Hi, just wondering if anyone can recommend good places for dancing salsa/merengue/bachata in/around New York City on weekends (especially Fridays)...The main issues would be the patrons (must be decent people for the most part), the dance floor (reasonably large for the typical attendance, that is, not too crowded) and the physical location (decent neighbourhood, with good public transport options). I imagine there are many possibilities by Washington Heights and the Bronx, but of course not all may be suitable given above issues. Thanks.
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NYC: Reputable venues to dance salsa/merengue/bachata?
Sofrito is really more of a restaurant/lounge with live music one or two days a week, not exactly a dancing venue.
This link should give you the best Salsa and Bachata clubs in NY. you can even print free passes.
I recommend the Copacabana or Latin Quarters.
See you on the dance floor.
This link should give you the best Salsa and Bachata clubs in NY. you can even print free passes.
I recommend the Copacabana or Latin Quarters.
See you on the dance floor.
Thank you, all...very useful!
Per cbslocal, these are the top 5 NYC "latin" clubs.
Club Cache
221 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036
(347) 385-6745
www.clubcachenyc.com
Price: $11 cover
LQ Nightclub
511 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10171
(212) 593-7575
latin quarter
Copacabana New York
268 West 47th St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 239-2672
copacabanany.com/
Columbus 72
246 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 769-1492
columbus72.com
Iguana New York
240 West 54th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 765-5454
Iguana New York - Restaurant & Dance Lounge
Here is the complete article with comments about each place:
The 5 Best Latin Clubs In New York ? CBS New York
Do you agree with their assessment? How would you rate these clubs for dancing?
Per cbslocal, these are the top 5 NYC "latin" clubs.
Club Cache
221 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036
(347) 385-6745
www.clubcachenyc.com
Price: $11 cover
LQ Nightclub
511 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10171
(212) 593-7575
latin quarter
Copacabana New York
268 West 47th St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 239-2672
copacabanany.com/
Columbus 72
246 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 769-1492
columbus72.com
Iguana New York
240 West 54th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 765-5454
Iguana New York - Restaurant & Dance Lounge
Here is the complete article with comments about each place:
The 5 Best Latin Clubs In New York ? CBS New York
Do you agree with their assessment? How would you rate these clubs for dancing?
I dont think Copacabana exists anymore. Latin Quarters is ok but over-rated, if u wanna REALLY get down try Dyckman-200th streets in uptown manhatten the whole strip on Dyckman is filled with Clubs abd bars, and all the way at the end towards the water u have La Marina, probably the best dance/bar/nightlife around on a Sunday but it closes around 1am. Theres a heavy spanish population there and the music is good
Copacabana is alive and kicking. It is located in the old China Club. Has all the nights the old Copa use to have. Tuesday after work is the best with free dance classes and buffet. A band usually performs. Of course, it is not the original shown in Good Fellas but something is something. A good time every time.
come to Queens and you will find a little gem called Gran Rancho Jubilee...it is a Dominican restaurant by LaGuardia Airport by day...at night its a great spot to dance bachata,merengue,salsa,regaeton,dembow. ALL the big artists have performed there.. Antony Santos, Zacarias, Omega, El Secreto, etc
I forgot to post that I actually did go to Copa. It was fine. What I found was very little salsa, merengue and bachata music...It was almost exclusively Regueton...in fact, ZERO salsa, ZERO bachata, and maybe a bit of merengue (mostly "merenton", that is, merengue/regueton cross).Copacabana is alive and kicking. It is located in the old China Club. Has all the nights the old Copa use to have. Tuesday after work is the best with free dance classes and buffet. A band usually performs. Of course, it is not the original shown in Good Fellas but something is something. A good time every time.
Which brings me all the way to my initial question:
Are there reputable venues to dance SALSA/MERENGUE/BACHATA in NYC, on weekends?
P.S. I also checked out Sofrito...it is mostly a restaurant...I ate there and found their Puerto Rican food quite delicious and reasonably priced. Of course it is very similar to Dominican food.
On weekends, your best bet would be Latin Quarters. I downstairs is the Spanish floor.
As I mentioned before, The Copa is not what is was. As a matter of fact, the young ones have taken over all the clubs and Salsa is not what it was. Sorry!!!!
As I mentioned before, The Copa is not what is was. As a matter of fact, the young ones have taken over all the clubs and Salsa is not what it was. Sorry!!!!