Florida Tampa & St. Petersburg Local Correspondent:

For events, click HERE

For schools, click HERE

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"

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 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. 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! 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 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 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! 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!

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

Orquesta Fiesta 813-817-8178 www.orquestafiesta.com Orquesta Urbana 813-918-2062 http://www.orquestaurbana.com Sol Caribe 813-503-2756 Son Salvaje 813-446-1361 www.sonsalvaje.com

At SalsaPower we strive to always post up-to-date and accurate listings. You should always confirm the information with the actual venue. If you find an error, please advise us. SalsaPower is not liable for any inaccuracies posted here. En SalsaPower siempre hacemos todo lo posible para mantener la información actualizada. De todas maneras, debes siempre confirmar dicha información con los lugares. Si encuentras un error, por favor, haznoslo saber! SalsaPower no se hace responsable por cualquier equivocación aquí publicada.

This page was last updated on 11-May-2012