Baltimore Salsa Blog

Below is a list of salsa clubs and promoters in DC and Northern Virginia. I only maintain the Maryland listings on a regular basis. Please check the websites below for more information. Help on updating this page is needed. Let me know if you are interested.

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SUNDAY NIGHTS

FREE Latin Night at Lucky Strike Lanes (Gallery Place)
701 7th Street NW , Second Floor, Washington DC

Lucky Strike Lanes is part of a retro-style chain of bowling alleys that opened in 2003. More upscale than your typical bowling experience, Lucky Strike offers a wide range of menu choices in addition to such standbys as pizza, burgers, and fries. This is a no smoking venue

Event Schedule:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: On1 Salsa class with Lee El Gringuito Smith and Go Go Earl
8:00 pm - 12:00 am: Open dance party
$5.00 for classes (party for free)
Dress Code Strictly Enforced. The following are not permitted:
- Athletic wear, sweats or sports jerseys - Chains
- Construction boots - Excessively baggy clothing (Tuck-ins are not permitted)
- Headgear - MC colors  - Plain white T-shirts (short or long sleeve) - Ripped or soiled clothing
- Sleeveless T-shirts
Public Transportation: Metro: Red Line Gallery Place Metro

 

Cherrydale Firehouse

with Jeri Dembrak

thesalsanews.com

 

Chevy Chase Ballroom

5270 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. Classes at 5pm and 6pm.  Dance party follows.

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MONDAY NIGHTS

FREE Latin Night at Lima Night Club
Come check out one of the best Salsa Happy Hours in DC! Club Lima sponsored by StuckonSalsa and Jose and Aniceto of www.primop.com.

limarestaurant.com

EVENT SCHEDULE
6:45pm-7:30pm- Beginner Salsa class
7:45pm-9:00pm- Open dancing to Salsa music
9:00pm-9:45pm-Beginner Salsa class
9:45pm-10:30pm-Intermediate Salsa Class
(After 10:30pm Lima plays International music. The DJ will play a mixture of music, and the majority of music will not be salsa. Everyone is welcome to stay).
Open Bar for the ladies courtesy of PrimoP from 9 to 11.
DRESS CODE: CASUAL ATTIRE (Jeans ARE allowed)
PRICE: **FREE for DC SALSA MEETUP MEMBERS
MIN. AGE: 21+
NEAREST METRO: One block from the McPhearson Square Metro on the Orange Line; K Street Circulator and Metro bus lines stops are right in front.
Club Lima offers the following specials:
HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday | 4:30 - 7:00PM
$4 BEERS, , $5 COCKTAILS/WINE BY THE GLASS, $7 MOJITOS

 

Clarendon Grill in Virginia

CLOSED for Renovation Aug 2010 –

cgrill.com with Keith Givens oohsalsa.com

 

M&S Grill

Reston, Virginia

 

Lucky Bar

1225 Connecticut Avenue, Washington DC

luckybardc.com

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TUESDAY NIGHTS

Cafe Salsa with Instructor Edgar Recinos
808 King St, Alexandria, VA
(703) 684-4100
www.cafesalsagrill.com
Beginner 8pm, Intermediate 9pm, $10/both
As of 7/3/09 cafesalsarestaurant.com

Cafe Citron

with Rudy Gonzalez Y Su Lokura Band

cafecitrondc.com

 

E-Cities Restaurant and Bar with Dance Like Magic

flirtingonthefloor.com

8300 Tyco Rd, Mc Lean, VA 22102, 7037609000

eCitie has lots of free parking and an AMAZING mix of dancers. Get ready for a great night of dance lessons (Salsa and Bachata) and Latin dancing until 2AM!

Schedule:
8pm-8:45pm Beginner Salsa Class

9pm-9:30pm Bachata Class

9:30pm-2am DJ El Gringuito will be playing the best mix in Latin music (Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, etc.). This is a great event for beginner and intermediate dancers as well as new members. There is plenty of dance space.

 

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FIRST WEDNESDAY NIGHTS (Monthly)

Zanzibar on the Waterfront with Eileen Torres
700 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
Free Salsa On2 class from 7pm until 8pm followed by open dancing until 12 am Cover is 10.00. Save $2 by arriving before 8pm. DJ Tony V El Sabor and DJ Eric B. 202-554-9100, zanzibar-otw.com

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WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

OZIO Bar and Restaurant
1813 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036

with the Elite Rumbero (Edgar Recinos)
oziodc.com

 

Pure Night Club

13th and U st nw wdc

 

Bossa Lounge

2463 18th St., NW, WDC

9pm - 12am

Live music with Alfredo Mojica, Rene Ibanez, Didier Prossard and Leonardo Lucini

 

Station 9

station9dc.com

Star Lounge - International Night

starloungeandballroom.com

 

Umberto’s Bar & Grill

WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY/FRIDAY/SATURDAY NIGHTS

Habana Village

habanavillage.com

 

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THURSDAY NIGHTS

Indulj

induljdc.com

with GoGoEarl

 

Mr. Mambo Dance Studio

 

Rumba Cafe

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FRIDAY/SATURDAY NIGHTS

The Salsa Room (previously known as Cecilia’s)

2619 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Salsa Lessons 8-9:30

thesalsaroom.net  

Bossa Lounge bossaproject.com/live

Portales portalesnightclub.com

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SECOND/FOURTH SATURDAY NIGHTS

Social @ DC Dance Collective Studio with Mr. Mambo

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OTHERS – NIGHT NOT KNOWN

Caribbean Breeze caribbeanbreezeva.com
Dance Place danceplace.org
Rene’s Club renesclub.com
Rueda in DC saocodc.com
Rueda in VA ruedausa.com
VIP Club vipclubdc.com
Y2 Salsa Dance Studio yeson2salsa.com

 

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