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Tampa & St. Petersburg
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Clubs

Bayou Dance Club
6541 102nd Ave N., Pinellas Park
727-548-6511
Monday and Wednesdays Salsa Classes 7p.m.
Salsa Classes given by Salsa Rivera Studio
Group Classes - $10.00 per person

Bellini's
2832 Beach Boulevard South, Gulfport
Thursdays
Salsa Group Class @ 9:00 p.m. (with Salsa with Greg)
Music & Dancing from 8:30 p.m. to Midnight
free cover
727-327-4222

Blue Martini
(At International Mall)
223 N West Shore Blvd. #B203, Tampa
813-873-1951
Tuesday Nights are Latin night with live Latin music beginning at 9 p.m.
Hosted by Maxima 92.5
Free Salsa and Rueda lessons by Salsamania at 9 p.m.
Cost: $5 for guys; Ladies Free
Boomerang Martini Bar
2016 Town Center Blvd.
Brandon
813-655-1700
Live salsa Fridays
Latin music every Friday 9:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Orchestra Fiesta plays live salsa and guest DJ Raffy Román of Máxima 92.5 spins the hottest salsa, merengue and bachata each Friday.

Captain Al's Waterfront Bar and Grille
Waterfront level, St. Petersburg Pier
727-898-5800
Friday night salsa
Free introductory salsa lessons 8:30 - 9:00 p.m. given by Greg of Salsa en St. Pete
Dancing:  8:00 p.m. – Midnight
Indoor tile dance floor with outdoor patio next to beautiful wide water views of Tampa bay
Seating available both indoors and outdoors
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Caribe Night Club
779 Lumsden Rd., Brandon
813-689-1133
Saturday - 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
La Nueva’s own DJ Rafy Ramon plays a Latin Mix
Cover: 
Sunday – Latin Family Day 3 p.m. -12 Midnight
No cover for the family!  Dominoes, music, sports TV

Casa Mexicana
4115 East Busch Blvd., Tampa
813-983-9205
Saturday Night – Latin night –DJ Latin mix-Salsa, Merengue and Bachata
11 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
Cover – $5
Info: casa.mexicana@yahoo.com

Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
95 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg
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
1502 S. Howard Avenue, Tampa
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
Club Push
128 3rd Street S.
St. Petersburg
727-895-7874 or 727-871-7174
Thursday nights are Latin nights
Two free salsa classes between 8-10 given by Simone Salsa
Music starts at 10:00 p.m. with DJ Fuentes playing the best in salsa, merengue, bachata and reggeaton.
Copa Restaurant & Lounge
4235 Waters Ave., Tampa
813-249-2672
Open every Saturday for Latin Night.
Salsa Classes taught by the Island Touch Dance Academy.
Dirty Martini
25035 US Highway 19, North Clearwater
727-796-2422
Wednesday night is Latin night. DJ plays Latin mix 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. no cover charge
Fuego's
1721 W Brandon Blvd., Brandon
813-413-8382
Friday and Saturday Nights- DJ plays a Latin Mix
Music 11 p.m. – 3 a.m., Ladies no cover until 12, After 12, $5 cover
Up scale, trendy, dress to impress.
Greek Towne Grille
1230 Cleveland St., Clearwater
727-447-7800
Salsa dancing every Wednesday!
No charge at the door, Free parking behind the building
Music from 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Non-smoking, a great dance floor and great atmosphere! Do not come expecting to sit, but to dance!
Havana Club
1701 N. Franklin St., Tampa
813-229-1239
(corner of Henderson Ave.)
Friday Night - Latin Nights - 10 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Cover: $10
Ladies drink free until 11 p.m.
Convenient free parking
Ladies and gentlemen 21+ welcome
Dress code: High fashion venue. Upscale & trendy
Jackson’s Bistro Bar Sushi
601 S. Harbor Island #100, Tampa
813-277-0172
Saturday nights Latin music inside – Latin Mix with DJ
Cover-$6 ladies/$9 men (before midnight) after midnight each go up $1
Upscale venue, dress code required, on the water overlooking downtown Tampa.
For reservations please call 813-277-0112.
Latin Night at the Green Iguana
9202 Anderson Rd, Tampa
813-802-1218
Saturdays are latin nights
Music starts: 9:30 p.m.
DJ plays mix of salsa, merengue, bachata
Cover: $10
Dress casual, ladies 18 and over, gents 21 and over
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www.greeniguana.com
Gulfport Casino Ballroom
5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport
727-893-1070
Thursdays
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!

Hyde Park Café
1806 W. Platt St., Tampa
813-254-2233
Thursday
Free Salsa Class from 10:00 – 11:00 p.m. with Juan Paredes of Latin Groove Dance Company
10:30 p.m.
No cover charge for ladies and $7.00 cover for men before midnight and $10 cover for men after midnight
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.

The Kennedy Boutique Lounge
2408 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
813-259-9669
Sazón
Tuesdays
10:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
10:00 p.m. free salsa class by Island Touch Dance Academy
Combination live music and DJ
Cover: ladies free until midnight
Complimentary valet parking

La Pelota Bakery and Café
1701 West Waters Avenue, Tampa
813-935-0772
Friday, Saturday and Sundays
Latin mix with DJ
10 p.m. - 3 a.m.
$7 cover for ladies, $10 cover for men
Mango Biche
3849 Northdale Boulevard, Tampa
813-968-7601
Columbian style Salsa and Merengue
Call ahead for cover and seating policies as they change often.
Small club but nice atmosphere,
Tile dance floor

Mirage
3605 West Hillsborough Ave.
813-673-8835
Wednesdays and Fridays
Music 9 p.m. – 3 a.m.
No cover charge for ladies until 11, $7.00 for men
Ladies 18+, Men 21+
Big club, expanded concrete dance floor. A happening place, it’s upscale, and where everyone wants to be on Friday night.

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

Club Prana
1619 E. 7th Ave.
Ybor City, Tampa
813-241-4139
Saturday
11:00 p.m. Ladies 18+ Men 21+
Level 4 is the Latin floor, all salsa music until midnight, then mixed.
Quench Bartini
2015 Town Center Blvd., Brandon
813-654-0665

Fridays are Latin Nights
Salsa lessons at 7:00.
Club opens 7:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.

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.

Salsamania's
11733 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa FL 33616
813-363-2701 or 305-345-1972
One Friday of every month, check the website for correct dates! www.salsamaniaonline.com
Members:  $5 Ladies, $10 Men; non-members: $8 ladies and $12 men.
Salsa, Salsa, Salsa. Wooden Dance floor with all the makings of a great time. Come on down to this spot, it is a Salsero's or Salsera's dream.
Simone Salsa’s Weekly Práctica - Brandon
763 W. Lumston Blvd., Brandon
813-391-1056
Saturday Nights
Music from 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Cover Charge: $7.00
Non-smoking, a great dance floor and great atmosphere! Do not come expecting to sit but to dance!
Simone Salsa’s Weekly Práctica - Tampa
8336 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa
813-391-1056
Friday Nights
Music from 9:30 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Cover Charge: $7.00
Non-smoking, a great dance floor and great atmosphere! Do not come expecting to sit, but to dance!

Skye
1509 8th Ave., Ybor City/Tampa
813-247-6606

Saturday
Star Lounge and Patio- DJ Bass and DJ Speedy, Jr. are spinning the best in Latin music.
Music:  10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Cover charge- Everyone is free until midnight. After 12, $15.
This place is being promoted as classy / elegant / sophisticated, strict dress code enforced. New party, new crowd.

St. Petersburg Nights Restaurant
6800 Sunset Way, St. Pete Beach, FL
727-363-3832
Latin Nights - Sunday Nights
Intro to Salsa Group Class at 7:30 p.m. (with Salsa with Greg)
Music & Dancing from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
free cover

Studio Inc.
3603 West Waters Ave., Tampa, Fl
813-935-5339
Saturday
Doors open at 9:00 p.m.  No cover charge until 10:00 p.m. After 11, Cover charge $10.00
Music - 10 p.m.- 3:00 a.m.
Two rooms – main floor –salsa, merenegue and bachata
Reggaeton in a smaller side room. Saturday night is hosted by La Nueva 92.5.

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.

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

 

Dance Schools

Salsamanía Dance Studio
11733 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa
(one mile south of Fletcher Ave.
located in the Party City plaza next to Red Lobster)
For more information, please visit the studio or call 813-363-2701 & 305-345-1972
Email us: info@salsamaniaonline.com
On the web: www.salsamaniaonline.com

Salsa Rivera Studio
2819 50th St. S., Gulfport
Street Salsa, Private Lessons, All Levels
For information call
727-327-2772

Salsa Xtreme Dance Studio
Casino Salsa and Rueda de Casino Salsa
Phones: 727-542-6282, 813-504-1440
3602 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL
Classes on Sundays and Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Private lessons by appointment
Parties, promotions, Quinces, special events
(Se habla español)
www.salsaxtremetampa.com
email: info@salsaxtremetampa.com

Simone Salsa Dance Studio
8336 W Hillsborough Av., Tampa
813-391-1056
2nd location
763 W. Lumsden Blvd., Brandon
www.simonesalsa.com

Latin Groove Dance Company
for more information call: 813-205-8587
3021 W. Waters Avenue, Tampa
email: info@latingroovedance.com
Website: Latingroovedance.com

Sabor Dance Studio
3040 W Cypress St., Tampa
813-484-1312
www.sabordancestudio.com
email:  tiffani@sabordancestudio.com

Salsa in St. Pete with Greg
727-515-1086
153 Second Avenue N, St. Petersburg
or visit www.salsawithgreg.com

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

Events

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

June 19, 2009
Salsa Xtreme Dance Social

3602 N. Armenia Avenue, Tampa
$10 per person
9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Dance featuring salsa and casino style salsa.  Appetizers included in charge along with a ticket for prize drawings.  DJ playing a mix of sslsa, merengue, bachata and a little reggaeton later in the evening.  Large wooden dance floor, ice cold air  and non-smoking venue!
To RSVP:  e-mail:  info@salsaxtremetampa.com

Salsa in Tampa, Florida

Radio Stations

Tropical
680 AM
1300 AM
Latin Mix

88.5 WMNF FM
Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m., Latino 54 with DJ Franco Silva
Saturday 4 to 6 p.m. Latin jazz and salsa with
DJ Luis" speedy" González
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

La Mega 
96.1 FM / 820 AM

Salsa in Tampa, Florida
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Salsa in Tampa, Florida
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