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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 La Nueva 92.5 Free Salsa and Rueda lessons by Salsamania at 9 p.m. Cost: $5 for guys; Ladies Free

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

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.

Havana Club 1701 N. Franklin St., Tampa 813-229-1239 (corner of Henderson Ave.) Friday Night - Latin Nights - 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. Happy Hour from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - free buffet & drink specials Free salsa class with Salsamania

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 Fever @ Green Iguana 9202 Anderson Rd., Tampa 813-288-9076 or 813-391-3280 Thursday Cover charge $10.00.  DJ plays salsa, merengue, bachata music 10 p.m. – 3 a.m.

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!

Floyd’s Night Club at the Hard Rock Casino 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa 813-627-7676 Thursdays - 21 plus Music starts 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. Cover charge - $5 Ladies/$7 gentlemen Hard Rock Café Latin night is back. This time sponsered by Tampa Bay's very own La Nueva 92.5. This is one of the nicest clubs in Tampa, salsa and international music all night long, upscale/dress to impress.

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.

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 Power Night! Featuring Dance Lessons by Salsa Xtreme - Beginners 7 - 8 p.m. Latin Night -begins at 9 p.m. $5 Cover, Latin mix Thursday Featuring dance lessons by Tampa's SalsaXtreme dance studio- www.salsaxtremetampa.com teaching Rueda de Casino style salsa. Beginners 7 - 8 p.m., Intermediate 8 - 9 p.m. Friday Nights - Special Live Bands - $15 Cover - 10 p.m. Saturdays - 10 p.m. - $5 Cover for Ladies, $10 gentlemen. Newly remodeled, expanded dance floor. This is a medium sized Latin club that has a very Spanish ambiance. 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. Just north of the La Teresita Restaurant. This place is clean, well-lit, good service and dance floor. Latin Mix played by DJ.  Dress nice.

 

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 Style Salsa and Rueda de Casino Phones: 727-542-6282, 813-504-1440 3602 Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FL Parties, promotions, Quinces, special events (Se habla español) www.salsaxtremetampa.com email: info@salsaxtremetampa.com

Carlos "El Salsero" School for Street Latin Dancers Private instruction in Puertorican street style Salsa, Merengue, Guajira and Bachata.  Classes provided at your home or at the studio. 6157 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland For information: Phone:  813-398-4749 Email:  contact@streetlatindancers.com www.streetlatindancers.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

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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 La Nueva aka “Maxima” All Latin all the time! Merengue, Salsa, Bachata and Reggaeton Latin radio station

La Mega  96.1 FM / 820 AM

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This page was last updated on 19-Nov-2008