Baltimore Salsa Blog

Salsa at Sammy's with us this Wednesday.  For those who find crowded places like Talara's a bit intimidating, Sammy's provides lots of floor space to practice all night long.  Take the Salsa Rueda lesson with Barb Bernstein or enjoy dinner and the show before hitting the dance floor! If you haven't already heard the news, we won't be having Salsa at Alonso's for a while as they undergo renovations.  However, you'll find BSM this Friday at Circle of Friends for the Ballroom vs Salsa Part II event.  Regularly scheduled events at Alonsos are temporarily relocated to Circle of Friends on September 3 and 17.  The following weekend we are throwing you to the test to see exactly how much partying you can really handle. Thursday - Mustang Alleys, Friday - BSDC, Saturday - The Latin Quarter, and Sunday - Dickeyville Studio.

Upcoming August Events:

• Tuesday, August 17: Beginner Salsa with Jonathon Tejeda, Slayton Studio, Columbia.
• Wednesday, August 18: Copas and Wraps Part II at Circle of Friends
• Weekend, August 19-22: 2nd Annual DC Bachata Congress
• Friday, August 20: BSM at Ballroom vs Salsa Round II
• Thursday, August 26: BSM at Mustang Alleys
• Friday, August 27: NEW 4th Fridays at BSDC's new studio in Federal Hill
• Saturday, August 28: BSM Party at the Latin Quarter
• Saturday, August 28: Salsa Jam NY Roadtrip to La Vieja Guardia 2 year anniversary.
• Sunday, August 29: BSM Salsa Summer Party at Dickeyville Studio.
• Tuesday, August 31: BSM at Red Maple

BSM = Baltimore Salsa Meetup is hosting the event. Remember to RSVP for BSM events. You'd be surprised how many people care that you are going to be there.  I know I do.

Additional Events:

• 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.
• Friday, September 3: Monthly Latin Dance Party - That's Dancing Studio in Jessup.
• Wednesday, September 8: Progressive Advanced Beginner Salsa with Sean at Circle of Friends.
• Wednesday, September 8: Progressive Intermediate Salsa with Ann Damen at Cirlce of Friends.
• Sunday, September 12: El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Live at TSR. Buy tickets online.
• Sunday, September 12: Columbia Dance Project auditions for their student dance troupe.  Auditions are from 12-2 and will be held at Synergy Fitness in Columbia. For more information contact Anna at
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• Thursday, September 16: NEW - Pachanga Party at Lux Lounge with DJ Gustavo (opening night).
• Saturday, September 25: NEW - Annapolis Salsa Block Party with KayaDance
• Sunday, September 26: Frederick Latin Festival
• Sunday, September 26: BSM @ Mari Luna Rooftop Party
• Thursday, September 30: Happy 70th Birthday Dad!
• Saturday, October 9: Happy Birthday to Sue Elliott
• Weekend, October 29-31: Philly Salsa Fest
• Bachata Sensation Vacation November 5-8 with Jonny Tejada and others to his homeland, Dominican Republic $695.
• Salsa Escape Vacation November 9-12 continues in the Dominican Republic $696.

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 - Beginner 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 (weather permitting)

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

FREE - Red Maple - 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 - 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

University of Maryland College Park
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

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

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

StudioDNA - Beginner Salsa Lessons Only 
- across from Merritt Athletic Club
3500 Boston Street (Canton), Baltimore, MD

SOME FRIDAYS (Select for details)

SATURDAYS (Select for details)

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

Latin Palace - Bachata/Salsa Lessons and Latin 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

SOME SATURDAYS (Select for details)

1st Saturdays Salsa Jam Social (SalsaOn2 with Jesus/Nicole)
StudioDNA - 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

Sincerely,
Sue Elliott
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1st/3rd Fridays with GeorgiaBoyDance - Salsa Lessons and Dancing
Not at Alonso's this week - 415 W Cold spring Lane, Baltimore, 21210

Instead, go to Circle of Friends

2nd Fridays Salsa Block Party (September 13)
Towson Dance Studio
9486 Deereco Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
(just a block south of Padonia Rd.)

4th Fridays -BSDC Studio - Salsa Lessons and Dancing
(Begins August 27)
1541 Light Street, Baltimore, MD (Federall Hill Neighborhood)