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DANCE STUDIOS IN NORTH COUNTY:
Fred Astaire Dance Studio is a premier dance franchise with a brand new facility in Oceanside. Owner Kage Hart offers a night out once per quarter at a venue or nightclub. He places great importance on students getting out and having fun on their own or with friends. The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Oceanside is at 845 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92049. Call (760) 757-1700 or visit www.FredAstaireOceanside.com.
Arthur Murray Studios teaches partnership dancing. Laura Krajewski, manager of the Oceanside location, says Arthur Murray has parties every Friday night at the studio and outside events where students can enjoy their dancing skills. Arthur Murray is at 2216 South El Camino Real #203, Oceanside, CA 92054. Call (760) 754-1106 or visit www.ArthurMurrayStudios.com.
Dance Unlimited is a children’s dance studio, but has Mother/Father & Daughter classes to help create family bonds. The studio is located at 3033 Industry Street, Oceanside, CA 92054. Call (760) 722-3262 or visit www.DanceUnlimited.com.
Dance North County provides lessons in every kind of dance and hosts Saturday dance parties and Wednesday senior socials. Dance North County is at 535 Encinitas Blvd. Ste. 100, Encinitas, CA 92024. Call (760) 942-6362 or visit www.DanceNorthCounty.com.
Champion Ballroom Academy owner, Mary Ann Murphy, is a ballroom dance champion, judges several competitions, and is a permanent judge on So You Think You Can Dance. The studio specializes in social dancing, competitive ballroom dancing, and aerobic program Core Rhythms. Champion Ballroom Academy is at 3580 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103. Call (619) 291-7722 or visit www.ChampionBallroom.com.
PLACES TO GO DANCING IN NORTH COUNTY:
The Belly Up Tavern is known as San Diego’s best live music venue. It’s a hot spot strictly for 21 and up. Friday night’s happy hour begins at 5:30 PM and includes a live band and a large dance floor. Visitors can take a convenient trip on the Coaster train and walk 1.5 blocks to the club. Have dinner at The Wile Note Café before the show to get earlier access into the club and claim seats. The Belly Up is at 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075. Call (858) 481-8140 or visit www.BellyUp.com.
Coyote Bar & Grill in Carlsbad has live music, outdoor dancing warmed by fire pits, and an experienced DJ indoors who livens the atmosphere on Friday nights. A cover charge is in place after 10pm on most nights, but the price is a low $5 for North County residents looking for a good time. Coyote is at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Call (760) 729-4695.
Ocean House (formerly called Neiman’s) in Carlsbad Village features DJs and bands and a great dance floor. Tuesday nights belong to the Credit Union for Big Band Swing Dancing 6 to 9 pm, with a $10 cover charge. Salsa Sundays start with a lesson at 8:30pm. After the lesson until midnight, Latin Caribbean music makes for a spicy night. Open House is located at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Call (760) 729-4131.
Boar Cross’n Bar & Grill in Carlsbad features all kinds of dance with live music and DJs. Their busiest nights are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Located at 390 Grand Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Call (760) 729-2989.
The Alley, located in Carlsbad Village, is also a fun dance spot. They offer live music and DJs on Wednesdays. Music begins at 9:00 pm. $5 Cover Friday and Saturday nights. Club is located at 421 Grand Ave, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 434-1173.
The Flying Bridge in Oceanside has live music in the Lounge, varying from blues to Latin on Friday and Saturday. Sunday features jazz music and an easy-going crowd. The downstairs section of the venue offers Hip Hop and R&B on Friday nights. Located at 1105 North Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054 or www.FlyingBridgeCA.com.
Inferno Young Adult Night Club in Escondido is an alcohol free party zone for high school students and up. It’s open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights 9 pm to 1:15 am. DJ Kool T and special guests spin a mix of music. The club has a dress code and admission is usually $10. Located at 775 Metcalf Street, Escondido, CA 92025. Call (760) 741-1271.
The Haunted Head Saloon in Oceanside is a pirate themed dive bar. Mostly rock music, sometimes Hip-Hop. Located at 207 North Tremont St., Oceanside, CA 92054. Call (760) 231-7600.
Anthology offers live music and is located at 1337 India Street, San Diego, CA (619) 595-0300 www.anthologysd.com
Faces was recently voted best San Diego Club. It’s a younger crowd with a DJ spinning tunes. It’s located at 835 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 237-8888 www.facessd.com
Café Sevilla brings an old Spanish flavor to San Diego and offers salsa and merengue dancing in the Gaslamp Quarter. Lessons and different Latin bands are available weekly. Located at 555 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA. Call (619) 233-5979.
Brick by Brick on Buenos Ave. has a great live music schedule with a dancing area. Onlookers can play pool, lounge by the bar, or get fresh air on the patio. Located at 1130 Buenos Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110. Call (619) 275-5483 or visit www.BrickbyBrick.com.
710 Beach Club has a DJ on Tuesday nights and a live music lineup Wednesday through Saturday. Located at 710 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach, CA 92109. Call (858) 483-7844.
Big Bertha’s and The Typhoon Saloon have four levels of dancing, music, and lights for the biggest crowds. At 1165 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach, CA 92109. Call (858) 373-3474.
House of Blues hosts some of the best live music in San Diego. This wild concert venue has an incredible dance floor downstairs with a bar and balcony upstairs. Their restaurant also has a fine reputation. The House of Blues is located in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter at 1055 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92011. Call (619) 299-BLUE or visit www.HOB.com.
Winston’s in Ocean Beach has a plethora of themed nights from Think & Drink Trivia on Tuesday nights, Thursday Game Days, comedy shows, and live bands. At 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach, CA. Call (619) 222-6822
Hot Monkey Love Café is a popular spot for college students that want to dance to Hip Hop, Salsa, and Jazz music. 6875 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115.
Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar offers jazz fans a cool vibe in the Gas lamp District Downtown San Diego at the corner of 5th and F street.
Dizzy’s is a great jazz club and its new location is at 2nd and J Street on the bottom floor of the Harbor Club Towers. www.dizzyssandiego.com
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