Casino-Style
Salsa Clubs |
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Little
Baobab
3388 19th St., corner of Mission St. in S.F.
415-401-0641
See La Bodeguita del Medio listing, above. |
| San
Francisco Clubs |
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Café
Cócomo
650 Indiana Street, SF
415-824-6910
Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Beg & Int. Salsa Lessons 8:00 p.m. - 9:00.
Mixed on1 and on2, with occasional Cuban style (especially when a Cuban music band is scheduled to play). |
Caribbean
Gardens
1306 Bayshore Rd., Burlingame
650-344-1797
Sunday
9 p.m., $8. DJ (Tony O).
Lessons w/Rob start at 8:40-9:40. Beginning through Advanced.
Comments: Sunday (salsa) has resumed. Good salsa crowd on Sunday
nights, with the occasional live salsa band call for info. Convenient
free parking.
ritmo100@aol.com |
Cigar
Bar & Grill
850 Montgomery St.
San Francisco
415-398-0850.
Wednesday: 9:30, $8.
Friday and Saturday:
9:30 p.m., $5.
Live bands-salsa/Latin jazz Casual attire
Check their website as Band line-up changes often.
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La Tropi-Cal @ Il Pirata
16th & Potrero
San Francisco
Every Friday *except* last Friday of every month: Timba party with DJ WaltDigz & DJ DarkRum from Añejo Productions... this is a **great** party! This event has been running successfully for over 6 years playing salsa, reggaeton, & lots of Timba . Don't miss it! Only problem with this place is the lack of bathrooms - only one stall for ladies and the place packs in several hundred people. |
El Río
3158 Mission St.
415-282-3325
Sunday 4-8 p.m.
Live bands, dancing on the beautiful patio with live band. $8
cover.
The most gay-straight mixed of the clubs, very race - and age
- diverse
too. The full San Francisco atmosphere. Very crowded and can
be very fun.
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Glas
Kat (Ay Karamba)
520 4th Street
415-495-6620
Tuesday
4 Dance lessons 7:45-8:45 (Beginning with Allison). 8:30-9:30
Intermediate with Ricardo and Sarah (Rica Salsa), Live band
after 9 p.m.
Cover $8. Dance Lessons free with paid admission 7:45 - 8:45
Beginning with Allison 8:30-9:30 Intermediate with Ricardo
Live band 9 p.m. - 2 am. Cover: $8, DJ nights $5
www.glaskat.com
www.ricasalsa.com |
Jelly's
(Club Havana)
Pier 50
415-495-3099.
Sunday
Live band, barbecue, $8.
Comments: They feature a salsa band on Sunday
afternoon (4:00 p.m., but things usually do not start until
5pm) barbecue and a super-casual, friendly atmosphere. No dance
lesson. |
Metronome
Ballroom
1830 17th Street @ De Haro
415-252-9000
Sundays
Lessons 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Party with DJ Fab Freddy of the Down Low Lounge.
For more info: www.metronomeballroom.com |
Mojito’s
1337 Grant Ave.
Tuesday
Live Salsa and Latin Jazz |
The
Ramp
855 China Basin
415-621-2378
Saturday - 4 p.m.
Summer months only!
Barbecue, outside patio, live bands. Free ($8 after 3:45 p.m.).
Fantastic fun during the summer months only.
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Roccapulco
Supper Club
3140 Mission Street
415-648-6611
Wednesday, Friday,
Saturday
Salsa Dance Lessons 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Beginning Footwork
& Partnering patterns. A rising happening spot for Fridays,
with great atmosphere and good dancers, so bring a towel and
an extra shirt! Large club with a full restaurant, and good
sound. DJ & Live Bands.
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Starlite
Ballroom
1160 N. Fairoaks Ave, Sunnyvale
408-745-7825
Sunday
Warning: This place teaches ballroom style salsa, not Cuban or LA or NY Mambo styles.
Huge Ballroom with a beautiful floor. Lessons with Pantea. DJ
music
follows 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Beginning class - covers basic footwork,
combination, and styling 7:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Intermediate class - starts with open footwork/shines followed
by a more challenging combination. The party starts right after
the intermediate lesson.
Salsa lessons are held in Rhythm Street. Admission for $12 includes
all lessons & parties. $10 for parties only.
For more info: www.starliteballroom.com |
| East
Bay Area Salsa Clubs |
Allegro
Ballroom
5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville
510-655-2888
Sunday
Beginning/Int. Class 6-8 p.m.
Garry and Isabelle, DJ dancing 8:00 p.m. Whenever the night
is over $10
($6 after). Discounts w/student ID.
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Chitivas
Salsa Bar & Grill
445 Weber Ave #122 Stockton, CA
Thursday
209-941-8605
Mixed Latin Music and Dance. Cumbias, Merengue, Reggaeton, Spanish
Rock, Salsa. etc. Music by Dj: Mario Lopez. Free Ladies night.
Cover Charge for the men - $ 5.00. Free salsa dance lesson by
James Macias. 21 & Over. Dress to impress.
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Club
Montero's
1106 Solano Ave.
Corner of San Pablo Ave. in Albany
Friday, Saturday
Salsa Lessons with Joel and Sorcy @ 8 p.m. www.SalsaLesson.com
Admission $12 18 and Over
Live Music Calendar at Club Monteros
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Danceasy
9951 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito
510-524-9100
Friday
Club which features salsa dancing on Friday nights (DJ).
Beginners and an intermediate class at 8:00 p.m., and dancing
from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. |
Down
Low Lounge
2284 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley
510-548-1159
Every Wednesday from 8:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m.
Lessons with John and Liz at 8:00 p.m.
Live Music & Open Dancing - DJ "Fab Freddy" &
the Bay Area's Best Salsa Bands. $10 cover (incl. lesson) |
Yoshi's
World-Class Jazz Club & Restaurant
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA
Every Monday at Yoshi's is dance
night and will feature salsa, swing,
African and other world dance music. All tickets on sale now
at
www.yoshis.com
or 510-238-9200.
Please note: All ticket prices listed are for
advance sales and are subject
to increase on the day of the show. It pays to order tickets
in advance!
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Vinnie's
Barn and Grill
2045 Mt. Diablo Street, Concord
1-925-685-9515
Thursday
Salsa Lessons with Clifton and Lena, 8:15-9:45. Beginning, 8:15-9:00,
Intermediate, 9:00-9:45.
Admission: Free (Lessons are $10 per person).
Open Floor and dancing, all night long.
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| Marin
County Clubs |
Club
101
815 W Francisco Blvd.,
San Rafael
415-460-0101
The best Salsa night in Marin. Wednesday
nights. Salsa Lessons 8:00 Beginners 8:30 Multilevel with Jose
Rojas Cheo. He is one of the best interpreters of the
forms of Afro-Cuban dance in San Francisco Bay Area. Live Music
at 9:30. In the Mix Dj Coco. General Admission $10. Salsa promoter
www.salsazon.com
Comments: Beautifully renovated place with a large wooden dance
floor. Excellent sound and light system. Plenty of free parking
& restaurants nearby. It is a real Salsa Night. |
Mill
Valley Rec Center
180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley
Phone:
415-505-3536
Once a month on Thursday
Call ahead
Admission: $10; includes salsa lesson w/Tomaj Trenda @7:30 p.m.
DJ Dancing 'til 11:00 p.m. to the sultry sounds of salsa, merengue
and cha-cha. For more info: www.salsacrazy.com/mvsalsa/ |
| Solano
County Clubs |
Osaka
480 Redwood St., Vallejo
Phone: 707-645-8454
Salsa in Vallejo (Thursdays). Doors
open at 9:00 p.m. Lessons at 9:30 p.m. with Armando Tam.
Beginner and intermediate Salsa and Bachata. DJ Santana afterwards.
$5 cover charge. |
| Sacramento
Area Clubs |
Club
2121
1119 21st street (near L St.) Sacramento
Friday
Inside Cervantes Restaurant DJ Pakko
Bachata lesson @ 8
Free Salsa lesson @ 9 dance till 1:45 @ $5 cover / 21 &
over |
Club
Conga
2600 Watts Ave. Sacramento
916-978-9834
Friday |
Sofia
815 11th St. Sacramento
916-802-4870
Friday
2 Bands, 2 Bars, 2 Floors. $7 Lesson @ 8:00 p.m. by Fahad &
Cori
Downstairs: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
DJ El Cesar De La Salsa (Playing Salsa the whole night)
Upstairs: Live bands Upground & Aptapaz |
| Davis
Area Clubs |
Davis
Graduate
805 Russell Blvd., Davis, CA
Phone:
530-758-GRAD
Tuesday & Thursday nights, Salsa
Lessons @ 9:00 p.m. w/Eduardo Currea, DJ music until 1:30 a.m.
w/Nehad
Inside Scoop: Plenty of parking, large dance floor, drink
specials, 80+ beers on tap, excellent lighting, great crowd, 18
over welcome. Attire is casual to dressy. Cover is $4/21+, $6/18+. |
| Sonoma
County Clubs |
Flamingo
Resort Hotel
2777 4th St. Santa Rosa,
Phone: 707-545-8530
Sunday
8:30 p.m., DJ $8 |
| South
Bay Area Clubs |
Agenda
Lounge
399 S. 1st St.
Downtown San Jose
408-287-3991 / agendalounge.com
Salsa
Wednesday Nights
DJ "El de la Clave" (9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.)
Salsa lessons by: Edmundo Martínez (8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.)
Free admission and lessons with dinner at Agenda Restaurant |
Alberto's
736 West Dana Street, Mountain View
650-968-3007
Tuesday through Saturday salsa - see website for details.
For more info: www.albertos.com |
Campbell
MISSING ADDRESS
1st and 3rd Fridays of the month!
Lessons with
Ricardo & Michelle - Mens footwork & Ladies Styling
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
DJ Music & dancing follow.
More info: www.salsacrazy.com |
Club
Miami
177 W. Santa Clara, San José
Thursday, Saturday
Lesson with Stephanie Palmeri & Danny Zepeda.
Free beginning classes from 8 - 9 p.m. (ending with an intermediate
combination). |
Dance
Spectrum
1707d South Bascom Ave.
Hot Salsa Fridays! |
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Casino-style and Rueda de Casino
Salsa Classes |
| Nick
Van Eyck
(Your local SalsaPower correspondent!)
Cuban Casino Style Salsa and Rueda
de Casino!
510-207-4289
www.salsanick.com,
www.bayareasalsarueda.com,
www.salsavaletodo.com
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Anejo Productions Salsa Rueda de Casino Class
Ken Pitts Martial Arts
3298 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland
Friday 7 p.m.
Beginners & Intermediate
latropi_cal@yahoo.com
www.anejoprod.com |
Ramón
Ramos Alayo
Beginning Salsa and Rueda de Casino
classes
Dance Mission Theater
3316 24th
Street (corner Mission), San Francisco
ramoncusalsa@aol.com
www.cubacaribe.org
510-220-0629 |
Russ
Hamer at
www.salsarueda.com
(SalsaPower Partner!) |
Carolina
Davis
Rueda Classes
Tuesdays
San Rafael
csalsera@comcast.net
415-479-9385 |
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Edgardo
Cambón
(Read an exclusive interview with
Edgardo HERE
Lea una entrevista exclusiva con Edgardo AQUI)
Afro-Cuban and South American
Rhythms for the Conga
Private and Group classes
More Information: Tel: 510-336-7051 Cell, or 510-579-4612
Be sure to let him know you saw it on SalsaPower! |
Gary
and Viola
e-mail: info@freestyle.com
415-297-5143
The Beat, 2560 9th St. Berkeley
Thursdays: see East Bay clubs info. for Allegro Ballroom. |
Sacramento
Gutiérrez
Teaches LA style Salsa, Cha-Cha-Chá, Merengue and Free
style
for beginners, intermediate or advanced.
Cell: 702-657-2181 or ricomento@yahoo.com.
Dance Fitness & Sport
633 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite I
as well as the Venus Lounge on Sundays.
Private lessons are also available. |
Henry
Bugarin
Dance Fitness & Sport
633 N. Decatur Blvd. Suite I
Studio: 702-258-8745
Cell: 702-241-1471
Henry teaches LA style salsa, hustle and swing as well as
other ballroom style dancing. |
