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SALSA FEVER DANCE SOCIAL WITH "MAMBO MARIO B"

 

DATE OF EVENT One Saturday each month, usually the 3rd or 4th Saturday.  See our Main Calendar for exact dates.
TIME 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM.

LOCATION

 Held at the new Salsa Fever On 2 Dance Academy studio, 83 Franklin Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07307.
VIEW LOCATION MAP Click Here For Map . (travel instructions below)
PRESENTED BY Instructor and performer "Mambo Mario B", director of the Salsa Fever On 2 Dance Academy.
CONTACT INFO Contact Mario at email - MarioB@SalsaFeverOn2.com , phones:  Studio 201-792-1616, Fax 201-792-1688, Cell 201- 851-7585.  Web site - www.SalsaFeverOn2.com .  See his SalsaNewYork.com instructor listings by clicking on Mario. 
TYPE OF EVENT & VENUE An On 2 mambo social held in a neighborhood salsa dance studio with 1 medium/large size room.  The crowd ranges from 50 to 125 dancers, depending on whether it's a regular social or a special event with several performances or other special attractions, and depending on whether there are many dancers from the wider mambo community.
MUSIC Almost entirely pure classic salsa plus a little cha cha, bachata & merengue. 
DANCE PERFORMANCES Very occasionally. They would be listed on our Main Calendar.
DJ DJ Mario B and DJ Mary Sol.  Sometimes there will be guest DJs.
BAND None
DANCE FLOOR Newly renovated medium size wooden dance floor which is "a bit slow" to "medium speed", so wear your more slippery shoes.
PRICES Very reasonable.
BEVERAGES AND FOOD  Free bottled water, punch, snacks and dips.  Beverages such as juices will be sold along with wine, beer, etc.  You may BYOB.. 
DRESS CODE Casual but nice.

DANCE TIMING

Almost entirely "New York On 2" timing and style.
DESCRIPTION A pure mambo dancer's social brought to us by NJ performer, instructor and all-around nice guy Mario Gonzalez, AKA "Mambo Mario B".  There may be dance performances at some socials to be announced.  See our Main Calendar for performers names & dates.  This event is now being held at Mario B's new studio, recently renovated.  There is a good size wooden dance floor which is bit "slow" to "medium speed" (so wear your more slippery shoes), a good DJ sound system, free bottled water and snacks & dips, and beverages such as juices will be sold.  No age limit to come and party.  Everyone is invited!  No dress code...."dress to sweat"....come as you are to dance hard.  In the summer, it can get hot so wear very light casual clothing.
 
HOW TO GET THERE

This event is being held at the new Salsa Fever On 2 Dance Academy studio, 83 Franklin Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07307.  This is a storefront on street level, next to a bodega, across the street from a laundermat.   Click Here For Map for location.  There is free parking on nearby streets, and also there is a big free parking lot 1 1/2 blocks away at the Stop and Shop at the corner of Central Avenue and Franklin Street. 

To get there From Manhattan By Public Transportation - Take the PATH Train to Hoboken Station .  Then take a quick $4.00 cab ride in car services that are usually at the PATH station.  For more information on public transportation, click on  NYC Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps or Long Island Railroad Maps or MetroNorth Railroad Maps .

From Manhattan By Car - Holland Tunnel -  On the NJ side, bear right, then follow the middle ramp to Jersey City.  Keeping going until the first traffic light and turn right onto Palisade Avenue.  Go about 12 - 14 blocks and turn left onto Franklin Street.  Go 1 1/2 blocks and the studio is on the left side of the street.  This is a storefront on street level, next to a bodega, across the street from a laundermat.  
 
OTHER INFORMATION As Mario always says:  "No age limit, no dress code, no excuses - Free drinks, snacks, dips."

The other thing he always says is:  "Don't move to the music.  Let the music move you."
 


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Special thanks to salsero Amir Shimoni for design and technical help in the creation of these events pages.
See his web site www.MamboPics.com for photographs of the people, events and performers of the New York & New Jersey mambo scene.

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DO NOT USE THIS TRAVEL INFORMATION BELOW

HOW TO GET THERE:

From the George Washington Bridge: (Toll Pay Required)

1. Take the George Washington Bridge towards I-95(NJ Turnpike)
2. Take Exit 15W to merge onto I-280 West toward Newark/Kearny
3. Take Exit 16 toward Harrison
4. Merge onto Essex St
5. Turn right at South 5th Street (first right turn after exit)
6. Turn Left at Bergen Street (first left turn)
7. Turn left at Frank E Rodgers Blvd S (first left turn)
8. Frank E Rodgers Blvd S becomes Jackson St (over bridge towards Newark)
9. Turn right at Ferry Street
10. Turn left at Prospect Street, Destination will be on the right

Note: some mapping directions will ask you to make a left on South 5th street. Please do not make a left, because it is under construction at the moment

From the Lincoln Tunnel: (Toll Pay Required)

1. Take the Lincoln Tunnel (route 495) towards I-95 South (NJ Turnpike)
2. Take Exit 15W to merge onto I-280 West toward Newark/Kearny
3. Take Exit 16 toward Harrison
4. Merge onto Essex St
5. Turn right at South 5th Street (first right turn after exit)
6. Turn Left at Bergen Street (first left turn)
7. Turn left at Frank E Rodgers Blvd S (over bridge towards Newark)
8. Frank E Rodgers Blvd S becomes Jackson St in Newark
9. Turn right at Ferry Street
10. Turn left at Prospect Street, Destination will be on the right

Note: some mapping directions will ask you to make a left on South 5th street. Please do not make a left, because it is under construction at the moment

From the Holland Tunnel: (No Toll Pay Required)

1. Take the Holland Tunnel (route 139/14street) towards route U.S. 1/9 (on the left hand side when you starting going up the ramp)
2. Continue on U.S. 1/9 towards the Pulaski Skyway
3. Take Raymond Boulevard Exit
4. Continue down the ramp and make the second right turn (this is Raymond Boulevard)
5. Continue on Raymond Boulevard for about 1 mile
6. Turn left at Prospect Street (There is a Burger King on the Corner of Raymond Boulevard and Prospect Street)
7. Go pass Ferry Street and your Destination will be on the right

Note: some mapping directions will ask you to take the Wilson Avenue Exit on U.S. 1/9. Those directions are sufficient but the ride may take an additional 10 minutes to arrive at you location.

Parking is available on the Corner of Prospect Street and Lafayette Street. (It is a schools parking lot, which we have access too with security.) DO NOT PARK ON THE “IBERRA RESTAURANT” PARKING ON FERRY STREET AND PROSPECT, you will be charged and if you stay passed their time, they may tow your car after hours.

Public Transportation:

Prospect Street is close to the Newark Penn Station. Please refer to NJ/NY Train Schedule for times. 

 1. Exit Newark Penn Station on New Jersey Railroad Avenue

2. Go South towards Ferry Street (it’s a commercial street with many restaurants and stores)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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