Tuesdays in Maryland

Salsa dancing venues open and close often. All Tuesday venues are listed below. I recommend checking the main page of this website for weekly updates. (Last revised 8/15/10).  Wherever you go, mention that Sue Elliott from the Baltimore Salsa Blog sent you.

Baltimore Salsa Dance Company (Party) - Baltimore; Barking Dog (Party) - Bethesda; Promenade (Lessons) - Baltimore; Spanish Ballroom (Lessons) - Glen Echo

Weekly Tuesdays, FREE Red Maple BMore Salsa Night
930 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Starting July 20th enjoy dancing in this Euro-cool lounge every Tuesday.
Beginner lesson from 8:30-9pm, followed by open dancing with a weekly rotation of great DJs. There is no cover for lessons and dancing. Hosted by GeorgiaBoyDance.
Red Maple features tapas & dinner menu plus drink specials every week, for directions: www.930redmaple.com, 410.547.0149

Weekly Tuesdays, Barking Dog
4723 Elm Street in Bethesda, MD 20814 (Metro accessible and safe)
www.thebarkingdogonline.com
7:30pm Beginner Salsa Lesson
8:15pm Intermediate Salsa Lesson
Drop-in classes. No partner required.
$5 cover, $10 with lessons. For more info, contact Instructor
Michelle Reyes at 301-237-3354 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Parking: across the street is $5.00;
street parking and other garage parking is also available.

The Promenade Dancesport Facility - Weekly Lessons
(Close to Security Mall)
2605 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD 21224
410-277-0234 (call after 3:00 pm) www.mddancesport.com
Salsa Lessons are $10 each.
Instructor: Niss Albaig of SalsaNow.
Dress code is very casual and parking is abundant.
Drop-in classes. No partner required. Private parking lot.

Salsa, Beginner Basics, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Learn basic elements and steps for a solid foundation for dancing. Each week the basics will be reinforced and a new basic element will be added for progression. Intended for beginners of all levels. No partner necessary. Walk-Ins welcome.
Salsa, Beginner/Intermediate, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Further your basic elements of dance with emphasis on basic technique and introduction to more advanced concepts, combinations and steps that will prepare you for the Intermediate level. Intended for beginners familiar with basics. No partner necessary. Walk-Ins welcome.
Salsa, Intermediate/Advanced, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Add fun and sizzle to yours dancing with new combinations and variations. Flashy steps and leadable patterns are taught every week with emphasis on technique and styling. Intended for dancers ready for a new level of complexity. No partner necessary. Walk-Ins welcome.

Towson Dance Studio - Progressive Salsa Lessons
9486 Deereco Road, Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland
(just a block south of Padonia Rd.)
Call 410-828-6116 for more info.
Group courses are offered Tuesdays at 7 and Wednesdays at 8. The courses are progressive in nature, and are taught in 4-week blocks. Cost for each course is $65 (if prepaid prior to starting date) or $70 (at the door), and covers 4 hours of instruction.

GLEN ECHO SERIES CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Glen Echo Park, Spanish Ballroom, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812
Directions: http://www.glenechopark.org/directions.htm
Phone & Recorded Info: 301-634-2222
Beginner I Salsa with Keith Givens of High Energy Productions
Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. (6 weeks)
This hot Latin dance has become the latest rage. With an emphasis on having fun, students will learn the basics of Salsa and dance fundamentals, including individual footwork and partnered basic Salsa patterns. No partner required. Info: http://www.oohsalsa.com/.
Age Range: 17 and up, 6 sessions, $75
Intermediate I Salsa with Keith Givens
Tuesdays 8:30 - 9:40 p.m. (6 weeks)
If you've already had some beginner Salsa classes and are ready for more exciting and challenging moves, this course is for you. Building on the basics, this course will help you master the individual footwork and partnering technique needed to become a seasoned Salsa dancer. No partner required. Info: 703.599.3300 or http://www.oohsalsa.com/.
Age Range: 17 and up, 6 sessions, $88

ON HOLD Weekly Tuesdays, $5 BSDC Studio - Salsa Social Begins August 2010
1541 Light Street, Baltimore, MD (Federall Hill Neighborhood)
Tabitha says: Come and party with us!!! Join BSDC for a night of non-stop fun & dancing.... We do have AC and will have other alternatives to keep you cool no matter what the weather is! Cost: $5.00 to party 8pm - 12am
Guest DJ's will be spinning the hottest Salsa & Latin music all night!!!
BYOD or get your drinks across the street from our sponsor
at The Reserve!
Parking Options: street parking or you may park in the school parking lot on light street one block up from the studio.
More Info 410-223-1193 or www.baltimoresalsalessons.com