Baltimore Salsa Blog

My daughter turned 9 today and we've been celebrating for 3 days straight.  She has so much energy, love, and compassion. She's developing into such a beautiful person.  Now, if I could only get her to learn the basics of Salsa, but she won't have any of it.  She just wants to dance her way with all her heart.  I just tell her, "You go girl!"

The Baltimore Salsa Meetup has some mid-week madness going on.  Based on the RSVP's so far, the grand opening of Salsa at Red Maple on Charles Street is going to have a full house this Tuesday.  Bring your friends to the free lesson at 8:30.  The following evening, join us at Sammy's Trattoria, just 3 blocks North of Red Maple.  I noticed that the crowd at Sammy's spends as much time dancing as they do socializing. I like to dance and I like to talk, so that works for me.

Upcoming July Events:

• Tuesday, July 20: BaltimoreSalsaMeetup at Red Maple - FREE
• Wednesday, July 21: BaltimoreSalsaMeetup at Sammy's Trattoria
• Friday, July 23: Latin Night at the Promenade with SalsaNow (Scroll down for details)
• Weekend, July 24-31: Puerto Rico Salsa Congress
• Sunday, July 25: Sin Miedo @ Patterson Park 6:30pm - FREE (family friendly)
• Wednesday, July 28: Salsa Workshop - Copas and Wraps - Circle of Friends Studio, 4001 Seven Mile Lane, Pikesville
• Thursday, July 29: BaltimoreSalsaMeetup @ Mustang Alleys
• Friday, July 30: Live 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 !
• Saturday, July 31: BSMeetup/Roadtrip to SOS All White Party at TSR

Additional Events:

• Wednesday, August 4: Women in Salsa Awards @ Zanzibar - Congrats to Grace Badillo (Scroll down for details).
• 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.
• Sunday, August 8: Bachata Workshop and Dance Party with Lee "El Gringito" at Mustang Alleys
• Tuesday, August 17: Beginner Salsa with Jonathon Tejeda, Slayton Studio, Columbia.
• Weekend, August 19-22: 2nd Annual DC Bachata Congress
• Saturday, August 28: Latin Quarter Rooftop Party in Annapolis
• Sunday, August 29: Baltimore Salsa Meetup Party at Dickeyville Dance Studio
• Weekend, September 1-5: New York International Salsa Congress
• Wednesday, September 1: Funk your Salsa Workshop, Slayton Studio, 10400 Cross Fox Lane Columbia Md 21044, by Funk2clive Production! Ronald Rios and Jonathon Tejeda.
• 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
• Sunday, September 26: Mari Luna
• 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).

Beso del Cielo Rooftop - Salsa Lesson and Latin Dancing
155 Gibbs Street, Rockville's Town Center

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

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

Cafe TaCuba - Latin Night
19741 Frederick Rd., Germantown, MD

THURSDAYS (Select for details)

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

Latin Palace - Salsa Lesson
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

Salsa Block Party - August 13
Second Fridays
Towson Dance Studio
9486 Deereco Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
(just a block south of Padonia Rd.)

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

Alonso's - Salsa Lessons and Dancing
1st and 3rd Fridays (July 16, August 6)
415 W Cold spring Lane, Baltimore, 21210

Divino Lounge - Salsa Dancing
7345-B Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814

Rendezvous Studio - Salsa Lessons and Dance Party
11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD

SATURDAYS (Select for details)

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 - Afternoon Lessons Only
8610 Baltimore Washington Blvd, Suite 203, Jessup, MD

Salsa Con Sabor Latino (SalsaOn2 with Jesus/Nicole)
StudioDNA Monthly (1st Saturdays) - across from Merritt Athletic Club
3500 Boston Street (Canton), Baltimore, MD

SUNDAYS (Select for details)

Cancun Cantina - Salsa Lesson and Latin 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
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Friday, July 23 at 8:15 PM to Midnight
Latin Night at The Promenade
The Promenade DanceSport Facility, 2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD 21244 www.MdDanceSport.com
Intermediate Salsa Lesson with Niss Albaig (SalsaNow.net) 8:15 - 9 PM
DJ Mix dance 9 PM - 12. All Latin Mix: Salsa, Cha cha cha, Rumba, Marengue, Bachata, etc.
Admission $15/$12 Students

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Eighth Annual Tribute To Women in Salsa at Zanzibar on the Waterfront
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Tribute to Women in Salsa. It takes place on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Zanzibar on the Waterfront located at 700 Water St. SW; Washington, DC 20024. Grace Badillo of Dancing With Grace Productions will be honored and will be the special guest dance instructor that night. Eight women’s teams will perform. Confirmed Dance Teams: Baltimore Salsa Nation, Columbia Dance Project, Dance In Time, Kim Yates & Friends, Salsa Fuego and Salsa Vive WPFW 89.3 FM Latin Flavor Hostess, Nancy Alonso and DJ Elvira will provide entertainment. You must be 21 with valid identification to enter. Suggested Dress Code: Dress to Impress. Cover $10. Doors open at 6:00pm. Dance Lesson at 7:00 pm dancing begins at 8:00 pm with the awards ceremony and dance show beginning at 9 :00 pm. Dancing continues after the show until 1:00 am.
EileenTorres, a Washington, DC Salsa promoter, historian, events producer and instructor began the salsa tributes in 2002 to recognize individuals who have assisted in developing the salsa scene. The awardees are honored for their contributions to building a vibrant salsa community.