Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Habana Village - A DC Cuban Landmark

Mi gente, welcome to my first venue blog post.  I'm excited to tell you about Habana Village, a staple for pure fun, sweat-dripping Salsa dancing a lo Cubano.  On Friday night, February 06, 2011, I ventured into Habana Village with some of my friends.  It's located in one of the busiest neighborhoods in Washington, DC - Adams Morgan.  Habana Village is a restaurant by day and a dancing haven by night.  This cozy, medium sized venue has three floors.  The first floor functions mainly as the restaurant.  The second floor is strictly Salsa and on Friday and Saturday nights, the third floor DJ moves dancers to diverse Latin beats and rhythms, including bachata, merengue, cumbia, Spanish rock, reggaeton and much more.  So, mi gente, if you can't get enough of the Cuban style Salsa, then Habana Village is the spot for you.  Even better, on any given night you may encounter a live band with its soulful trumpets and drums transporting you to Habana itself.


GUESS WHAT? The music and overall ambiance was great, however, what really blew my mind away was their "mojitos".  This is their signature drink.  A mojito is basically a Cuban alcoholic drink with white rum and mint leaves.  The best part is that the bartenders at Habana Village add a piece of sugarcane to this drink, which is not true to other bars that offer the drink in DC.  For more information on "mojitos," please click here:  http://www.bacardimojito.com/


In regards to price, on Friday and Saturday nights, men are charged six dollars and females are free all night.  This is smart because obviously men will go where the ladies are and will pay in order to have an opportunity to dance with them, especially if the music is on point.  For those of you men who have a special lady, the six dollars is worth the cover in order to make your lady have a great Latin dancing experience.  


Stay tuned for my next stop as we continue this Latin Dancing journey throughout DC.        

Thursday, February 10, 2011

History and Culture of Latin Music

In the Latin culture there are very many different types of genres.  Each one represents a different aspect of our culture. The beats and sounds in Latin music have been incorporated from our African, Indigenous, and European roots. All these genres bring out various types of emotion within its audience. Whether it may be love, anger, or happiness you will feel an emotion while listening to these genres of Latin music.  These emotions are often expressed on the dance floor.

To learn more about the history of Latin Music, check this site out:

 Mi Gente, WHERE YOU AT?  Think of the emotions that Latin Music makes you feel.  Which Latin Music genre draws out your emotions and makes you want to get up and dance the night away?
Please refer to the poll on the right so I can get a better idea on your taste of music.  

Monday, February 7, 2011

Welcome Latin Dancers!

Welcome to the hottest dancing blogspot in the DMV.  Whether you are a local or a tourist, you definitely want to hear what I have to say about the Latin Dancing spots in the DC Metro Area.  If you like Salsa, Bachata, Merengue or any other Latin music, you came to the right place.  You will be guided to the right locations so you can receive that Latin experience.  Hey, you never know, you might meet your special someone at one of these Latin venues. So are you ready to show off your moves and find out what’s hot & what’s not?