Many of the WorcesterScene viewers have asked the same question, “where can we go to dance?” While our first answers have been some of the great bars and clubs, we soon realized that they wanted the venues for ballroom, salsa, and the more organized dancing beyond the bump-and-grind that dominate many clubs in the area. With that said, each week we will compile some information that is obtained by those who know where the “in” spots are for this type of dance and entertainment. As always, our friends at Salsa Storm always have something exciting going on, be certain to check them out and tell them that WorcesterScene sent you!

Friday, February 5th

• Maironis Park - Dancing will be upstairs.  So this is a great opportunity to dance all those ballroom steps you have learned.  There will be a lesson in the Quickstep.
• Chicken Bone (Framingham) – Ernie and the Automatics will be playing.  Ernie of Ernie Boch fame will have you rocking.   So go to the Bone to Swing, Hustle and freestyle.
• Poise Style and Motion – This venue is similar to Maironis Park.  Get a lesson and dance for a couple of hours, ballroom only dancing.

Saturday, February 6th

• Maironis Park - This is singles night, but couples can attend.  Ozzie and his DJ will be spinning CDs.  You can practice whatever dance steps you know.
• Point Breeze (Webster) – Windfall will be playing.  They specialize in Classic Rock and some Blues.
• Gilreins – Jon Short is playing.  This will be mostly listening to good Blues.  Not sure if you will be able to dance to his music.
• Frohsinn Club – Preferred Sound will be turning up the amps in an effort to keep everyone awake.  I keep saying that this is a great spot for anyone who is new to ballroom, or just wants to polish some steps or routines.

Sunday, February 7th

• PNI Club, Worcester – Dancing is 4:30 to 8:30.  This will be ballroom dancing.
• Leominster Elks – There is no band this week.  Alan will be selecting music from his Swing CD collection.
• Salsa Storm (Worcester) -  You all know how to dance Salsa.  So head on over to see how you measure up.  Dancing is from 5:00 to 8:30.

Looking for a very well known band to dance to? Friday, February 12th Eight to the Bar will be playing at Twin Rivers Casino.

A special thanks to our contributor with his pulse on the dance scene!

Go into a Worcester Bar or Club and chances are you will find a DJ or band on any given day of the week—from places like Nick’s, Dive Bar, Ralph’s Diner, Lucky Dog, Jose Murphy’s, Cavo D’Oro, or even Irish Times you’ll be able to enjoy a drink and listen to a band’s set or get down to what a DJ is spinning. One thing that many Worcesterites have been looking for is a place somewhere in the middle, where dancing is more formalized and seen as an Art—often found as the art of Salsa.

On Monday’s and Tuesdays, at 6:15pm, Salsa Storm teaches you Salsa—from basic footwork to partnering, spins, patterns and combinations. While it is a great way to get closer with your partner, it is also a great way to meet someone new. This is the perfect opportunity to have some fun without having to have any experience.

Dance the Night Away:

Salsa SUNDAYS (2nd and 4th Sundays of each month)(21+)
@ Salsa Storm 9 Harrison St.
February 22nd, March 8th, March 22nd, April 12th & April 26th
5pm – 9pm / 5pm – 6pm dance lessons
Admission $10 with lesson / $5 after lesson

Salsa SOCIALS (monthly) (21+)
@ Fiddlers Green 19 Temple Street
March 21st
with DJ Underground
7pm – 12:30pm / 7pm – 8pm dance lesson
Admission $10

Salsa SOCIALS (monthly) (21+)
April 18th
featuring a Salsa Orchestra Curubande (with their CD release)
7pm – 12:30pm / 7pm – 8pm dance lesson
Admission $15

Seven’s HOT Salsa Nights (every other month) (21+)
@ Seven’s Lounge 287 Main St
March 28th
9pm – 2am / 10pm – 11pm dance lesson
with DJ Rey G
Admission $10

Seven’s HOT Salsa Nights (every other month) (21+)
@ Seven’s Lounge 287 Main St
May 2nd
9pm – 2am / 10pm – 11pm dance lesson
with DJ Rey G
Admission $10

Bocados Salsa Night (2nd Thursday of the month)
@ Bocados 82 Winter St
March 12th & April 9th
9pm – 11pm
Performance at 9:30pm
Live Salsa band music
Free

For more information on formal classes at their studio or where they go as a group, visit their SceneProfile page.