Originally the El Morocco Supper Club in the 1940s, El Morocco was reputed to be frequented by such figures as Jackie Kennedy and Cary Grant and it was also the site of the 1958 recording of Tito Puente's live Cha Cha Cha album with Pete Louis. It also holds the distinction of the first club to use velvet ropes on the outside, and Humphrey Bogart was once banned for life there. Today, El Morocco builds off its colorful history with a large theater and night club that regularly features musical styles like Merengue, Bachata, House, Salsa, Reggaeton, and Latin Jazz bands.
El Morocco Theater and Night Club
3534 Broadway
New York, NY 10031
212-939-0909
elmorocconyc.com
Located in New York City's theater district, Iguana New York features both a Mexican restaurant and Latin dance night club. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, they offer free salsa dance lessons starting at 6:45 p.m. and on Saturdays they offer lessons for $10 from 8 to 9 p.m. In addition to the dance lessons, Iguana New York features live dance music from a variety of house DJs and on Friday nights they offer an after work, no cover dance party starting at 6 p.m. and running until 4 a.m.. On Saturday nights, the dance party starts at 10 p.m. and runs until close at 4 a.m..
Iguana New York
240 W 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-765-5454
iguananyc.com
Located in the upper west side of Manhattan, Columbus 72 features an upscale, 21 year old plus clientele and dress code that prohibits boots, hats and baggy jeans for guys and mandates that collar shirts be worn by all male club goers. Columbus 72 features live Latin Concerts from acts like Zon Del Barrio and High Tower in addition to other live raggaeton and bachata acts. On Friday nights starting at 6 p.m. and running until close at 4 a.m., Columbus 72 offers two for one drinks until 7 p.m. and free admission after 11p.m. with an RSVP. Tuesdays are Copacabana nights with live salsa music and lessons and only a $5 cover charge.
Columbus 72
246A Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023
212-769-1492
columbus72.com