February 28, 2012

DANCE SPOTS Updated 8/1/2021

**COVID NOTICE: I HAVE NOT HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO THROUGH ALL THE LOCATIONS LISTED BELOW TO CHECK IF THESE ARE STILL OPEN OR CLOSED - SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THEM OUT BEFORE GOING .. SO FAR ONLY THE PLACES LISTED BY FLYER IN MY "EVENTS" COLUMN ARE CONFIRMED.**


LOOK AT THE CLUB LIST FOR OTHER LOCATIONS OR MORE INFO!

ALWAYS CHECK W/EACH VENUE AS PLACES COME & GO OR MAY CLOSE FOR PRIVATE EVENTS!!

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Rincon Rumbero
1st Saturday of the month 
FREE!! 3pm - 6 pm
KAOS NETWORK
4343 Leimert Blvd, LA 90008
www.larumbero.com

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Salsa Lessons
Stevens Steakhouse, 5332 E Stevens Pl, Commerce 90040
2019 SCHEDULE
Sunday 3-5 pm, Monday 7:30-8:30 pm, Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm, Wednesday 7:30-8:30 pm, Thursday 8-9:30 pm
NEW Advance level: Saturday 12-2:00 pm, Sunday 1:00-3:00 pm
$15 per class or $97 unlimited monthly
More info: 310-800-4195
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Bachata Lessons
Stevens Steakhouse, 5332 E Stevens Pl, Commerce 90040
New 2019 Schedule  $97 unlimited 30 day
FREE Absolute Beginner 7:30-8 pm
Sun - Wed 8-9 pm Beg 9-10 pm Int
More info: 714-397-8620 
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SUNDAYS

SOCIAL: SAN FRANCISCO!! RECOMMEND! Mambo Collective - every 2nd Sunday of month, Symbolic Dance & Fitness, 672 S. Van Ness @ 18th Street, Mission District, SF - close to 16th & Mission Bart - $10, Lesson from 5-6, social 6 to 9 pm. 

CLUB: RECOMMEND!! V LOUNGE (formerly Paladino's), 6101 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana - $12 3 classes 7:30-8:15 Salsa Intro, 8:15-9 Bachata, 9-9:30 Int Salsa or $7 dj social

CLUB: Candela - on La Brea - Salsa Sundays - 6pm-10pm $10 live bands - Call ahead to check- this place is inconsistent

MONDAYS
CLUB: RECOMMEND!! Lighthouse Cafe (aka Salsa Land), 30 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, lesson at 7:30pm - NO COVER - FREE - LIVE BAND

CLUB: PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, lessons 8 Bachata - 9 Salsa - not sure about cover - will post later

CLUB: West End (formerly Zanzibar), 1301 5th Street, Santa Monica, 2 lessons, $12 cover - usually have live bands

CLUB: SAN DIEGO Tio Leo, 5302 Napa Street, San Diego, free lessons, no cover before 8

TUESDAYS

CLUB: RECOMMEND! Borderline, 99 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks 91363, $10 w/3 lessons, 7 Bachata basic - 8 Salsa beginner - 8:30 Salsa Intermediate, $7 cover after 9pm, if live band price will be higher

CLUB: RECOMMEND!! V LOUNGE (formerly Paladino's), 6101 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana - 
$12 3 classes 7:30-8:15 Salsa Intro, 8:15-9 Bachata, 9-9:30 Int Salsa or $7 dj social

CLUB: Alpine Village, 833 W Torrance Blvd, Torrance, classes - $10 dancing only, live bands, mixed Latin music

CLUB: SAN DIEGO!! Torch, 7528 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego 92111 - free Salsa/Bachata lesson 8:30 w/Alex - cover $10 - 18+ - music 9:30-1am - DJ spinning

CASINO/CLUB: San Manuel Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd, Highland 92346 - FREE lesson 8pm

CLUB: BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Fiesta Latina at Sajhoma Restaurant, 1708 Fleet Street, 9pm FREE

WEDNESDAYS
CLUB: RECOMMEND! Bogies, 32001 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, Lessons 6:30-7:15 Salsa Beginners, 7:15-8 Open Level Bachata, 8:15-9 Salsa Intermediate - 3 classes for $12; cover on DJ nites $7; Cover on Live Band nites $12

CLUB: Sevilla-Long Beach, 140 Pine Ave, Long Beach 90802, lesson 8:30-10 $10

CLUB: RECOMMEND! Joe's Great American Bar & grill, 4311 West Magnolia Blvd, Burbank - Every 3rd Wednesday of the month - with Afro Son Band or Fay Roberts Charangoa also Tujunga Social Club rotating in. No cover, $6 drink minimum - suggested $10 donation for the band. 9 pm to midnight.

CLUB: RECOMMEND!! Alpine Village, 833 W Torrance Blvd, Torrance, class at 7:30-8:30 pm classes- Tenia teaching. $5 - Live bands. 

CLUB: The Mixx, 443 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, class at 9 $5 - NO COVER

THURSDAYS

CLUB: Rain, 12215 Ventura Blvd, Studio City 818-770-0691 Lessons at 8 .. 1 for $10, 2 for $12 .. social $5

CLUB: NEW!! Mixx Lounge, 4431 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 91101 909-559-0300 Cover $5

SOCIAL: Last Thurs of month - Santa Fe Loft, 560 S Main, Los Angeles 90013 8Above Studio 7:30-11pm $10 cover More info 818-835-2336

CLUB:RECOMMEND! NOTE: CHANGE IN LOCATION TO OIL CAN HARRY!! NAME CHANGE: La Clave (formerly Olivia's) is now at Oil Can Harry, 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City - free parking at car wash...featuring different themes each month - $12 w/lesson - Mike & Christina teaching or special instructors, $8 dancing only; a live band will be performing at least once a month the price will then be $15 and social $12

CLUB: NEW!! Sixty6 Sports Lounge, 8916 E Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga 91730 FREE

SOCIAL: SANTA BARBARA - La Rumba, 3435 State Street, Santa Barbara - Lesson Beg 8:15, Int/Adv 9:15...age 18 until 12 am, 21+ until 1:30 am...contact 805-669-6567 or latinmotionprod@gmail.com


CLUB: SAN DIEGO!! Four Points Sheraton Hotel - Copacabana...8110 Aero Drive, San Diego...DJ Victor Rumbero!!


FRIDAYS
CLUB: LAX Diner & Lounge, 11433 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne 90250
1st & 3rd Fridays - Lesson @8:15 $7 No cover if coming for dance only

CLUB: Mulcaheys, 15334 Whittier Blvd, Whittier 90603 562-943-3112, $5 - FREE before 7pm - DJ 10-2

CLUB: La Victoria, 19655 Sherman Way, Reseda 91335  818-998-8464/323-877-6713

CLUB: Rain, 12215 Ventura Blvd, Studio City 91604 - Lesson w/Alejandro Sol 8:45-9:45 - mixed Latin music
Free entrance b4 10 if on guest list - text full name to Carlos Rodriguez at 818-660-9152

CLUB: UPLAND! The Palace, 1276 W 7th Street, Upland 91786
Free lesson w/Julio at 8  More info 909-485-5125

SOCIAL: Gardena Dance Center, every 3rd Friday, 1002 W Gardena Blvd, Bellflower 90246 (corner of Gardena Blvd/Vermont) Lessons Beg & Int 7 pm $8 includes lesson


SOCIAL: Mambo Madness..Learn on 2 .. set for every 2nd & 4th Fri of the month at Address change - Ginga Arts/Capoeira Studio, 2901 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica 90405 #103, $12 includes lesson starts at 8:30 - Brent Jennings teaching on 2, social only $10, free tacos 9:30-10:30


CLUB: Cuban Pete's, 245 Pine Avenue, Long Beach 90802...$5 cover includes lessons from 9-10...dress to impress...2 rooms...no cover if on guest list before 11...contact Erika 562-251-7501, Ricky 562-229-8157, Jonathan 714-396-2567, Ray 714-402-4972

CLUB: Vasilio's, 7931 Firestone Blvd, Downey 90241...$10 cover includes lesson at 7:30-9:30 pm

CLUB: Tapas, 4253 Martingale Way, Newport Beach 92660...Cover $10

SOCIAL: Every 3rd Fri! VIP Dance Studio, 3625 MacArthur Blvd, #307, Santa Ana 92704

SOCIAL: EMERYVILLE! Every 3rd Fri! Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA 7:30 - 1:30 am - free food/refreshments - www.eastbaysalsa.com

SOCIAL: Luminara, 1052 N Allen Ave, Pasadena - every 2nd Fri - $5 9pm to 12midnite

SATURDAYS
SOCIAL: NEW!! Cappeira Besouro, 2901 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica 90405, The Underground Social $8 cover

CLUB: Epic Lounge, 8239 2nd St, Downey 90241 (near Portos) $8, $5 guest list - call 323-369-5854 or 562-381-5858

CLUB: La Cuba Libre at El Criollo Cuban Bar & Grill, 916 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank - salsa lesson 9pm - NO COVER - mixed Latin music


CLUB: El Pollo Inka - Gardena, 1425 W Artesia Blvd #14, Gardena 90248 (corner of Artesia/Normandie) - Lessons 6-8 $10 for 1 hr or $15 for 2 hrs; if you don't take the lessons then there is NO COVER.

SOCIAL: Every 3rd Sat! 3rd Street Dance Social, 8558 W 3rd Street, LA 90048  310-375-4683 Classes & Social $15, Social $10
Salsa 7-7:45 Cha cha 7:45-8:30 Bachata 8:30-9:15 Kizomba 9:15-10
Scheduled 2018 dates: Apr 21, May 19  June 23, July 28, Oct 27, Sep 24, Nov 24

SOCIAL: Clave Jook Joint - 1st Saturday of month 3625 MacArthur Blvd, #307, Santa Ana 92704

SOCIAL: 2nd & 4th Saturdays! Sonata Room, 210 N First Ave, Arcadia 91006, $12 cover, complimentary Bachata or Salsa class at 7:45, free water & snacks!!  www.sonataroom.com


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SOCIALS: Are held at dance studios, usually no liquor as liquor is not allowed on the premises, but water is provided, however you can bring your own water & it is open to any age & any level dancer.

CLUBS: Usually must be 21 & over...exceptions are The Granada in Alhambra as long w/adult & Stevens Steakhouse in East LA.
EVENTS/CONGRESS: Usually held each year and are for a few days or scheduled for a month or two depending on the event. Some are held outside during the summer months & others are bigger where a lot of space is required with various rooms for teaching workshops and dancing later are usually held at convention centers or hotels.

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