866-443-0771
Notes: Latin music mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, and Cumbia.
Dress Code: No sports wear.

Saturdays in Maryland
Club: Ceviche Restaurant
Latin nights have been cancelled.

Club: The End Zone (not a weekly venue, check website for details).
Address: 317 East Diamond Avenue (lower level), Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Website: The End Zone Phone: 301-740-3411
Cost: $10 cover Parking: Ample free parking in lot.

Club: Juste Lounge
International Night with Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Batchata, Hip-hop, House and more
Address: 4869 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 (off Wisconsin Avenue)
Website: www.justelounge.com Phone: 301-938-1910

Studio: Gaithersburg’s Sport and Health Club – Lake Forest Mall
Address: 700 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Contact Toti to register for a 6 week session 240-426-2385
Source: www.tojamentertainment.com. Updated 7/3/09