Fridays in Maryland

Salsa dance lessons and Salsa clubs are listed below. Check the main page of this website for my Baltimore Salsa Blog weekly updates. (last revised 2/23/10)

Latin Palace
509 S. Broadway Street (Fells Point), Baltimore, MD
Phone: 410-522-6700
8:00 pm Intermediate Salsa Lessons
9:00 pm Beginner Salsa Lessons with Rafael. $10 per class.
$10 cover. No sports wear.
Latin Palace plays long sets of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Reggaeton.
Free parking (allow time to find a spot).
Diverse crowd with lots of latinos.

Brasas Rotisserie & Grill in Waldorf

Brought to you by Erissa and Jonny
2715 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD (301) 638-0003
Beginner Salsa Lesson at 9:00 pm.
Just like Talara's, there's no DJ. The owner plays a medley of salsa, merengue, bachata, cha cha, and reggaeton, depending on what the customers are asking for. Bring your friends to check the place out and carve out your own night.

About the restaurant...The restaurant is located in one of the area's most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine.The menu at Brasas Rotisserie & Grill features a wide array of great selections, made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sureto please every member of your group. Brasas Rotisserie & Grill has established itself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure tooffer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.

Monthly Salsa Block Party with KayaDance April 9
Party Hosts: Kaya (Claudia Barraza) and Rico Arus
9486 Deereco Road. Lutherville-Timonium, MD
410-828-6116 Email: mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
(always check front page blog on this site).
$12 cover includes lesson at 8:45pm.
Notes: BYOB - enough to have fun, but not drunk…your safety is first. Suede or leather dance shoes are required.  Plenty of free parking in lot.

Zen West - 1st Fridays
Brought to you by Sean Climer of GeorgiaBoyDance

5916 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
10pm Open Dancing. No Lessons. $10 cover.

Margarita Fridays at Marie Louise Bistro This venue is having Margarita Fridays from 10pm-2am at their bar. They will be playing salsa, cha cha, and merengue. They clear out some of the tables to make a small dance floor. 904 N Charles Street in Mount Vernon, Baltimore. (410) 385-9946

Monthly Latin Salsa Party at That's Dancing Ballroom & Dancesport Center .
Upcoming Parties: February 12, 2010.  The February party is a Valentine's Ball with Ballroom music (including latin).
8610 Baltimore Washington Blvd, Suite 203, Jessup, MD 20794
For more info, call 301-776-0085 or 410-792-0091

Divino Lounge
(verified on website 11/29/09)
7345-B Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
http://www.divinolounge.com/ Phone: (240) 497-0300
Music is 10:00 pm – 2:00 am. Cover is $10. No lesson.
New promoter for this night is Cecilia Villalobos.
Also - Tango lessons on Wednesday.

Rendezvous Social Dance & Fitness Club
11910 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-HOT-CLUB
8:00 - 8:45pm Beginner SALSA ON 1 lesson with Barry
8:45 - 9:30 Beyond Beginner SALSA ON 1 lesson with Rachelle
8:45 - 9:30 Intermediate SALSA ON 1 Combinations with Barry
9:30pm Open Latin Dancing for Salsa, Merengue, Rueda, Cha Cha, Bachata, etc. DJ Winston.
$15 per person for lessons and dancing. After the lessons at 9:30 pm, join the party for just $12.
Note: Beginner and Intermediate Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Cha Cha Classes on Tuesdays. Click on the link for more details. www.dance911.com/ballroom.html