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Calendar: Club and Studio DancingAt loose ends and ready to dance? Here's a list of studios and clubs offering Latin dancing organized by the day of the week. Click on the Venue link above for additional information about a location or use its link to go directly to its website. Be sure to check with the venue before going out as listings sometimes change without notice.
Need lessons? Click here for the lesson calendar.
To Request a Weekly Newsletter: To receive a weekly e-mail newsletter compiled by Salsero Robert Hawck containing all Salsa night club and Salsa special event information, send your e-mail address to salsadanceweekly@yahoo.com and you will be added to the distribution list for the Sacramento Community Salsa Newsletter. Your e-mail will not be used for any other purpose. MondayNo club Salsa on Mondays. How about a dance lesson? Click here for the lesson calendar. TuesdayGrass Valley - Next to Sierra Mountain Coffee Roasters Salsa dancing from 7:30 to 10 p.m. sponsored by Salsa Sierra of Grass Valley. Recorded music and a new, large “sprung” dance floor. Relaxed fun. BYOB and goodies. $5 cover. 11671 Maltman Drive, Grass Valley, CA. (530) 477-5282. Davis - The Graduate Salsa lesson with Van from Barbara's Dancing Tonight at 9:30 p.m. DJ music by Nehad and dancing from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Eighteen and over welcome. Dress to impress. Summer drink specials. $6 cover. 805 Russell Boulevard, Davis, CA. (530) 758-GRAD or www.salsa-night.com. Sacramento-Bachata vs Salsa Bachata has its own night. DJ Victor Manuel is starting a Bachata evening at Layalinas Lounge in Sacramento. Pater Casillas will teach a beginning lesson at 8:00 p.m. followed by Bachata dancing until 10:00 p.m. Salsa and Bachata will share the floor along with Cumbia and Merengue from 10:00 p.m. to the 1:30 a.m. closing. Open to 18 and up. $5 cover. 1596 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA. WednesdayKobe Sushi & Grill Randy and Stephen have found a replacement venue for the Sequoia in Placerville in Kobe Sushi & Grill in Cameron Park. A beginning salsa lesson with intermediate pattern will be from 7:00-8:00 p.m. with music and dancing from 8:00-10:00 p.m.
No cover. The grill is at 3300 Coach Lane Suite C1, Burke Junction, Sacramento State - Salsa Loca Club This Sacramento State student club is open to students and the general public with a lesson at 7:30 p.m. and open dancing until 11 p.m. The lesson varies. Check their website www.sacstatesalsa.com for schedule. This venue is closed when students are off campus for breaks. The lesson and dance are free, but donations are accepted. info@sacstatesalsa.com. Grass Valley - Next to Sierra Mountain Coffee Roasters Rueda dancing from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. sponsored by Salsa Sierra of Grass Valley. Recorded music and a new, large “sprung” dance floor. $5 cover. 11671 Maltman Drive, Grass Valley, CA. (530) 477-5282. ThursdayRoseville - The Steel Station Free beginning Salsa lesson from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. with Mike and Gina Del Campo. Two dance floors. Music by Mister DJ Omar. 18 and over welcome. No cover charge. Just off the Riverside/Auburn Blvd. exit from I-80 next to the freeway in Roseville. (916) 722-2405. Sacramento-Xcess Lounge The downtown Fresca Deli has started a Bachata night in its Xcess lounge. A free lesson starts at 9:00 p.m. Open to 18 and over. No cover. $2 Coors Light all night. Sac State and UC Davis students can bring their IDs for more drink discounts. The Fresca Deli/Xcess Lounge is at 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA in the CalPers building. (916) 538-6644. FridaySacramento - Club 21 Noches Latinas. Dine and dance. DJ music with DJ Omar and the occasional live band. Salsa lesson with Mike Del Campo beginning at 9 p.m. with open dancing afterwards. $5 cover charge. Open to 18 and over. For more information, contact Mr. DJ Omar at (916) 743-2517 or check his Facebook or My Space pages: www.myspace.com/misterdj2007 www.facebook.com/Omar. The club is at 1119 21st Street, Sacramento, CA. West Sacramento - Spotlight Dance & Fitness Beginner Ballroom/Latin dance party the second and last Friday of each month from 7:30 p.m. to close. Drop-in price is $7 for a lesson and the party. Call for lesson type offered. 2534 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 150, West Sacramento, CA. (916) 649-3269. Old Sacramento - Tango by the River Argentine Tango practice dance (practilongas) every Friday at 8 p.m. Bring your own music for the first half and DJ music for the rest of the night. Entry charge is $5. 128 J St., Sacramento, CA. (916) 443-7008. El Dorado Hills - Center Stage Dance Academy Second Friday Ballroom dance evening includes Salsa, Swing and other rhythm dances. Beginning and intermediate lessons from 7:00-7:30 p.m. Dancing until 10:00 p.m. Cover is $7. The Academy is at 2203 Francisco Drive, #150, El Dorado Hills, CA. For information, contact Adrianna Clark at (916) 849-6257 or Jeanne Iben at (916) 230-8482. SaturdaySacramento-Xcess Lounge The downtown Fresca Deli has moved its Salsa night in its Xcess lounge to Saturdays as of February 11. Featuring DJ Luigi-X, you can get a three hour dance fix starting at 9:00 p.m. $2 Coors Light all night. Open to 18 and over. No cover. The Fresca Deli/Xcess Lounge is at 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA in the CalPers building. (916) 538-6644. Sacramento - Antigua Lounge (formerly VIVE!) The former VIVE! will host Latin music Saturdays by Mister DJ Omar Torres. Hardwood dance floors, full bar, open to 21 and over. Check their website for details. Natomas - The Fugu Lounge Once a month Havana Nights featuring live Cuban music are planned by local promoters Steve and Christina Garcia. Covers will vary depending upon the performer. See the Events page for details each month. The lounge is part of Oshima Sushi Restaurant at 2071 Natomas Crossing Drive, Sacramento, CA. $10 cover. For more information, call (916) 515-1958. Old Sacramento - Tango by the River Argentine Tango dance parties (Milongas) every second and fourth Saturday. Tango by the River is shaking up its twice a month milongas. There will no longer be a lesson and dancing will begin at 9:00 p.m. After midnight, the DJ will play alternative music such as nuevo Tango until everyone wears out the floor. $10 cover. Reserve online at Tango by the River. 128 J St., Sacramento, CA. (916) 443-7008. Get your Bachata Cravings satisfied the second Saturday of the month at the new Yemaya dance studio. Workshops from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. and dance party from 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. $30 full pass. $8 for the dance party. Yemaya: (916) 577-0212. 1791 Tribute Road, Suite B, Sacramento, CA. Sacramento - The Ballroom Ballroom/Latin dance every Saturday. 7:00 p.m. lessons with open dancing starting at 8:00 p.m. Check schedule for lesson specifics. 6009 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, CA. (916) 456-2616. Sacramento - Firehouse 5 La alterNATIVA Milonga starts at 9 p.m. the first, third and fifth Saturday of each month. $10 entry fee. 2014 9th St., Sacramento, CA. (916) 773-2535. SundayCitrus Heights-Miami Beach Club Join DJs Victor Manuel and Guillermo Torres at their new venue. Beginning lesson with Nicole Lazo at 8 p.m. Newly renovated dance space (the entire lounge is 6,000 square feet). VIP booths available. No cover. Open to 21 and over. 7942 Arcadia Drive, Citrus Heights, CA near Sunrise and Greenback. (916) 728-1277. Salsa Sundays at the DoubleTree Join DJ Pablo Montenegro at the DoubleTree Hotel for Salsa Sundays. Beginning lesson with guest instructors every week at 8 p.m. The music starts at 9 p.m. with Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Cha-cha-cha and more. No cover. There is a charge for parking which can be validated with a drink purchase. 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA. Roseville - The Steel Station Domingos Latinos starting at 9:00 p.m. Full house on two dance floors. A variety of Latin music including rock and hip-hop by DJ Omar. 18 and over welcome. Just off the Riverside/Auburn Blvd. exit from I-80 next to the freeway in Roseville. 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