SAN DIEGO New to the area- new to salsa

[sirenita]

I have been taken salsa dancing a couple (literally 2) times, and I love it- however I just moved this winter to San Diego and I know nothing about the city.


I was wondering if there were any suggestions for classes and/or clubs that I could check out- I really want to learn more...!

[mreventos]

Check out the La Jolla Marriott on Friday and Saturday nights....

Also be sure to take classes with David Stein from Majesty in Motion
majestyinmotion.com/

[SDsalsaguy]

While I'll second the La Jolla Mariott as your best bet for Friday or Saturday nights, unfortunately the amount of actual salsa being played at the LJM has continued to decline abysmally, now totaling about a third of everything played at best. (The other 2/3 include merengue, cha cha, bachata, regaeton, and, on very rare nights that the DJ needs to be smacked upside the head even more than usual, disco).

David Stein from Majesty in Motion is excellent, but my #1 recommendation would actually be the Friday night teacher at the LJM (David teaches there on Saturdays), Jemadean Haynie of Salsa Pasión (see salsapasiondance.com).

As for another venue, the Belly Up Tavern (in Solana Beach) has Sunday night salsa on a sporadic basis (you'd have to check their on line calendar), but is probably the best real salsa venue left in San Diego these days (i.e. 75+% of the music is salsa, there's a very large beginning class, there are people to dance with at a variety of levels, and the floor is excellent).

HTH

[sirenita]

thanks so much to both of you, i will definitely check these out!

[mreventos]

There is also Club Miami in Hotel Circle... they have after hours till 5am
and Club Caribe down in Bonita, CA They both have more of a Puerto Rican feel to them...

Oh and if you want some recommendations on places to eat let me know!

Anthony

[Macyboy]

can someone post the address of the places mention on this post

[mreventos]

can someone post the address of the places mention on this post

Marriott San Diego La Jolla
4240 La Jolla Village Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 587-1414

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Mr O's
aka Club Miami
1299 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 299-3544
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Caribe Restaurant
5080 Bonita Rd
Bonita, CA 91902

(619) 472-2400

[Macyboy]

mreventos, I'll be there 10 to 14 May.
If you want we can hook up. Send me email if you think you will be going out. macyboys@hotmail.com

Is someone from SF wanna meet i'll be there from 15-20 May, send me email at same adresse


thx for the addresse

[SDsalsaguy]

Heya Macyboy, I'll be at the LJM both May 11 & 12 so please keep an eye out for me and say hi!

[rjoe92057]

While I'll second the La Jolla Mariott as your best bet for Friday or Saturday nights, unfortunately the amount of actual salsa being played at the LJM has continued to decline abysmally, now totaling about a third of everything played at best. (The other 2/3 include merengue, cha cha, bachata, regaeton, and, on very rare nights that the DJ needs to be smacked upside the head even more than usual, disco).
HTH

I've been going back to the LJM for the past month and I agree! What is going on? I guess they are doing what attracts drinking guests rather than dancing guests? I have not heard one song that I want to dance to - that is really bad. Not only is the music bad, the sound system is distorted. Last week it was distorted and too loud. I asked for my money back. Not sure if I will be going back.

[VidaSalsera]

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Here's a little about my experience at Club Miami.

I don't believe it has a Puerto Rican feel at all (don't be mad Anthony). A Central/South America I'd say instead.

The band was good when I was there!

http://www.vidasalsera.com/farandulaclubmiami.htm

[Salsamakossa]

So what do you guys think of Iran Castillo, of Son y Pasos? I think he is an awesome dancer, and his moves are so original and different.

Check out the La Jolla Marriott on Friday and Saturday nights....

Also be sure to take classes with David Stein from Majesty in Motion
majestyinmotion.com/