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updated on September 18, 2002

Monday

Cafe Cocomo, La Nueva Noche de Salsa (New Salsa Night), Cafe Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street (off Mariposa), San Francisco. 415-824-6910
Every Monday Night at Cafe Cocomo
Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm Salsa Lesson by Fernando.
10:00pm-1:00am DJ Dancing

Albertos, 736 West Dana Street, Mountain View, 650-968-3007

Monthly "On 2" series w/Gabriel Romero:
4-week "on 2" workshop series at Alberto's Nightclub on Monday nights.  Note from instructor: this is a great opportunity for dancers in the lower Peninsula and South Bay to learn to dance Salsa "on 2" in a progressive workshop format. There will be two separate levels to separate the beginning and intermediate level students. The workshops will cover everything from fancy footwork, leading and following technique, to ladies styling.

7:00-8:30pm Level 1 - Class will introduce dancers to basic footwork, partnering technique, and On 2 etiquette.

8:30-10:00pm Level 2- This class will cover Open floorwork, spinning and styling, partnering drills, and partner combinations.

4-Week Session is $48. Drop-in is $12 per class. Social dancing after class. Monday Night Privates are also available. 

For more info: 510-451-9415, nitefeveron2@hotmail.com, www.albertos.com, www.mamboromero.com.

Tuesday

Glas Kat (Ay Karamba), 520 4th Street, San Francisco 415-495-6620 SC Club Pick!

Dance Lessons 8-9 w/Ricardo and Sarah (Rica Salsa), Live band after 9pm - Cover:$8

Comment: Easy Parking (lot across the street), New Dance floor, Nice sound system,

Good Sushi Bar, live bands, reasonably priced drinks, and the list goes on! 
This place is a great dance club - The happening spot on Tuesdays.

For more info: www.glaskat.com or www.ricasalsa.com

Albertos, 736 West Dana Street, Mountain View, 650-968-3007

"College Nights"! 7:00pm-9:30pm: lessons with John and Liz, (free with $10 admission).

Present your college ID and you will get $4 discount from the regular admission!

For more info: 510-384-6583,  www.albertos.com, email: freddysalsamania@yahoo.com

Cafe du Nord 2170 Market Street, San Francisco. 415- 861-5016.
Breaking News:   Salsa at Cafe du Nord again! 
$7.00 covers begins at 8pm includes dance class with Ron.

Wednesday

Roccapulco - 3140 Mission Street, San Francisco (415) 648-6611

Lessons 8:30pm - 9:30pm with Salsa Dance Champions Ciro & Maryann. DJ afterwards.
$10 cover (incl. lessons).

For more info: www.roccapulco.com

John & Liz, Down Low Lounge, 2284 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley 510-548-1159

Every Wednesday from 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Live Music & Open Dancing - DJ "Fab Freddy" & the Bay Area's best Salsa Bands. 

$10 cover (incl. lesson)!

Agenda Lounge - 399 S. 1st St. (at San Salvador), San Jose, 408-287-4087

Lessons from 7:30-9:30, Teacher: Jose Feliciano.  $3 after 9:30 (for DJ, $5 for bands).

Comments: Plenty of free parking, restaurants nearby.  Nice dance floor, pool tables. 
If you eat at the restaurant, you get into the club for free. 
People have said that the restaurant is good!
Sometimes a live band and sometimes a DJ! Call ahead.

Caribbean Gardens - 1306 Bayshore Rd., Burlingame, 650-799-5412.

9pm, $8. DJ. Lessons start at 8:30
$10. No cover after 9:30!

Club Fusetti, 815 West Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901, (415) 459-6079
Wednesday Lesson:  8:30-9:30.  Open dance afterwards.
DJ. Teachers:  Shirley. $5 cover. Lots of easy parking.

Sometimes Salsa Clubs, Call Ahead

El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, 415-282-3325

Pier 23, Pier 23 on the Embarcadero, San Francisco, 415-362-5125

Comments: Live salsa band on Wednesday nights (9:30-1 a.m.) and sometimes Thursday.
Serving fresh seafood until 10:00 p.m., dancing on small dance floor inside and on huge
outdoor patio. Dress is very casual. This is more a bar, and less a dance place. 
The schedule is erratic, so call and confirm! 

Sol Y Luna Restaurant
Comments: HAS CLOSED DOWN! Sad, but true...any information on re-opening, or
new owners, please update me.  This was where it all started (at least for me).

Jillian's (@Metreon) - CLOSED

Thursday

Noche Caliente, The BackBeat, 777 Lawrence Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051
408-241-0777
3 dance floors/venues: Salsa, Merengue, Latin House, Rock en espanol, Hip Hop, House
Price: $10.00 
8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

For more info: http://www.nightclubaura.com/

Vinnie's Bar & Grill, 2045 Mt. Diablo Street, Concord, CA 94520, 925-685-9515
Every Thursday. Admission: Free. All ages are welcome. Lesson: 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm with Gina & Guest. Dancing: 9:30 pm to 1:00 am. DJ: Armando Tam with the "Ultimate Old School Experience".
Note from Instructor: Here's a great place with great people, dancers, and DJ. Vinnie's in Concord has a nice floor and admission is FREE!!. Beginners' class taught by Gina & Guest.

Beginning/Int. Lessons with Jake and Techi , $10 Live Band!  Starts at 8pm.

Comments: Great club! Read about it as a Club Pick in our Club Picks Section.
Live salsa band on Thursday's and Saturday nights. Newly remodeled, with a large
dance floor and new bathrooms. Great place to dance!

-SPECIAL MINI-WORKSHOPS: 

THURSDAYS: 7pm Extended Basic Technique: Basics in detail, leading/following, motion, dance technique. Cost is only $5 over regular admission price, then stay for regular 8pm class followed by DJ and live music!
See http://www.SalsabyJake.com for full description of classes.

Roccapulco- 3140 Mission Street, San Francisco, (415) 648-6611

Chiki Boom! Alternative Lifestyles Night!
DJ Chili - (Check www.roccapulco.com for schedule & admission)

Club Miami, 177 W. Santa Clara, San Jose, 408-279-3670
Lessons with Stephanie Palmeri & Danny Zepeda.
Thursdays: Free intermediate classes from 7-9pm.
Cover: $5

The Davis Graduate, 805 Russell Blvd, Davis, CA. 95616, (530)758-GRAD
Tuesday & Thursday nights, Salsa Lessons @ 9PM w/Eduardo Currea
DJ music until 1:30 PM w/Nehad
Comments: Plenty of parking, large dance floor, drink specials, 80+ beers on tap,
excellent lighting, great crowd, 18 over welcome.
Attire is casual to dressy. Cover is $4/21+, $6/18+.

www.djnehad.com

Albertos, 736 West Dana Street, Mountain View, 650-968-3007
SILICON VALLEY SALSA NIGHT! Salsa Thursdays w/John & Liz. Lessons @ 9:30pm.

Salsa Dancing with DJ Oscar "O". 

7:15-8:15pm Beginners, 8:30-9:30 pmIntermediate
$10 regular admission, $6 with Business Card.
For more info: www.albertos.com

From 5:00pm to 2:00am

Bands start at 10:00pm, upstairs! Call first.  $5. 

For more info: www.elbo.com

Club Miramar Restaurant & Bar, 131 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
New tropical club in Half Moon Bay CA (by the beach!)
DJ Vega. Free salsa lessons at 8:00pm with Agua Dulce.

For more info: 650-726-9053.

Club Ascend, Tarragon, 140 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
DJ Jeann Carlo. SALSA 4th FRIDAY of every month. 
Indoor/outdoor dancing. Two wood dance floors and an outdoor patio.
Glass doors open to a sunny patio overlooking Historic Murphy Ave. Capacity 300+
Class from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
$10.00 cover charge includes lessons
*Valet Parking Available*
Time: 7:00-2:00am

Mission Blue Dance Center, 475 Mission Blue Drive, Brisbane, CA 94005.

Dance Spectrum presents Hot Salsa Fridays! 1707d South Bascom Ave. Campbell
1st and 3rd Fridays of the month! Lessons with Ricardo & Michelle - Mens footwork & Ladies Styling 7pm -9pm.
DJ Music & dancing follow. Special Guests & Events are scheduled frequently.  Edie and Al Espinoza (Feb '02)and Roni & Dinora were recent guests (June '02).  
Got to www.ricardoandmichelle.com for more details.

Roccapulco- 3140 Mission Street, San Francisco, (415) 648-6611

Salsa Dance Lessons w/Ava Apple & Felipe Haymon 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Beginning Footwork & Partnering patterns. A rising happening spot for Fridays,
with great atmosphere and good dancers, so bring a towel and an extra shirt!
DJ & Live Bands - (Check Roccapulco.com for schedule)
Admission Special - $8 before 10pm (Friday & Saturday Nights)

Caribbean Gardens, 1306 Old Bayshore Hwy. (across from Airport Hyatt), 

Burlingame, CA (650) 799-5412

Peter Ohio and Fusion Latina Dance Company Dancers of Los Claveros Productions.

The Bay Area's Premiere Live Salsa Bands every Friday night & DJ Tony "O".
Note from instructor(s): Peter Ohio, Director, Fusion Latina Dance Company

Lessons: Flash & Cutting Edge L.A. Style Salsa 
a. 8:15 - 9pm Beginners (Timings, Basic Steps, Turns & Connection Techniques) 
b. 9 - 10pm Intermediate/Advanced (A Flash Series of Footwork & a Cool Partner Pattern) 
c. Private Lessons Available (Call Instructor For An Appointment)
Dance Party: 10pm-2am with a Live Band and DJ Tony "O", 

Admission: $10 includes 2 hours of Salsa Lessons and Salsa Party till 2am.

PARKING: Unlimited Free and Safe Parking in front of the club.
For more information, please contact instructor: Peter Ohio at peter@FusionLatina.com 

For more info: www.CaribbeanGarden.com    www.FusionLatina.com 

El Valenciano Restaurant & Club, 1153 Valencia Street (Mission District), San Francisco, CA 
Every Friday night from 8:30pm to 9:30pm 
Salsa Dance Lessons with Jose-Luis! DJ music afterwards. $5.00 cover charge (includes lesson).

Danceasy, 9951 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, (510) 524-9100,
Club which features salsa dancing on Friday nights (DJ).  Their web site is www.danceasy.com 

Beginners and an intermediate class at 8:00 pm, and dancing from 9:00pm to midnight every Friday.

Club Conga 2600 Watts Ave. Sacramento, CA  916-978-9834

Club Miami, 177 W. Santa Clara, San Jose, 408-279-3670

Albertos, 736 West Dana Street, Mountain View, 650-968-3007
Currently CLOSED for Salsa - May return? Stay tuned.
www.albertos.com

Parkside Cafe - CLOSED

Barcelona, 7 Spring St., San Francisco, 415-989-1976

CLOSED DOWN.

Limelight, 228 Castro Mountain View, CA 650-903-4830
Brand new with 2 rooms, live music. 
Will be every Saturday.  Lessons w/Ricardo and Michelle of PB&G.

www.clublimelight.com, www.ricardoandmichelle.com

Cafe Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street, San Francisco, 415-824-6910 SC Club Pick!

Beginning/Int Lessons 7:00pm-9:00pm, Jake and Techi, Live bands after. $12.

Comments: Live salsa band on Thursday's and Saturday nights.
Newly remodeled (Visit the NEW Volcanic Lava Room!).

-SPECIAL MINI-WORKSHOPS LAST WEEK OF EVERY MONTH 

SATURDAYS -7:00pm - Intermediate/Advanced Salsa: Harder patterns, spins, styling, partnering skills.

See http://www.SalsabyJake.com for full description of classes.
Cost is only $5 over regular admission price,
then stay for regular 8pm class followed by DJ and live music!

Roccapulco- 3140 Mission Street, San Francisco, 415-648-6611

Int. Footwork & Partnering patterns w/ Gil and Naomi ("On2"): 8:30pm-9:30pm
DJ & Live Bands - Special Events featuring the worlds greatest Salsa Artists!
Admission Special - $8 before 10pm (Friday & Saturday Nights) 

(Check Roccapulco.com for schedule info)

Updated 9/16/02: KIMBALL'S NO LONGER OFFERS SALSA. May re-open? Stay tuned.

"LA RUMBA SIGUE" Kelly's Mission Rock 415-626-5355, 817 China Basin @ Mariposa, off Third St. (Next to The Ramp). Every Saturday afternoon. Resident D.J. IVETTE FUENTES (Check her new website DJ La Coqui!)
Live Salsa. 4-8PM, Salsa class w/ Jose-Luis 4-4:30PM.

$7.00 Cover Charge, $5.00 Per Salsa Class Per Person
PANORAMIC BAY VIEWS & GREAT DANCE FLOOR.

Comments from SalsaCrazy: I've been there, and had a great time!
Support this place - it really has a fun, friendly feel - with easy parking,
and a nice location, dance floor, great view of the water and docked cruiseships!

Beginning/Int. Lessons 8:00pm to 9:00pm w/Isabelle, Live bands at 10:00.  $12
-Student discounts available
-Group discounts available
-No partner necessary

2203 Mariner Square, Alameda  510-523-8368. Beautiful club, great dance floor, easy parking,
and perfect sound! www.mrespotlight.com/

Lesson with Stephanie Palmeri & Danny Zepeda. Fridays - Free beginning classes from 8-9pm (ending with an intermediate combination.)

Harlow's. 2708 J St. Sacramento, CA 916-441-4693

Sunday 

 

Sunday Salsa Socials by SalsaCrazy Drop in Classes - Both Beginner and Intermediate Classes at the same time! Each and Every Sunday Starting Sunday, September 8th @ 6:30 (Classes are 1.5 hours). No Partner, & No Experience, is Necessary!   Party is $6! Classes are $15 - Party Included. CLASSES from 6:30-8:00pm PARTY/SOCIAL from 8:00pm-12am! Regular Lesson Schedule: 6:30-8pm Beginning Salsa "on 1" by SalsaCrazy (Evan Margolin) 6:30-8pm Intermediate Salsa "on 1" by Special Guest Instructor The Best Bay Area Teachers (Intermediate). New Teachers Each Month! Address: Metronome Ballroom 1830 17th Street (@De Haro)- San Francisco, CA 94103 415-252-9000 Drop-In Anytime! No advance registration required. Classes take place in the beautiful, spacious main ballroom and the mezzanine  of the Metronome Ballroom in SF. Tell your Friends, Everyone is Welcome! -September: Intermediate Classes with Ricardo Tellez of RicaSalsa! Lessons 6:30 - 8pm. October: Intermediate Classes with John and Liz of SalsaMania! Lessons 6:30 - 8pm. Party With DJ Fab Freddy of the Down Low Lounge - All Night Long!- For more info: www.salsasocial.com, www.metronomeballroom.com.

Cafe de la Paz, Shattuck Ave., (corner Cedar), Berkeley, CA

Berkeley's premiere Latin American restaurant and pioneer of nuevo latino cuisine, is adding some 

flavor to the East Bay salsa scene with a new salsa night featuring KPFA DJ Jose Ruiz, beginning 

Sunday, September 22. 

Dance instruction begins at 7, with dancing starting at 8 and lasting until at least 11 PM. 

Cafe de la Paz has full dining, tapas, and a full bar. 

Admission is only $5, including dance lesson. 
Patrons who dine and dance receive $3 off the price of admission or food.
Directions: Cafe de la Paz is located on Shattuck Avenue at the corner of Cedar in 
Berkeley, a block from Chez Panisse. 

For further information and for dinner reservations, call (510) 843-0662.

Mission Blue Dance, 475 Mission Blue Drive, Brisbane (just 5 minutes from SF on 101 South) 
Mission Blue Dance 1st SUNDAY of each month:
CLASSES from 1:00 – 3:00:
1:00-2:00: Cuban Salsa - Beginning
2:00-3:00: Cuban Salsa, Son, Cha Cha Cha & Rueda – Intermediate
Alain Soto & Ariel Oceguera, Direct from Cuba: Alain and Ariel are Excellent-Hot-Fun-Dancers bringing you the dance of Today and the best of Yesterday.
DANCE FROM 4:00-8:00
Note from instructors: All levels, no partner required! Very easy parking. Spectacular views w/ spacious sprung dance floor, and outdoor patios.
Class & Party - $12 general, $10; Party only DJ: $5 general admission; $4 for Brisbane residents & students (w/ID). 
Party only Live Band: $7 general admission, $5.00 for Brisbane residents & students (w/ID)

For class or party info, contact Ken or Natasha at 415-468-9999 or natasha@missionbluedance.com.

For more info: www.missionbluedance.com or www.tangosf.com or www.inscenes.com/missionblue or www.salsadynamica.com

Jelly's (Club Havana), Pier 50, San Francisco, 415-495-3099.

4pm, live band, barbecue, $7. Comments: They feature a salsa band on Sunday afternoon
(4:00 p.m., but things usually don't start until 5pm) barbecue and a super-casual,
pretty friendly atmosphere. No dance lesson.

Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville, 510-655-2888.

Beginning/Int. Class 6-8pm, Garry and Isabelle, DJ dancing 8:00pm-whenever the night is over
$10 ($6 after 8). Discounts w/student ID.

For more info: www.allegroballroom.com

Caribbean Gardens, 1306 Bayshore Rd., Burlingame, 650-799-5412.

9pm, $8. DJ (Tony O). Lessons w/Sylvia Rodriguez start at 8:30. Beginning through Advanced.

ritmo100@aol.com Comments: Sunday (salsa) has resumed. Good salsa crowd on
Sunday nights, with the occasional live salsa band - call for info. Convenient free parking.

Club Caliente, 298 11th St (& Folsom), San Francisco, 415 824-CLUB 
Every Sunday. Live Music with Orquestra Caliente, and DJ Rich Era spinning hot tropical music, LADIES FREE ALL NIGHT!!

Cover $10. Nightly Giveaway - leave name and email to win a bottle of Champagne. 21 and over. For more information contact Antonio Herrera at lightone_promo@yahoo.com.

Starlite Ballroom 1160 N. Fairoaks Ave, Sunnyvale 408-745-7825. 
Huge Ballroom with a beautiful floor.  Lessons with Pantea. DJ music follows.

7:00p.m.-7:45p.m.: Beginning class - covers basic footwork, combination, and styling.

7:45p.m.-8:30p.m.: Intermediate class - starts with open footwork/shines followed by a more challenging combination. The party starts right after the intermediate lesson. Salsa lessons are held in Rhythm Street. Admission for $12 includes all lessons & parties; $10 for parties only. For more info: www.starliteballroom.com

Sheraton Hotel 45 John Glen Drive, Concord, CA.  Located off 680. 925-825-7700
Dance Lessons with Armando starting at 8:30 (Beginners and Intermediate).  DJ Poncena afterwards!

Albertos, 736 West Dana Street, Mountain View, 650-968-3007.

Lessons w/JeannCarlo - Every Sunday from 6:00 TO 8:30 P.M. For Beginner and Intermediate levels (Street Dance Style).
For more info: www.salsa-lessons.com, www.albertos.com, street_salsero@hotmail.com

Mr. E's Spotlight on the Square, - CURRENTLY OPEN ONLY FOR SPECIAL EVENTS!

2203 Mariner Square, Alameda  510-523-8368. Beautiful club, great dance floor, easy parking,
and perfect sound!
www.mrespotlight.com/

Kimball's Carnival, 522 Second St. , Oakland  510-444-6979. 

Updated 9/16/02: KIMBALL'S NO LONGER OFFERS SALSA. May re-open? Stay tuned.