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Salsa is growing and spreading to cities outside Kuala Lumpur (KL) like Ipoh, Penang, and Muar.

Clubs

Little Havana Fridays only (strongly recommended) Changkat Bukit Bintang / Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur (next to Frangi Panni's). Little Havana is THE place of the week from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Crowd packs in at 10.30 p.m. RM 10 1st drink charge (beer, soft drinks, or juice). Large square dance floor, good variety of Salsa and Cha cha, Bachata, Merengue upon request. Rueda, "on 1" and "on 2" dancers. Music by DJ Lee at +60 (12) 935-6799.

Salsa Havana Saturdays (strongly recommended), Fridays (Beginners' Night), all other nights by request. Federal Hotel KL, Jln Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. From 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Large dance floor, high energy Salsa music with lots of Merengue and Bachata. Crowd packs in at 10:30 p.m. 1st drink charge. Music by Manager Mr. Martin Reyes +60 (16) 317-5385.

Qba Westin Hotel, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Thursdays (recommended), all other nights Salsa by crowd demand, Wednesdays ladies night. DJ-spun Salsa music between live band (45-min sets) until 1 a.m. No cover. Small dance floor fits 8-10 couples. Music by DJ Dev +60 (12) 630-2179 or Manager Alfredo Hernández +60 (12) 920-6105.

Hush Jln Telawi, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Wednesdays. Small dance floor. Music by guest DJ, Promoter Mr. Shiva Raju +60 (12) 205-1400.

The Lodge 2 Jln Tengah (off Jln Sultan Ismail), Kuala Lumpur. Saturdays only. 1st drink charge. Multiple dance floors. Music by guest DJ, Promoter Ms. Lin Hamid +60 (12) 318-1202.

WhiKeRoom Bilique Bistro Sundays only (strongly recommended). 34 & 36 Jln Telawi, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Two medium dance floors, good Mambo, Salsa, Chacha, and Bachata. Crowd packs in at 10:00 p.m. 1st drink charge. Rueda, "on 1" and "on 2" dancers. Music by DJ La China, Manager Ms. Ester Lye +60 (12) 383-8713.

Schools

Havana Estudio 6 levels of Rueda de Casino, 6 levels of Salsa "On 1", Classic Merengue, Classic Bachata, Spins, and more at studio 56A (1st Floor) Jln Datuk Sulaiman, Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), Kuala Lumpur. Salsa Instructors Sam Sopiee +60 (12) 280-6969 and Aisha Mansoor +60 (12) 202-8690, Owner & Principle Sharie Dekorte +60 (12) 295-2890.

Ritmo Latino Rueda de Casino and Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Lambada, Tango and more at studio 1st Floor, Lot 1.57, Wisma Cosway (old Wisma Stephens), Kuala Lumpur, and various locations. Instructor Pat Calzadilla at +60 (16) 366-3993.

Rhythm Identity "On1" Salsa and more at Bandar Utama, TTDI, and Ampang, Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan. Instructors Jaxen Tan +60 (12) 305-2847 (Kuala Lumpur) and Joyce +60 (16) 931-3769 (Kuantan).

SalsaJay "On 1" Salsa and more at 9B Jln 52/8, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Instructor Jeamie Lee +60 (12) 390-0048.

Outkast On2 Dance Movement "On2" Salsa and more at Desa Sri Hartamas and various locations. Instructor Gavin Chan +60 (12) 249-5785.

Dance Spirit Co Salsa, Lifts & Tricks, Tango, and more at Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur, and Bandar Baru Klang, Selangor. Instructor Fasilito Yunos +60 (19) 248-6546.

Dance V Me Salsa at Cheras Business Center, Cheras. Instructor Jesse Foo +60 (12) 330-1543.

Dance Connexions Salsa at studio 21-2 Jln PJS 11/2, Subang Indah, Bandar Sunway Selangor. Instructor Soame Phon +60 (12) 322-3607.

Luby Salsa (previously) at Bangsar. Contact + 60 (12) 203-1054 lubyl@hotmail.com.

Events

Salsa Social @ Havana Estudio Every last Saturday of every month at 56A JlN Datuk Sulaiman Taman Tun Dr Ismail. RM10 minimum required contribution includes free workshop ( 9:00-9:15 p.m.), cordials, coke, and pizza. Music all night by DJ Sam.

Keep dancin'!!!

Sam Sopiee
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This page last updated on 17-Jul-2008