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Café Iguana in Pembroke Pines
8358 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines
Phone: 954-433-8787
Salsa
and Merengue Wednesday nights when the
whole club is Latin, but Thursdays through Saturdays Latin music in the Babalú Room. Comments: (1/12/2006
by Jorge) I am a regular of this club on Wednesday nights. You will
find many Casino Style dancers, although you will not see any Ruedas
forming. In terms of the music, they play about 30% Salsa up to midnight
with the rest being Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton and a Cumbia here and
there. After midnight, the ratio drops to about 20% Salsa, and they
start playing more and more Reggaeton. The club itself is large, but
the dance floor is a bit small for my taste. The dance floor is usually
jam packed by 11:30 p.m., so expect a little shoving and pushing (pretty
normal in any club anyway). You will usually find the good dancers next
to the DJ booth.
As of the date of this review, the cover to go into the club is $10.
Ladies get a plastic cup for free drinks all night (Sorry guys!). Overall,
Iguana Cafe Pembroke Pines is the best alternative on Wednesday nights
in Broward County. Final
grade: A-
Christopher's
Nightclub
2857 East Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Phone: 954-561-2136
Latin nights Thursdays (8:00 p.m. - 2:00
a.m.) Comments (1/2008 by Jacira): I was
very disappointed with this place. They claim to have a live band,
but honestly, it was a couple of musicians (keyboard, percussion,
vocalist) with canned music in the background. Sounded like salsa-karaoke
to me. There is a very small dance floor, but the place was packed
with 50's, 60's and older men, and lots of 20 and 30's gold-digger
type women. There were only a few couples who actually knew how to dance
salsa - sort of. Not recommended at all.
On Thursdays L.A. Salsa Dance Studio gives free salsa lessons from
11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Final grade: D-
Coco
Locos Night Club 2275
West Marina Mile Rd. (State Road 84)
Ramada Inn Hotel, 2nd floor, Fort Lauderdale
Phone:
954-317-2828
Open Thursdays - Saturdays
Cover: $10
Comments (3/4/2006 by Jorge): I had been hearing
much about Coco Locos Club reopening after about 1 - 2 years of closing.
On Fridays, 100% Salsa from 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. No cover (on Fridays)
until 11:00 p.m. I went on a Friday night and was pleasantly surprised
with the club. It has a spacious wooden dance floor. In terms of Salsa
dancers, I got to see all levels. Most of them danced On1 with about
half of them dancing Casino (I even saw a small Rueda forming). However,
I believe you're better off going with your own partner or group of
friends. Coco Locos is a fun club, playing about 25% - 35% Salsa,
with the rest being Merengue, Bachata and Reggaeton. Overall rating: B+.
Conga's
2079 N. University Drive, Sunrise (Sunset
Sq. Plaza)
Phone: 954-749-9669
With an excellent wooden floor, this is a good place to check out,
but you need to go in groups or with a Salsa dance partner. Otherwise,
you'll have a hard time finding someone to dance with. Behind Shell's
Restaurant, on the northwest corner of University and Sunrise.
Abierto Jueves a Sábado - open Thursday through Saturday.
For Salsa dancing, Saturday is the best day.
$10 after 11 p.m., Free before 11. Comments
(3/4/2006 by Jorge): Conga's has been promoting a Salsa night every
Thursday , so I decided to visit. Most of the people were On2 dancers
that night because there is a Salsa class prior to the Social dancing
itself. Just as the description for the club says, I would recommend
that you go with your own partner or group. The dance floor is excellent.
In terms of a crowd, don't expect it. I was able to count probably
40 people there. Overall, on Thursday nights, if you want to be able
to practice with your own partner (or group of friends) in a club
setting, Conga's is a good choice... Overall rating: B.
Goldcoast
Ballroom 1415 Lyons Rd., Lyons Plaza, Coconut Creek
Phone: 954-979-0770
Hosted by Jeff and Vinny, they play the best mambo, salsa, cha-cha-chá
and merengue music every Sunday from 5:00
to 8:00 p.m. Large wooden dance floor that can hold about
200 couples, ranging in age from their 30's to their 80's ...many
of the old time Palladium dancers from NYC can be found here, including
Cuban Pete!
Admission is $12.00 and includes a sandwich with all the trimmings,
cake and all the coffee and iced tea you can drink. No bar, so B.Y.O.B.
Smoke
Free Environment! (The only
one in South Florida). Club Review: (Review: 1/12/2006 by Jorge) Goldcoast
Ballroom is by far the best option for Salsa dancing on Sunday nights
in Broward County. I don't miss a single Sunday. It is 3 solid hours
of salsa (with an occasional Merengue & Cha-Cha-Chá).
You night ask: "Only 3 hours?", but believe me, after
dancing for 3 straight hours, your feet are begging for mercy. The
crowd is mixed, in terms of age and style of dancing. You will find
the all time great New York Palladium mambo dancers hanging out
stage left, and the younger crowd tending to gather next to the
kitchen.
The best part of this place is the gorgeous, huge wooden parquet
dance floor. There is a good sized stage at the end of the room
where live bands play from time to time. The place is beautifully
decorated and gives the feel of a nice country club, complete with
gift shop, except this one sells professional dance shoes ordered
to your size and salsa clothing, accessories and makeup. If you
get thirsty, you'll have to settle for ice water, which is graciously
provided for you on each table in a pitcher with cups. If you don't
like water, the price of admission includes sandwiches, cake, coffee
and iced tea. There is no alcohol served and (Thank you Jeff and
Vinny) No cigarettes!
Hurray!
Gold Coast Ballroom,
1415 Lyons Rd., Lyons Plaza, Coconut Creek. Take the Turnpike
to Atlantic Blvd., go West 2 lights to Lyons, then north 3 lights
to the shopping center on your left. Open 6 days a week (closed
Mondays).
Call (954) 979-0770 for more information. Overall Rating: A+
Island
Jacks
5425 West Atlantic Boulevard
Margate FL
954-984-4422
Northeast corner of SR 441 and Atlantic Boulevard,
Next to McDonalds
Every
Thursday
night, the best mix of Salsa, Timba,
Mambo & Cha-Cha-Chá.
No cover. Doors open at 10:00 p.m.
Free class is from 8:30-9:45 p.m., social dancing immediately after
class. Club
Review:
(Review 7/22/2007 by Jorge) Island Jacks is a very cozy neighborhood
restaurant in the Margate area which some of the best South Florida
Salseros have made their home on Thursday nights. They just installed
a new wooden dance floor (Great!). I know the DJ personally. DJ
PR Pete is a passionate Salsa music collector, so you get to listen
to some of the best Salsa, Timba, Mambo and Cha-Cha (with a few
Merengues and Bachatas). The wide screens playing Salsa clips all
night are a nice addition to the ambiance. You can watch some of
the best Salsa dancers in the world while resting your feet. There
is no cover, drinks are reasonably priced, and the kitchen is open
until midnight. But just as I started this review, the thing that
makes Island Jacks different is the "everyone knows you"
atmosphere of the place. The bartenders and waiters/waitresses are
friendly and attentive. Overall, I give Island Jacks an A+ for music
selection, atmosphere, dance floor and quality of dancers attending.
Laguna
Beach Night Club (ex-Iguana's)
17 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Suite 302 Beach Place
954-2000-VIP
Sábados Internacionales
Feb. 23, 2008, Néstor Rivero (ex vocalista de Adolescente's)
Marzo 15, 2008, Oscar D'León
La
Pollera Colorá
3806 N. University Drive, Sunrise
Phone: 954-741-7017
Ave María, pues! La Pollera Colorá is a lively
Colombian restaurant with doors open from 12:00 p.m. The kitchen
closes at 2:00 a.m., while the disco is open from 10:00 p.m. till
4:00 a.m. No cover charge!!! This is not an exclusively Salsa and
Merengue place, yet it has its share of them with a mix of Latin
Pop and Cumbia. You can eat here while listening to good music.
Legends Café
2029 Harrison Street
One block south of Hollywood Blvd.
Telephone: 954-920-1312
Salsa and Latin music from Wednesdays thru Saturday. Also, a full service restaurant with international latin cuisine. Smoke free environment indoors. Two bars, wooden dance floors, and large video screens to view the hottest salsa videos.
Fridays is the official salsa night called "Noche de Juanchito" Live Remote on La Calle 98.3 FM with El Bomba Caché from 9 - 11 p.m. Lourdes Valentín dinner show from 7- 9:30 and dancing starts at 9:30 with music by Papo Kpuccino "El negrito de la Salsa" playing the best in Salsa Hits, Classic Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Vallenato, and more. Bottle specials all night. Everyone Free cover Before 11 p.m. and $5.00 after.
Saturdays always feature the hottest Live Salsa Bands.
Rancho Estambul
7111 West Commercial Blvd. Tamarac
(Located about 3 blocks East of University Dr. on Commercial Blvd., inside the Garden Plaza on the north side of the road.)
Nice Oak Floor to dance all night.
Friday Nights - Latin Nights Salseros
Admission is Free starting at 9 p.m.
Salsa lessons offered from 7 to 9 p.m. - different levels from Salsabor Tropical
Fee: $10 covers the 1 hour class or $15 if taking beginner level 3 and intermediate level. Stay after for dancing
Tequila Ranch
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
5760 Seminole Way,
Fort Lauderdale
Phone: 954-556-7430
Every Sunday night from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., the best Salsa, Mambo, Timba and Cha-Cha.
No cover. Free parking.
La
Tienda de Darío Taberna Bar
12397 Pembroke Rd., Pembroke Pines
Phone: 954-392-8808
A mainly Colombian bar and grill with no cover charge, and a mix of
mostly Colombian music (including Salsa.) Doors open Wednesdays
through Sundays from 7:00 p.m. till 4:00
a.m.
Melodías
Tabernas
2079 N. University Drive, Sunrise (Sunset Sq. Plaza)
Phone: 954-749-9669
Every Friday and
Saturday night, salsa dura de antaño (old school salsa!),
colombiana, puertorriqueña & cubana
Northwest corner of University and Sunrise, next to Conga's Night
Club, behind Shell's Restaurant
Remodeled! No Cover!
Passions
Nightclub
3101 N. State Road 7
Seminole Paradise Hotel and Casino, Hollywood
Between Stirling and Griffin on 441
Phone: 954-321-3443
15,000 sq. ft., 2 floor night club with separate DJs and sound systems
21-and-over club, Thursdays are Latino
nights downstairs. (College night upstairs).
Spice
Resto - Lounge
1934 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
Phone: 954-923-3888
Mondays and Tuesdays:
Yordamis (Ex-Bamboleo).
Wednesdays-Sundays: Live bands with salsa,
Merengue 9 p.m. Upscale, well-dressed.
Fridays and Saturdays:
Salsa and a Brazilian dance revue, plus dance shows 10:30-11:30 p.m.
No cover, open until 4 a.m.
Tavern
on the Greenery
301 Yamato Road, Boca Raton Phone: 561-995-9090 Tuesday through
Sunday Join us for an unforgettable evening of Ballroom
Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Pachanga & Cumbia dancing.
Big wooden dance floor plus over 10,000 SF of marble for your dancing
pleasure. This place caters to ballroom dancers.
See website
for more information.
The
Paladium 5688 W. Sample Road, Margate
Phone: 954-977-0565
Located in the Peppertree Plaza, entrance off Sample Road, behind
Publix, facing 441 (State Rd. 7). Beautiful room, 3 bars and
2 wonderful wooden dance floors! Saturdays
from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Admission: Ladies free
before 11:00 p.m. and drink free all night.
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