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Local Salsa hotspots,
nightclubs, restaurants with dancing, music, bands for each night of the week;
Special Events;
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This Page is being Rebuilt and Updated. Thank You....Derek
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The SalsaApache Summer 2008 Sunday, 10 week session begins June 22nd. Registration begins May 20th. Register by May 30th to save $10. Cost for 10 weeks is $80 for Fairfax county residents, $90 for out of County. All Level are Salsa on-1
Derek 'SalsaApache' Salsa on 1 and Mambo/Salsa on-2 Classes at South Run
RECenter in springfield/Burke. Summer series begins June 22nd, and registration begins May 20th. Register by May 30th to save $10. Cost is $80/$90 for in/out of county residents. The following levels are offered for the Summer 2008 session:
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Level I, 4-4:55pm Salsa on-1 (Basic footwork, Cross
Body's, Cumbias, Styling, Right, Left, & Broken left turns, hand
switches, wraps, combs, etc., along with mini-sessions in Bachata, Merengue, ChaCha on-1
& on-2, Salsa on-1, & Cumbia salsa)
- Level II, 5-5:55pm Salsa on-1/2 (MultiFlow, Sombrero Trilogy,
Extended Broken left turn combos, Duck turns, Arm folds, Wraps to Hammerlocks, Hook
turns, Dual Turn, Hand Drops, Triple Fakes, etc.,)
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Level III/IV, 6-6:55pm, Salsa on-1 (Level III/IV, (Green/Blue belt) Includes COPA's, Self Hammerlocks, Cross Body Wraps to Step arounds, Hand tosses, Dual spinouts, Ladies Tunnels and well add some Level IV techniques of The Extended Pretzel, multi- spinning drills, Touch Turns, Touch and Go Abstract Copa's, reverse turns, styling, Helicoptors, Afro- Cuban body isolations, shines, Dips, and Magic Hand techniques.
For SouthRun info and directions call 703-866-0566. To register for classes, call
703-222-4664, or visit the SouthRun website and click on classes
http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/rec/srunrec.htm#srcalendars
Map/Directions
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***Regular Weekly Events:
Fridays;
The Salsa Room (formerly Cecilias) Restaurant and night club, 2619 Arlington
Pike, Arlington. With DJ Mike (El Sonero) Morales and live band SIN MIEDO. A classic
'true latin' weekly hotspot with a great restaurant menu and one of the largest club
dance floors in VA. $10 admission for the night club.(Free parking in 2 adjacent lots). http://www.thesalsaroom.net/
Renes Supper Club. One of the best kept secrets for intimate Salsa/Latin dancing on a Friday night in the Fairfax area. Armonia Latina performs live sets of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, chacha, and Reggaeton every Friday night at 3252 Old Lee Highway (just 1/2 block south of Fairfax Circle across from Lotte Plaza and adjacent to the Home Depot).$10. For RSVP/reservations, call 703-385-0070. Free Parking. http://www.renesclub.com/
TangoDuos Milonga Tango Party every 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month at Lioudmila Dance Studio. $10, or $7 for TangoDuos students, College students, or Seniors. See http://www.tangoduos.com/tangodancing/tangodancing.htm
Argentine Tango & Salsa Party at Alliance studio in Landmark Mall Every First
and Third Friday of the Month! (ie. May 18, June 1st & 15th) 9:15 PM to Midnight "La
Divinia Milonga" Argentine Tango Party and "La Gran Fiesta Latina Dance Party" (Salsa).
Hosted by Fabio Bonini Come early for the Advanced Beginner Tango Lesson or the Salsa/Cha
Cha Lesson at 8:30PM Cost: $15 for Party & $15 for Class OR $25 for BOTH! Dancing from
Time: 9:15pm - 11:59pm Argentine Tango music in the front ballroom and Salsa music in the
back "Dance Lounge" from 9:15 PM - Midnight. Unlimited free parking in Landmark Mall's
covered parking (on Level 2 near Row M).
$15 per person for the party.
$15 for the lesson before the party (see above listing). $25 for both
RuedaUSA Salsa-Rueda Dance Nights Friday Nights - Rendezvous Dance Club -
Rockville MD - Starts 8:00 pm Rueda Lessons (and, always a mini-Bachata lesson), and
Salsa Lessons and Open Latin Club-style Dancing - Every Friday night - Starts at 8:00
Cafe Salsa in Old Town, Alexandria VA, 808 King St. Music after 10:30pm.
Habana Village, Adams Morgan, Live band downstairs, lesson with Leon and DJ
upstairs, $10.
Latin Jazz Alley, Adams Morgan.
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Saturdays;
EILEEN TORRES AT "JUSTE LOUNGE" IN BETHESDA at Cafe Peju. 4867 Cordell Ave.
Bethesda, MD Come early for class at 9pm. Open Dancing with DJ "Killer Joe" until 1am.
Half off Martinis, Beer & Wine until 10 pm. Valet parking $5 before 9pm and $10 after.
Admission before 9 with this e-mail FREE Admission before 10 with this e-mail $5.00
Admission before 11 with this e-mail $10.00 Regular admission of $15 begins at 10:00pm
without e-mail For more info: 301-718-9068
Salsa-holic Saturday, Every 2nd Satuday of the month, 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Hosted by: Élan DanceSport Center with Special Guest Instructors
Your choice of FOUR FREE SALSA Workshops
• 7:00 PM Beginner SALSA shines
• 7:00 PM Intermediate SALSA partnered
• 8:00 PM Beginner SALSA shines
• 8:00 PM Intermediate SALSA partnered
• 9:PM- 1:AM - Four hours of dancing to the best mix of Salsa for on "1" & on "2"
dancers by DC's own… DJ Bruno 'El Unico'!
- Plus Free Drinks! -- Water $0, Beer $0 !!! Assorted snacks will be provided and... feel
free to BYOB!
- No more $3 bottled water, $5 beers, and tipping the bartender! $13 covers everything!!
(Must be 21 years of age with ID to drink)
Why spend so much for a night of Salsa Dancing, when you can have it all at Élan
DanceSport Center for one great price!
WHEN: Every 2nd Saturday, from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM
WHERE: Elan DanceSport Center - 8442 Lee Highway (Rt. 29), Fairfax, VA 22031; closest
METRO is Dunn Loring/Merrifield
PRICE: $13 per person, $5 for kids at the door -- Must be 21 years of age with ID to
drink
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SUNDAYS;
The SalsaApache Summer 2008 Sunday, 10 week session begins June 22nd.
Cost for 10 weeks is $80 for Fairfax county residents, $90 for out of County.
Level I is Salsa on-1, II is Salsa on-1 & some on-2/NY Mambo
shines, and Level III is Salsa on-1. Register between May 20th-30th & save $10.
Derek 'SalsaApache' Salsa on 1 and Mambo/Salsa on-2 Classes at South Run
RECenter in springfield/Burke. Cost is $80/$90 for in/out of county residents. The
following levels are offered for the Summer 2008 session:
-
Level I, 4-4:55pmSalsa on-1 (Basic footwork, Cross Body's, Cumbias,
Styling, Right, Left, & Broken left turns, hand switches, wraps, combs, etc., along
with mini-sessions in Bachata, Merengue, ChaCha on-1 & on-2, Salsa on-1, Cumbia
salsa)
Level II, 5-5:55pm Salsa on-1/2 (MultiFlow, Sombrero Trilogy,
Extended Broken left turn combos, Duck turns, Arm folds, Wraps to Hammerlocks, Hook
turns, Dual Turn, Hand Drops, Triple Fakes, etc.,)
Level III/IV, 6-6:55pm, Salsa on-1 (Level III/IV, (Green/Blue belt) Includes COPA's, Self Hammerlocks, Cross Body Wraps to Step arounds, Hand tosses, Dual spinouts, Ladies Tunnels and well add some Level IV techniques of The Extended Pretzel, multi- spinning drills, Touch Turns, Touch and Go Abstract Copa's, reverse turns, styling, Helicoptors, Afro- Cuban body isolations, shines, Dips, and Magic Hand techniques.
For SouthRun info and directions call 703-866-0566. To register for classes, call
703-222-4664, or visit the SouthRun website and click on classes
http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/rec/srunrec.htm#srcalendars
Map/Directions
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MONDAYS;
STAR LOUNGE & BALLROOM 7023 Little River Turnpike, Annandale VA OVER 5000 SQ FT OF LATIN DANCE FLOOR SPACE FEATURING.. Progressive Lessons Lessons the ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY & JUNE in BACHATA & SALSA!
- Lessons 8pm-9:15pm
- 9:15pmpm-1:30am DJ Gringuito
- Mario Salsa on the Congas
- 2 for 1 DC Salsa Meet Up & Bachata Meet Up Shooters till 9pm
Dancing & lessons under the Stars weather permitting on the outdoor patio with Tiki Bar
Mango Mikes Duke St Alexandria. Salsa/Bachata Classes 8-10pm $10. DJ'd dancing
10pm-1am.
Clarendon Grill, 110 N. Highland St., Clarendon, Keith Givens teaches Salsa
from 7:30-9pm, $5, then DJ Bruno and the dancing begins.(Don't park at the corner BB&T
bank, tow trucks roam for $120 a pop, ouch) use $3 parking out back or Free on street and
free at the DHS building garage a block N on Highland St.
Lucky Bar, Conn Ave, DC, Ricardo & Avram teaches Salsa 8:30-9:30pm $5 then
DJ's.
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TUESDAYS;
Barking Dog, Elm St, Bethesda, $10 class, (8-9pm), $5 dancing only 9:30~ $5
parking lot directly across the street and several garages nearby. Often Guest
Instructors, DJs and performers. The Barking Dog 4723 Elm St. Bethesda, MD
301-654-0022
Cafe Salsa, King St., Old Town Alexandria, Salsa Lessons and dance. 808 King St.
703-684-4100. See http://www.cafesalsarestaurant.com/html/salsa_nights.html
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WEDNESDAYS;
The Salsa Room (Formerly Cecilia's) Restaurant and Night Club, 2619 Columbia
Pike, Arlington , Live band and DJ. (Free parking in lot)(See Friday listing) Classes by Stuck on Salsa founder Earl 'GoGo' Rush. $10 for lessons & Dancing. 2619 Columbia Pike Arlington VA (703) 685-0790
Cabanas in Georgetown, 3050 K St. NW, 202-944-4242 SALSA UNDER THE STARS, WEDNESDAY
NIGHTs at 7:00PM
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THURSDAYS;
Zanzibar on the Waterfront, 700 Water St. SW where DC's energetic Salsa
advocate, instructor and promoter, Eileen Torres teaches beginner mambo (Salsa-on-2)
basics, and advanced shines or cha cha footwork spins from 7-8pm then DJ dancing. $5
before 10pm $10 after. Free food 6-7pm. Remember there is a no jeans dress code.
Those that chose to wear jeans are admitted for a double cover charge-$10 before 10 pm
and $20 after. Margaritas are available for $2.00 till 7pm. A buffet is served from 6-7
and you may also order from a light menu throughout the night. 700 Water St SW 202
554-9100.
The Salsa Room (Formerly Cecilia's) Restaurant and Night Club, 2619 Columbia
Pike, Arlington , Live band and DJ. (Free parking in lot)(See Friday listing) Sin Miedo
performs every Thursday from 10:30pm - 1am. Classes by Salsa Fuego's Ceci Villalobos.
$10 for lessons & Dancing. 2619 Columbia Pike Arlington VA (703) 685-0790
"Salsa Thursdays at Cafe Asia" FREE salsa Lessons w/ Orlando Machuca! 7:30- Beginner (On
1), 8:15- Intermediate (On 1). $10
-THE BEST salsa mix till 12am w/ DJ Neo!
Cafe Asia 1550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209. (Close to Roslyn Metro, 2 blks up on
Wilson Blvd, $3 garage parking below the restaurant w/validation
Tommy (Mr. Mambo) Smith's Thursday Night Salsa - Mr. Mambo is doing it again at
Mr Mambo's Studio, new moves and a lot of fun check us out. Thursday evening Class: All
dance levels taught. No partner needed. Two hours. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm with refreshments
&dancing after classes $12. Place: 71 Adams St. N W DC for info: call Tommy Smith 202
232 6343 or email latindanceteacher@hotmail.com
Thursday Night Salsa at Costa Verde Restaurant. Salsa classes by Jeri
Dembrak
946 N. Jackson St., Arlington, VA 22201 - only 2 blocks up from Clarendon
Metro or 1 block down from Virginia West/GMU Metro. Two Floors of Dancing! Free
Beginner and Intermediate Classes from 7:30 to 9:30pm. Free hors d'oeuvres, Live
music with Orquesta La Tremenda, Great DJ --salsa, merengue, cha cha cha, bachata, The
Best Peruvian Food. Beautiful Hardwood Floors and Ceiling Fans. Dress to
Impress -- No Jeans or Tennis Shoes. For Info, call 301-675-2725. Regular cover after
Feb. 28th will only be $10 for the whole night of classes and dancing.
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