With a large Latino population and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, the Miami area is a hot spot for Latin dancing. High-energy night clubs that feature Latin dance music played by either disc jockeys or live bands can be found in the South Beach area of Miami Beach. Some of these clubs also feature salsa dance classes as part of the package.
Jazid is a popular nightclub in Miami Beach that plays Latin dancing music seven nights a week. The club offers a variety of music including jazz and rock and roll, but upbeat Latin music with a salsa beat is the most common dance music in an establishment that has dance floors and bar areas both upstairs and down. The music is provided by DJs as well as professional bands that have their own large followings. In 2008, Jazid was named as the bar with the best live music in South Florida by the "AOL City Guide" and Miami's "The SunPost." Although downstairs is the main area for dancing, the upstairs lounge also has a large dance floor and plush couches for seating.
Jazid
1342 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139-4212
305-673-9372
jazid.net
Mango's Tropical Cafe in South Beach is a popular destination that has live entertainment seven days a week from noon to 4 a.m. In addition to live bands and DJ's that play a variety of Latin music such as salsa, the club also has one of the longest running exotic cabaret shows in the nation. Featuring performers from throughout the world, the Mango Dancers are famous for costumes that feature animal prints and exotic attire. Mango's also hosts group parties that can accommodate up to 800 people and serves lunch banquets, dinners and buffets. Multiple bars and dance floors are located throughout the club, which also has numerous VIP rooms for privacy.
Mango's Tropical Cafe
900 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-4422
mangostropicalcafe.com
The Salsa Mia South Beach night club offers both salsa dance lessons and salsa dancing in its Yuca Lounge! The dance lessons are held on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays during the evenings in the upstairs portion of the lounge. Coupons and discounts are offered with the classes, which feature five professional instructors and are for salsa dancers of all levels. Following the dance lessons, patrons can take advantage of the nightly musical entertainment provided by live bands and DJs. The club also hosts group salsa nights that are ideal for bachelorette parties, birthdays and VIP groups.
Salsa Mia South Beach
501 Lincoln Road
South Beach, FL 33139
305-987-3033
salsamia.com
