I am going to Singapore this weekend. Do know a place where I can dance salsa?

Answer 1

Try these places:

Brix
10 Scotts Road #B1
Hyatt Regency Hotel

Union Square
The Amara Hotel
165, Tanjong Pagar Road, #02-05

Xen Bar
34A Pagoda Street, China Town MRT Station.


For more info, click here http://www.salsapower.com/cities/singapore.htm

Answer 2

Few places which I've learnt dancing Salsa & Waltz before are as follows:

1) http://www.johnjosephinedance.com.sg
2) http://www.anjcreative.com.sg

A & J Creative has been my fave dance school because the teachers are great and patient with every student. And of course the school is very accessible to where I live and also really convenient & accessible to anywhere in Singapore as there is a MRT station outside the school. Most importantly, their course fees are quite reasonable!!! Check everything out at their website.

Answer 3

The place is called Jitterbugs Swingapore
Every Friday, 9 to 11 pm
Every Friday, Latin Fiesta is held at Jitterbugs Swingapore. Not only is it the place for our students to practice their moves and grooves, it is also the meeting place of Singapore Salseros to shine and style.
Cost: $5 or free if you take a related class on Friday.

9 Raffles Boulevard #03-02 Millenia Walk Singapore 039596

Answer 4

Yes. You can dance salsa (and any other dance too, for that matter) in the MRT, at the bus-stop, at the food centre, and in any public area. It is not prohibited. Haha.

Answer 5

Allow me to fill in the last one: Thumper at Goodwood Park Hotel

Answer 6

Attitude dance studio

http://www.asiasalsa.com/aboutus.asp

Address:
70, Palmer Road #02-01
Singapore 079427
contact no. : 6226 2381
email : [e-mail]

How to get to us by bus (alight at bus-stop just behind the studio) :
SBS : 70, 107, 130,162, 186, 400
SMRT (formerly TIBS) : 700, 970


* All these bus are estimated working distance to/or times to the studio thirty seconds.

How to get to us by bus (alight at bus-stop near MAS building) :
SBS : 196 or 196e
SMRT (formerly TIBS) : 75, 167


* Estimated working distance to the studio is one and a half minutes.

A longer walk to the studio
How to get to us by bus (alight at Temasek Tower bus - stop) :
SBS 10, 131
CSS 602, 605, 607

How to get to us by MRT :
1) Nearest MRT Station: Tanjong Pagar MRT (exit International Plaza)
2) Walk along Anson Road (towards M Hotel)
3) You will see SHELL Petrol Station on your left on Parsi Road
4) Turn left and walk along Parsi Road until you meet Shenton Way
5) Cross Shenton way, turn right
6) Walk along Shenton Way towards ECP
7) Turn left to Palmer Road, you will see a Chinese temple and walk past the car park area, before you see Palmer House. We’re on the 2nd Floor.

ALTERNATIVELY..U CAN ALSO GO TO
TWO LEFT FEET DANCE STUDIO
http://www.two-leftfeet.com/
http://www.dancechic.com/


Where to Salsa in Singapore-
http://www.two-leftfeet.com/resources.htm
Where to Salsa in Singapore
Salsa venues in Singapore can be fairly fickle. Fortunately, the salsa population in Singapore has grown large enough to capture the attention of club owners, who don't mind dedicating a night or two to the salsa crowd. Here's a list of clubs where you can definitely find salsa on weekdays and weekends.

1. Union Square at Tanjong Pagar

2. Brix at Hyatt Hotel

3. Fuego at Gemmill Lane

4. Xenbar at Pagoda St



1. Union Square

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 in the shopping arcade that’s connected to the Amara Hotel; second floor, directly above Burger King. It's a mid-sized club, so there’re lots of bar stools, a dance area and a pool table. There's an adjoining lounge with some pretty good singers.


Salsa nights: Every night except Sundays.
Dance floor: Mid-sized. Very packed with dancers on weekends, who usually spill onto the walkways. Walkways are okay to dance on, till it gets sticky with sweat. And you have to watch for incoming and outgoing human traffic if you dance along the walkways.
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.
Environment: Very nice on weekdays, and too crowded on weekends. Walkways are sometimes smooth, and sometimes a little sticky with perspiration. The way the 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 but tends to be smoky.
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.
Ladies night: Friday. Free drinks - soda, bacardi breeze, the usual simple stuff. $15 cover for guys, inclusive of 2 standard drinks.
Cover charge: Cover is $6 from Mondays to Thursdays, inclusive of 1 standard drink (except for the ladies on Ladies Night on Friday). Increases to $15 for 2 standard drinks on Saturdays.
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.
Minus points: The crowd (on Fridays and Saturdays). Chances of getting stepped on and elbowed are quite high.
Additional notes: Action begins at 9+. Floor gets packed by 11p. So if you want lots of space, go early before 10p, or stay late past 11:30p. Apparently, they play slower songs on Tuesday, which is good if you want to practice.
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.
Public Transportation: Take the MRT to Tanjong Pagar. Follow the signs for Amara Hotel.

Union Square
165 Tanjong Pagar Road
The Amara #02-05
Singapore 239924
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web site: http://www.ntucclub.com.sg
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2. Brix

Brix plays mainly R&B, with one day a week (Sunday) dedicated to Latin music, including salsa. It's located at the basement of the Hyatt Hotel along Scotts Rd.


Salsa nights: Sundays only.
Dance floor: Nice but very small.
Crowd: Variable but generally not crowded at all. The place is known to attract 'working women" and expats, so if you're bored, you can always pay attention to the “action” that's going on.
Environment: Nice and cool, but can be smoky.
Music: Very variable. Be prepared to wait for salsa music if there are very few salsa dancers. You’ll probably have to go bug the DJ. The band that comes on around 10:30p plays a variety of Latin music, including salsa, cha cha, merengue, gypsy-kings-type songs.
Ladies night: None.
Cover charge: None.
Plus points: Nice environment, not crowded at all. It’s nice to have a live band, although they don’t play too many salsa songs.
Minus points: Infrequency of salsa songs.
Additional notes: The DJ may not play any salsa if he feels there are very few dancers. He'll tend to pander to the crowd. You'll have to bug him to do it.
Parking: Expensive parking at Hyatt. $4 per entry. Far East and Scotts are not much better. Maybe just slightly cheaper but you have to walk further.
Public Transportation: Take any bus to Scotts Road, or MRT to Orchard.

Grand Hyatt Hotel Singapore
10 Scotts Road,
Singapore 228211
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web site: http://restaurants.singapore.hyatt.com/brix/brix_intro.html
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3. Fuego

Fuego is a small dance club that caters mainly to the ballroom dancing crowd. They've now dedicated their Tuesdays to playing salsa.

Salsa nights: Tuesdays only. From 8p onwards.
Dance floor: Dark and very small. The bar lines one side of the dance floor, while mirrors line the other side. Don't be fooled by the mirrors into thinking that there's more dance space than there really is.
Crowd: Variable.
Environment: Once you enter the club, you are greeted by the dance floor. There's not much room to stand, without getting into the way of dancers. The only seating area is behind the dance floor, in a little room that's segregated from the dance floor.
Music: DJ music.
Ladies night: None.
Cover charge: None.
Minus points: As the seating area is segregated from the dance floor in a small room, you can't really watch people dance, unless you're prepared to stand on the dance floor. Also the dance area is very small.
Parking: There is a URA car parking area along Club St.
Public Transportation: Take any bus to South Bridge Rd, or MRT to Raffles Place or Chinatown..

Fuego
#01-01, 5 Gemmill Lane (off of Club St)
Singapore 069261
Tel: [phone]
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4. Xenbar

Xenbar is housed in one of those big pre-war terrace shophouses (corner unit). Three storeys, split level. Mostly dedicated to salsa. There are classes there in the evenings before 9p or 10p. So if you go there early, you can't dance but you can observe the class.

Salsa nights: Every night. However the crowd tends to leave by 10:30p.
Dance floor: Spacious. Floor is nice for the most part. Sometimes a little too slippery. And watch out for some warped wood that will throw your spins off.
Crowd: The crowd is relatively small compare to Union Square. Not more than 40 So if you want plenty of space, Xenbar will be very suitable.
Environment: Nice and cool, especially because of the high ceilings and small number of patrons. Not too smoky. But the atmosphere is more like a dance studio rather than an actual club.
Music: BYOM. Usually somebody will put in some music. You can also play your own music (salsa of course). Lots of CDs there if you don't have any. But sometimes the music skips and gets cut off in the middle. Sometimes it's technical error, sometimes it's human intervention.
Ladies night: None.
Cover charge: First drink charge of $10 (non-alcoholic) or $12 (alcoholic) for guys.
Plus points: The spaciousness and coolness. The club only closes when the last person leaves. Even if it's 6am! And it’s open every day, including Sundays.
Minus points: The emptiness – sometimes there’s no one there!
Additional notes: There's also a smaller dance area on the third floor, which they sometimes use for tango. Make sure you go with a large group (or during an event), or else you may be the only dancer there.
Parking: You can park at the URA car park on the parallel streets, or at the sizeable parking area along Club St. After 10p, it’s free. You can also park near Maxwell market or at China Square Central ($2/entry)
Public Transportation: Take the MRT to Chinatown. Take the exit for Pagoda St. Walk away from Chinatown MRT, towards South Bridge Road. It's somewhere in the middle of Pagoda St. Look out for the tallest 4-storey, single pink shophouse on your left (with green windows and a large banner on the front of the building).


Xenbar and Restaurant
32A Pagoda Street
Singapore 059191
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web site: http://www.xenbar.com