SALSA EN EL BARRIO - VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE - Saturday, Feb. 17th, 2004, 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM.  Presented by La Maganette regular Monserrate Zabala, this "old school" salsa and charanga local neighborhood event will feature the band Iroko.  In between sets by the band, DJ Ray Villegas  will be playing classic charanga, salsa and a little merengue.  It is being held in a large room of an East Harlem neighborhood cultural center which is decorated for a party atmosphere.  There's a large wooden floor, AC, tables by advance reservation and chairs for general seating, and alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages will be available.  The event generally caters to a mature crowd and the dress is "casual but in good taste".  Space is limited so advance tickets are advised.  Price is $15 in advance and $20 at the door.  You can reserve a table for yourself & friends.  At her last event, all the tables were reserved by the advance ticket sales.  Dancing is on various timings, so if you want to dance exclusively On 2 you may wish to bring along a partner or group.  Tickets can be obtained at The Salsa Museum, 2127 3rd Avenue (between 116th & 117th Streets), in uptown Manhattan, Thursday through Saturday, or by contacting Monserrate Zabala at 212-534-1786 or 718-742-1591, email Zabalaher@verizon.net .

It is being held at the Julia de Burgos Cultural Center, 1680 Lexington Avenue (between 105th & 106th Streets), in "El Barrio" aka "Spanish Harlem", upper Manhattan.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.   For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps .   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).

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SALSA ETC. NIGHTCLUB - FRIDAY DANCERS' NIGHT  -  10:00 PM until late.  Instructors & performers Jai & Candy are our hosts for the evening.  Salsa Etc. is a nightclub that plays mostly salsa by a DJ, and is welcoming the mambo dancers for this evening.  If it works out, maybe this can become a regular Friday night mambo event.  Considering that everyone complains that there's no mambo places on Friday nights, this would be a welcome event.  This is a fully equipped club with complete bar and a medium size wooden dance floor which is "medium-fast", so don't wear your "slippery" shoes.  The dress is casual, but no jeans or sneakers. 

Salsa Etc. Nightclub is located at 12 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104.  To see a Yahoo map, which can be zoomed in and out, Click Here.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ    PATH Train Maps .  Driving Instructions - From the Lincoln Tunnel:  Once out of the tunnel, go straight to Route 3 West.  Then take Route 21 South, then turn right onto Gouverneur Street, then turn left onto Broadway, then turn slight right onto Bloomfield Avenue.   From the Holland Tunnel:  Once out of the tunnel, go straight to Route 1&9 South/Pulaski Skyway.  Then exit on Raymond Blvd.  Then go straight on Raymond Blvd., and then turn right onto McCarter Highway/NJ-21 North.  Then turn left onto Clay Street.  Then turn right onto Broad Street.  Then turn left onto Bloomfield Place.  Then Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue.
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SALSA FRIDAYS WITH RODNEY LOPEZ -  9:30 PM - 1:00 AM - Held monthly at Dance Manhattan Studios on the 3rd or 4th Friday of each month, see our SalsaNewYork.com Calendar or the Dance Manhattan Calendar for exact dates.  Hosted by fellow On 2 salsero, Instructor and Performer  Rodney Lopez, this event is held in a large air conditioned dance studio with very good sound system and an excellent wood dancer's floor which is medium speed.  DJ Goya plays mostly classic salsa with a bit of "newer salsa" mixed in and refreshments are available for sale in the lounge area.  Everyone is invited to come dance, socialize and enjoy this salsa dance night.  Rodney Lopez is a On 2 instructor listed in the SalsaNewYork.com Instructor Directory.  For more information, contact Rodney at email  rwolfson25@hotmail.com , phone 718-781-5601, and see his Web Page.  Information on this event also at Dance Manhattan:  phone 212-807-0802 , email info@DanceManhattan.com , web site www.Dance-Manhattan.com .

Held at Dance Manhattan Studios, 39 West 19th Street, (between 5th & 6th Avenues), 5th Floor, NYC.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.   For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps .   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.  (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).

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SALSA IN THE CATSKILLS -  June 25 - 27, 2004, Friday through Sunday.  This is the 27th annual "Salsa In The Catskills" weekend presented by Ralph & Lucille Lew and the Hispanic Societies, held at the Nevele Grande Resort & Country Club in Ellenville, upstate New York.  It consists of 3 days and 2 nights of dancing, music, 2 salsa bands, food and all the activities of this 800 acre resort, including indoor indoor heated pool, tennis, health club with sauna & steam rooms, massage, horseback riding, plus Other Activities, all included in the package price for the weekend.  There will be salsa/mambo classes with NY On 2 instructors Frankie Martinez & Lori Perez, the bands will be Grupo Niche and Luisito Carrion, and Saturday evening will be "Putt'n On The Glitz", dress your best, jackets required (dinner) and a special midnight cocktail party.  This event attracts a diverse group of dancers, some of whom dance On 2 and some who dance on other timings, including a mature crowd and those who have been attending the "Salsa In The Catskills" for many years.  Those who have attended in the past have told me that this is a very friendly and enjoyable weekend getaway with lots of dancing and music, plenty of activities for those who want to keep busy, and very comfortable surroundings for those who just want to relax.

All arrangements must be made in advance.  Complete package prices range from $283 to $369 (plus taxes) per person for the weekend.  You can get complete information, a very informative brochure and a registration form from Ralph & Lucille Lew - Phone 718-967-2965, or write them at 319 Green Valley Road, Staten Island, NY 10312. 

The Nevele Grande Resort & Country Club is located in  the Catskill Mountains in Ellenville, upstate New York.  Hotel phone is 800-647-6000, FAX 845-647-9884.  See their Web Site .  It is about 2 hours drive from NYC:  New York State Thruway to Harriman exit 16.  Enter onto route 17 Quickway to exit 113.  Follow route 209 North to the Nevele Grande.  For directions from other locations in the Northeast, click on Travel Instructions.   To see location on a Yahoo map which you can zoom in and out, Click Here.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

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SALSANEWYORK.COM 6TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY -  Sunday January 18th, 2004 - 5:00 - 10:00 PM - Come and celebrate with us!  Dance performances by top NY/NJ professional teams representing the diverse styles & geography of "New York Mambo On 2" - Addie-Tude Dance Company (Bronx), Carlos Konig Dancers ("Downtown style"), Caribbean Soul Dancers (NJ), Santo Rico Dance Company ("Uptown style").  Excellent classic salsa dance music by Jimmy Anton and Steve Shaw "Doc Salsa".  To be held at New York's longest running and most popular social "Latin Sundays With Jimmy Anton", with a huge dance floor which is "medium speed", great sound system, and the atmosphere of a true New York red hot mambo party.

SalsaNewYork.com invites all the mambo dancers to join them at their 6th Anniversary Party.  Manny Siverio and Steve Shaw have been hosting the longest-running New York mambo dancer's web site as a service to the NY/NJ On 2 dancers long enough to have a celebration.  SalsaNewYork.com has always been the road map, guide book, bulletin board and magazine of the NY/NJ On 2 mambo community.  We are also one of the only pure On 2 salsa web sites in the world and we are dedicated to promoting this wonderful way of dancing, a style that has been growing internationally.  Magazine editor Manny will be bringing out a special issue of our SalsaNewYork Magazine soon which will cover the history of NY/NJ mambo and our web site.  If you would like to contribute an article or anything else to this Anniversary Issue, please contact Manny at MCIAcorp@ix.netcom.com .  We hope you'll come to join us in celebrating our birthday and the continuing growth of "NY style On 2 mambo".  Please mark the date on your calendars.  There will be more info coming soon.

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SALSA NITE @ CLUB CACHE  - [Reba @ Empire]  Thursday nights 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM.  Very reasonable admission price.  One of the few Manhattan events in a nightclub that is actually being run especially for the mambo dancers.  There will be lots of classic salsa dance music played by DJ Lenny Romeo along with occasional dance performances and other features.  Club Cache is a very attractive setting with a good medium size wooden dance floor, a full bar, comfortable seating and food available at its restaurant upstairs.  The event is being hosted by Reba Perez, founder of Empire Dance Studio, along with Trey Parker;  both are partners in the SPICE Summer Festival held on the Chelsea Piers.  For further information, contact Reba Perez at Reba@EmpireDance.com , 212-645-2441, web site www.EmpireDance.com .  For discount admission of $5 on opening night October 11th, mention "SalsaNewYork.com" at the door.

Club Cache is located at 221 West 46th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue), in the Times Square area of midtown Manhattan, NYC.  CLICK HERE to see a Yahoo map which you can zoom in and out to see exact location and how to get there.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR)

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SALSA SATURDAYS @ MARC'S LOUNGE -  Saturdays 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM - Featuring DJ "Lou On 2".  A special salsa night set up for the mambo dancers from all over the City, with a special invitation to the Brooklyn On 2 dancers associated with La Salsa De Hoy Dance Studio, Baile Con Clase Dance, Salsa Groove Dance Studio, Brooklyn's Finest Dance School, Mambo Unico Dance Studio, and all others.  There will be an On 2 salsa dance lesson given from 9:00 - 10:00 PM in a separate area.  This regular Saturday night event is held in a very nice club which is fully equipped with a bar, lounge area, wooden dance floor ("medium speed"), outdoor patio during the summer and plenty of free local street parking.  This event is hosted by fellow On 2 salsero Bobby Balmes who has been associated with the studios of La Salsa De Hoy, Santo Rico and Eddie Torres.  For further information on this event, he can be contacted at email beesert0625@yahoo.com , phone 646-294-7862. 

Marc's Lounge is located at 668 5th Avenue (between 19th & 20th Streets) in Brooklyn, NY.  Club phone 718-788-2421, email - info@MarcsLounge.com , web site www.MarcsLounge.com .  Travel instructions to the club:  By Train:  R or N Train to Prospect Avenue (17th Street) exit in middle of platform.  Only one exit  when out on street go to corner and go across 4th Avenue walk up to 5th Avenue walk to 19th Street and its in the middle of the block.  By Bus:  5th Avenue Bus 63 - you can get off on 18th Street or 21st Street. Best to get off on 18th Street and walk about 1 block on same side of the street.  By car:  From Brooklyn Bridge you go to Atlantic Avenue up to 4th Avenue go all the way to 19th Street make left up to 5th avenue make a right look for parking - Marc's Lounge on right in the middle of the block.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.   For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).
 

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SALSA SUNDAYS AT SWING 46 -  Held on alternate Sundays from 8:30 PM to 1:00 AM - See Calendar for dates.  Hosted by Swing 46 , Dance Manhattan and Esteban Rockett of NYC RHYTHM ( www.NYCRhythm.com ).  Originally launched by Eddie Torres, this event is held at Swing 46, a very attractive supper club and performance venue.  It has a nice size wooden dance floor, "medium speed", a performance stage, full bar, tables and chairs, and a gourmet restaurant with American & continental cuisine.  The dress is "casual but nice....dress to impress" (no jeans, sneakers, sweats, etc.).  Admission is $10.  Free salsa practice CD for the first 50 guests.

Swing 46 is located at 349 West 46th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues), in the Times Square area of midtown Manhattan, NYC.  Club phone - 212-262-9554.  Web site - www.Swing46.com , which has complete menus and calendar of other events.  For a Yahoo location map which you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.   For public transportation info, click on New York Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps.   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.  (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

 

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SANTO RICO SALSA EVENTS

SANTO RICO'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CELEBRATION - Saturday, September 30th, 2006 - 8:00 PM - 2:30 AM.  Doors open 8:00 PM, dinner served 8:30 PM, showtime 9:00 PM Sharp.  Come celebrate Santo Rico's 10th Anniversary at this party being held at a beautiful catering hall located just across the river in New Jersey a few minutes from the Lincoln Tunnel (see YAHOO MAP).  Under the direction of Thomas Guerrero, and with the Santo Rico Dance Studio professional teachers and innovative style, the Santo Rico Dance Studio and the several Santo Rico Dancers teams have distinguished themselves around the world of mambo and have become strong representatives of our New York style of "On 2" dancing.  Thomas and his professional dancers tour internationally, teaching and performing.  Tonight's event will feature 4 Santo Rico performing teams:  The Santo Rico Dance Company, Las Santoriquenas, Xibicion Santo Rico and the Santo Rico Kids, including some former dancers who will return for this one night, doing more than 12 different routines from the past and present.  There will be a theatrical presentation of the many years and dancers who have been a part of Santo Rico over the years.  Orquesta Ocho Y Mas will be the featured band.  Plenty of salsa dance music will be played by a DJ to be announced plus many hours of social dancing.  This is a dressy affair with dress code enforced, so dress elegantly:  Gentleman must wear a suit and tie and ladies must wear evening gowns or dresses of any color .  Admission by advance tickets only which are $45 and covers dinner, shows, social dancing, etc.  For advance tickets and more information on this event and the Santo Rico Dance Studio, contact 212-289-1302, also 806-7452 and 917-612-5965, or email SantoRicoDance@aol.com and SR3801@aol.com and info@SantoRico.com , and see their web site at www.SantoRico.com .

This celebration will be held at Schuetzen Park Banquet Hall, 3167 Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1, North Bergen, NJ, 07047.  Just a few minutes from the Lincoln Tunnel on the New Jersey side.  See YAHOO MAP for exact location and closeness to Manhattan.  Travel instructions by car from Manhattan:  Take I 495 Lincoln Tunnel to New Jersey.  The road then becomes NJ 495 West.  Take the Park Avenue Exit toward Weehawken & Union City.  Keep left at the fork in the ramp.  Turn slight right onto N. Marginal Highway.  Stay straight to go onto Contello Street, which becomes 31st Street.  Turn slight right onto 32nd Street.  Then turn slight left onto JF Kennedy Blvd. West (Rt. 501 South).  Drive a few blocks to 3167 Kennedy Blvd. and the Schuetzen Park Banquet Hall.    For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ    PATH Train Maps .  (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).   Copyright © 2006 Steve Shaw.  All rights reserved.

SANTO RICO'S 9TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - Saturday, September 10th, 2005 - 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM.  [Luis Zegarra put this on] -  Come celebrate Santo Rico's 9th Anniversary at this party being held at Club Cache.  Under the direction of Thomas Guerrero, the Santo Rico Dance Studio and the several Santo Rico Dancers teams have distinguished themselves in the world of mambo and have become strong representatives of our New York style of On 2 dancing.  Tonight's event will feature 4 Santo Rico performing teams:  The Santo Rico Dance Company, Las Santoriquenas, Xibicion Santo Rico and the Santo Rico Kids.  Plenty of salsa dance music will be played by DJ Danny Ramirez.  For more information on this event and the Santo Rico Dance Studio, see their web site at www.SantoRico.com , phone 212-289-1302, and also click on Anniversary Party .

Club Cache is a very attractive setting with a good medium size wooden dance floor (which is sometimes a bit "slow" so wear your more slippery shoes and/or bring powder), a full bar, comfortable seating and food available at a restaurant upstairs.  "Dress to impress".  The event is being held in association with Trey Parker of Spice Media .

Club Cache is located at 221 West 46th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue), in the Times Square area of midtown Manhattan, NYC.  The club is downstairs, and the entrance is a door between the Hotel Edison and Sofia Restaurant.   CLICK HERE to see a Yahoo map which you can zoom in and out to see exact location and how to get there.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR)

Please Note:  Commercial clubs are established to please their customers & make a profit.  If they get enough complaints or suggestions, they will often make changes.  As mambo dancers, you should make every effort to let the management & DJ know what type of music you want to hear, what volume & lighting conditions you want, how the dance floor should be, etc.  If enough salsa lovers give their opinions to management & DJs, they will listen. 

Also, since commercial clubs have high expenses and need to make a profit in order to stay open and continue playing lots of salsa, they will therefore cater to the customers who spend the most money.  Mambo dancers can help get what they want by spending more money at the bar, even if it's sodas, fruit juices, virgin cocktails, water, sports drinks.  You may think you're smart by not buying anything at a club, but actually you are pushing them to play more merengue, bachata & English music, because customers who prefer this music spend more money at the bar.  If you want commercial clubs to feature more salsa nights, you have to pay for it by purchasing beverages at the bar.  This is just simple economics.  www.SalsaNewYork.com is not affiliated with any events or clubs;  we are just being realistic.

SANTO RICO SOCIAL -  10:00 PM until the last person leaves - Held monthly on a Friday or Saturday night - see our Calendar for exact dates and see their Santo Rico Events Page on their web site.  After many years in their old studio on Broadway, the Santo Rico Dance Studio has moved to a new location which is a big improvement over the old one.  It has an newly refinished wooden floor, much more dancing space of 1700 square feet, and much easier street parking.  If you've ever been to one of the Santo Rico socials, you know how they party:  they welcome everyone, there's plenty of hardcore salsa music, dancers at all levels, there are usually performances, beverages (beer, water, sodas, Snapple, etc.) and you can bring your own liquor if you want, and they party until the last person leaves.  For the performance groups and DJ - see our Calendar and also their Santo Rico Events Page.  Many of us have had the pleasure of seeing the Santo Rico Dance Company perform, with their exciting and innovative styles, so come to the party and bring your dancer friends. Dress is "casual....come as you are".  The dance floor is "medium speed".

Also, if you want to get a little bit of that Santo Rico flavor into your own mambo dancing, consider taking one of their classes.  On Saturdays, there is an All Levels partner work class from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.  This class is listed as "Best Partner Work Class" in the Instructor Directory of SalsaNewYork.com.    On Sundays, there is a Ladies Styling-Spinning Class  from 2:00 - 3:30 PM (for those with prior On 2 experience, at least "advanced beginner"), and there is a Shines and Partner Work class for all levels held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  See their web site Schedule for up-to-date schedule.

Held at the Santo Rico Dance Studio, 2403 2nd Avenue (between 123rd & 124th Streets), 2nd floor, Manhattan, NYC.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out,  Click Here. Trains - 4, 5, 6 trains to 125th Street station.  Then walk east on 125th Street, turn right onto 2nd Avenue and walk downtown to 2403 2nd Avenue between 123rd & 124th Streets.  Busses - 125th Street crosstown bus and the 1st Avenue and 3rd Avenue uptown busses.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .  The Santo Rico Dance Company and Studio, directed by Thomas Guerrero, is a salsa school and performing group offering mambo instruction and performance opportunities for professional and student dancers in upper Manhattan.  Contact information for the studio, classes and this social - Thomas: phone - 212-543-9433.  Email - SantoRicoDance@aol.com  . See the Santo Rico web site at  www.SantoRico.com .

Car Services To & From The Social - Call any of the many car services that will take you (usually in a Lincoln Town Car) to & from the Social to anywhere.  Between the Social and lower Manhattan usually costs $8 to $20, depending on destination and how hard you bargain, including multiple stops if you are carpooling.  Here are a few upper-Manhattan-based car services familiar with the route: Kennedy 212-283-2222. High Class  212-926-1111. Broad Dyckman 212-304-8080. Cabrini 212-234-9400 and 212-281-7600. New Day 212-228-6666 / -6645 / -6694 / -6100.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).

SALSA IN THE HEIGHTS - SANTO RICO SOCIAL - [@ their studio] A place to party with pure mambo!   The Santo Rico Dance Studio has been renovated, and we had several great parties there recently.   And they have just recently modified and improved the sound system.  Now they invite all of us to come up and join them again for this classic mambo social. There will be performances - see Calendar for names of groups TBA.  Many of us have had the pleasure of seeing the Santo Rico Dance Company perform, with their exciting and innovative styles.  And I can tell you personally that they are a friendly and welcoming group who love to dance and meet new people, so come to the party and bring your dancer friends. This party will have lots of dancing & great classic salsa music by DJ Tito from their newly-improved sound system.  What makes this social unique?  The studio has special decorations and lighting for this party, and there are beverages available plus complementary delicious Latin food and punch....so come for dinner:  !Comida Latina con sabor!.  Dress is "casual....come as you are".  The dance floor is "slow-speed, sticky" - so wear your slippery shoes, such as those with hard smooth leather soles (no rubber soles). 

Also, if you want to get a little bit of that Santo Rico flavor into your own mambo dancing, consider taking one of their classes before the social.  On Saturdays, there is an advanced-beginner/intermediate  partner work class from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.  On Sundays, there is a shines and partner work class for all levels held just before the social from 4:00 to 6:00 PM taught by Santo Rico Director Thomas Guerrero, and also a Ladies Styling-Spinning Class  from 2:00 - 3:30 PM (for those with prior On 2 experience, at least "advanced beginner").   See their web site SCHEDULE for up-to-date schedule.

Held at the Santo Rico Dance Studio, 3801 Broadway (158th Street), 2nd floor, Washington Heights, upper Manhattan, NYC.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP. Train - IRT Broadway # 1/9 train to 157th Street station.  A quick ride right up the West Side.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps . For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.  The Santo Rico Dance Company and Studio, directed by Thomas Guerrero, is a salsa school and performing group offering mambo instruction and performance opportunities for professional and student dancers in upper Manhattan.  Contact information for the studio, classes and this social - Thomas: phone - 212-543-9433, 917-806-7452.  Email -
SantoRicoDance@aol.com  . See the Santo Rico web site at  www.SantoRico.com .

Car Services To & From The Social - Call any of the many car services that will take you (usually in a Lincoln Town Car) to & from the Social to anywhere.  Between the Social and lower Manhattan usually costs $8 to $20, depending on destination and how hard you bargain, including multiple stops if you are carpooling.  Here are a few upper-Manhattan-based car services familiar with the route: Kennedy 212-283-2222. High Class  212-926-1111. Broad Dyckman 212-304-8080. Cabrini 212-234-9400 and 212-281-7600. New Day 212-228-6666 / -6645 / -6694 / -6100.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).

SANTO RICO SOCIAL - "GOODBYE TO BROADWAY" PARTY -  Saturday, January 17th, 9:00 PM until late.  After many years in their own studio on Broadway, the Santo Rico Dance Studio is moving to a new location.  So they are throwing a last party at this studio which has served them so well.  If you've ever been to one of the Santo Rico socials, you know how they party:  they welcome everyone, there's great music, lots of dancers at all levels, there are performances, buffet style Spanish cuisine, beverages and you can bring your own liquor if you want, and they party until the last person leaves.  For the performance groups - see our Calendar .  Many of us have had the pleasure of seeing the Santo Rico Dance Company perform, with their exciting and innovative styles.  And I can tell you personally that they are a friendly and welcoming group who love to dance and meet new people, so come to the party and bring your dancer friends. Dress is "casual....come as you are".  The dance floor is "medium to a little slow" - so wear your medium to more slippery shoes, such as those with hard smooth leather soles (no rubber soles). 

Also, if you want to get a little bit of that Santo Rico flavor into your own mambo dancing, consider taking one of their classes.  On Saturdays, there is an All Levels partner work class from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.  This class is listed as "Best Partner Work Class" in the Instructor Directory of SalsaNewYork.com.    On Sundays, there is a Ladies Styling-Spinning Class  from 2:00 - 3:30 PM (for those with prior On 2 experience, at least "advanced beginner"), and there is a Shines and Partner Work class for all levels held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  See their web site Schedule for up-to-date schedule.

Held at the Santo Rico Dance Studio, 3801 Broadway (158th Street), 2nd floor, Washington Heights, upper Manhattan, NYC.  Quick & easy to get to.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP. Train - IRT Broadway # 1/9 train to 157th Street station.  A quick ride right up the West Side.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .  The Santo Rico Dance Company and Studio, directed by Thomas Guerrero, is a salsa school and performing group offering mambo instruction and performance opportunities for professional and student dancers in upper Manhattan.  Contact information for the studio, classes and this social - Thomas: phone - 212-543-9433.  Email -
SantoRicoDance@aol.com  . See the Santo Rico web site at  www.SantoRico.com .

Please Note:  On Feb. 10, 2004, Santo Rico Dance Studio will be moving to a new address -
2403 2nd Ave. (between 123rd & 124th Streets), 2nd floor.
New York, NY  10029
Email, web site & phone will remain the same as all phone calls will be forwarded - (212) 543-9433.
Subway:  4, 5, 6 trains to 125th Street station.
For latest info, see www.SantoRico.com .

Car Services To & From The Social - Call any of the many car services that will take you (usually in a Lincoln Town Car) to & from the Social to anywhere.  Between the Social and lower Manhattan usually costs $8 to $20, depending on destination and how hard you bargain, including multiple stops if you are carpooling.  Here are a few upper-Manhattan-based car services familiar with the route: Kennedy 212-283-2222. High Class  212-926-1111. Broad Dyckman 212-304-8080. Cabrini 212-234-9400 and 212-281-7600. New Day 212-228-6666 / -6645 / -6694 / -6100.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).

SANTO RICO SOCIAL - "GRAND INAUGURATION PARTY" -  9:00 PM until the last person leaves - Held monthly on a Friday or Saturday night - see our Calendar for exact dates - Special Event:  Friday, February 27th - After many years in their old studio on Broadway, the Santo Rico Dance Studio has moved to a new location.  So they are throwing a "Grand Inauguration Party" to welcome everyone to this new facility which is a big improvement over the old one.  It has an excellent newly refinished wooden floor, much more dancing space of 1700 square feet, a very nice sound system and much easier street parking.  If you've ever been to one of the Santo Rico socials, you know how they party:  they welcome everyone, there's great music, lots of dancers at all levels, there are performances, beverages and you can bring your own liquor if you want, and they party until the last person leaves.  For the performance groups and DJ - see our Calendar .  Many of us have had the pleasure of seeing the Santo Rico Dance Company perform, with their exciting and innovative styles.  And I can tell you personally that they are a friendly and welcoming group who love to dance and meet new people, so come to the party and bring your dancer friends. Dress is "casual....come as you are".  The dance floor is "medium speed" - so wear your medium to more slippery shoes, such as those with hard smooth leather soles (no rubber soles). 

Also, if you want to get a little bit of that Santo Rico flavor into your own mambo dancing, consider taking one of their classes.  On Saturdays, there is an All Levels partner work class from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.  This class is listed as "Best Partner Work Class" in the Instructor Directory of SalsaNewYork.com.    On Sundays, there is a Ladies Styling-Spinning Class  from 2:00 - 3:30 PM (for those with prior On 2 experience, at least "advanced beginner"), and there is a Shines and Partner Work class for all levels held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  See their web site Schedule for up-to-date schedule.

Held at the Santo Rico Dance Studio, 2403 2nd Avenue (between 123rd & 124th Streets), 2nd floor, Manhattan, NYC.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out,  Click Here. Trains - 4, 5, 6 trains to 125th Street station.  Then walk east on 125th Street, turn right onto 2nd Avenue and walk downtown to 2403 2nd Avenue between 123rd & 124th Streets.  Busses - 125th Street crosstown bus and the 1st Avenue and 3rd Avenue uptown busses.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .  The Santo Rico Dance Company and Studio, directed by Thomas Guerrero, is a salsa school and performing group offering mambo instruction and performance opportunities for professional and student dancers in upper Manhattan.  Contact information for the studio, classes and this social - Thomas: phone - 212-543-9433.  Email -
SantoRicoDance@aol.com  . See the Santo Rico web site at  www.SantoRico.com .

Car Services To & From The Social - Call any of the many car services that will take you (usually in a Lincoln Town Car) to & from the Social to anywhere.  Between the Social and lower Manhattan usually costs $8 to $20, depending on destination and how hard you bargain, including multiple stops if you are carpooling.  Here are a few upper-Manhattan-based car services familiar with the route: Kennedy 212-283-2222. High Class  212-926-1111. Broad Dyckman 212-304-8080. Cabrini 212-234-9400 and 212-281-7600. New Day 212-228-6666 / -6645 / -6694 / -6100.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).

SALSA IN THE HEIGHTS - SANTO RICO SOCIAL -  [@con sazon] A place to party with pure mambo!  The Santo Rico Dance Studio has moved its socials to the much larger and beautifully decorated Con Sazon Caterers, with an excellent newly resurfaced wooden dance floor which is "medium speed".  The club has a very good sound system, full bar, plenty of tables & chairs for relaxing and socializing, and easy street parking nearby.  And there is a complementary Latin buffet all night long....!Comida Latina con sabor!  Santo Rico invites all of us to come up and join them for this classic mambo social. There will usually be dance performances - see Calendar for names of groups TBA - and special guest DJ specializing in the music we On 2 salseros love to dance to.  Many of us have had the pleasure of seeing the Santo Rico Dance Company perform, with their exciting and innovative styles.  And I can tell you personally that they are a friendly and welcoming group who love to dance and meet new people, so come to the party and bring your dancer friends. This party will have lots of dancing & great classic salsa music.  Dress is "casual....come as you are".  For more info about Santo Rico, see their web site at www.SantoRico.com , phone - 212-543-9433.  Click Here for address of the this event and easy directions on how to get there.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

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SIDE STREET -

Side Street Night Club (upstairs, street level entrance)

1332 Blondell Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Travel Instructions:

By Subway -  #6 train to Westchester Square, walk left out of the train station, then walk a block northeast along Westchester Avenue to Blondell Avenue, turn left and walk 1/2 block to the club.  Westchester Square is a big, well-lit busy intersection, where Westchester Avenue, East Tremont Avenue and Williamsbridge Road all meet.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps . 

Warning:  When parking your car, be very observant of the parking signs on Blondell Avenue.

By Car from Queens, Brooklyn & Staten Island -   Take BQE to Triboro Bridge to Bruckner Expressway Rt. 278, then onto Hutchinson River Parkway heading toward New England.  Get off at Westchester Avenue/East Tremont Avenue exit, turn left at the stop light and diner onto East Tremont Avenue.  Continue until fork in road just before elevated train (Westchester Avenue), then stay to the right of the fork in the road which becomes Blondell Avenue.  Cross Westchester Avenue, the club is up 1 block, on right.

By Car from NYC Eastside -  Take FDR north to Harlem River Drive, across Willis/Third Avenue Bridge, then right to Bruckner Expressway Rt. 278, then onto Hutchinson River Parkway heading toward New England.  Get off at Westchester Avenue/East Tremont Avenue exit, turn left at the stop light and diner onto East Tremont Avenue.  Continue until fork in road just before elevated train (Westchester Avenue), then stay to the right of the fork  in the road which becomes Blondell Avenue.  Cross Westchester Avenue, the club is up 1 block, on right.

By Car From NYC West Side And New Jersey - Take the Henry Hudson Parkway (West Side Highway) to the Cross Bronx Expressway heading east.  From New Jersey, take the George Washington Bridge onto the Cross Bronx Expressway heading East.  Get off at the Castle Hill Exit, make a left turn at the first light, drive north on Castle Hill Avenue several blocks.  Turn right onto Westchester Avenue (under the elevated train) and follow it through Westchester Square where you'll cross Williamsbridge Road and East Tremont Avenue.  Turn left at the next street which is Blondell Avenue.  The club is up 1 block on the right.

By Car from Westchester County - Take Hutchinson River Parkway towards Whitestone Bridge.  Get off at Westchester Avenue exit.  At first stop light, make a left onto Waters Place, then make an immediate right onto Westchester Avenue (elevated train).  Proceed under the elevated train for two blocks until Blondell Avenue.  Make a right onto Blondell Avenue, the club is up 1 block, on right.

By Car from Connecticut - Take I-95 to Bruckner Expressway (I-278).  Get off at East Tremont Avenue exit.  Proceed straight at light to East Tremont Avenue.  Make a right onto East Tremont Avenue.  Proceed several blocks until fork in road just before elevated train (Westchester Avenue), then stay to the right of the fork in the road which becomes Blondell Avenue.  Cross Westchester Avenue, the club is up 1 block, on right.

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SIDE STREET - THE HOME OF SALSA - "Side Street Saturdays" and "After Beach Party Sundays"  -  (summer 2005) Bronx, NY.  See our main Calendar for dates, times and performers.  According to owner Artie Ramos, beginning in 1981, "the original After the Beach Salsa Parties at Club Side Street" established the club as the place to be for all serious salseros in the City, and the event ran for many years.  Side Street made the Bronx "El Condado de la Salsa" (the "Salsa Borough").  Now the legend continues, as the original Club Side Street (downstairs) again holds their famous ongoing salsa parties, featuring lots of classic hardcore salsa by DJs David Sala, Carlos Santiago and/or Cisco, reasonable admission price, a casual and friendly atmosphere, and mambo dancers from all generations.   Everyone is welcome to enjoy the best in dancing and the rich history of a New York salsa mecca.  The club has recently been renovated and now has a larger wooden dance floor with more comfortable and attractive surroundings, full bar and seating.  For more information, call the club at 718-597-6539 or email DJ Carlos Santiago at CJSDJ777@aol.com .

Side Street Night Club is located at 1332 Blondell Avenue (1 block northeast of Westchester Square & Tremont Avenue), Bronx, NY, on the lower level down the driveway.  718-597-6539.  Easy to get to (don't say you can't travel to the Bronx!).  To see a Yahoo map, which can be zoomed in and out,  Click Here.   By Train -  (easy ride)  #6 train to Westchester Square, walk left out of the train station, then walk a block northeast along Westchester Avenue to Blondell Avenue, turn left and walk 1/2 block to the club.  Westchester Square is a big, well-lit busy intersection, where Westchester Avenue, East Tremont Avenue and Williamsbridge Road all meet.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .    By Express Bus from Manhattan - Please check directly with NY Bus Service (see their contact info below)  to make sure this information is still correct as schedules may have changed.  The New York Bus Service has express busses making stops up Madison Avenue starting at 23rd Street.  Take the "Pelham Bay Express" bus (last bus 7:00 PM) to Crosby & Westchester Avenue, then take a city bus or car service to Westchester Square.  Then go 1 block to Blondell Avenue, turn left and go 1/2 block to the club.  After 7:00 PM, take the "Morris Park" bus to Morris Park Avenue and Williamsbridge Road, then a city bus or car service to Westchester Square.   Follow instructions above to the club.  To be sure of current schedule, please call New York Bus Service at 718-994-5500, or see their web site at  http://www.nybus.com .

Return rides home are usually easy to find:  Just ask around the club to see if anyone has room in their car or if people would like to share the price of a car service (see below for car service numbers).

By Car -  Easy parking in the neighborhood but read the signs very carefully!

From NYC Westside or NJ -   West Side Highway or George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway, exit at Castle Hill Avenue.  Turn left at the light onto Castle Hill Avenue and head north.  Turn right on Westchester Avenue and proceed to East Tremont Avenue, Westchester Square.  Continue one block beyond the Square, turn left onto Blondell Avenue and go 1/2 block to the club.  

From Queens, Brooklyn & Staten Island -   Take BQE to Triboro Bridge to Bruckner Expressway Rt. 278, then onto Hutchinson River Parkway heading toward New England.  Get off at the East Tremont Avenue exit.  Turn left at the first light (Tremont Diner across the street) onto East Tremont Avenue and go down the hill, making a right turn onto Blondell Avenue (White Castle on your left).  Drive under the elevated train, 2 short blocks to the club which is on the corner of Blondell and Fink Avenues.

And From NYC Eastside -  Take FDR north to Harlem River Drive, across Willis/Third Avenue Bridge, then right to Bruckner Expressway Rt. 278, then onto Hutchinson River Parkway heading toward New England.  Get off at the East Tremont Avenue exit.  Turn left at the first light (Tremont Diner across the street) onto East Tremont Avenue and go down the hill, making a right turn onto Blondell Avenue (White Castle on your left).  Drive under the elevated train, 2 short blocks to the club which is on the corner of Blondell and Fink Avenues.

Car Services To & From The Club -  Call any of the many car services that will take you (usually in a Lincoln Town Car)  to & from the club to anywhere.  Between the club and Manhattan usually costs $14 to $25, depending on destination and how hard you bargain, including multiple stops if you are carpooling.   Here are a few Bronx-based car services familiar with the route:  Unicab 718-328-4444.  High Class  718-933-1111.   Mega 718-328-3434.  Bailey - 718-364-7878.  Ultra - 718-992-8000.   Bailey 718-364-7878.  DAT 718-328-8888 and 718-542-2222.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

SIDE STREET'S  LABOR DAY OUTDOOR FESTIVAL -  Sunday September 5th, 2004 - Doors open 2:00 PM, $10 admission until 4:00 PM, more after that.  The event continues until late in the evening (rain date Sept. 12th).  718-597- 6539.  Held in Side Street's famous huge back yard with a stage and plenty of room for dancing.  Dancing is on outdoor cement and the dress is very casual.  Bring your own beach chairs for seating.  According to owner Artie Ramos, beginning in 1981, "the original After the Beach Salsa Parties at Club Side Street" established themselves as the place to be for all serious salseros in the City, and the event ran for many years.  Occasionally, other promoters & clubs come along and try to plagiarize the name "Original After The Beach....", but there can only be one existing club that is the "original", and this is it.  Side Street made the Bronx "El Condado de la Salsa", and this club's party was running before any other existing clubs were even operating.  Now the legend continues, as the original Club Side Street (downstairs) holds another one of their famous Sunday parties again, featuring a maximum of classic hardcore salsa, a very reasonable admission, a casual and friendly atmosphere, and mambo dancers from all generations.   Everyone is welcome to enjoy the best in dancing and the rich history of a New York salsa mecca.  For more information, contact Carlos 917-553-4398, Annie 646-245-7256, Artie 914-497-7159.

Side Street Night Club is located at 1332 Blondell Avenue (1 block northeast of Westchester Square & Tremont Avenue), Bronx, NY, on the street level (not down the driveway).  718-409-4968. Easy to get to (don't say you can't travel to the Bronx!).  To see a Yahoo map, which can be zoomed in and out,  Click Here.   By Train -  (easy ride)  #6 train to Westchester Square, walk left out of the train station, then walk a block northeast along Westchester Avenue to Blondell Avenue, turn left and walk 1/2 block to the club.  Westchester Square is a big, well-lit busy intersection, where Westchester Avenue, East Tremont Avenue and Williamsbridge Road all meet.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .    By Express Bus from Manhattan - Please check directly with NY Bus Service (see their contact info below)  to make sure this information is still correct as schedules may have changed.  The New York Bus Service has express busses making stops up Madison Avenue starting at 23rd Street.  Take the "Pelham Bay Express" bus (last bus 7:00 PM) to Crosby & Westchester Avenue, then take a city bus or car service to Westchester Square.  Then go 1 block to Blondell Avenue, turn left and go 1/2 block to the club.  After 7:00 PM, take the "Morris Park" bus to Morris Park Avenue and Williamsbridge Road, then a city bus or car service to Westchester Square.   Follow instructions above to the club.  To be sure of current schedule, please call New York Bus Service at 718-994-5500, or see their web site at  http://www.nybus.com .

Return rides home are usually easy to find:  Just ask around the club to see if anyone has room in their car or if people would like to share the price of a car service (see below for car service numbers).

By Car -  Easy parking in the neighborhood.  

From NYC Westside or NJ -   West Side Highway or George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway, exit at Castle Hill Avenue.  Turn left at the light onto Castle Hill Avenue and head north.  Turn right on Westchester Avenue and proceed to East Tremont Avenue, Westchester Square.  Continue one block beyond the Square, turn left onto Blondell Avenue and go 1/2 block to the club.  

From Queens, Brooklyn & Staten Island -   Take BQE to Triboro Bridge to Bruckner Expressway Rt. 278, then onto Hutchinson River Parkway heading toward New England.  Get off at the East Tremont Avenue exit.  Turn left at the first light (Tremont Diner across the street) onto East Tremont Avenue and go down the hill, making a right turn onto Blondell Avenue (White Castle on your left).  Drive under the elevated train, 2 short blocks to the club which is on the corner of Blondell and Fink Avenues.

And From NYC Eastside -  Take FDR north to Harlem River Drive, across Willis/Third Avenue Bridge, then right to Bruckner Expressway Rt. 278, then onto Hutchinson River Parkway heading toward New England.  Get off at the East Tremont Avenue exit.  Turn left at the first light (Tremont Diner across the street) onto East Tremont Avenue and go down the hill, making a right turn onto Blondell Avenue (White Castle on your left).  Drive under the elevated train, 2 short blocks to the club which is on the corner of Blondell and Fink Avenues.

Car Services To & From The Club -  Call any of the many car services that will take you (usually in a Lincoln Town Car)  to & from the club to anywhere.  Between the club and Manhattan usually costs $14 to $25, depending on destination and how hard you bargain, including multiple stops if you are carpooling.   Here are a few Bronx-based car services familiar with the route:  Unicab 718-328-4444.  High Class  718-933-1111.   Mega 718-328-3434.  Bailey - 718-364-7878.  Ultra - 718-992-8000.   Bailey 718-364-7878.  DAT 718-328-8888 and 718-542-2222.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

SIDE STREET SALSA FRIDAYS -  [12/2004] Free admission.  Doors open 9:00 PM and the club stays open very late.  According to owner Artie Ramos, beginning in 1981, "the original After the Beach Salsa Parties at Club Side Street" established the club as the place to be for all serious salseros in the City, and the event ran for many years.  Side Street made the Bronx "El Condado de la Salsa".  Now the legend continues, as the original Club Side Street (downstairs) holds another of their famous ongoing salsa parties again, featuring lots of classic hardcore salsa, free admission, a casual and friendly atmosphere, and mambo dancers from all generations.   Everyone is welcome to enjoy the best in dancing and the rich history of a New York salsa mecca. 

Side Street Night Club is located at 1332 Blondell Avenue (1 block northeast of Westchester Square & Tremont Avenue), Bronx, NY, on the street level (not down the driveway).  718-597-6539.  Easy to get to (don't say you can't travel to the Bronx!).  To see a Yahoo map, which can be zoomed in and out,  Click Here.   By Train -  (easy ride)  #6 train to Westchester Square, walk left out of the train station, then walk a block northeast along Westchester Avenue to Blondell Avenue, turn left and walk 1/2 block to the club.  Westchester Square is a big, well-lit busy intersection, where Westchester Avenue, East Tremont Avenue and Williamsbridge Road all meet.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .    By Express Bus from Manhattan - Please check directly with NY Bus Service (see their contact info below)  to make sure this information is still correct as schedules may have changed.  The New York Bus Service has express busses making stops up Madison Avenue starting at 23rd Street.  Take the "Pelham Bay Express" bus (last bus 7:00 PM) to Crosby & Westchester Avenue, then take a city bus or car service to Westchester Square.  Then go 1 block to Blondell Avenue, turn left and go 1/2 block to the club.  After 7:00 PM, take the "Morris Park" bus to Morris Park Avenue and Williamsbridge Road, then a city bus or car service to Westchester Square.   Follow instructions above to the club.  To be sure of current schedule, please call New York Bus Service at 718-994-5500, or see their web site at  http://www.nybus.com .

Return rides home are usually easy to find:  Just ask around the club to see if anyone has room in their car or if people would like to share the price of a car service (see below for car service numbers).

By Car -  Easy parking in the neighborhood but read the signs very carefully!

From NYC Westside or NJ -   West Side Highway or George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway, exit at Castle Hill Avenue.  Turn left at the light onto Castle Hill Avenue and head north.  Turn right on Westchester Avenue and proceed to East Tremont Avenue, Westchester Square.  Continue one block beyond the Square, turn left onto Blondell Avenue and go 1/2 block to the club.  

From Queens, Brooklyn & Staten Island -   Take BQE to Triboro Bridge to Bruckner Expressway Rt. 278, then onto Hutchinson River Parkway heading toward New England.  Get off at the East Tremont Avenue exit.  Turn left at the first light (Tremont Diner across the street) onto East Tremont Avenue and go down the hill, making a right turn onto Blondell Avenue (White Castle on your left).  Drive under the elevated train, 2 short blocks to the club which is on the corner of Blondell and Fink Avenues.

And From NYC Eastside -  Take FDR north to Harlem River Drive, across Willis/Third Avenue Bridge, then right to Bruckner Expressway Rt. 278, then onto Hutchinson River Parkway heading toward New England.  Get off at the East Tremont Avenue exit.  Turn left at the first light (Tremont Diner across the street) onto East Tremont Avenue and go down the hill, making a right turn onto Blondell Avenue (White Castle on your left).  Drive under the elevated train, 2 short blocks to the club which is on the corner of Blondell and Fink Avenues.

Car Services To & From The Club -  Call any of the many car services that will take you (usually in a Lincoln Town Car)  to & from the club to anywhere.  Between the club and Manhattan usually costs $14 to $25, depending on destination and how hard you bargain, including multiple stops if you are carpooling.   Here are a few Bronx-based car services familiar with the route:  Unicab 718-328-4444.  High Class  718-933-1111.   Mega 718-328-3434.  Bailey - 718-364-7878.  Ultra - 718-992-8000.   Bailey 718-364-7878.  DAT 718-328-8888 and 718-542-2222.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

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SIDE STREET  -  21ST ANNIVERSARY  -   9:00 PM until very late.  718-597-4565, 718-601-0737.   According to owner Artie Ramos, beginning in 1981, "the original After the Beach Salsa Parties at Club Side Street" established themselves as the place to be for all serious salseros in the City, and the event ran for many years.  Occasionally, other promoters & clubs come along and try to plagiarize the name "Original After The Beach....", but there can only be one existing club that is the "original", and this is it.  Side Street made the Bronx "El Condado de la Salsa", and this club's party was running before any other existing clubs were even operating.  Now the legend and era of Side Street downstairs will end, at least for the time being, as the original Club Side Street (downstairs) has been leased out, so it is now holding it's final salsa event for now, featuring a maximum of classic hardcore salsa and charanga, a very reasonable admission, a casual and friendly atmosphere, and mambo dancers from all generations.   Everyone is welcome to enjoy the best in dancing and the rich history of a New York salsa mecca.   Click Here for location and how to get there.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).

Click Here for location and how to get there.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).
 

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SIDE STREET SALSA SUNDAYS @ CON SAZON -  Every Sunday from 8:00 PM until late.  A pure mambo night filled with dancing, entertainment, a free buffet, live salsa band or DJ, and even a salsa karaoke, presented by VTO Productions:  Vittico "La Majia" Pacheco of Vittico & Marino Dancers, Thomas Guerrero & Osmar Perrones of Santo Rico Dance Company.  Each week will either feature a live band or mambo DJ Tito Quiles, and there will be a Latin buffet and a Happy Hour from 8:00 - 10:00 PM with drink specials:  $2 beers and $4 mixed drinks.  And what's this "salsa karaoke"?  At some point in the evening, people get up and sing along with the DJ's salsa songs while everyone continues to dance.  Critics give the karaoke rave reviews.  Dress is casual but neat.  Very large "medium speed" excellent dance floor in this club with very attractive decor and lighting, full bar and plenty of tables & chairs for relaxing and socializing.  A great environment for dancing. 

Held at Con Sazon (formerly Club Side Street), 1332 Blondell Avenue, Bronx, NY.  Club phone 718-409-4968.  Email Alma@ConSazon.com .  Web site www.ConSazon.com .  Click Here for complete travel instructions.  Info also available from Thomas Guerrero, Director of Santo Rico Dance Studio:  phone 212-543-9433, email SR3801@aol.com , web site www.SantoRico.com .   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).

SIDE STREET SALSA SUNDAYS - AFTER BEACH PARTY  -  "Side Street is back!"  -  Every Sunday from 6:00 PM until late.  Come after the beach or just come casual to this party and dance to hours and hours of classic salsa music by DJs Carlos and Tito.  The club has a fairly large dance floor, good sound system, very reasonable admission and drink prices, and plenty of seating.  You can expect "On 2" dancers at all levels to be dancing here, beginner, intermediate & advanced, and various ages too ranging from the younger newcomers to the more mature salseros who have been dancing mambo for years. 

This event is being held in the famous Side Street Building, upstairs at Con Sazon, 1332 Blondell Avenue, in the Westchester Square area of the Bronx.  Club phone 718-409-4968.  Web site www.ConSazon.com .  Click Here for complete details on this club and all travel instructions for getting there easily.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

SIDE STREET  -  "THE ORIGINAL AFTER BEACH SALSA PARTY"  -  Sunday - 9:00 PM until very late.  718-597-4565, 718-601-0737.   According to owner Artie Ramos, beginning in 1981, "the original After the Beach Salsa Parties at Club Side Street" established themselves as the place to be for all serious salseros in the City, and the event ran for many years.  Occasionally, other promoters & clubs come along and try to plagiarize the name "Original After The Beach....", but there can only be one existing club that is the "original", and this is it.  Side Street made the Bronx "El Condado de la Salsa", and this club's party was running before any other existing clubs were even operating.  Now the legend continues, as the original Club Side Street (downstairs) holds their famous Sunday parties again, featuring a maximum of classic hardcore salsa, a very reasonable $5 admission, a free buffet Latin dinner from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, a casual and friendly atmosphere, and mambo dancers from all generations.   Everyone is welcome to enjoy the best in dancing and the rich history of a New York salsa mecca.  Open from 6:00 PM to very late. 

SIDE STREET -  The club also has special events on certain Friday and Saturday nights.  See Calendar for dates, events and performers. 

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SIDE STREET KIDS -

SIDE STREET KIDS 10TH ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE BALL -  Saturday, March 10th, 2007.  9:00 PM - 3:00 AM.  This very popular fund-raiser is held every year to raise money for the non-profit Side Street Kids Academy in the Bronx.  The evening is a dressy dinner and mambo dance held at an elegant catering hall, the Eastwood Manor , complete with dance performances by the Side Street Kids.  The band will be The New Swing Sextet, plus lots of classic salsa music played by DJ David Sala, one of the veterans from Club Side Street in the Bronx.  This event is attended by mambo dancers from all over the City and surrounding suburbs, adults from young to mature.  Many of us have attended this event every year and have enjoyed it greatly:  good food, open bar, classy atmosphere, a dance performance, socializing with each other and the very friendly Side Street Kids community of parents, teachers and students, and lots of dancing.  The music is mostly classic salsa but there is also some merengue and English music played.  At some point in the evening, there are some speeches and ceremony honoring people who have helped the Side Street Kids organization over the years.  This year's honorees are Manny Siverio and Steve Shaw, co-hosts of www.SalsaNewYork.com and long time contributors to the SSK Scholarship Fund, and also Addie and Gisela Barris of the SSK community. 

And this fundraiser is for a very good cause:  The Side Street Kids  "mission is to empower youth with the necessary skills to understand and appreciate the importance of education, positive family interaction and cultural awareness through dance".  The Side Street Kids dance team has performed in New York and around the country, and also in Italy, Puerto Rico, and at the Tito Puente Scholarship Fund Galas.  The proceeds of this event will go towards the Side Street Kids Inc. Educational Fund, which helps SSK graduates attend college.  The price of admission covers all costs for the night:  Complete dinner, unlimited open bar, dance show, band, elegant atmosphere and many hours of dancing.

This is an adult-only (21 years old) non-smoking event.  Guests should dress up elegantly with black & white attire suggested.  Only those holding advanced tickets are admitted since no tickets are sold at the door, and advanced tickets do sell out before the event due to limited space (500 people), so I would advise you making reservations NOW.....don't wait.  Tickets are a tax deductible contribution and all ticket sales are final.  Tickets purchased before February 28th are $70.  Tickets up until March 11th are $75.  For more information and advanced ticket sales, contact Toni & Carlos Mendoza, co-directors of the SSK Academy, at 718-595-1000 or 718-829-7200, or email them at SideStreetKids@hotmail.com .  One can place an advertisement or announcement in the program of the Black & White Ball as another way help them financially.  Donations (including ticket purchases and journal ads) are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.  See their web site www.SideStreetKids.org (currently being updated).  Also, see Manny Siverio's REVIEW of the dance instruction at SSK. 

How to get there:  Held at Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester Road (corner Boston Rd.), Bronx, NY.  By Train:  #5 train to Gun Hill Road or Baychester Avenue stations, then car service to Gun Hill Road, then right  on Eastchester Road.  By Car - From Queens & L.I. - take Whitestone Bridge to Bruckner Expressway / Route I 95 to Exit 10 Gun Hill Road (exit to the left), then right on Eastchester Road, go to corner of Boston Road.  From Eastside Manhattan - take FDR Drive north to Triboro Bridge to Bruckner Expressway / Route I 95 to Exit 10 Gun Hill Road (exit to the left), then right on Eastchester Road.  From Westside Manhattan or NJ - Take Westside Highway/George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway to Bruckner Expressway / Route I 95 to Exit 10 Gun Hill Road (exit to the left), then right on Eastchester Road, to corner of Boston Road.  Click on MAP to see the location on Yahoo.  You can zoom out to see the highway routes or local streets.  Plenty of easy parking nearby.  Also see the Travel Instructions on the Eastwood Manor web site.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps .  

Car Services Available -  Unicab 718-328-4444.  High Class  718-933-1111.   Mega 718-328-3434.  Bailey - 718-364-7878.  Ultra - 718-992-8000.  DAT 718-328-8888 and 718-542-2222.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

WORLD'S FIRST SALSA PAJAMA PARTY - A FUNDRAISER FOR THE SIDE STREET KIDS -  Friday, Nov. 29, 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM.  An adults only dancing party in the costume salsa was created for:  your pajamas!  You gotta hand it to Directors Toni & Carlos Mendoza and the Side Street Kids community, they sure know how to create an event that will be unusual, fun, friendly and for a very good cause:  raising funds to help the Side Street Kids Academy, a community & family based program helping kids to dance, do well in school, help in their neighborhood, and develop a future as educated, productive and healthy adults.  This party is being held at the Morris Yacht & Beach Club on City Island, New York.  There will be a full buffet dinner, cash bar, lots of salsa by the DJ with a bit of merengue, cha cha & English music thrown in for good measure, all in the very friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the Side Street Kids "family"......in their pajamas.  Everyone is invited to join the fun and do good at the same time.  The Side Street Kids' "mission is to empower youth with the necessary skills to understand and appreciate the importance of education, positive family interaction and cultural awareness through dance" - see About SSK.  The Side Street Kids dance team has performed in New York and around the country, and also in Italy, Puerto Rico, and at the Tito Puente Scholarship Fund Galas.  See their Photo Gallery & read Manny Siverio's description of the SSK Program .  Donation is $20.  For complete information on this event, contact the Side Street Kids at 718-595-1000, email SideStreetKids@hotmail.com .

The Morris Yacht & Beach Club is at 25 City Island Avenue, City Island, NY.  718-885-1596.  Located at Belden Point at the end of City Island Avenue on the southern tip of City Island, it sits on a beautiful 5-acre park with a breathtaking view of Long Island Sound, a sand beach for swimming and sun-bathing for you polar bears & moon worshippers, and a 100-car parking lot for easy access.  To see a map and for driving instructions Click Here.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ    PATH Train Maps .   Public transportation:  Take #6 train to Pelham Bay Park station, the last stop.  Then take the #29 "City Island" bus (not the #29 "Coop City" bus) to the last stop.  Then walk south down City Island Avenue 1 1/2 blocks to the Morris Yacht & Beach Club .   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

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SIMPLY SALSA MONDAYS @ EL FLAMINGO - Doors open 6:00 PM, sometimes there is a free dance lesson at 7:00 PM, open bar until 7:30 PM, discount or free admission before 9:00 PM.  A regular Monday dancers event playing almost entirely classic salsa music by the DJs plus invited bands and an occasional dance performance.  Call club for weekly schedule.  Medium size wooden dance floor.  Most dancers agree that the floor starts out somewhat slippery early in the evening and gets more sticky later on (you may wish to bring some powder and slower shoes, or wear more slippery smooth leather shoes and just be very carefully early in the evening).  El Flamingo is an attractive club with a full bar and seating, plus an upstairs balcony.  Age 21 and over, ID required, dress in good taste.  Info:  212-243-2121.

El Flamingo is located at 547 West 21st Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues (aka West Street or West Side Highway) in the Chelsea neighborhood of lower Manhattan, NYC.  Easy free street parking nearby.  Public transportation:  E or C trains to 23rd Street station (@ 8th Avenue), 1 or 2 trains to 23rd Street station (@7th Avenue), M23 bus (23rd Street crosstown bus) and M14 Via Avenue A bus (ends at 18th Street & West Street/Chelsea Piers).  To see exact location, click on Yahoo Map.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).

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"SMILING DAVID"  EVENTS - BROADWAY DANCE STUDIO - PZAZZ DANCERS - NEW JERSEY

SALSA MAMBO NIGHT WITH SMILING DAVID - Friday, July 6th, 2007, 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM.   "Smiling David", Director of the Broadway Dance School and the Pzazz Dance Company in New Jersey, presents this special night for the "On 2" mambo dancers.  There will be plenty of classic salsa and cha cha played by DJ JR Salsero from New Jersey, plus dance performances by several teams:  Pzazz Dance Company (NJ), Xibicion Santo Rico (NY), Delille's "Mambo D and La Mambera", plus others to be announced.  Showtime for the performances will be around 11:30 PM to 12:00 midnight.  The event is being held in a nightclub equipped with a full bar, tables and seating, and a good size dance floor.  The dance floor surface is smooth vinyl tile which is a bit sticky so wear your shoes that are "medium speed to a bit slippery".  For tickets and complete information, contact Smiling David at 973-489-3321, email  bddance111@aol.com , web site www.SmilingDavid.com .

La Luna Nightclub is located at 390 North 5th Street in Newark, NJ, 07107.  Club phone 973-497-0101.  Click on this Yahoo Map for exact street and highway location.  Travel instructions by car from NYC:  Take Lincoln or Holland Tunnels, or George Washington Bridge, to New Jersey Turnpike South.  Get off at Exit 15W and get onto Route 280 West.  Get off at Exit 13, after exiting the highway stay to the right and you will end up driving along North 5th Street.  Go about 3 - 5 blocks to 390 North 5th Street and you will see the club on the left side of the road.  Free street parking is available nearby or on the next block or two.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps .   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).    Copyright © 2007 Steve Shaw.  All rights reserved.

Please Note:  Commercial clubs are established to please their customers & make a profit.  If they get enough complaints or suggestions, they will often make changes.  As mambo dancers, you should make every effort to let the management & DJ know what type of music you want to hear, what volume & lighting conditions you want, how the dance floor should be, etc.  If enough salsa lovers give their opinions to management & DJs, they will listen. 

Also, since commercial clubs have high expenses and need to make a profit in order to stay open and continue playing lots of salsa, they will therefore cater to the customers who spend the most money.  Mambo dancers can help get what they want by spending more money at the bar, even if it's sodas, fruit juices, virgin cocktails, water, sports drinks.  You may think you're smart by not buying anything at a club, but actually you are pushing them to play more merengue, bachata & English music, because customers who prefer this music spend more money at the bar.  If you want commercial clubs to feature more salsa nights, you have to pay for it by purchasing beverages at the bar.  This is just simple economics.  www.SalsaNewYork.com is not affiliated with any events or clubs;  we are just being realistic.  Copyright © 2007 Steve Shaw.  All rights reserved.

SMILING DAVID - BROADWAY DANCE SCHOOL - PZAZZ DANCERS - ANNIVERSARY PARTY @ LA LUNA NIGHTCLUB  -  Friday, March 16, 2007, 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM - Newark, NJ  -  "Smiling David", Director of the Broadway Dance School and the Pzazz Dance Company in New Jersey, presents this special night for the "On 2" mambo dancers.  There will be plenty of classic salsa and cha cha played by DJ Danny Ramirez from New York, plus dance performances by 4 teams:  Pzazz Dance Company (NJ), Enixe Dance Company (Brooklyn), Son De Cali (Colombia), Vittico "La Magia" (Bronx), Bajari De Yamulee (Bronx), Imagenes De Karisma (New York), plus others to be announced.  Showtime for the performances will be around 11:30 PM to 12:00 midnight.  The event is being held in a nightclub equipped with a full bar, tables and seating, and a good size dance floor.  The dance floor surface is smooth vinyl tile which is a bit sticky so wear your shoes that are "medium speed to a bit slippery".  For tickets and complete information, contact Smiling David at 973-489-3321, email  bddance111@aol.com , web site www.SmilingDavid.com .

La Luna Nightclub is located at 390 North 5th Street in Newark, NJ, 07107.  Club phone 973-497-0101.  Click on this Yahoo Map for exact street and highway location.  Travel instructions by car from NYC:  Take Lincoln or Holland Tunnels, or George Washington Bridge, to New Jersey Turnpike South.  Get off at Exit 15W and get onto Route 280 West.  Get off at Exit 13, after exiting the highway stay to the right and you will end up driving along North 5th Street.  Go about 3 - 5 blocks to 390 North 5th Street and you will see the club on the left side of the road.  Free street parking is available nearby or on the next block or two.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps .   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).    Copyright © 2007 Steve Shaw.  All rights reserved.

Please Note:  Commercial clubs are established to please their customers & make a profit.  If they get enough complaints or suggestions, they will often make changes.  As mambo dancers, you should make every effort to let the management & DJ know what type of music you want to hear, what volume & lighting conditions you want, how the dance floor should be, etc.  If enough salsa lovers give their opinions to management & DJs, they will listen. 

Also, since commercial clubs have high expenses and need to make a profit in order to stay open and continue playing lots of salsa, they will therefore cater to the customers who spend the most money.  Mambo dancers can help get what they want by spending more money at the bar, even if it's sodas, fruit juices, virgin cocktails, water, sports drinks.  You may think you're smart by not buying anything at a club, but actually you are pushing them to play more merengue, bachata & English music, because customers who prefer this music spend more money at the bar.  If you want commercial clubs to feature more salsa nights, you have to pay for it by purchasing beverages at the bar.  This is just simple economics.  www.SalsaNewYork.com is not affiliated with any events or clubs;  we are just being realistic.  Copyright © 2007 Steve Shaw.  All rights reserved.

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SOB'S - LA TROPICA - MONDAYS - 204 Varick Street, at Houston,   NYC.  212-243-4940.  Free before 7:00 PM, $10 to $20 after that depending on the band (call).  Free salsa lesson 7:30 to 8:30 PM, sometimes with Mario Diaz.  Dancing before and after the lesson.    Bands begin to play shows at around 9:30 PM.  Music ranges from about 50% to 75% salsa, depending on the night and the band.  Small dance floor, which can get very crowded, sometimes there are a few "On 2" dancers, sometimes not.   If you want to dance a lot On 2, better bring your own partner(s) as insurance.  On those nights when there are famous "dancer bands", such as Eddie Palmieri or Gran Combo, there are more ON 2 dancers present, but then the place is packed and there's not much room to dance.   Decent bar, the bands tend to be excellent, the food and decor are good, and street-parking is relatively easy; but half the staff is unfriendly, and sometimes the DJ's make poor musical choices for dancing.    "On 2" salseros' opinions vary on SOB's, some people love it, and wish there were more regular "On 2" people there to dance with, and others complain about the small dance floor, inconsistent music and clumsy fellow dancers.  So this is one you have to decide for yourself.    Note:  SOB's sometimes changes bands or show, so be prepared, or call club on the day you wish to go.  See their web site at  www.sobs.com .   For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.   For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).

SOB'S - SALSA GROOVE FRIDAYS - 204 Varick Street, at Houston,   NYC.  212-243-4940.  Opens 6:00 PM, salsa lesson at 7:00 PM, bands at 8:00 & 10:00 PM plus DJ music.  Dancing before and after the lesson plus full menu of Brazilian food.  Presented by SOB's and Candela Productions.  Music ranges from about 50% to 75% salsa, depending on the night and the band.  Small dance floor, which can get very crowded, sometimes there are a few "On 2" dancers, sometimes not.   If you want to dance a lot On 2, consider bringing your own partner(s) as insurance.  On those nights when there are famous "dancer bands", such as Eddie Palmieri or Gran Combo, there are more On 2 dancers present, but then the place is packed and there's not much room to dance.   Decent bar, the bands tend to be excellent, the food and decor are good, and there is street parking within a few blocks, but half the staff is unfriendly, and sometimes the DJ's make poor musical choices for dancing.    "On 2" salseros' opinions vary on SOB's, some people love it, and wish there were more regular "On 2" people there to dance with, and others complain about the small dance floor, inconsistent music and clumsy fellow dancers.  So this is one you have to decide for yourself.    Note:  SOB's sometimes changes bands or show, so be prepared, or call club on the day you wish to go.  See the general SOB's web site at  www.sobs.com , the special Salsa Groove Fridays web page and the Candela Productions web site.   For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.   For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).

SOB'S - 204 Varick Street, at Houston,   NYC.  212-243-4940.  Opens 6:00 PM, salsa lesson at 7:00 PM, bands at 9:00 & 11:00 PM plus DJ music.  Prices vary depending on time so call club for exact pricing on particular night and see Announcement For This Night.  Dancing before and after the lesson plus full menu of Brazilian food.  Presented by SOB's and Candela Productions.  Music ranges from about 50% to 75% salsa, depending on the night and the band.  Small dance floor, which can get very crowded, sometimes there are a few "On 2" dancers, sometimes not.   If you want to dance a lot On 2, consider bringing your own partner(s) as insurance.  On those nights when there are more famous "dancer bands" there are more On 2 dancers present, but then the place is packed and there's not much room to dance.   Decent bar, the bands tend to be excellent, the food and decor are good, and there is street parking within a few blocks, but half the staff is unfriendly, and sometimes the DJ's make poor musical choices for dancing.    "On 2" salseros' opinions vary on SOB's, some people love it, and wish there were more regular "On 2" people there to dance with, and others complain about the small dance floor, inconsistent music and clumsy fellow dancers.  So this is one you have to decide for yourself.    Note:  SOB's sometimes changes bands or show at the last minute, so be prepared, or call club on the day you wish to go.  See the general SOB's web site at  www.sobs.com , and the Candela Productions web site.   For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.   For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).
 

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SOCIAL AT DANCE ON 2 STUDIO - Oct. 5th, 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM - A  Luis Zegarra event.  Takes place in 2 dance studio rooms.  Performance by Duplessey & Gabriel.  Duplessey is a veteran performer and instructor formerly with the Eddie Torres Dance Company.  See her SalsaNewYork.com Instructor Listing.  Almost entirely classic salsa music played at this mambo social.  Dance On 2 Studio is located at 21 East 26th Street (between 5th & Madison Avenues), 3rd floor Suite 302, Manhattan, NYC.  646-742-0765 (office) / 646-742-1074 (fax).  See their web site www.DanceOn2.com .  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.   For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).

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SOHO DANCE STUDIO EVENTS - Raul Santiago

SOHO DANCE SALSA NIGHT  -  (2006)  Every Wednesday at 9:00 PM.  $5 admission at the door.  See our main Calendar for any further info on a particular Wednesday.  Raul Santiago, the artistic director of the Soho Dance Studio, presents this mambo party for all the dancers to come and enjoy a Wednesday night of non-stop salsa and cha cha, with a little other music thrown in,  played by DJ Ray Colon of U-Neek Sounds Entertainment.  The event will take place in a long rectangular new dance studio with a wooden dance floor, "medium speed", and a good sound system.   Refreshments are available for sale.  For further information, contact Soho Dance Studio at 212-226-6767, attention Raul, email Raul@sohodancestudio.com , web site www.SohoDanceStudio.com .

Soho Dance Studio is located at 598 Broadway (just south of Houston Street), 6th floor, in Manhattan, NYC.  For a Yahoo location map which you can zoom in and out, click on MAP .   For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).   Copyright © 2006 Steve Shaw.  All rights reserved.

 

RIVERSIDE PARK SALSA FEST  -  Outdoors - 6:00 - 9:00 PM on certain Sundays:  See our Calendar for dates.  Presented by Soho Dance Studio in association with City of New York Parks & Recreation and the Riverside Park Fund, this dancing event is held outdoors, weather permitting, at Pier 1 on the Plaza at Riverside Park South at 70th Street and Riverside Drive.  There will be a basic On 2 salsa lesson given by Raul Santiago of Soho Dance Studio plus plenty of classic salsa being played by Raul.  As is typical at NYC summer outdoor events, dancing will be on smooth pavement which is "slow speed", so bring the appropriate shoes.  There are some people dancing "On 2", but many are also dancing "On 1", side-to-side, and street styles typically seen at Latino street and beach festivals.  For you pure "On 2'ers", you may wish to bring a partner or group if you want to just dance "On 2".  Of course, this is a park so dress very casual, whatever you want; just be comfortable.  Come early and spend the afternoon in the park.  There are food and beverages nearby plus other facilities in the park including athletic facilities as well as areas for quiet reflection.  Three basketball courts, two handball courts, and a soccer field invite athletes, young and old, to hone their skills.  A promontory, esplanade, and winding walkway welcome visitors who wish to enjoy nature and experience the river.  Pier I, a 715-foot recreational pier, is built atop the remains of the original wooden shipping pier.  Visitors to the pier are surrounded by the river almost completely, experiencing a view of Manhattan and New Jersey once reserved for sailors.  For more information, contact Raul Santiago and the Soho Dance Studio at 212-226-6767, email info@sohodancestudio.com , web site www.SohoDanceStudio.com .

This event is held at Pier 1 on the Plaza, located west of West 70th Street and Riverside Drive.  Take the 1/9, 2 or 3 trains to 72nd Street Station, then walk down to 70th Street, turn right and walk all the way west as far as you can go, beyond Riverside Drive to the Hudson River.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on LOCATION MAP and see the Riverside Park Map .   Trains:  1, 2, B and C trains to 86th Street station.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps .     (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

Please Note - Disclaimer:   New York City area summer outdoor salsa events in general are subject to program changes and occasional cancellations for various reasons (band, DJ, weather, administrative mix-ups, etc.), so don't be too surprised if this happens.  And the music may not always be as "pure salsa" as we would like.  Also, the dancing conditions may be less than ideal, for example concrete, grass, dirt, sand, etc., so bring footwear that prepares you for any surface.  I will state the dancing surface if I know what it is.  My information comes from the most reliable sources I can find.  In most cases, the information turns out to be accurate, but occasionally it is not.  It is the nature of the beast.  (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).   Copyright © 2006 Steve Shaw.  All rights reserved.

SATURDAY NIGHT SALSA @ SOHO DANCE  -  On the 1st Saturday of each month - see our main Calendar - 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM.   Raul Santiago, the artistic director of the new Soho Dance Studio, presents this mambo party for all the dancers to come and enjoy a Saturday night of non-stop salsa and cha cha played by veteran DJ Nelson Torres of Simply Salsa Mondays @ El Flamingo Nightclub.  There will be a free "On 2" salsa class held from 8:00 - 9:00 PM for all those who would like to learn the basic steps or some new turn patterns or shines and to get a taste of the dance instruction at Soho Dance Studio.  And, of course, there will be many hours of super salsa music for your dancing pleasure.  The event will take place in a large new dance studio with a big wooden dance floor, "medium speed", and a good sound system.   Refreshments are available for sale.  For further information, contact Soho Dance Studio at 212-226-6767, attention Raul, email Raul@sohodancestudio.com , web site www.SohoDanceStudio.com .

For Discount Admission:  The very reasonable admission price is $12.  For reduced admission of $10, click on and print out our SalsaNewYork Discount Coupon and present it to the ticket person at the door.

Soho Dance Studio is located at 598 Broadway (just south of Houston Street), 6th floor, in Manhattan, NYC.  For a Yahoo location map which you can zoom in and out, click on MAP .   For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

"LET'S DANCE" - SALSA IN RIVERSIDE PARK  -  Outdoors - 6:00 - 9:00 PM on the following Sundays:  June 5, 12 & 19.  September 11 & 18.  See our Calendar for dates.  Presented by Soho Dance Studio in association with City of New York Parks & Recreation and the Riverside Park Fund, this dancing event is held outdoors, weather permitting, at Pier 1 on the Plaza at Riverside Park South at 70th Street and Riverside Drive.  There will be a basic salsa lesson given by Raul Santiago of Soho Dance Studio plus plenty of classic salsa by DJ Joey Salsa.  As is typical at NYC summer outdoor events, dancing will be on smooth pavement which is "slow speed", so bring the appropriate shoes.  Of course, this is a park so dress very casual, whatever you want; just be comfortable.  Come early and spend the afternoon in the park.  There are food and beverages nearby plus other facilities in the park including athletic facilities as well as areas for quiet reflection.  Three basketball courts, two handball courts, and a soccer field invite athletes, young and old, to hone their skills.  A promontory, esplanade, and winding walkway welcome visitors who wish to enjoy nature and experience the river. Pier I, a 715-foot recreational pier, is built atop the remains of the original wooden shipping pier.  Visitors to the pier are surrounded by the river almost completely, experiencing a view of Manhattan and New Jersey once reserved for sailors.  For more information, contact Raul Santiago and the Soho Dance Studio at 212-226-6767, email info@sohodancestudio.com , web site www.SohoDanceStudio.com .

This event is held at Pier 1 on the Plaza, located west of West 70th Street and Riverside Drive.  Take the 1/9, 2 or 3 trains to 72nd Street Station, then walk down to 70th Street, turn right and walk all the way west as far as you can go, beyond Riverside Drive to the Hudson River.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on LOCATION MAP and see the Riverside Park Map .   Trains:  1, 2, B and C trains to 86th Street station.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps .     (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

Please Note - Disclaimer:   New York City area summer outdoor salsa events in general are subject to program changes and occasional cancellations for various reasons (band, DJ, weather, administrative mix-ups, etc.), so don't be too surprised if this happens.  And the music may not always be as "pure salsa" as we would like.  Also, the dancing conditions may be less than ideal, for example concrete, grass, dirt, sand, etc., so bring footwear that prepares you for any surface.  I will state the dancing surface if I know what it is.  My information comes from the most reliable sources I can find.  In most cases, the information turns out to be accurate, but occasionally it is not.  It is the nature of the beast.  (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).

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SPICE - TREY PARKER EVENTS

SPICE SALSA NITE @ CLUB CACHE  - (stopped being Spice 3/16/06) The only real mambo club in New York City!  Thursday nights 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM.  Very reasonable admission price.  Free salsa lesson at 10:30 PM in separate room.  One of the few Manhattan salsa events in a nightclub that is actually being run especially for the mambo dancers.  In fact, it is being run "By Dancers For Dancers".  Yes, that means a real nightclub with a dance floor full of "On 2" mambo dancers plus performances on certain nights almost always by "On 2" mambo dancers....you don't want to miss this!  If you love mambo, this event is dedicated to you.  There will be lots of classic salsa dance music played by guest DJs who specialize in playing the classic salsa we all love, and usually dance performances (see our Calendar for names of DJs and performing groups).  Club Cache is a very attractive setting with a good medium size wooden dance floor (which is sometimes a bit "slow" so wear your more slippery shoes or bring powder), a full bar, comfortable seating and food available at a restaurant upstairs.  "Dress to impress".  The event is being hosted by Trey Parker of Spice Media .  See Salsa Nite Flyer for discounts and special offers.

Club Cache is located at 221 West 46th Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue), in the Times Square area of midtown Manhattan, NYC.  The club is downstairs, and the entrance is a door between the Hotel Edison and Sofia Restaurant.   CLICK HERE to see a Yahoo map which you can zoom in and out to see exact location and how to get there.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR)

Please Note:  Commercial clubs are established to please their customers & make a profit.  If they get enough complaints or suggestions, they will often make changes.  As mambo dancers, you should make every effort to let the management & DJ know what type of music you want to hear, what volume & lighting conditions you want, how the dance floor should be, 6etc.  If enough salsa lovers give their opinions to management & DJs, they will listen. 

Also, since commercial clubs have high expenses and need to make a profit in order to stay open and continue playing lots of salsa, they will therefore cater to the customers who spend the most money.  Mambo dancers can help get what they want by spending more money at the bar, even if it's sodas, fruit juices, virgin cocktails, water, sports drinks.  You may think you're smart by not buying anything at a club, but actually you are pushing them to play more merengue, bachata & English music, because customers who prefer this music spend more money at the bar.  If you want commercial clubs to feature more salsa nights, you have to pay for it by purchasing beverages at the bar.  This is just simple economics.  www.SalsaNewYork.com is not affiliated with any events or clubs;  we are just being realistic.

SPICE SUMMER SALSA FIESTA @ PIER 63 - CHELSEA PIERS -  (summer 2005)  9:00 PM - 1:00 AM every Tuesday through the month of September.  From 7:00 - 9:00 PM there is a dance lesson which is included in the admission price.  For discount admission, go to www.SpiceMedia.net and print out discount coupon.  This is an outdoor  event held under a tent so it happens rain or shine.  Walk to the far end of the pier out over the river to the Pavilion.  There's a great view of the Hudson River and New Jersey.  It is held at Pier 63 on the Hudson River at 24th Street, just north of Chelsea Piers , behind "Basketball City".  It is produced by SpiceMedia, the same group which puts on the great "On 2" event Spice Salsa Nite @ Club Cache on Thursday nights.  It will feature salsa DJs, a dance lesson and often a performance.  There will be 3 separate sections for dancing, one for salsa and the others for tango and Brazilian.  See our Calendar for scheduled DJs, instructors & performers.  The dance surface is a real wooden dance floor, medium speed.  In addition to the dancing sections, Pier 63 is very big and has areas with a bar, seating and food available, including some ethnic dishes, so it is very enjoyable to hang out and socialize and enjoy the outdoor atmosphere of the Hudson River.  Also, see the web sites of SpiceMedia and Chelsea Piers .  For more information contact Trey Parker of SpiceMedia at Trey@spicemedia.net .

Location and how to get there:   Pier 63 is located at West 24rd Street and West Side Highway (12th Avenue), just behind the Basketball/Equestrian Center called "Basketball City" and just north of the Chelsea Piers complex.  The Basketball/Equestrian Center is a big building with a long bubble top that says:  "NST - Nautica Sport Tech".  Parking lot is available for a fee and is a bit expensive.  Subways - C, E, 1/9, 6 trains to 23rd Street, then the M23 bus west to Chelsea Piers, or you can walk to the river.  Click Here for more complete travel instructions.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, CLICK HERE.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ   PATH Train Maps .  See Chelsea Piers Parking, or for nearby neighborhood parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.

Please Note - Disclaimer:   New York City area summer outdoor salsa events in general are subject to program changes and occasional cancellations for various reasons (band, DJ, weather, administrative mix-ups, etc.), so don't be too surprised if this happens.  Also, the dancing conditions may be less than ideal, especially because of the weather, so bring footwear that prepares you for any surface.  I will state the dancing surface if I know what it is.  My information comes from the most reliable sources I can find.  In most cases, the information turns out to be accurate, but occasionally it is not.  It is the nature of the beast.  (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).

Spice - House of Latin Dance -  9:00 PM - 2:00 AM.  A music and dancing event being held every Friday,  produced by Spice Media, who did the Chelsea Piers Wednesday nights during summer 2001.  On the 1st floor, the music is a mix, consisting of a few classic & contemporary salsa dance songs, mixed with Cuban and some salsa romantica styles, and some merengue.  On the 2nd floor will be "Club Samba Brazil" and on the 3rd floor will be Tango Argentina.  Various DJ's will be scheduled so it is hard to predict the music mix.  Mention "SalsaNewYork.com" for a discount on admission price.  Located at House of Latin Dance @ SAVA Arts, 25th Street between Broadway & 6th Avenue, midtown Manhattan, NYC.  Just walk into the driveway to the churchyard, directly across the street from the Arlington Hotel.  See Calendar Page  for any scheduled bands, instructors & performers.  See the web site of Spice Media , or call 212-242-3753 for info.   For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ   PATH Train Maps .   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.   

SPICE SUMMER FESTIVAL @ PIER 63 - Summer months 2004 -  (This event is currently suspended) - Outdoors on the Hudson River.  Free dance lesson at 8:00 PM, general social dancing goes from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM and maybe later depending on the crowd.  An outdoor classic salsa music and dancing event being held every Monday (except the last Monday of each month, which will have Cuban music).  It is held at Pier 63 on the Hudson River at 23rd Street, just north of Chelsea Piers from June 7th into September, 2004, being produced by Spice Media, the same group which puts on the great On 2 event Spice Salsa Nite @ Club Cache.  It will feature mambo DJs, dance lessons and performances.  There will be 3 separate sections for dancing, one for salsa and the others for tango and Brazilian.  Salsa dance lesson from 8:00 -8:30 PM, which will usually be On 2, with guest salsa instructors listed on the SpiceMedia Calendar Page and on our Calendar, and then dancing and performances from 9:00 PM on.  See our Calendar for scheduled DJs, bands, & performers.  The dance surface is a special outdoor all-weather synthetic "wooden" floor, very smooth and easy to dance on, "medium to slightly fast speed", so don't wear your slippery shoes.  There are narrow grooves between the planks so ladies should wear shoes with wide heels.  In addition to the dancing sections, Pier 63 is very long, extending out into the Hudson River, and has areas with a bar, seating and food available, including American and some ethnic dishes, so it is very enjoyable to hang out and socialize, eat & have drinks, and enjoy the outdoor atmosphere of the Hudson River.  There is an $20 first-time only cover charge, and then each time you attend after that is $12 with a "Spice Card" which you will be issued.  If you mention www.SalsaNewYork.com , the first time charge will be reduced to $15.  Also, see the web sites of Spice Media and Chelsea Piers .  For more information contact Rebe Perez of Spice Media and Empire Dance Studio - 212-645-2441, email info@empiredance.com .  Also you can contact co-producer Trey Parker of Spice Media at Trey@spicemedia.net .  In case of bad weather forecast:  Call 212-645-2441 to make sure the event is still being held.

Location and how to get there:   Pier 63 is located at West 23rd Street and West Side Highway (12th Avenue), just behind the Basketball/Equestrian Center ("Basketball City") and just north of the Chelsea Piers complex.  Walking on West 23rd Street, cross over 11th Avenue, walk through the little park, walk across the West Side Highway ("West Street"), and into the parking lot.  Directly in front of you is the Basketball/Equestrian Center, a big building with a long bubble top that says:  "Nautica Competition".  Another sign says "Basketball City".  Walk to your right around the back of this building and you will end up right on the pier.  Parking is available in that parking lot for a $13 fee for the whole evening.  Subways - C, E, 1/9, 6 trains to 23rd Street, then the M23 bus west to Chelsea Piers, or you can walk to the river on West 23rd Street.  Click Here for more complete travel instructions.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, CLICK HERE.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ   PATH Train Maps .  See Chelsea Piers Parking, or for nearby neighborhood parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.

Please Note - Disclaimer:   New York City area summer outdoor salsa events in general are subject to program changes and occasional cancellations for various reasons (band, DJ, weather, administrative mix-ups, etc.), so don't be too surprised if this happens.  Also, the dancing conditions may be less than ideal, especially because of the weather, so bring footwear that prepares you for any surface.  I will state the dancing surface if I know what it is.  My information comes from the most reliable sources I can find.  In most cases, the information turns out to be accurate, but occasionally it is not.  It is the nature of the beast.  (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).

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SUAVE NIGHTCLUB - SALSA SATURDAY  -  April 5, 2003, 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM.  A night of mostly classic salsa music in an attractive club environment presented by fellow salsero & performer Rolando Pastrana, a member of the Tropical Image Dancers.  He has created this night to be especially appealing to the mambo dancers and extends an invitation to all of us from New York & New Jersey to come  and enjoy the party.  There will be a DJ playing lots of salsa and, in the future, there will be occasional performances by dance teams and bands.  Suave is a completely equipped nightclub with a full bar, tables & chairs, and a composition tile dance floor which is "medium speed".  Very reasonable admission and drink prices.  Before the dancing starts, from 8:00 - 9:00 PM, there will be a free On 2 beginner dance lesson.  For more information, contact Rolando Pastrana at email Rolompt56@aol.com . 

Suave Nightclub is located at 333 Port Richmond Avenue (near Post & Palmer Avenues), in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.  It is near Rt. 440 North (Martin Luther King Expwy.) and the Bayonne Bridge, with easy access from New Jersey and Brooklyn.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, Click Here.   For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ   PATH Train Maps .  Travel instructions:  From Brooklyn, take Verrazano Bridge onto the Staten Island Expressway to Exit 9:  Rt. 440 North (Martin Luther King Expwy.).  Take Rt. 440 N. to Exit 13, which is the Richmond Terrace Exit.  Make a right turn at the stop sign, go 2 blocks and make a left on Walker St., then make a left when you come to Port Richmond Avenue, and go several blocks to the club.  From New Jersey & the Bayonne Bridge, also take Exit 13 off of Rt. 440 North, make a left, then another left at Walker Street, another left at Port Richmond Ave., and go several blocks to the club.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

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PIERRE DULAINE STUDIO

THE EXCITING RE-ENACTMENT & REUNION OF THE ORIGINAL PALLADIUM ERA  @ THE DULAINE THEATER NITE CLUB -  Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005.  9:00 PM - 12:30 PM or until the last person leaves.  Held in a very large and attractive dance studio with great wooden dance floor, plus a comfortable lounge area, this event will be honoring the days of the Palladium where mambo first became popular here in New York City some 50 years ago.  Most of the early bands and famous dancers were part of the Palladium program and that event formed the historical roots of our current mambo.  Showtime:  10:30 PM - There will be professional dance exhibitions by Palladium veterans Andy Jerrick, Freddie Rios, Michael Terrace, Elita and Ernie Ensley.  Almost entirely classic salsa music will be played all night, along with an occasional cha cha, by DJ Ernie Ensley who has been hosting the event Salsa Dancing In The Park @ Orchard Beach for more than 40 years.  A number of celebrities have been invited.  There will be a dance contest with honorary guest and celebrity judge.  Admission of $25 includes buffet dinner and non-alcoholic beverages.  Feel free to bring your own liquor.  Tables are limited so it is necessary to call ahead to reserve one in advance.  If you do not wish a table, just come to the event; no advance reservation is necessary.  Dress is "in good taste".  For further information and table reservation, contact Vanessa or Paul at 212-244-8400.  Email DanceDulaine@msn.com .  Web site www.PierreDulaine.com .

The Pierre Dulaine Dance Studio/Nite Club is located at 25 West 31st Street (between Broadway & 5th Avenue), 4th floor, Manhattan, NYC.  Click on Yahoo Map to see exact location.  Nearby subways:  B, D, F, N, Q, R, V, W trains to 34th Street/Herald Square station.  N, R, W trains to 28th Street station.  Street parking with a bit of searching nearby blocks.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

 

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THE HEARTBREAK BOYZ SUPER SALSA PARTIES -  Two years ago, the David Melendez's  Heartbreak Boyz hit our NY/NJ mambo scene and brought with them their own special brand of great sabor, style, theatrical drama, technique and rhythm.  And they also brought very friendly and gentlemanly attitudes which endeared them to those of us who know them.  By now, they have performed nationally and at Congresses around the world.  Furthermore, they know how to throw a party and how to light up the atmosphere.  And in those two years, David's Starlite Dance Studio has since created the Junior Heartbreak Boyz, the Sweethearts and, most recently, Fuerza Gigante, performing groups we always love to watch. 

And now come 3 parties to celebrate these fellow mambo dancers, to entertain us with performances, and especially to give us a place to dance.  Held at Starlite Caterers, the dance floor is big, the music by DJ Nelson Torres is excellent, the dress is casual but neat, and there are plenty of tables for relaxing and socializing.  Please note:  these are adult parties, and they especially for us mambo dancers.  And as always, when Starlite has a party, all levels of dancers come, including some of the best in the world.  Starlite mambo parties get SalsaNewYork.com's "4 Thumbs Up" rating!

There are 3 parties scheduled, running from 10:00 PM until late  (18 to party, 21 to drink).  See Calendar for names of groups performing each night::

    Saturday, Feb. 9th - "Edwin Rivera's Farewell Party" - This Heartbreak Boy is going off to college.
    Saturday, Feb. 22nd - "Isaac Crespo's Birthday Party" - This Heartbreak Boy is joining the big leagues.
    March 9 - "The Heartbreakers' Anniversary Party" - It's the original Heartbreak Boyz's 2nd anniversary and the Junior
                                        Heartbreak Boyz 1st anniversary.

Click on Starlite Caterers for location/address and travel instructions.  (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).

 

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(Tommy Torres - NJ) 1ST ANNUAL SALSA-MAMBO DANCE SOCIAL - FUNDRAISER FOR C COMPANY FAMILY SUPPORT TEAM - Sunday Nov. 23rd - 3:00 - 10:00 PM - Somerset, NJ.  This is an On 2 event which features almost entirely classic salsa DJ music in a huge dance space - 3500 square feet.  It's so big that you can invite all your friends, your friends' friends, your family and all your family's friends, and everyone in your email address book, and there will still be plenty of room to dance.  The more the merrier!  And it is a fundraiser for a very important cause:  To raise money for the Charlie Company 250th Signal Battalion of the New Jersey National Guard to help the soldiers' families in need, emergency cash for the unit, and funds in the event that they get called for active duty, possibly in Afghanistan or Iraq.  It is sponsored by Tommy Torres, an Eddie Torres trained On 2 mambo instructor in New Jersey known to many of our Jersey dancer friends such as Ismael Otero, Jai & Candy, Javier and Sweety, Josh Torres, etc., and a member of this National Guard Company C. 

This event offers a lot and is very reasonably priced:  $7 in advance, $10 at the door.  Included with the price of admission are food including a hot Latin buffet, drinks such as beer, soda & water, an On 2 salsa lesson, parking and possibly even helicopter rides (depending on weather and availability of the pilot).  It is held in the National Guard Armory with a huge dance floor that is a smooth painted cement, somewhat "fast", so wear dance shoes that are a bit "slow" such as those with rubber or suede bottoms.  The dress codes is "dance casual".  To reserve your advance tickets, call Tommy Torres at cell 732-221-7456 or home 732-846-1766.  If you get his voicemail, say that you want to reserve advance tickets for the Salsa Fundraiser and give the first & last names of the people in your group.  Your names will be placed on a list and you pick up your tickets at the door on the day of the event.  To find out more about On 2 salsa classes that Tommy teaches, email him at TommyTorresOn2@hotmail.com , web site www.DancerUs.net .

The National Guard Armory is located at 1060 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ 08873.  Phone on the day of the event ONLY - 732-418-3316, Ext. 125.  Click Here to see a Yahoo map showing location.  For those coming from NYC, take the Lincoln Tunnel and then the New Jersey Turnpike South.  Get off at Exit 9 New Brunswick.  Stay right of the toll plaza and get onto Route 18 North.  Get off at the Bound Brook - Easton Avenue Exit.  Make a left turn at the traffic light onto Franklin Blvd.  Then make a right turn at the 3rd light which is Hamilton Street.  The Armory is up the street about 1/4 mile on the left.   There is free parking at the Armory.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ    PATH Train Maps .   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR). 

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TONY LUNA'S EVENTS -

GALA @ CHINA CLUB  -  Tuesday, July 31st., 2007.  6:00 PM - 1:00 AM.  A one night affair presented by long-time fellow salsero and promoter Tony Luna.  It will occupy 2 floors of the famed China Club, the main big room and the lounge room downstairs.  There will be dance performances by the teams of Mario B./Plan B, Thomas Guerrero/Santo Rico, Winsome Lee/Latin Jazz Ensemble, Griselle Ponce and Vittico "La Magia".  On the music side, there will be 2 "Descarga de Salsa", like jam sessions, where musicians from a number of local groups will perform together for the dancers.  There are too many musicians expected to mention here, but they include Ernie Acevedo from Conjunto Imagen, Bobby Allende from Ocho Y Mas, Luisito Ayala from Direct Latin Influence DLI, Jimmy Delgado, Mitchell Frohman and Frankie Vazquez from the Bronx Horns, Jose Mangual Jr. and Jimmy Sabater from Son Boricua, Ray Martinez from Sabor Criollo, Chino Nunez, Frankie Morales and many more.  Tickets are $40 which includes 2 drink tickets and a buffet from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.  The dress code is "Business & Upscale".  No jeans, t-shirts, sneakers.  Jacket required for men.  For complete information, contact Tony S. Luna at 646-279-9091.

The China Club is located at 268 West 47th Street (between 8th Avenue & Broadway, near the corner of 8th Avenue), in the Times Square district of Manhattan.  Club phone 212-398-3800.  Web site:  www.ChinaClubNYC.com .  See the China Club's Map & Travel Instructions.  Subway trains:  A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, 9.    To see a Yahoo map, which can be zoomed in and out, Click Here.  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 .   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).   Copyright © 2007 Steve Shaw.  All rights reserved.

SALSA DELIGHT @ CLUB E'TOILE  -  Wednesday, Feb. 26th.  Doors open 6:00 PM.  Presented by fellow salsero & promoter Tony S Luna of www.PartyAfterWork.com , this evening is geared to the pure mambo dancers who want to dance to lots of salsa in a beautiful environment with a club room, full bar & lounge, a restaurant serving appetizers and full meals, plenty of seating and space.  There's a good wooden dance floor, which is a bit smooth & slippery, so wear your "medium speed or slightly sticky" shoes.  In the main room DJ Lou On 2 will be playing a lot of our kind of music, classic salsa/mambo, cha cha and more.  In the lounge room, relax, drink, eat, mingle.  Tony describes the event as follows:  "An after work event blending a great atmosphere, the best music and great people enjoying themselves.  You can be part of it too.  See you on the dance floor."  See the event listing.  For more information, contact Tony S Luna - 646-279-9091.  Email - info@PartyAfterWork.com .   Click Here to see his web site.  To get on his email list for news of this & future mambo events Click Here.

Dress can be casual, but nice;  "dressy & casual jeans worn in good taste.  No sneakers".  Club E'Toile is located at 109 East 56th Street (between Lexington & Park Avenues), midtown Manhattan, NYC.   For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ   PATH Train Maps .   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).

SALSA THURSDAY AFTERWORK @ VUE NIGHTCLUB   -  Thursday, July 24th.  6:00 PM until the midnight hours.  Presented by fellow salsero & promoter Tony S Luna of www.PartyAfterWork.com , this evening is geared to the pure mambo dancers who want to dance to lots of salsa in a beautiful environment with a club room, full bar & lounge, plenty of seating and space.  There's a good wooden dance floor, which is medium speed.  In the main room DJ Ray Amarante will be playing a lot of our kind of music, classic salsa/mambo, cha cha and more.  In the bar and lounging areas, relax, drink, mingle.  Tony describes the event as follows:  "An after work event blending a great atmosphere, the best music and great people enjoying themselves.  You can be part of it too.  See you on the dance floor."  See the event listing.  For more information, contact Tony S Luna - 800-312-2929.  Email - info@PartyAfterWork.com .   Click Here to see his web site.  To get on his email list for news of this & future mambo events Click Here.  Dress code;  "casual and dressy".  Door reserves the right to be selective.  Discount admission with Print Out Flyer or Guestlist .

Vue Nightclub (formerly Club 151 and Tatoo) is located at 151 East 50th Street (between Lexington and 3rd Avenues), midtown Manhattan, NYC.   For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ   PATH Train Maps .   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.  

SALSA TUESDAY AFTER WORK @ CLUB E'TOILE -  5:00 - 10:00 PM.  $5 all evening.  Every Tuesday, presented by fellow salsero & promoter Tony Luna of www.PartyAfterWork.com , this evening is geared to the pure mambo dancers who want to dance to lots of salsa in a beautiful environment with a club room, full bar & lounge, a restaurant serving appetizers and full meals, plenty of seating and space.  Click Here to see pictures taken by Pablo Munoz of www.Mambon2.com .  There's a good wooden dance floor, which is a bit smooth & slippery, so wear your "medium speed or more sticky" shoes.  In the main room the DJ will be playing a lot of our kind of music, classic salsa/mambo, cha cha and more.  In the lounge room, relax, drink, eat, mingle and enjoy a movie on the 60" screen projector.  Dress can be casual, but nice;  "dressy & casual jeans worn in good taste.  No sneakers".  Club E'Toile is located at 109 East 56th Street (between Lexington & Park Avenues), midtown Manhattan, NYC.  Club phone 212-750-5656.  For more information, contact Tony Luna - 646-279-9091.  Email - info@PartyAfterWork.com .   Click Here to see his web site.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ   PATH Train Maps .   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).

SALSA TUESDAY AFTER WORK @ BISTRO LATINO -  6:00 - 12:00 PM midnight every Tuesday.  Free admission all evening.  Presented by fellow salsero & promoter Tony Luna of www.PartyAfterWork.com .  For the last several years, Tony keeps bringing us pure mambo nights in an attractive club environment, and he deserves our appreciation and support for his efforts.  After all, there are very few attractive clubs that are committed to playing almost all classic salsa for the mambo dancers.  This evening is geared to the pure mambo dancers who want to dance to lots of salsa in a beautiful environment with a club room, full bar & lounge, a restaurant serving appetizers and full meals, plenty of seating and a charming dance space with a wooden floor.  The floor is a bit "slow", so wear your more slippery shoes.  Click Here to see pictures taken by Pablo Munoz of www.Mambon2.com .  In the main room the DJ will be playing a lot of our kind of music, classic salsa/mambo, cha cha and more.  In the lounge area, relax, drink, eat, mingle and enjoy the very attractive surroundings.  Dress can be casual, but nice;  "dressy & casual jeans worn in good taste.  No sneakers".  For more information, contact Tony Luna - 646-279-9091.  Email - info@PartyAfterWork.com .   Click Here to see his web site. 

Bistro Latino is located at 1711 Broadway (at the corner of 54th Street), 2nd floor, NYC.  212-956-1000.   For info on this restaurant/club, including schedules, menus and prices, see their web site at  http://www.bistrolatino.com .  For a Yahoo location map which you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.   For public transportation info, click on New York Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps.   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

TUESDAY VIP @ CLUB E'TOILE -  5:00 - 10:00 PM.  $5 all evening.  Every Tuesday, presented by fellow salsero & promoter Tony Luna of www.PartyAfterWork.com , this evening is geared to the pure mambo dancers who want to dance to lots of salsa in a beautiful environment with a club room, full bar & lounge, a restaurant serving appetizers and full meals, plenty of seating and space.  There's a good wooden dance floor, which is a bit smooth & slippery, so wear your "medium speed or more sticky" shoes.  In the main room the DJ will be playing a lot of our kind of music, classic salsa/mambo, cha cha and more.  In the lounge room, relax, drink, eat, mingle and enjoy a movie on the 60" screen projector.  Dress can be casual, but nice;  "dressy & casual jeans worn in good taste.  No sneakers".  Club E'Toile is located at 109 East 56th Street (between Lexington & Park Avenues), midtown Manhattan, NYC.  For more information, contact Tony Luna - 646-279-9091.  Email - info@PartyAfterWork.com .   Click Here to see his web site.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ   PATH Train Maps .   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).

TUESDAY VIP @ CLUB OHM -  Tuesday, May 7th, 2002.  6:00 PM - 2:00 AM.  Presented by fellow salsero Tony S. Luna of PartyAfterWork.com , who previously hosted the  VIP Tuesdays @ Club Etoile salsa event.  There will be 2 separate dance floors, one for old & classic salsa, mambo & cha cha played by DJ Ray Amarante, and the other with old school 80's house, R & B, reggae, freestyle & funk played by DJ Furious.  Ohm is a fully equipped club with 2 bars, seating, coatroom and separate dance floors.  The dress code is no jeans, sneakers or t-shirts allowed.  The floor is a bit "fast" so wear your less slippery shoes for dancing.  Admission is very reasonable.  For tickets & guestlist information, contact Tony Luna at 646-279-9091 or email him at  INFO@PartyAfterWork.com .  Tony states:  "I organize events where business people as well as Latin music lovers can mingle after work....This event is for people to enjoy and relax to great music and atmosphere.  Remember, you make it all happen.  I just supply the venue, music and atmosphere".  His web site www.PartyAfterWork.com will be launched in the near future.

Club Ohm is located at  16 West 22nd Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues) in Manhattan, NYC.  Subways:  F, V, N, R, 1, 2, 6, to 23rd Street Station.  CLICK HERE to see a Yahoo map which you can zoom in and out to see exact location and how to get there.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps.   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

SALSA DELIGHT @ CLUB E'TOILE  -  Wednesday, Feb. 26th.  Doors open 6:00 PM.  Presented by fellow salsero & promoter Tony Luna of www.PartyAfterWork.com , this evening is geared to the pure mambo dancers who want to dance to lots of salsa in a beautiful environment with a club room, full bar & lounge, a restaurant serving appetizers and full meals, plenty of seating and space.  There's a good wooden dance floor, which is a bit smooth & slippery, so wear your "medium speed or slightly sticky" shoes.  In the main room DJ Lou On 2 will be playing a lot of our kind of music, classic salsa/mambo, cha cha and more.  In the lounge room, relax, drink, eat, mingle.  Tony describes the event as follows:  "An after work event blending a great atmosphere, the best music and great people enjoying themselves.  You can be part of it too.  See you on the dance floor."  See the event listing.  For more information, contact Tony Luna - 646-279-9091.  Email - info@PartyAfterWork.com .   Click Here to see his web site.  To get on his email list for news of this & future mambo events Click Here.

Dress can be casual, but nice;  "dressy & casual jeans worn in good taste.  No sneakers".  Club E'Toile is located at 109 East 56th Street (between Lexington & Park Avenues), midtown Manhattan, NYC.   For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ   PATH Train Maps .   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).

VIP TUESDAYS - MAMBO @ CLUB E'TOILE -   For free admission, see Tony Luna at the club door, or email him at  TonySLuna@yahoo.com .  Free buffet 6:00 - 7:00 PM.  Free salsa lesson 7:00 - 8:00 PM.  The new promoters have informed me that they are gearing Tuesdays toward the pure mambo dancers, and they will be playing a lot of our kind of music.  Club E'Toile is located at 109 East 56th Street (between Lexington & Park Avenues), midtown Manhattan, NYC.  Info:  Contact Tony Luna - 646-279-9091.  DJ Ray Amarante playing mostly salsa, with a little cha cha & merengue.  E'toile is a beautiful nightclub with all facilities and a good wooden dance floor, which is a bit smooth & slippery, so wear you're more "sticky" shoes.  Dress can be casual, but nice;  "dressy & casual jeans worn in good taste.  No sneakers".  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ   PATH Train Maps .   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).

TUESDAYS VIP AFTER WORK @ CODA -  6:00 PM - 1:00 AM.  Presented by fellow salsero & promoter  Tony Luna of www.PartyAfterWork.com , this evening is geared to the pure mambo dancers who want to dance to lots of salsa in a beautiful environment with a club room, full bar & lounge, a restaurant serving appetizers and full meals, plenty of seating and space.  The cheeseburger is delicious!  Coda Nightclub has a smooth cement dance floor which is a bit slippery (so don't wear your slippery shoes).  See the Coda Nightclub Web Site.  In the main room DJ Tito Quiles will be playing a lot of our kind of music, classic salsa/mambo, cha cha, with a bit of merengue & club music.  Tony's message is:  "Be part of a new after work event that will offer great music, atmosphere and people."  For more information, contact Tony Luna - 866-312-2929.  Email - info@PartyAfterWork.com .   Click Here to see his web site.  To get on his guest list and email list for news of this & future mambo events Click Here. 

Dress can be casual, but nice, "dress to impress", no jeans.  Coda Nightclub is located at 34 East 34th Street (between Madison and 5th Avenues), midtown Manhattan, NYC.   For exact location on a map you can zoom in and out, click on YAHOO MAP.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ   PATH Train Maps .   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To   CALENDAR).

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TROPICAL IMAGE EVENTS - ARELIS BEATO

TROPICAL IMAGE SPRING FLING DANCE SOCIAL  -  Friday, April 13, 2007, 9:30 PM - 2:00 AM.  Everyone is invited to this "On 2" dance party given by the very friendly and spunky Arelis Beato,  Instructor, Director and Choreographer of the Tropical Image Dancers , and a former performer with the Caribbean Soul Dance Company.  She and her team extend a warm welcome to mambo dancers from all over to come and join them for a night with lots of salsa music and dancing.  A DJ to be announced will be playing classic salsa dance music plus a bit of cha cha, the dance floor is a medium size wooden floor which is "medium speed", refreshments are available along with a full cash bar.  The event is held in Tropical Image's brand new dance studio, it's actually 2 studios, their new permanent home.  There will also be dance performances by different dance teams to be announced.  See our main Calendar for names of groups which will be presenting.  For further information, contact Arelis Beato at 917-309-6304.  You could also email her at TropicalImageNY@aol.com.  See their web site at www.TropicalImageDancers.com .

This mambo party is being held at the new Tropical Image Dance Studio, 5302 Fourth Avenue (at the corner of 53rd Street and Fourth Avenue) on the 2nd floor.  Please note:  This is the new location so use it.  For exact location on a MapQuest map you can zoom in and out, click on Location Map.   To get there by subway, take the R train to the 53rd Street Station, which is right on the corner where the studio is.  There are very complete driving instructions from many locations at the Tropical Image Directions Page.  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 .   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).   Copyright © 2007 Steve Shaw.  All rights reserved.

3RD ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE SHOWCASE & FUNDRAISER  -  Friday, November 10th, 2006.  9:30 PM - 1:00 AM.  Everyone is invited to this "On 2" dance party given by the very friendly and spunky Arelis Beato,  Instructor, Director and Choreographer of the Tropical Image Dancers , and a performer with the Caribbean Soul Dance Company.  She and her team extend a warm welcome to mambo dancers from all over to come and join them for a night with lots of salsa music and dancing.  DJ Juan Montoya will be playing classic salsa dance music plus a bit of cha cha, the dance floor is a large size excellent wooden floor which is "medium speed", refreshments are available along with a cash bar with beer and wine coolers.  The event is held in the same Dance Manhattan studio as the Jimmy Anton Social.  It is a fundraiser to benefit the Tropical Image children's dance program.  There will also be dance performances by 4 different Tropical Image teams plus special guest groups Bajari De Yamulee (Bronx), Piel Canela Dancers (NYC) and Latin Fever Dancers (Brooklyn).  See our main Calendar for names of groups which will be presenting.

Important - In order for your $10 admission to benefit the Tropical Image program, you must purchase your tickets in advance.  If you purchase your admission at the door, the money will not go to Tropical Image.  So please call ahead of time at your earliest convenience and reserve your tickets.  The best way to get tickets is to contact Arelis Beato at 917-309-6304.  You could also email her at TropicalImageNY@aol.com , or you could speak to a Tropical Image Dancer that you know.  See their web site at www.TropicalImageDancers.com .

This fundraiser is held at Dance Manhattan Studios, 39 West 19th Street, (between 5th & 6th Avenues), 5th Floor, NYC.  212-807-0802.  For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP.   For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ PATH Train Maps .    Copyright © 2006 Steve Shaw.  All rights reserved.

CHRISTMAS SALSA DANCE SOCIAL @ THE TROPICAL IMAGE STUDIO -  Friday, Dec. 23rd, 2005 - 8:00 PM - until late -  Admission $5 plus Grab Bag gift (see below).  Everyone is invited to this "On 2" dance party given by the very friendly and spunky Arelis Beato,  Instructor, Director and Choreographer of the Tropical Image Dancers , and a performer with the Caribbean Soul Dance Company.  She and her team extend a warm welcome to mambo dancers from all over to come and join them for a night with lots of salsa music and dancing.  Guest DJ to be announced will be playing classic salsa dance music, the floor is a decent size wooden floor (a little bit "fast" so wear your "slower" shoes), snacks and refreshments are available along with a full cash bar.   Special Feature - There will be a Christmas Gift Grab Bag for the people at the party.  Everyone MUST bring a small gift, of up to $10 in value, and place it in the Gift Grab Bag for the Santa gift exchange.  If you have never done a Gift Grab Bag before, here's how it works.  Everyone gets and wraps a Christmas gift and puts it in the bag.  Later in the evening, everyone reaches into the bag and pulls out a gift for themselves.  You can make your gift anonymous or you can write a card to say who it's from.  You have no idea who will receive your gift.  It's usually a pretty funny event!  See the Calendar for name of DJ and other attractions.  No dress code, no age limits.  For more information contact Arelis Beato at email TropicalImageDancers@msn.com , web site  www.TropicalImageDancers.com , phone 917-309-6304.

This event is being held at Tropical Image's own Tropical Image Dance Studio, 6005 4th Avenue (near 60th Street) in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.  Phone 917-309-6304.   How to get there:   By Train - Take the N or R train to the 59th Street Station.  By Car From Manhattan, Queens, Bronx or New Jersey - Click on Driving Instructions.  To see a Yahoo map, which can be zoomed in and out,  Click Here.   For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ    PATH Train Maps .  There is street parking nearby.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR). 

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VALENTINE'S SALSA DANCE - BENEFIT FOR VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES -  Sunday, Feb. 16th, 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM (the following day is a national holiday).  Dance performance by Juan Portella and the "Mambo Con Cache Dancers", plus a lesson by him from 7:00 - 8:00 PM.  Bands:  Jimmy Bosch and Son Sublime.  Open bar from 8:00 PM to 12:00 midnight, and complementary dinner buffet all night.  There will be several raffles held.  The winners receive various prizes.  One is a "50 -50 Raffle", which means that the winner receives 50% of all the money collected from the sale of the raffle tickets.  The MC for the evening will be comedian Rich Ramirez.   Click Here to see the flyer for this event which is being held at the very attractive Wild Palm Nightclub in the Bronx.

This event is a benefit to raise money for VIP Community Services in the Bronx - see their web site www.VIPServices.org . VIP Community Services is a not-for-profit multi-service substance abuse treatment program dedicated to changing lives and transforming the community. They offer comprehensive care for individuals in need of drug and alcohol abuse treatment, health care and services for the homeless.  They are committed to improving the quality of life in the community through the development of safe and affordable housing, and they provide clients with education, preparation for employment and HIV Prevention.  Their philosophy of self-help aims at building self esteem and skills necessary for a successful reintegration of our clients into family and the community.  Tickets for this fundraiser are $50, with a 10% discount for groups of 6 or more.  $100 & $250 to become a benefactor for  VIP Community Services.  For information and tickets, call 718-583-5150, Ext. 407.

The Wild Palm is located at 1601 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx.    718-518-1247.    How To Get There - Transportation -  Don't be turned off just because this club is in the Bronx.  It's very convenient to get to.  To see a Yahoo map, which can be zoomed in and out, Click Here.   By Train -  # 6 train to Castle Hill Avenue station, then car service to club for a few dollars.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .   For nearby parking facilities, click on Parking Garages & Lots , and club has own valet parking across the street for $10.     By express bus from Manhattan -  The New York Bus Service has express busses making stops up Madison Avenue, starting at 23rd Street.   Take the "Morris Park" bus to Bronxdale Avenue.  Then walk a couple of blocks down Bronxdale to the club.  For complete schedule, click on New York Bus Service for their web site, or call (718) 994-5500.   

By Car -From Bkln. & Queens - BQE to Triboro Bridge, to Bruckner Expwy. Rt. 278, to Castle Hill Avenue.  From east side NYC - FDR drive, to Harlem River Drive, to Willis/Third Avenue Bridge, to Bruckner Expwy. Rt. 278, to Castle Hill Avenue.  From west side NYC and NJ/George Washington Bridge - Cross Bronx Expwy. heading east, exit at  Castle Hill Avenue.  Make a left at the first stoplight.  You are now on Castle Hill Avenue heading north.   Continue up Castle Hill,  cross East Tremont Avenue and bear slightly to the left onto Bronxdale Avenue (diner on the corner), going a few blocks up hill.  The club is on your left.   Easy  street and inexpensive valet parking available.  Or 20 minute cab ride from Manhattan.   

Car Services To & From The Club -  Call any of the many car services that will take you (usually in a Lincoln Town Car)  to & from the club to anywhere.  Between the club and Manhattan usually costs $14 to $25, depending on destination and how hard you bargain, including multiple stops if you are carpooling.   Here are a few Bronx-based car services familiar with the route:  Unicab 718-328-4444.  High Class  718-933-1111.   Mega 718-328-3434.  Bailey - 718-364-7878.  Ultra - 718-992-8000.   Bailey 718-364-7878.  DAT 718-328-8888 and 718-542-2222.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).

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VICTOR KARISMA (MAYOVANEX) EVENTS - see also events Victor does with Mike Pana

SALSA VIP @ STEPPING OUT  -  Saturday, April 7th, 2007, 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM.  With dance performances by 2 groups which perform very rarely in New York City:  Mambo D - Delille Thomas and his unique classic salsa style, and Masacote Dance Company, considered to be one of the best salsa groups in Boston, MA.  This event is presented by Victor Karisma and Mike Pena.  Instructor & performer Victor Mayovanex, director of the Karisma Dance Studio in New York City & choreographer & director for Karisma Dancers & Imagenes De Karisma,  Victor performs with the Karisma Dancers professional team and is listed in the SalsaNewYork Instructor Directory.  The Karisma Dance Studio is one of the better known New York On 2 mambo schools which has trained some of the best dancers and it's dance teams have toured the United States and international cities.  Promoter Mike Pena has put on many salsa events at various clubs such as Mojito Sundays @ Wish 26 (with Victor), the China Club, LQ, Deep, Vue and Lobby, and he formerly performed with Bajari De Yamulee.  The Stepping Out Studio has a very large wooden dance floor which is "medium speed" and there will be plenty of classic and swinging salsa music played by DJ Mike Pena on a professional sound system.  Water and juices will be available for sale in the lobby.  For further information contact Victor Karisma at 646-305-3807, email VictorKarisma@aol.com , web site www.KarismaDancers.com , or Mike Pena at 646-418-6291, email Mike@PartyForFreeNYC.com , web site www.PartyForFreeNYC.com .

The event is being held at the Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th Street (between Broadway and 6th Avenue/aka Avenue of the Americas).   For exact location on a Yahoo map which you can zoom in and out, click on Yahoo Map.  Closest subway stations are the 23rd or 28th Street Stations on the N, R or W lines, and also the 23rd Street Station on the F or V lines.  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 .  (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR) .   Copyright © 2007 Steve Shaw.  All rights reserved.

KARISMA SALSA SOCIAL  -  Date TBA - See our Calendar - 10:00 PM until late.  Presented by instructor & performer Victor Mayovanex, director of the Karisma Dance Studio in New York City & choreographer & director for Karisma Dancers & Imagenes De Karisma,  Victor performs with the Karisma Dancers professional team and is listed in the SalsaNewYork Instructor Directory.  The Karisma Dance Studio is one of the better known New York On 2 mambo schools which has trained some of the best dancers and it's dance teams have toured the United States and international cities.  Victor and the entire Karisma community invite everyone to join them at this pure salsa social being held at their own studio in the upper west side of Manhattan.  There is a good size wooden dance floor that is "medium speed", a professional sound system with DJ Danny Ramirez playing serious salsa music all night long, and there will be beverages such as water and juices available for sale.  This social is held approximately every month by Karisma Dance STudio for the NY/NJ mambo community.  See our Calendar for specific dates.  For further information, contact Victor Karisma at 646-305-3807, email VictorKarisma@aol.com , web site www.KarismaDancers.com .

The Karisma Dance Studio is located at 2726 Broadway (between 104th and 105th Streets), on the 3rd floor, in Manhattan's upper west side.  The nearest subway station is the 103rd Street Station on the 1/9 train which lets you out on Broadway.  Just walk up 1 block.  Farther away is the 103rd Street Station on the B and C trains which lets you off on Central Park West.  You would then walk several long blocks west to Broadway.  Click on the Yahoo Map to view the exact location.  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 .   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).   Copyright © 2007 Steve Shaw.  All rights reserved.

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VITTICO EVENTS -

SUMMER BASH BY VITTICO -  Friday, June 10th, 2005 - 9:00 PM until late.  Veteran salsero, performer and instructor Vittico "La Magia" has been fascinating New Yorkers for many years with his unique style of dancing and very creative turn patterns and open shines.  His performance team "Vittico La Magia Dancers" performs locally and at salsa congresses internationally.  He is a long-standing instructor in our SalsaNewYork Instructor Directory and he has performed with a number of different New York teams over the years.  This event will be held in the upstairs area of Palenque, a club located right near Rumba Nightclub in the Bronx.  There is a full bar, a good "medium speed" dance floor of smooth ceramic tile, and a DJ sound system.  For those who want to eat before or after, there is a restaurant right next door.  There will be plenty of salsa music played by Vittico and possibly other guest DJs, and there will be a performance by the Vittico "La Magia" Dancers plus another surprise group.  See our Calendar for listing.

This event is being held upstairs at Palenque, located at 1880 Carter Avenue, right near Webster and East Tremont Avenues in the Bronx.  Carter Avenue runs parallel to Webster Avenue, 1 block west.  By Subway - Take the D train to the Tremont Avenue Station.  By Car - Cross Bronx Expressway to the Webster Avenue exit and then drive north on Webster to the intersection with East Tremont.  CLICK HERE to see a Yahoo map which you can zoom in and out to see exact location and how to get there.  For public transportation info, click on New York  Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps.    (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR)

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WEST GATE LOUNGE - SIZZLING LATIN NIGHTS  -  Held in the nightclub of the Best Western Hotel, Nyack On Hudson, New York.  10:00 PM - 4:00 AM.  Ladies free before 10:00 PM except on band nights - see Calendar or see the West Gate Lounge Schedule on their web site.  A long running Saturday night event featuring some salsa music along with merengue, bachata and some English music.  The West Gate Lounge is a very attractive nightclub with a full service bar and restaurant which serves food very late, tables & chairs for relaxing and socializing, good lighting, and a friendly crowd of people.  There are 2 separate dance floors, one medium size and the other smaller, both of which are wood and a bit "slow" so wear your more slippery shoes.  Salseros from NYC, New Jersey & Westchester County come occasionally to enjoy the dancing.  Fellow New York salseros Geovonie & Hilda teach two On 2 mambo classes from 8:00  - 10:00 PM before the main event begins, one class is beginner and the other is intermediate/advanced.  Regular cover charge is $10 unless there is a band, and then the price varies based on the band.  Call 845-358-8100 for exact prices for the night.  The 2 hour dance lesson is $15 which includes the price of admission for non-band nights.  The dress code is "proper nightclub attire".  For specific info on the dance class or private lessons, contact Geovonie & Hilda at 845-497-9847 or 212-709-7831 (ask for Kwame).

Please help us:  If you go to the Westgate Lounge and they do not play 75% classic salsa music (both the band AND the DJ) all night every hour, please email us at salsa@nyc.rr.com and let us know.

The West Gate Lounge at the Best Western Hotel is located at 26 Route 59, Nyack, NY  10960.  Phone 845-358-8100.  Fax 845-358-3644.  Web site www.WestGateLounge.com .  Very complete travel directions from all locations are provided by clicking on How To Get There .  It is about a 30 - 45 minute drive from midtown Manhattan, depending on traffic, and there is plenty of free parking.  To see a Yahoo map, which can be zoomed in and out, Click Here.    

Please Note:  Commercial clubs are established to please their customers & make a profit.  If they get enough complaints or suggestions, they will often make changes.  As mambo dancers, you should make every effort to let the management & DJ know what type of music you want to hear, what volume & lighting conditions you want, how the dance floor should be, etc.  If enough salsa lovers give their opinions to management & DJs, they will listen. 

Also, since commercial clubs have high expenses and need to make a profit in order to stay open and continue playing lots of salsa, they will therefore cater to the customers who spend the most money.  Mambo dancers can help get what they want by spending more money at the bar, even if it's sodas, fruit juices, virgin cocktails, water, sports drinks.  You may think you're smart by not buying anything at a club, but actually you are pushing them to play more merengue, bachata & English music, because customers who prefer this music spend more money at the bar.  If you want commercial clubs to feature more salsa nights, you have to pay for it by purchasing beverages at the bar.  This is just simple economics.  www.SalsaNewYork.com is not affiliated with any events or clubs;  we are just being realistic.

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WHISKEY CAFE - LATIN NIGHT - Sundays, once per month, see Calendar for exact dates.  8:00 PM until late.  Music by DJ Ray Colon , who plays a lot of classic salsa.   Medium size dance floor, full bar, lots of tables and chairs.  $10 admission includes hot buffet, coffee and   desert, dance lesson, and all night dancing.   Doors open at 7:00 PM, and there will be a Razz M' Tazz style ("power 2" -  2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 timing) dance lesson by Elizabeth Melendez from 7:00 to 8:00 PM before the club dancing begins.  For more information, contact  DJ Ray Colon  at 201-420-8213 or 973-578-0461, and see the web site at  www.WhiskeyCafe.qpg.com , 201-939-4889. 

With plenty of free parking, the Whiskey Cafe is located at 1050 Wall Street, Lyndhurst, New Jersey.  From NYC - Take Lincoln Tunnel, then follow signs to Route 3 West and then take the Lyndhurst Exit.  Follow circle to the light, turn left onto Polito Avenue.  Go to Wall Street where you will see the Medieval Times Restaurant on your right.  Turn left on Wall Street into the Meadowlands Corporate Complex.  Whiskey Cafe is on the right at 1050 Wall Street.   For exact location on a Yahoo map you can zoom in and out, click on MAP. (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To CALENDAR).

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THE NEW WILD PALM  -  Bronx - Saturdays 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM.  Usually $10 all night (except for Special Events).  The newly renovated Wild Palm club presents salsa Saturdays under the promotion of Mike Palleja.  Wild Palm is like "the LQ or Copa of the Bronx".  It is a large very attractive club with full bar, plenty of seating, a good size wooden dance floor and a stage for bands, and it ran for years as a salsa club.  Now it's back featuring weekly bands plus DJs Frank Robles & Andy playing mostly salsa all night long.  See our Calendar for a listing of the bands.  Dress to impress; no jeans or sneakers.  For more information, prices and advance tickets, call Mike Palleja at 917-257-5419.

Please help us:  If you go to the Wild Palm and they do not play 75% classic salsa music (both the band AND the DJ) all night every hour, please email us at salsa@nyc.rr.com and let us know.

Please Note:  Commercial clubs like Wild Palm are established to please their customers & make a profit.  If they get enough complaints or suggestions, they will often make changes.  As mambo dancers, you should make every effort to let the management & DJ know what type of music you want to hear, what volume & lighting conditions you want, how the dance floor should be, etc.  If enough salsa lovers give their opinions to management & DJs, they will listen. 

Also, since commercial clubs have high expenses and need to make a profit in order to stay open and continue playing lots of salsa, they will therefore cater to the customers who spend the most money.  Mambo dancers can help get what they want by spending more money at the bar, even if it's sodas, fruit juices, virgin cocktails, water, sports drinks.  You may think you're smart by not buying anything at a club, but actually you are pushing them to play more merengue, bachata & English music, because customers who prefer this music spend more money at the bar.  If you want commercial clubs to feature more salsa nights, you have to pay for it by purchasing beverages at the bar.  This is just simple economics.  www.SalsaNewYork.com is not affiliated with any events or clubs;  we are just being realistic.

The New Wild Palm is located at the same address as the original Wild Palm:  1601 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx, NY  10462, in the Van Nest/Westchester section of the Bronx. 

 Easy to get to (don't say you can't travel to the Bronx!).  To see a Yahoo map, which can be zoomed in and out,  Click Here.   By Train -   #6 train to Castle Hill Avenue and then a car service north on Castle Hill Avenue to the club.  For public transportation info, click on New York   Subway-Bus-Train Maps , or NY-NJ  PATH Train Maps .   Return rides home are usually easy to find:  Just ask around the club to see if anyone has room in their car or if people would like to share the price of a car service (see below for car service numbers).

By Car -  Street parking in the neighborhood within a few blocks, but read the signs very carefully!  There is also valet parking directly across the street from the club.

From NYC Westside or NJ -   West Side Highway or George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway, exit at Castle Hill Avenue.  Turn left at the first light and head north on Castle Hill Avenue for around 5 minutes.  When you get to East Tremont Avenue, bear slightly to the left and continue north, passing the diner on the northeast corner.  You are now on Bronxdale Avenue.  Go up the hill a few blocks and you will see Wild Palm on the left, near the cross street of Pierce Avenue. 

From Queens, Brooklyn & Staten Island -   Take BQE to Triboro Bridge to Bruckner Expressway Rt. 278, then onto Hutchinson River Parkway heading toward New England.  Get off at the East Tremont Avenue exit and turn left, heading west on East Tremont Avenue for around 5 minutes.  Turn right on Bronxdale Avenue heading north.  At that same intersection, there is a diner on your right and Castle Hill Avenue and a church on your left.  Go up the hill a few blocks and you will see Wild Palm on the left, near the cross street of Pierce Avenue. 

And From NYC Eastside -  Take FDR north to Harlem River Drive, across Willis/Third Avenue Bridge, then right to Bruckner Expressway Rt. 278, then onto Hutchinson River Parkway heading toward New England.  Get off at the East Tremont Avenue exit and turn left, heading west on East Tremont Avenue for around 5 minutes.  Turn right on Bronxdale Avenue heading north.  At that same intersection, there is a diner on your right and Castle Hill Avenue and a church on your left.  Go up the hill a few blocks and you will see Wild Palm on the left, near the cross street of Pierce Avenue. 

Car Services To & From The Club -  Call any of the many car services that will take you (usually in a Lincoln Town Car)  to & from the club to anywhere.  Between the club and Manhattan usually costs $14 to $25, depending on destination and how hard you bargain, including multiple stops if you are carpooling.   Here are a few Bronx-based car services familiar with the route:  Unicab 718-328-4444.  High Class  718-933-1111.   Mega 718-328-3434.  Bailey - 718-364-7878.  Ultra - 718-992-8000.   Bailey 718-364-7878.  DAT 718-328-8888 and 718-542-2222.   (Click The BACK Button On Your Browser To Return To  CALENDAR).