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When it comes to Salsa, there are many venues to choose
from. The main Salsa
club in Singapore is Union Square next to the Amara Hotel, where dancers
from all schools gather to get their Salsa fix. In addition, you can find
Salsa music (with more of a Cuban flair) at Cuba Libre in Clarke
Quay, or a mix of Latin music at Movida at the St. James Power Station. In
addition, many schools now have their own Social Nights, where dancers can
indulge in Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue, Brazilian Zouk, and even West
Coast Swing.
Here's a list
of places where you can definitely find Salsa on weekdays and weekends.
1. Two Left Feet
2. Union Square at Amara Hotel
3. Movida at St James Power Station
4. Social Nights at the different Salsa
schools
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If you're looking for Zouk, here's where you can dance the night away
with fellow Zouk enthusiasts:
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PURE ZOUK at Two
Left Feet
(fortnightly)
5B Trengganu St, Singapore 058459
Sat 830p to 11p; free entry
Note: Join our
facebook
page to stay updated! |
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Student-initiated Zouk Practise
at Two Left Feet
(fortnightly)
5B Trengganu St, Singapore 058459
830p to 11p; $5 per person
Note: Alternates with PURE ZOUK. Join our
facebook
page to stay updated! |
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Zouk Social Nite at Mosaic Dance
(weekly)
520 North Bridge Road, Level 5 Wisma Alsagoff (Opposite Toast Box at
Bugis Junction)
Wed, 10p to 12p; $5 per person
Note: There is a dedicated dance room for Zouk dancers, as well as a Salsa room. |
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SOCIAL NIGHT at Two Left Feet
(monthly)
5B Trengganu St, Singapore 058459
Fri,
945p to 1245a, $5 per person (incl 1 bottled water or canned drink)
Note: Mostly Salsa music, with more Zouk towards the end of the
night (about 10 to 12 Zouk songs, depending on the crowd). Usually held
on the last Fri of our monthly course calendar. Join our
facebook
page to stay updated! |
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1. Two
Left Feet
Going Salsa dancing at a dance club can be an intimidating experience –
the good dancers proudly strut their stuff anywhere and everywhere,
while the less confident dancers stay hidden in dark corners, afraid to
even step onto the dance floor, for fear of appearing foolish.
Dancing at the Two Left Feet studio offers a familiar and less
intimidating environment. Most of the dancers who attend are current or
past students, who are there to practise and perfect their moves.
SOCIAL NIGHT offers a good opportunity to dance with classmates outside
of class, as well as test one's skills on senior feeties, junior feeties,
non-feeties and instructors.
So don't be shy... come on down and dance the night away at Two Left
Feet.
| Salsa nights: |
Every last Friday of the course month. From 945p
to 1245a.
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| Dance floor: |
Mid-sized.
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| Crowd: |
The crowd is a mix of Salseroes and Zoukeiros.
Many beginner to intermediate dancers, and a few advanced dancers. Most crowded hours are between 10:30p and 11:30p.
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| Environment: |
Cosy and friendly environment.
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| Music: |
Mix of Salsa, Bachata, Zouk and sometimes Cha Cha.
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| Ladies night: |
None.
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| Cover charge: |
$5 cover charge comes with bottled water or a
canned drink.
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| Plus points: |
Very cosy environment. Lots of friendly and
easy-going folks around. Good dance space.
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| Minus points: |
There may not be as many advanced dancers as you
may find at other venues. It's popular with beginners and
intermediate dancers from Two left Feet.
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| Additional notes: |
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| Parking: |
Click
here for
parking options. |
| Public Transportation: |
Click
here for
public transportation options. |
Two Left Feet
5B Trengganu St (3rd floor)
Singapore 058459
Email: info@two-leftfeet.com
Web site: http://www.two-leftfeet.com
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2. Union
Square at Amara Hotel
Union Square is the longest-running Salsa club in Singapore. What started
as one night of Salsa has now grown to six nights of Salsa. Union Square
is located on the 5th floor of the shopping arcade that’s connected to the Amara
Hotel. The entrance is at the back corner furthest from the hotel.
Simply head up the dedicated lift to the 5th floor.
| Salsa nights: |
Mon to Sat.
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| Dance floor: |
Small to mid-sized. Can get very packed with
dancers.
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| Crowd: |
The crowd is a mix of salseroes and non-salseroes
(regular pub-goers). So you can definitely gather an audience if your
dance is eye-catching enough. However, it can be quite impossible to
dance without fear of injury when it gets super crowded on Fridays
and Saturdays. Watch out for sharp elbows and heels as you walk in
and out. Most crowded hours are between 10:30p and 11:30p. Cozy and
well-attended on other days.
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| Environment: |
Very nice on weekdays, and but too crowded at
times. The way the seats and bar stools are lined up, you could say
Union Square is configured to allow flamboyant and narcissistic
displays of Salsa. The place is well air-conditioned.
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| Music: |
Currently, there is a Latin band that plays
Salsa, merengue and some cumbia. In between sets, the
DJ will spin faster-paced Salsa. There’s a fair bit of merengue
and bachata, and sometimes, even cha cha.
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| Ladies night: |
Wednesdays, 9m to 12a. Free entry with 1 drink.
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| Cover charge: |
Cover charge comes with 2 drinks:
> Mon to Thu: $12 for NTUC members; $12 for non-members
> Fri & Sat: $15 NTUC members; $20 for non-members
Sun: FREE
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| Plus points: |
If you like live music and slower Salsa, the
band is a nice change. They play slower Salsa, merengue, and cumbia.
Sometimes they’ll involve themselves in some dancing too. If you
want to flamboyantly display your Salsa skills, Union Square is THE
place to be seen.
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| Minus points: |
As the dance floor is not very big, chances of
getting stepped on and elbowed are quite high. Depending on your
taste, the music the band plays. Also, if you like to dance On2, the
type of music played most of the time will NOT inspire you. In more
recent times, dancers have also been complaining about the DJ's
propensity to mix songs.
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| Additional notes: |
There is a Beginner's Night on Tue and Thu, 9p to
1a. But don't be fooled. Because of the free entry (for those who
RSVP early), many who come are regular dancers and not beginners.
On regular days, dancing begins at 9p+. Floor gets packed by 11p. So
if you want lots of space, go early before 10p, or stay late past
1130p.
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| Parking: |
At $2.58/entry, you can park at the basement of
Amara Hotel. You'll need a cashcard. Keep all your valuables hidden! The parking lot is not very
tight on security. Alternatively, there are some URA lots just outside,
although they’re limited in number. If you’re lucky enough
to get one, you’ll enjoy free parking after 10p.
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| Public Transportation: |
Via MRT: Take the EastWest line to Tanjong Pagar
station. Follow the signs
for Amara Hotel. The dedicated lift to the club can be found at the
back of the shopping annex.
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Union Square
165 Tanjong Pagar Road
The Amara, 5th level
Singapore 239924
Tel: 6224-6116
Email: mark_tay@ntucclub.com.sg
Web site: http://www.ntucclub.com.sg
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3. Movida at St
James Power Station
Movida, meaning "party" in Cuban street slang, is a venue that features
world music, from Caribbean samba to African drums, from Indian tabla to
Cuban son, and from Brazilian hip hop to Middle Eastern Pop. Served up
by resident band La Ranura, which plays latino music after 10pm, it's
easy to feel like a star and as you show off your Salsa moves to a crowd
of mostly non-Salsa dancers.
| Salsa nights: |
No dedicated Salsa nights. You will get the
occasional Salsa song, mixed in with Merengue, Samba, Latin pop, etc.
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| Dance floor: |
Small. Can get very packed with
dancers.
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| Crowd: |
Variable but generally not too crowded. Mostly
non-Salsa dancers, so make sure you go with friends who dance.
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| Environment: |
Urban club setting. Large bar and standing areas,
small dance floor.
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| Music: |
Mix of
Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Bachata and Reggaeton by La Ranura. DJ plays
non-Latin music. |
| Ladies night: |
Tuesdays. Complimentary entry and 5 free drinks
after 11p.
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| Cover charge: |
Sun - Thu: Guys $12. Ladies $10
Fri & Sat: Guys $20. Ladies $15
Happy hour before 10p.
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| Plus points: |
Club environment.
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| Minus points: |
Small dance floor. Not dedicated to playing Salsa.
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| Parking: |
Park at St James Power Station or VivoCity.
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| Public Transportation: |
Via MRT: Take the NorthEast line to HabourFront
station.
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Movida
St James Power Station
3 Sentosa Gateway
Singapore 098544
Tel: 6270-6767
Web site:
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4. Social Nights
at the different dance schools
Many Salsa schools in Singapore now offer their own Social Nights. These
events can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Best to visit the
individual studio's Web site or Facebook page to check the dates of their events.
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Mondays |
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Salsa Party! at Studio UP
79B Tanjong Pagar Road
10pm to 1am; $5 per person |
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Salsa Social Night at
Lumbia
Blk 162 Bukit Merah Central #04-3575 (Above KFC, opp SingHealth
Polyclinic)
930p to 12a; $5 per person
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| Tuesdays |
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Street Latin Nitez at En Motion
74 Duxton Road
9p to 12a; Members/Tertiary $3, Non-members $5 (incl 1 drink) |
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Zouk Night at PiNK Dining & Bar
4 Craig Road
930p to 1130p; free entry
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Wednesdays |
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Zouk Social Nite at Mosaic Dance
520 North Bridge Road, Level 5, Wisma Alsagoff, S(188742) Opp.
Toastbox @ Bugis Junction
10p to 12a; $5 per person |
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Salsa Social Nite at Mosaic Dance
520 North Bridge Road, Level 5, Wisma Alsagoff, S(188742) Opp.
Toastbox @ Bugis Junction
930p to 1230a; $5 per person |
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Beginners Salsa Social at JJSalsaRengue
76A, 2nd Floor, Peck Seah Street, S(079331)
9p to 1130p; $5 per person
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| Thursdays |
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Social Night at ACFTA School of Dance
Same as Lumbia. Blk 162 Bukit Merah Central #04-3575 (Above KFC, opp
SingHealth Polyclinic)
930p to 1230a; $5 per person
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| Fridays |
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SOCIAL NIGHT at Two Left Feet
(monthly)
5B Trengganu St, Singapore 058459
945p to 1245a, $5 per person (incl 1 bottled water or canned drink) |
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Latin Fiesta at Jitterbugs Swingapore
#B1-08 The Cathay, 2 Handy Road Singapore 229233
9p to 11p; $5 per person
There's also a dedicated room for West Coast Swing dancers. |
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Social Night at JJSalsaRengue
(fortnightly)
76A, 2nd Floor, Peck Seah Street, S(079331)
10p to 1230a; $5 per person
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| Saturdays |
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PURE ZOUK at
Two Left Feet
(fortnightly)
5B Trengganu St, Singapore 058459
830p to 11p (unless otherwise stated); free entry |
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Student-initiated Zouk Social at
Two Left Feet
(fortnightly)
5B Trengganu St, Singapore 058459
830p to 11p (unless otherwise stated); $5 per person |
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Bachata Nite at En Motion
(fortnightly)
74 Duxton Road
930p to 1a; Members Free, Non-members $5 (incl of 1 drink) |
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Social Night at JJSalsaRengue
(fortnightly)
76A, 2nd Floor, Peck Seah Street, S(079331)
10p to 1230a; $5 per person |
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Street Latin Nitez at En Motion
(fortnightly)
74 Duxton Road
930p to 1a; Members $5, Non-members $7 (incl of 1 drink)
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