Baltimore Salsa Blog

Are you ready for some hot Salsa dancing this week?  On Tuesday night, Tabitha is throwing a free Salsa social at her new studio in Federal Hill.  That girl sure knows how to party! Claudia (aka Kaya) and Rico are opening the doors to this Friday's block party for free.  The studio is huge with mirrored walls, a beautiful floor and chandeliers.   Both of those events are BYOB.  By Saturday, you should be ready to enjoy one of BSM's favorite outdoor events - Mambo Combo Live at Boordy Vineyards (family friendly). Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic basket.  All the good spots to sit fill up faster than anything you've ever seen.  I recommend paying the extra $3 in advance to get in early.

Future Baltimore Salsa Meetup Events:

• Thursday, July 15: La Palapa
• Saturday, July 17: Meetup @ Irvine Nature Center for a Green Salsa Nature party
• Wednesday, July 21: Sammy's
• Thursday, July 29: Mustang Alleys
• Saturday, July 31: Roadtrip to SOS All White Party at TSR

The Baltimore Salsa Meetup is a group of people from all walks of life that have one thing in common - a passion for Salsa dancing.  Collectively, we can direct you to all the local dance spots, put you in contact with the area's top instructors, hook you up with awesome DJs, and invite you to the best parties in Maryland. As a meetup, our goal is to host events at least once a week and rotate venues and nights.  Mostly, we'll keep you local, however, from time to time we'll take you on a road trip to Northern Virginia or DC. If you are new to the area or Salsa in general, please contact any of the organizers - Alex, Barb, Mike, Sarah or Sue via the meetup website for the inside scoop and friendly advice.

Additional Events:

• Wednesday, July 7: 5 week Progressive Salsa Class with Anna Damen at COF
•  Friday, July 9: Latin Night at That's Dancing Ballroom & Dancesport Facility
• Friday, July 9: FREE Concert with Mambo Combo at Belvedere Square from 6-9pm (family friendly).
  Saturday, July 17: Puerto Rican Party at La Fontaine Bleu in Glen Burnie, $40
• Saturday, July 17: Eddie Santiago LIVE @ TSR
• Tuesday, July 20: Opening Night for Salsa at Red Maple - FREE
• Weekend, July 24-31: Puerto Rico Salsa Congress
• Sunday, July 25: Sin Miedo @ Patterson Park 6:30pm - FREE (family friendly)
• Friday, July 30: Live Salsa from Puerto Rico, Luisito Carrion is playing at E Boqueron 2 at 1330 East Gude Drive, Rockville, MD. For tickets call 202-510-5845 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it !
• Sunday, August 1: Mari Luna
• Wednesday, August 4: Women in Salsa Awards @ Zanzibar - Congrats to Grace Badillo.
• August 4-8: Grace Badillo from Florida in town and available for private lessons. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule.
• Weekend, August 19-22: 2nd Annual DC Bachata Congress
• Weekend, September 1-5: New York International Salsa Congress
• Sunday, September 5: Luis Enrique Live at TSR. Buy tickets online.
• Sunday, September 12: El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Live at TSR. Buy tickets online.
• Sunday, September 26: Frederick Latin Festival
• Weekend, October 29-31: Philly Salsa Fest

Weekly Listings are Highlighted Below.  For details on regular venues, select the day of the week on the top menu bar:
Details include the address, instructor, times, cost, type of music, dress code, and additional information.

MONDAYS (Select for details)

FREE - Talara's- Salsa Lesson and Dancing
615 President Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Towson Dance Studio - Salsa Rueda Lessons
9486 Deereco Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093

TUESDAYS (Select for details)

The Barking Dog - Salsa Lesson and Dancing
4723 Elm Street in downtown Bethesda (metro accessible and safe).

The Promenade Dancesport Facility - Salsa Lesson
2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD 21224

July 20 Red Maple - Free Salsa Lesson and Dancing
930 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

WEDNESDAYS (Select for details)

Sammy's Trattoria - Salsa Lessons and Dancing
1200 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-5508

Towson Dance Studio - Salsa Lesson Only
9486 Deereco Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093

Latin Palace - Bachata Lesson
509 S. Broadway Street (Fells Point), Baltimore, MD

THURSDAYS (Select for details)

La Palapa Grill & Cantina - Salsa Lesson and Dancing
8307 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Latin Palace - Salsa Lesson and Dancing
509 S. Broadway Street (Fells Point), Baltimore, MD

Mustang Alleys - Salsa Lesson and Dancing
1300 Bank Street, Holland Mfg. Bldg, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21231

UMCP
Cuban Salsa Rueda at UMCP in College Park. Read more here.

FRIDAYS (Select for details)

Latin Palace - Salsa Lessons and Latin Dancing
509 S. Broadway Street (Fells Point), Baltimore, MD

FREE Wedding Salsa Block Party - July 9
Second Fridays (Free this month only)
Towson Dance Studio (Celebrating Rico Arus and Claudia Barraza)
9486 Deereco Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
(just a block south of Padonia Rd.)

Latin Salsa Night
That's Dancing Ballroom & Dancesport Center
Monthly Fridays (July 9, August 6)
8610 Baltimore Washington Blvd, Suite 203, Jessup, MD

Alonso's - Salsa Lessons and Dancing
1st and 3rd Fridays (July 16)
415 W Cold spring Lane, Baltimore, 21210

SATURDAYS (Select for details)

13th Floor at The Belvedere Hotel - Latin Music and Dancing
One East Chase Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Los Arrieros Restaurant and Night Club - Latin Music and Dancing
7929 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Latin Palace - Bachata/Salsa Lessons and Dancing
509 S. Broadway Street (Fells Point), Baltimore, MD

That's Dancing Ballroom & Dancesport Center - Lessons Only
8610 Baltimore Washington Blvd, Suite 203, Jessup, MD
Afternoon salsa lessons.

Maryland Salsa Jam (SalsaOn2 with Jesus/Nicole)
Stageworkz Monthly (3rd Saturdays)
1035 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108
StudioDNA Monthly (1st Saturdays) - across from Merritt Athletic Club
3500 Boston Street (Canton), Baltimore, MD

SUNDAYS (Select for details)

Cancun Cantina - Salsa Lesson and Dancing
7501 Old Telegraph Road, Hanover, MD 21076

Dance Studio in Dickeyville - Salsa Rueda Lesson and Dancing
4900 Wetheredsville Road, Building #2, Baltimore, MD 21207

For dancing in Baltimore, Maryland and surrounding areas, join the:
Baltimore Salsa Meetup

Sincerely,
Sue Elliott
Contact me

Got shoes? Buy them online at Exotic Salsa Shoes.

One thing is certain, the Salsa crowd is always looking for a bargain.  So balance out the free events with the paid ones and you'll stay on budget.  Free entry into places like Talara's, Red Maple, and La Palapa rely on food and beverage purchases to pay instructors, promoters, and DJ's.  For you, this is a hobby. For them, this is a business.