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Clubs

Club 301
8222 US Highway 301 North, Tampa
813-719-3133
Fridays and Saturdays are Latin nights. DJ Moyo spins the best in Mexican / Latin music. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. Ladies free until 11:00 p.m. on Fridays. Ladies free and drink free until 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
www.club301tampa.com

AjA Channelside
290 South Meridian, Tampa
813-791-6335
Wednesday nights are Latin nights.
Live music by Tampa’s own Son Salvaje
Doors open at 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Free salsa lessons with Dancin’ Motion 9:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Dress to impress.

AjA Wiregrass
28330 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel
813-994-0002
Latin Wednesdays. Salsa lessons with dancing with Grace begin at 7:30 p.m. Cost $10. Music begins at 9:00 p.m. Complimentary Cover, Full food menu until 1:00 a.m. Dress to impress.
Amorama
13501 Icot Blvd., Suite 108, Clearwater
727-239-7888
Latin nights every Thursday, Friday and Saturday playing the best in salsa, merengue, bachata and cumbia, open dancing 9:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Azúcar Restaurant & Night Club
6710 Hanley Road, Tampa
Thursday and Friday nights are Latin Nights
813-443-8217
Dancing from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Free admission for everyone on Thursdays! Ladies free admission on Friday and Saturday nights.
Blue Martini
(At International Mall)
223 N West Shore Blvd. #B203, Tampa
813-873-2583
Tuesday Nights are Latin night with live Latin music beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Free Salsa and Rueda lessons by Salsamania at 9:30 p.m.
Cost: No cover until 8, then $5
Boomerang Martini Bar
2016 Town Center Blvd.
Brandon
813-655-1700
Fridays are latin night live
Free salsa lessons at 8:45 - 9:45 p.m. by Simone Salsa
DJ spins the hottest salsa, merengue and bachata each Friday.
Cover charge: All FREE until 10:00 p.m. then $10

Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
10 Beach Street South, St. Petersburg (New Address)
727-209-2299
Every Friday night is Latin Night, live band and no cover!
Music starts at 8 p.m. and goes until close at 3 a.m.

Casual dress, this is a small size bar with a friendly Spanish décor and flavor. Good dance floor!
Latin Jazz, Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Cha-Cha-Chá, Merengue, Reggaeton y más.

Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
2500 West Azeele Street, Tampa (New Address)
813-250-0203
Saturday night salsa night 9:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m.
No Cover Charge Casual dress, a friendly Spanish décor and flavor. On Saturdays a live band playing the best of: Latin Jazz, Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Cha-Cha-Chá, Merengue
Copa Restaurant & Lounge
4235 Waters Ave., Tampa
813-249-2672
Open every Friday and Saturday for Latin Night.
El Loco Cigarro
14995 Gulf Blvd., Madiera Beach
727-498-8578
Saturday and Wednesdays nights are Latin Salsa Nights
No cover, music from 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
The Green Iguana
6264 Winthrop Town Center Avenue, Riverview, FL
813-643-7800
Thursday nights are Latin nights. DJ Vaya spins the best in salsa, bachata and merengue. Dress casual.
The Green Iguana
9202 Anderson Road, Tampa
813-288-9076
Thursdays and Saturdays are Latin nights. One of the biggest Saturday Latin nights in the Tampa Bay area. DJ spins the best in salsa, batchata, and merengue. Dress casual, outdoor tiki hut.
 
Hi Life Bar and Grill
1602 East Brandon Blvd, Valrico.
813-685-9218
Saturday nights are Latin nights.
Hyde Park Café
1806 W. Platt St., Tampa
813-254-2233
Saturdays
This place has two air conditioned rooms and an open air patio in the middle, which is beautiful! Nice people, nice place, good bar service.
Jackson’s Bistro Bar Sushi
601 S. Harbor Island #100, Tampa
813-277-0172
Saturday nights Latin music inside – Latin Mix with DJ
Upscale venue, dress code required, on the water overlooking downtown Tampa.
For reservations please call 813-277-0112.
The Kennedy
2408 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa
813-259-9669
Thursdays are Latin nights. Doors open at 10:00 p.m. Music is a mix of salsa, bachata, merengue & cha-cha-chá. Dress to impress as this is an upscale club.
Mango Biche
3849 Northdale Boulevard, Tampa
813-968-7601
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Colombian style Salsa and Merengue
Call ahead for cover and seating policies as they change often.
Small club but nice atmosphere,
Tile dance floor
Mojito Restaurant & Lounge
5303 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa
813-389-1950
Friday and Saturday nights open for dancing after 10 p.m. DJs spinning the best in latin music.

Paracas
3602 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa
813-348-4806
Sunday - Salsa Lessons with Salsa Xtreme beginning at 7 p.m.
Thursday - Salsa Lessons with Salsa Xtreme beginning at 7 p.m.
Friday Nights - Often special Live Bands - $15 Cover - When no live band, $5 cover for ladies, $10 for gentlemen. 10 p.m.
Saturdays - 10 p.m. - $5 Cover for Ladies, $10 gentlemen.
This is a medium sized Latin club. Along with a great wooden dance floor, it offers lots of seating and serves food until closing, which makes it easy to socialize and get to know everyone. The music is all Latin all the time. Always non-smoking

La Pelota Bakery and Café (aka Nouvias Lounge)
1701 West Waters Avenue, Tampa
813-935-0772
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays
Latin mix with DJ
10 p.m. - 3 a.m.
$7 cover for ladies, $10 cover for men
Club Prana
1619 E. 7th Ave., Ybor City, Tampa
813-241-4139
Saturday
11:00 p.m. Free salsa and bachata lessons by Salsa Xtreme Dance Studio
Ladies 18+ Men 21+
Level 4 is the Latin floor, all salsa music until midnight, then mixed.
Club Royale
4235 N. Armenia Avenue, Tampa
813-454-4117
Saturday nights are Latin nights. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. DJs Speedy and Geeboogie spin the best mix of salsa, bachata, and merengue.

The Royale
204 N. Morgan Street, Tampa
813-863-0677
Sunday nights are Latin nights, DJ plays a mix of salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-chá. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. Dress to impress, ladies free until midnight, gentlemen $10

San Carlos Tavern (formerly Recuerdos Bar)
6416 North Florida Ave., Tampa
813-234-1267
Fridays and Saturday
9 p.m.
No cover charge
Casual dress, this is a small size club with a friendly Colombian décor and flavor. The place is hopping on Saturday nights. The salsa, when played, is excellent. Come early - the lines are out the door and down the street.

Skye
1509 8th Ave., Ybor City/Tampa
813-247-6606
Thursday & Saturday
Star Lounge and Patio - DJs spinning the best in Latin music. Music:  10 p.m. - 3 a.m. This place is being promoted as classy / elegant / sophisticated, strict dress code enforced.

La Teresita Plus
3206 West Columbus Avenue, Tampa
813-872-8212
Fridays and Saturdays
Doors open at 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, Ladies Cover -- *free* on Friday nights, guys $5 cover. Saturday $5 cover charge for all.
Tropic Lounge
4350 West Waters Avenue, Tampa
813-842-7942
Sunday nights are Latin nights. DJ Geeboogie spins the best of salsa, bachata and merengue.
The Venue - Club V
2625 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater
727-571-2222
Thursday nights are Latin nights 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. No cover for ladies, 21 and over Dress to impress at this upscale location.
Whiskey North
11921 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
813-962-4508
Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays are noches Latinas
Doors open at 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Club White
7532 N. Armenia Ave., Suite B, Tampa
813-917-8387
Fridays and Saturdays Latin nights. Lots of special events, call ahead for cover charges, dress to impress.
The Zone Music and Art Lounge
121 E. Tarpon Avenue, Tarpon Springs
727-934-5599
Wednesday nights are Latin nights from 7:00 p.m. until close.
Salsa lessons by Salsabroso.

Dance Schools

Salsa Xtreme Dance Studio
Casino Salsa and Rueda de Casino Salsa
3602 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa
Casino Classes on Sundays and Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Private lessons by appointment.
Parties, promotions, Quinces, special events (Se habla español)
Email: info@salsaxtremetampa.com
www.salsaxtremetampa.com
727-542-6282 or 813-765-6083
B.A.I.L.E
Bay Area International Latin Events
153 Second Avenue N., St. Petersburg
Website: www.salsawithgreg.com
727-515-1086
Dancin' Motion School of the Arts
7921 North Armenia Avenue, Suite B, Tampa
Styles of Salsa taught: On1 and On2 and Casino Style
"Rueda de Casino"
classes on Tuesday Nights
Now offering classes in Tampa and Brandon
Email: info@dancinmotionsa.com
Website: www.dancinmotionsa.com
813-784-9991
Dancing With Grace
(LA Style on 1, Cha-cha-chá, etc.)
Now offering classes in Tampa and Wesley Chapel
Email: grace@dancingwithgrace.com or roberto@dancingwithgrace.com
Website: http://www.dancingwithgrace.com
Phone: 813-943-1117
Diamond Dancers International Dance Studio
11733 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
813-500-0574
Dance performance teams and dance instruction in: Salsa on 1 and on 2, Bachata, Tango
Website: http://diamonddancers.jimdo.com/
Euro Pilates
20401 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., #202, Tampa
813-756-4000
Salsa ON1/ON2, performance teams
Gus Adams
813-374-4988
Salsa instruction on 2
Latin Groove Dance Company
3021 W. Waters Avenue, Tampa
Email: info@latingroovedance.com
Website: Latingroovedance.com

813-205-8587

Let’s Dance Florida
29121 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater
727-723-3269
Offering NY style salsa on1, on2, Bachata, merengue and cha cha
Email:  LetsDanceFL@gmail.com
Website:  www.LetsDanceFL.com

Potencia Latina Dance, Inc.
Offering instruction in LA style salsa
813-523-6599 or 407-920-3803
e-mail: lastylesalsa@gmail.com

Ritmo Urbano
Mambo on 2
787-466-0727
Website:  www.ritmourbanodance.com

Salsabroso
Eddie Pérez
727-784-3971
Authentic New York Style on1 (on2 available for private classes)
e-mail: salsaed@yahoo.com
Salsamanía
305-345-1972
Salsa Passion Tampa
New York style salsa
Website: Salsapassiontampa.com
Email: alfredo_cruz3@yahoo.com
813-857-3703
Salsa Rivera Studio
2819 50th St. S., Gulfport
Street Salsa, Private Lessons, All Levels
Website: http://www.salsarivera.com/
727-327-2772

Simone Salsa Dance Studio
8336 W Hillsborough Av., Tampa
2nd location: 763 W. Lumsden Blvd., Brandon
3rd location: 1230 Cleveland Street, Clearwater 
4th location: 29121 US 19 Hwy, Clearwater

Website: www.simonesalsa.com
813-391-1056

Tampa Dancesport
Rhapsody Ballroom
12101 N. 56th St., Tampa
Instruction in:
salsa, cha-cha-chá & ballroom mambo.
Email: info@tampadancesport.com
Website: www.tampadancesport.com

859-420-7468 or 727-793-7508

USF Latin Dance School
4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa
Held at USF Recreational Center
(Gym, next to the Sun Dome), Room 107.
Fridays From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Lessons *free* for USF Students/Faculty/Staff
$5 per lesson for others

Events and Social "Prácticas"

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Fuego in 813!
Variable dates each month
Arthur Murray Tampa Dance Studio
3217b South MacDill Ave., Tampa

Cover: $10, students with ID: $5
Music 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Mix of Salsa, Cha-Cha-Chá
For more information call: 813-523-6599

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Fridays
Dancin' Motion School for the Arts Weekly Dance

Social/Practica
7921 North Armenia Avenue, Suite B, Tampa
813-784-9991
$5 at the door, music begins Friday night at 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Dancing outside on the patio
DJ spins a mix of salsa, merengue, bachata and cha-cha-chá.

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Thursdays
Gulfport Casino Ballroom
5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport
727-893-1070
Salsa Lesson at 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. with Carol Rivera of Salsa Rivera Dance Studio.
Practice dancing begins 8:30 – 10:00 p.m.
$7 / person
The Gulfport Casino is an awesome 1930's Dance Hall with a 5,000 sq. ft. air conditioned dance floor. Full bar and light snacks available. Incredible view of the Gulf! This is a great place to dance Salsa, a little off the beaten path, but worth the drive!

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

3rd Thursday of each month
Latin Nights at Mastero’s
Straz Performing Arts Center

813-229-7821
8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Upscale Latin night with live music by Son Salvaje
$15 per person

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Every 3rd Friday of the month, 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Diamond Dancers International Month Social/Practica

11733 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa
$10 entry to social
Great dancers and wooden floor!
For more information: 813-500-0574

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Saturday Nights
Simone Salsa’s Weekly Práctica - Brandon
763 W. Lumston Blvd., Brandon
813-391-1056
Music from 9:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Cover Charge: $10.00
Non-smoking, a great dance floor and great atmosphere! Do not come expecting to sit, but to dance!

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Friday Nights
Simone Salsa’s Weekly Práctica - Tampa
8336 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa
813-391-1056
Music from 9:30 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Cover Charge: $10.00
Non-smoking, a great dance floor and great atmosphere! Do not come expecting to sit, but to dance!

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Radio Stations

88.5 WMNF FM
Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m., Latino 54 with DJ Franco Silva
Saturdays 6 to 7 p.m. Latin jazz and salsa with DJ Speedy
This is Tampa's best radio source for salsa, Latin Jazz and more.

92.5 FM WYUU
Máxima
All Latin all the time!
Merengue, Salsa, Bachata and Reggaeton
Latin radio station

Bahia 96.1 FM
1150 AM

All Latin all the time!
Website: www.bahiatampa.com
Tampa Area Salsa Bands

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Orquesta Fiesta
813-817-8178
www.orquestafiesta.com

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Orquesta Urbana
813-918-2062

http://www.orquestaurbana.com

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Sol Caribe
813-503-2756

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Son Salvaje
813-446-1361
www.sonsalvaje.com

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Salsa in Tampa, Florida
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Salsa in Tampa, Florida
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