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WEEKLY EVENTS

ON-GOING DANCE VENUES

• Mondays – Latin Dance Mondays at VANGO LOUNGE & SKY BAR, 116 S. 18th St. (between Chestnut & Sansom) Philadelphia, Pa. 19103. Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaetón and Disco with DJ Slick Rick, free dance lesson with MasterJay. Free admission all night and free parking; $3 beers and margaritas. From 8pm until ? For additional info call 215-568-1020 or check www.vangoloungeandskybar.com.
• Mondays – SALSA MECCA, (formerly NXNW) 7165 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia Pa. DJ Lito spinning the best in Latin music; special summer admission just $5; BYOB; hardwood floors; free off street parking. Doors open 9pm-1am.
• Tuesdays – Salsaat the REEF CARIBBEAN LOUNGE, 605 S. 3rd St. (between South and Bainbridge) Philadelphia, Pa.  Free salsa lesson with Joe Figueroa of Living in Rhythm from 9-10pm; classic salsa with some bachata and cha cha provided by DJ Joe.  Happy hour from 5-9pm offering ½ off appetizers & $5 drink specials. Dress is casual, admission $5; parking fee only $3 at the 3rd St. lot with validation.  For more info, check www.livinginrhythm-intl.com or call (215) 629-0102.
• Wednesdays – BRASIL'S NIGHTCLUB, 2nd & Chestnut, Old City, Philadelphia Pa.  Beginner Salsa lesson from 9-10pm with La Luna Dance Studio.  Dancing to Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata with DJ Rockwell until 2:00 AM; $3 Coronas till 11pm and drink specials all night.  $5 admission; for more info call (215) 638-0418 or check www.brasilsnightclub-philly.com TOWING NOTE: DO NOT PARK IN ANY UNATTENDED PARKING LOTS
• Wednesdays – Latin Night at CLUB MIXX, 789 East Lancaster Ave. Villanova, Pa. 19085. Free Salsa lesson at 8pm with Dance Sport Academy; DJ Sazam from 7-11pm; $5 before 10pm, $10 after; drink special; dinner menu available; plenty of free parking. For additional info, call 610-642-2525 or visit www.mixxrestaurant.com
• Thursdays – MPasión presents Totally Latin Thursday at CLUB 360 in the PARX CASINO, 2999 Street Rd. Bensalem, Pa. 19020. Dancing to DJ Clave from 8pm-1am; high octane Zumba Show at 8:30pm; Salsa lesson (40 min.) with some of the top Philly instructors at 9:20pm; occasional dance performances from the area’s top dance studios. No cover charge & free valet parking.
• Thursdays –  Salsa Thursdays &Tacuba Thursdays – Two Rooms, Two Parties at PERLÉ NIGHTCLUB & LOUNGE, 13 Paterson St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901.  2 Salsa lessons with Dany Joshua from ScarletMambo & guest instructors from 9-10pm, Beginners & Intermediate. Salsa in the Main Room or Rock en Español in the Red Room until 2am. Free dinner buffet from 7pm-10pm with paid admission. $3 Coronas; extensive Martini & Mojito menus. Text SALSANJ to 46786 to receive free or reduced cover: Ladies free by 9pm; Ladies $5 before 9:30; Guys $5 before 9pm…you will receive a text response which you must show at the door. For additional info, call Dany at 732-391-1110 or check www.scarletmambo.com/upcoming-events/.
• Thursdays – Salsa Nights at PAVINCI’S ITALIAN GRILLE, 453 River Styx Rd. Hopatcong, NJ.  Free Salsa Beginner & Intermediate lesson from 8:20-9:20pm; DJ Marlone spinning Salsa/Mambo, Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue & more until midnight. For additional info, check www.pavinci.com  or call 973-770-4300.
• Thursdays –  Fiesta Latina with Star Seguinot at CLUB 212, #212 Bridge St. Phoenixville, Pa. 19460. Zumba Express class/show at 8:30pm; free Salsa lesson; DJ spinning until 12:30am; drink specials; $5 cover; plenty of parking behind the club & on the street. For additional info, call 610-935-7141.
• 1st Thursdays – BRASIL'S NIGHTCLUB, 2nd & Chestnut, Old City, Philadelphia Pa. Beginner Salsa lesson from 9:15-10:30pm with La Luna Dance Studio or Estilo Dance Studio. Dancing to Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata with guest DJs until 2:00 AM; $7 admission. TOWING NOTE: DO NOT PARK IN ANY UNATTENDED PARKING LOTS
• Thursdays – Salsa/Mambo at ANCHOR BAR & GRILL RESTAURANT, 931 New York Ave. Trenton, NJ 08638. Beginner dance lesson from 7-8pm; Intermediate from 8-9pm both with Isabel “Chiqui” DeJesus; $10 each lesson. Kitchen open all night; dancing until 1am; leather sole shoes preferable; for additional info email icristidejesus@yahoo.com
• Thursdays – Latin Dance Nights at TAVERN ON THE LAKE, 101 Main St., Hightstown, NJ 08520.  DJ playing mix of mostly Merengue, Bachata & Reggaeton with an occasional Salsa from 8pm-1:30am.  No cover charge; food & drink specials; free parking; 21 & over; proper attire required, no hats.  For additional info, call 609-426-9345.
• Fridays – BRASIL'S NIGHTCLUB, 2nd & Chestnut, Old City, Philadelphia Pa.  9-10pm   Beginner Salsa lesson with La Luna Dance Studio.   Dancing to Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata with DJ Rockwell until 2:00 AM; $3 Coronas till 11pm and drink specials all night.  $10 admission; for more info call (215) 638-0418 or check www.brasilsnightclub-philly.com TOWING NOTE: DO NOT PARK IN ANY UNATTENDED PARKING LOTS
• Fridays – Latin Night Fridays at SAVOY NIGHTCLUB, 1444 Route 73 North, Pennsauken, NJ 08110.  DJ Rumbero in the Salsa Room spinning the best Salsa, Bachata, Merengue & Cha Cha ~ DJ Spontane in the Mixx Lounge spinning Reggaeton, Hip Hop & Dance hits. Doors open 9pm; $10 cover, ladies free before 10pm. To celebrate your birthday or for additional info, call Maria (267) 949-6401.
• 3rd Fridays – Starry Ferrari’s Salsa Social at BALLROOM ON HIGH, 310 E. High St. Pottstown, Pa. 19464. Salsa lesson with Star Seguinot & Remi Rosales from 8-9pm included with $10 admission. Social dancing from 9:00pm to 1am; huge hardwood floor; light snacks provided, BYOB. For additional info, call Star at 215-920-4511or check www.swingkat.com.
• 2nd & 4th Fridays – Salsa Fridays at LA LUNA DANCE STUDIO, 4610 Bensalem Blvd Bensalem, PA. 19020 Admission (8:30pm) $12 pp ($10 for La Luna members, free for Platinum members and free for local dance professionals and one guest.).  Free dinner buffet (first come, first served), free dance lesson 9-10pm and free parking; dancing until 2am.  BYOB (cups, ice & soft drinks available).  Top area DJs. For more info check www.LaLunaDanceStudio.com  or call (215) 638-0418 for table reservations.
• 2nd & 4th Fridays – Salsa Party at TAKE THE LEAD DANCE STUDIO (University City), 4701 Pine St. (corner of 47th & Pine) Philadelphia, Pa. 19143. Social dancing from 9pm-1am; $10 admission, BYOB. For additional info, call 215-471-3215 or check www.TakeTheLeadStudio.com. 
• 1st & 3rd Fridays – Center City Salsa at MASTERJAY MOVES DANCE STUDIO, 311 Market St, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106.  Party starts at 9pm until 1am.  Beginner Salsa lesson 9:30-10:30pm, free light buffet and soft drinks available.  Rotating DJ’s playing 90% salsa music; $5 admission. For more info email info@centercitysalsa.com or check www.centercitysalsa.com
• 1st 3rd & 5th Fridays  –  Mambo Fateegz Salsa Fridays at BALLROOM OFF FIFTH, 37 W. 37 St. between 5&6 Ave. (2nd floor) NYC 10018.  Admission $10 before 10pm, $12 after; doors open 9:00pm-2:00am. If it is within 1 week of your birthday, you and 1 friend can enter free with proper ID. A mambo event presented by Choco and his crew with plenty of classic salsa & cha cha by DJ Ray Colon of Uneek Sounds and sometimes guest DJS; no age limit, no dress code; 95% of dancers break “ON2”. For more info, check www.MamboFateegz.com  or call Choco at 347-680-7616.
• Fridays & Saturdays – SALSA ON THE SQUARE, 2126 Lehigh Ave. (corner of Martha St. & Lehigh Ave.) Philadelphia, Pa. 19126. DJ Dro & guest DJ’s spinning the best of salsa, cha cha, bachata, merengue, freestyle & classics.  No cover charge, drink specials all night; plenty of street parking.  Music starts at 9pm; for more information, call 215-291-1214.
• Saturdays - BRASIL'S NIGHTCLUB, 2nd & Chestnut, Old City, Philadelphia Pa.  9-10pm   Beginner Salsa lesson with Estilo Dance Studio.   Dancing to Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata with DJ Rockwell until 2:00 AM; $3 Coronas till 11pm and drink specials all night.  $10 admission; for more info call (609) 713-6944 or check www.brasilsnightclub-philly.com TOWING NOTE: DO NOT PARK IN ANY UNATTENDED PARKING LOTS
• 1st Saturdays – Salsa Sensation sponsored by Central Jersey Dance Society at the SUZANNE PATERSON CENTER, One Monument Drive (on Route 206), Princeton, NJ.  $12 admission fee ($8 students with ID) includes beginner or intermediate Latin dance lessons with top area instructors at 7:30pm. Open dancing featuring salsa and mambo with some merengue, cha cha, and bachata with top area DJ’s from 8:30-11:30pm. For more info check www.centraljerseydance.org.
• 1st & 3rd  Saturdays – Latin Fiesta Nights at ATRIUM DANCE STUDIO, 4721 N. Crescent Blvd. (right off of Rt. 130), Pennsauken, NJ . From 9pm-2am; admission $12. Free buffet, free dance lesson and free parking. BYOB (cups, ice & soft drinks provided) and Top DJs.  For more info check www.atriumdance.com or call (856) 661-9166.
• 2nd Saturdays – Scarlet Mambo Salsa Party at SCARLET MAMBO DANCE STUDIO, 431 Raritan Ave (2nd floor), Highland Park, NJ, 08904. Salsa lesson from 8-9pm with Camila Sanchez & Dany Joshua; DJ Dany J & Ricky V spinning from 9pm until 1am. Free parking lot across the street & plenty of street parking. For additional info, check www.scarletmambo.com or call Dany Joshua, 732-391-1110.
• 2nd & 4th Saturdays Salsa Sueños Latin Dance at the STARDUST BALLROOM, 363 W Browning Rd. Bellmawr, NJ 08031 (in the Wow Video Shopping Plaza). Some of the top area DJs will be in rotation, including La Clave, José Rodriguez & Anthony Ortiz; rotating top area instructors include Barbara Capaldi, Joe Figueroa, Henri Velandia, Raul Santiago & Christy Kam. BYOB; food allowed but no ice coolers please (safety hazard); ice, non alcoholic drinks & bagged snacks available; dress is fashionable, dressy jeans are okay; $10 admission all night; 18 and older with ID (carding enforced); under 17 must be admitted with an adult. For directions and more info, go to Stardust; for table reservations, email stardustbellmawr@gmail.com.
• Sundays – Latin Night at REDZ BAR & GRILL, (formerly Route 1 Café), 8212 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia PA 19152 . Free Salsa lesson with Victor Colon from 8-9pm; DJ Miguel Lebrón until 11pm; free off street parking. For additional info, email Victor at dancevictordance@gmail.com
• Sundays – Latin Night at COASTLINE BAR & RESTAURANT, 1240 Brace Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.  Free Salsa lesson with Barbara Capaldi at 8:00pm.  Social dancing with guest DJs from 8:30pm to 3am.  For additional info, call 856-795-1773 or check www.coastlinerestandbar.com
• Sundays– Salsa Social at TRENTON SOCIAL BAR & RESTAURANT, 449 South Broad St., Trenton NJ 08611. Mambo ON2 lessons with Jose “Papo” Diaz & Alex “Anandi” Amirov ~ (NEW!) Free ON2 Intro at 3pm ~ Beginners at 4pm ~ Advanced Beginners/Intermediate at 6pm ~ Social Dancing from 8pm-1am. 90 minute classes, Summer price discount is $10 per class. Totally renovated including new hardwood floors (no spiked heels please); full restaurant & bar service available. For additional info, call 609-989-7777 or Jose, 609-933-2626.
• 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays – Sunday Dance Social hosted by Big George Dennis at XAVIER HALL (in the Westville Square) 201 Broadway Westville NJ 08093. Special DJs, BYOB, light refreshments, no dress code, free off street parking. Doors open at 5pm & close at 9pm; $5 before 6pm, $7 after. For additional info contact George Dennis 609-330-6804 or email info@mambodelphia.com

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SPECIAL EVENTS

• SAVE THE DATE:  April 18 2nd Annual College Showdown Latin Dance Competition sponsored by Latin Nation Dance Co. at Drexel University Main Auditorium 3141 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19104. $5k in prize money for college and non college students; performances; after party.  www.college-showdown.com for info & to register for competition.
• SAVE THE DATE:  April 22-25, 2010  New Jersey International Salsa Congress – 3 bands:  Orlando Marin – Orq. Dee Jay – Orq. Dicupe.  27+ world class instructors:  Super Mario Million Moves Man –  Eddie Torres, The Mambo King – Gricelle Ponce – Jayson Molina – Magna Gopal – Manuel dos Santos – Angel Ortiz & others.  12 DJ’s:  DJ Toño La Conga (New York) – DJ Marin (Netherlands) – DJ Sugar Ruiz (Philly) – Super DJ Robby (Los Angeles) – DJ Dany J (New Jersey) & others.  5 ballrooms at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel with 16,270 square feet for dancing, indoor pool & whirlpool, great discounts for rooms.  Use promo code CindyT2010  for more info & to receive a 10% discount on the purchase of a Full Pass.
• SAVE THE DATE:  April 10, 2010  Estilo Student Showcase details to follow.