The Peoria Contemporary Arts Center hosts a Latin salsa dance event from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of every month. The first hour of the event is a dance lesson on the salsa style. The last three hours are open for dancing to the tunes provided a live DJ. As of July 2010, admission is $3.00 for PCAC members and $6.00 for non-members.
Peoria Contemporary Arts Center
305 Southwest Water Street
Peoria, IL 61602
309-674-6822
peoriacac.org
The Peoria Latin Vibe Dance Team provides salsa dance lessons in the style of Miami and Cuba. The dances are held at Body Fitness Dance Studio on Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. As of July 2010, the cost is $45.00 for singles, $85.00 for couples and $35.00 for students.
Body Fitness Dance Studio
3020 N. University
Peoria, IL 61604
309-685-1950
peorialatinvibe.com
The Peoria Latin Vibe Dance Team showcases salsa dancing with choreographed performances at different venues or events in Peoria. The team performs a salsa routine that will include Miami and L.A. salsa turns, shines, and dips.
Body Fitness Dance Studio
3020 N. University
Peoria, IL 61604
309-685-1950
peorialatinvibe.com
"Tropical Wednesdays" at Soma Ultralounge in nearby Champaign-Urbana are devoted to salsa dancing. The special night features salsa, bachata, merengue and reggaeton music and dance, as well as margarita drink specials. A live DJ plays the music at this ultra-hip dance bar.
Soma Ultralounge
320 North Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
217-359-7662
somaultralounge.com
Every Saturday at Champaign-Urbana's Radio Maria is salsa night. As of July 2010, DJ Juan plays salsa beats from 10:30 p.m. until 2:00 a.m., and this regular event is produced and promoted by Power N Soul Pro.
Radio Maria
119 North Walnut Street
Champaign, IL 61820
217-398-7729