Where?: Bachata/merengue & quiet

Hey there,

I've got maybe 8 days or so in the DR & I'm looking to dance a lot of bachata/merengue/reggaeton & avoid massive amts of tourists. I plan on spending at least a couple days in Santo Domingo, but I'd like the rest of my time to be quiet near a beach, but still with the requisite amount of dancing! I've heard mixed reviews of Las Terrenas being just the place (some say it's way too touristy now?). I'm also open to some time in a town not on the beach. But I live in the desert, so water definitely has to fit in here somewhere!!

Also, do most discos only operate on certain days (ie weekends)? Does this vary between Santo Domingo & other places (trying to plan which days to be where)

What else? That's pretty much it. I'm also a vegetarian (no seafood) woman traveling alone. Oh, and without a lot of money (when is that not the case, though?)

Thanks for all your help-

Perhaps I mis-spoke... I'm looking for a place that has a good nightlife, yet is more tranquil, slower paced than cities tend to be. Not necessarily actually 'quiet' during the day. And preferably isn't the biggest tourist place ever.