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Clubs List
This Club listing is for Tropical nights or Salsa nights. Latin nights where a splash of Salsa is played along with Hip Hop, Dance & Reggaeton are not listed.	Los clubs alistados abajo tienen noches tropicales o de salsa. Aquellos lugares donde un poquito de música latina se toca entremezclado con Hip Hop, Dance y Reggaeton no están incluídos aquí.
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Alhambra Palace 1240 W. Randoph 312-666-9555 Salsa Nights every Tuesday. Salsa Night by DJ Luis Rollin’ Rivera & 4Fantasticos. For guest list and info go to http://4fantasticevents.com/	Alhambra Palace 1240 W. Randoph 312-666-9555 Noches salseras cada martes. Noche salsera con DJ Luis Rollin' Rivera y los 4 Fantásticos. Para la lista de invitados y mayor información vea: http://4fantasticevents.com/
Carnivale 702 W. Fulton Market NEED PHONE NUMBER Live Latin Music Wednesdays. Live bands play Salsa, Merengue, Mambo & Latin Jazz from 7:30 - 11 p.m. Great Latin fusion cuisine upscale restaurant at reasonable prices. Very elegant and uplifting decoration. The live bands play in the bar area and there is room to dance. For more info and reservations call 312-850-5005 or www.CarnivaleChicago.com	Carnivale 702 W. Fulton Market NECESITA NÚMERO TELEFÓNICO Música latina en vivo los miércoles. Conjuntos en vivo tocan salsa, merengue, mambo y jazz latino desde las 7:30 a las 11 p.m. Gran restaurante de categoría, con una cocina internacional y precios razonables. Muy elegante la decoración. Conjuntos en vivo en el área del bar con espacio para bailar. Mayor información y reservas llama al: 312-850-5005 o www.CarnivaleChicago.com
The Cubby Bear 1059 W. Addison (Right across from Wrigley Field) NEED PHONE NUMBER Live Salsa Sundays. DJ Frankie J spins Salsa, Bachata & tropical rhythms. Dance lesson by Mambo Mike at 7:00 p.m. Live salsa bands every Sunday at 9 and 11 p.m. For guest list & info: www.LiveSalsaSundays.com	The Cubby Bear 1059 W. Addison (al otro lado del Wrigley Field) NECESITA NÚMERO TELEFÓNICO Salsa en vivo los domingos. DJ Frankie J toca salsa, bachata y ritmos tropicales. Clases de baile con Mambo Mike a las 7 p.m. Conjunto salsero en vivo cada domingo a las 9 y 11 p.m. Para lista de invitados e información: www.LiveSalsaSundays.com
Excalibur 632 N. Dearborn (Ontario & Dearborn) NEED PHONE NUMBER Tropical Thursdays! Dance lesson by Lisa "La Boriqua" at 9 p.m. DJs Luis Rollin Rivera, Party Boy Pete & Alex Pérez spin Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia & Tropical beats on 2 separate dance floors. For guest list & info go to www.TropicalThursdays.com	Excalibur 632 N. Dearborn (Ontario & Dearborn) NECESITA NÚMERO TELEFÓNICO Jueves tropicales Clase de baile con Lisa "La Boriqua" a las 9 p.m. DJs Luis Rollin Rivera, Party Boy Pete y Alex Pérez tocan salsa, bachata, cumbia y ritmos tropicales en dos pistas separadas. Para la lista de invitados y mayor información ve a www.TropicalThursdays.com
Frankie's Blue Room 16 W. Chicago Ave., in Naperville NEED PHONE NUMBER Every Thursday is "Salsa Under The Stars" DJs mix Salsa, Bachata & Merengue. Nice dance floor. Live bands are presented often. For info go to www.FrankiesBlueRoom.com	Frankie's Blue Room 16 W. Chicago Ave., en Naperville NECESITA NÚMERO TELEFÓNICO Cada jueves es "Salsa debajo de las estrellas" DJs mezclan Salsa, Bachata y Merengue. Buena pista de baile. A menudo tienen conjuntos en vivo. Para mayor información: www.FrankiesBlueRoom.com
Lalo's University Village 733 W. Maxwell 312-455-9380 Salsa Wednesday! DJs spin salsa & tropical music.	Lalo's University Village 733 W. Maxwell 312-455-9380 Salsa los miércoles! DJs tocan salsa y música tropical.
Latin Bliss 5515 N. Lincoln NEED PHONE NUMBER Tropical Fridays! DJs spin salsa and tropical music. For more info go to www.latinbliss.com	Latin Bliss 5515 N. Lincoln NECESITA NÚMERO TELEFÓNICO Viernes tropicales! DJs tocan salsa y música tropical. Para mayor información vea: www.latinbliss.com
Mambo 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave. NEED PHONE NUMBER Salsa Saturdays! DJs spin Salsa, Bachata & tropical beats in 2 separate rooms. For info go to http://clubmambo.net	Mambo 3336 N. Milwaukee Ave. NECESITA NÚMERO TELEFÓNICO Salsa los sábados! DJs tocan salsa, bachata y música tropical en dos cuartos separados. Para mayor información vea http://clubmambo.net
Nacional 27  325 W. Huron NEED PHONE NUMBER Every other Tuesday is “Live Music & Dinner Tuesdays”, Salsa is also played on "Miami Nights Fridays" & Saturdays. For all info go to http://www.n27chicago.com	Nacional 27  325 W. Huron  NECESITA NÚMERO TELEFÓNICO Cada otro martes es el día de música en vivo y cena. También tocan salsa los "viernes de Miami" y sábados. Para mayor información vea http://www.n27chicago.com
Rumba Restaurant 351 W. Hubbard St. NEED PHONE NUMBER Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Throwback up-scale Latin-Infusion restaurant where Cuba meets Casablanca. Primarily a restaurant with background live tropical music & DJs every weekend. For info on specific entertainment on weekends call 312-222-1226.	Rumba Restaurant 351 W. Hubbard St. NECESITA NÚMERO TELEFÓNICO Miércoles, jueves, viernes y sábados Restaurante nostálgico, elegante, de infusión latina donde Cuba se topa con Casablanca. Mayormente un restaurante con música tropical en vivo a fondo y DJs los fines de semana. Para información sobre eventos los fines de semana llame al 312-222-1226.
Tumbao 3213 W. Armitage NEED PHONE NUMBER Salsa Saturdays! DJ Luis Rollin’ Rivera spins Salsa & tropical beats. Live music featured often on Saturdays. For info go to www.TumbaoChicago.com	Tumbao 3213 W. Armitage NECESITA NÚMERO TELEFÓNICO Sábados salseros! DJ Luis Rollin' Rivera toca salsa y música tropical. Música en vivo a menudo los sábados. Para mayor información vea www.TumbaoChicago.com
Willowbrook Ballroom 8900 South Archer Avenue,  Willow Springs 708-839-1000 Every Wednesday 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. DJ plays salsa and merengue all night. Dance lessons by Nino D'Giulio.	Willowbrook Ballroom 8900 South Archer Avenue,  Willow Springs 708-839-1000 Cada miércoles 7:30 a las 11:00 p.m. DJ toca salsa y merengue toda la noche. Clases de baile con Nino D'Giulio.
Zócalo 358 W. Ontario NEED PHONE NUMBER Salsa Mondays! DJ Double O plays salsa & tropical beats. Lesson by Rick Mangrum & HotOn1Salsa.com. For info go to zocalochicago.com	Zócalo 358 W. Ontario NECESITA NÚMERO TELEFÓNICO Salsa los lunes! DJ Double O toca salsa y música tropical. Clase con Rick Mangrum y HotOn1Salsa.com. Para mayor información vea: zocalochicago.com
Instructors and Schools
Latin Street Dancing, Inc.  540 N. La Salle, Ste. 500 312-427-2572 - 312-42-SALSA Instructors: Lisa "La Boriqua", Chris Manning, Andrés Meneses, Steve Day, Fernando Marin, Néstor Pecson, Marissa Moritz, Jeanette Ortiz (Rueda), Mambo Mike, Touba Selph, Stephanie Wofson, Emanuel Oppenheimer, Jorge Alvarez, Luis López, Kid Jungle, Poppin' Chuck, Yaasha Abrahams, Nina Gao, Monica Randell, Martha Velez (Zumba) For Bios & pictures go to www.laboriqua.com/welcome/class/instructors.asp Over 70 classes per week Mon. - Sun. Website: www.latinstreetdancing.com/ e-mail: info@LatinSteetDancing.com
Dance Academy of Salsa  2725 W. Division  773-395-8693  Instructors: Miguel Méndez, Michael Angelo, Angel Martínez, Carol Tillman, Chris Ríos, Gloria Quintana, Gabriel Durán. Website: www.danceacademyofsalsa.com e-mail: info@danceacedmyofsalsa.com
Chicago Dance 3660 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago 773-267-3411 Gregory Day (Salsa) This studio is mostly ballroom but Salsa is offered by the owner. Website: www.chicagodance.com
Dance Connection (Rueda!) 3117 N. Clybourn  773-404-0006  Director: Alex Adalpe Regular Salsa classes offered as well.
Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance 210 N. Racine Ave. 312-733-2623 Instructors: Maricza Valentín, Sol Solis, Julie Sammarco, Zeke Ruvalcaba, Blanca Aviles, Victor Monroy, Elisa Tavares, Rey Sánchez and Cinthia Montejano. Website: www.latinrhythmsdance.com
May I Have This Dance Studio 6137 N. Northwest Highway NEED PHONE NUMBER Latin/Swing/Ballroom Classes taught by Nino D'Giulio & Anna Website: www.mayihavethisdance.com
Mixed Motion Art 2355 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-888-1MMA Instructors: Laura Flores, Del Domínguez, Johnny Rosales & Marja Lankinen Website: www.mixedmotionart.com
Dance Companies
Chicago Latin Street Dance Company Director: Chris Manning Assistant Director: Marissa Moritz NEED ADDRESS Ph: 312-42-SALSA, 312-427-2572 Website: www.latinstreetdanceco.org
Descarga Caribe Dance Company Artistic Director: Sekou McMiller NEED ADDRESS 773-230-3061 www.descargacaribedance.com
Frenesi Dance Company Directors: Adrian Tenorio & Cristina Zavala NEED ADDRESS NEED PHONE NUMBER www.frenesidance.com
Gifted Souls Dance Crew Director: Rocky Quiñonez NEED ADDRESS NEED PHONE NUMBER
Latin Rhythms Dance Company Director: Maricza Valentín NEED ADDRESS Ph: 773-890-1900 Website
Latin Street Semi-Pro & Mosaico Dance Group Director: Mambo Mike Assistant Directors: Stephanie Wolfson & Touba Selph NEED ADDRESS NEED PHONE NUMBER www.laboriqua.com/welcome/talent/dancer.asp
Latin Street Pro Team Director: Andrés Meneses Asst Director: Touba Selph NEED ADDRESS NEED PHONE NUMBER www.laboriqua.com/welcome/talent/dancer.asp
Los Soneros del Swing Director, Andy Cruz NEED ADDRESS 773-395-8693 / 773-814-8693
Mambofodadaz Artixtic Director: Micah Boon NEED ADDRESS www.Mambofodadaz.com
Siboney Dance Company Directors: Del Dominguez & Laura Flores 2355 N. Milwaukee, Chicago 773-888-1MMA Website
Taino Dance Group Director: Paulina Rodríguez NEED ADDRESS NEED PHONE NUMBER grupotaino@hotmail.com
Urban Vibe Artistic Director: Jorge Alvarez, Luis Rodríguez & Pablo Rivera NEED ADDRESS NEED PHONE NUMBER
Events
Be sure to see the On-Going Events section, below for weekly events. August 17, 2011 15th Annual Chgo Summer Dance Joe Rendon's Salsa con Soul Jaskson Park 63rd Street Beach Dance lessons by Lisa "La Boriqua" http://www.ChicagoSummerDance.org August 18 - 21, 2011 Latin Street Salsa Congreso Excalibur & The Park West Over 80 dance workshops (& Rueda) performances & live music http://www.LatinStreetCongreso.com August 20, 2011 15th Annual Chicago Summer Dance Charanga Tropical Grant Park Spirit of Music Garden Dance lessons by Latin Rhythms http://www.ChicagoSummerDance.org August 21, 2011 15th Annual Chicago Summer Dance Willy Torres Grant Park Spirit of Music Garden Dance lessons by Lisa "La Boriqua" http://www.ChicagoSummerDance.org August 21, 2011 Domingos Latinos Navy Pier Beer Garden William Gómez Con Caché http://www.chicagosbestbeergarden.com/calendar_august.html August 24, 2011 15th Annual Chicago Summer Dance Orquesta La Crema Athletic Field Park Dance lessons by Miguel Méndez http://www.ChicagoSummerDance.org August 26, 2011 Salsa on Lake Michigan Mystic Blue Cruise Orquesta Con Son Lisa ‘La Boriqua” DJ Dwight Burr http://www.mysticbluecruises.com/Chicago/latin-moonlight-cruise-series August 28, 2011 Domingos Latinos Navy Pier Beer Garden Angel Meléndez Tribute to El Cantante http://www.chicagosbestbeergarden.com/calendar_august.html September 23, 2011 Salsa on Lake Michigan Mystic Blue Cruise Joe Rendon’s Salsa Con Soul Lisa ‘La Boriqua” DJ Dwight Burr http://www.mysticbluecruises.com/Chicago/latin-moonlight-cruise-series
Ongoing Events
Every Thursday Latin Street Dancing Salsa @ Excalibur Nightclub upstairs in Club X. 632 N. Dearborn (Ontario & Dearborn) Doors open @ 7:00 p.m., Latin dance lesson by Lisa “La Boriqua” @ 8:30 p.m. 2 rooms of dancing. DJ El Papichulo spins Salsa, Mambo & Cha Cha Cha. DJs Alex Perez & Steven Merengue, Bachata & Cumbia Sonidera.Cover: $ 7.00 For info: www.LatinStreetDancing.com or 312 42 SALSA
Radio Stations
"Radio Salsa” on 1240 am
Dimension Latina WLUW 88.7 FM Independent Community Radio. Tropical music radio station only on Sundays from 2 - 6 p.m. sponsored by Loyola University. www.wluw.org/schedule/index.cfm#43
El Tornado Tropical Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (GMT -6) WIIT, 88.9 FM (Chicago) Broadband Connection: www.radio.iit.edu/high.m3u Studio Phone: (312) 567-3088
El Tornado Tropical, Parte II Thursdays 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (GMT -6) Pura Salsa (Clásica, Romántica, Dura, etc.) WHPK, 88.5 FM (Chicago) Broadband & Dial Up Connections: www.whpk.org/stream Studio Phone: (773) 702-8424
El Tornado Tropical, Part III Saturdays 12:00pm - 2:00pm Central Standard Time (GMT -6) Broadband Connection: www.uicradio.org Studio Phone: (312) 413-2191
Jazz Tropicale WDCB 90.9 FM. Sundays at 10 p.m. Latin, Brazilian and Caribbean music since 1993. Streamed worldwide via the Internet. www.wdcb.org and www.marshallvente.com/radiohost.html
Victor & Connie Parra from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday's on WDCB 90.9 FM The Mambo Express. Sponsored by The College of Du Page www.cod.edu/wdcb
Periodicals
HOY: Only Spanish speaking daily newspaper in Chicago. It may be found in boxes all over the city. On Fridays their entertainment publication Vida HOY comes out with all the entertainment programmed for the weekend. Vida HOY also gets re-printed for free on Saturdays. www.holahoy.com
Chicago Tribune: (In English) One of the major newspapers in the city. Friday's edition is the most helpful for events. For events also try www.metromix.com
Chicago Sun-Times: (In English) One of the major newspapers in the city. Friday's edition is the most helpful for events.  www.suntimes.com/index
The Reader: (In English) It comes out every Thursday free of charge.  It lists all the concerts, nightclubs, and music events in section 3. You can get it at all White Hen's, grocery stores, and most bars and clubs. www.chireader.com
Extra Newspaper (Bilingual Spanish/English): It comes out every Thursday free of charge. The largest bilingual publication in Chicago. Look for the "Extra" metal drop boxes in the city and Hispanic neighborhoods.
La Raza Newpaper (In Spanish): It comes out every Thursday for $.25. Look for the "La Raza" metal drop boxes in teh city and Hispanic neighborhoods. www.laraza.com
Contigo Magazine (In English): It comes out once a month free of charge.  Soley dedicated Hispanic entertainment news. Look for the "Contigo" metal drop boxes in mostly Hispanic neighborhoods.
Latin Street Dancing Newsletter (In English): It comes out once a month free of charge. Dedicated solely to Latin dancing and Latin music events. Delivered to businesses in Chicago and directly mailed to homes free of charge. To subscribe click on www.laboriqua.com/contact/index.html
Interested in Chicago Based Latin Bands? Check out these representatives: Latin Street Dancing SalsaChicago
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Last updated / actualizada: 14-Aug-2011