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We are sad to announce that after 10 1/2 years, our dances at the BMNECC will end on June 8, 2013.
Thanks for 10+ great years of memories that we will cherish for a long time.
A big party is being planned for our last dance on June 8

Final Dance/Party at the BMNECC on
Saturday, June 8, 2013


Summer Outdoor Dance/Picnic
Sunday, June 23
Avonworth Community Park Pavilion




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Welcome to Salsa Pittsburgh

Jeff & Colleen Shirey

Salsa Pittsburgh was created in October 2000 by Jeff & Colleen Shirey. They have been teaching and promoting salsa events since 1999. Jeff was the Pittsburgh Cityguides Correspondent for salsaweb.com from 1999 to 2008, then established salsapittsburgh.com in 2008 as a way to provide salsa dancing related information to the local salsa dance community. This website is a guide that focuses primarily on salsa activities in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

Click on the following bookmarks to view our Announcements, Weekly Events, Future Events, and Regional Events.
For information on Salsa Bands, Clubs, DJ's, Instructors and Social Dances, click on our navigational bar above. Our Event Calendars display several months of entertainment at a glance.

Hosted By: Jeff & Colleen Shirey (About Us)
Contact Info: salsajeff@comcast.net, 412-881-9237
Page last updated: Friday, May 17, 2013



ANNOUNCEMENTS [Back to Top]

Note to DJ's, Bands, and Instructors: To list your local event, please send an e-mail to Jeff Shirey. Events will only be listed on this website if you send us a personal e-mail with your event details. If you already have a recurring event listed on our website, please inform us of any cancellations or time changes due to holidays, weather, etc.

 

Cabaret at Theater Square will be closed for Salsa on Friday, May 17 due to the stage breakdown for the next CLO theater production. The party is being move to Mexico City Restaurant with Two DJ's...DJ Juan Diego, and DJ Jeff Shirey.

The Edgewood Club's monthly Salsa Social Dance is Sunday, May 19.

Two DJ's, Juan Diego and Jeff Shirey play a mix of old and new selections at the Cabaret on Friday, May 31.

FREE Summer Outdoor Dance/Picnic being held at the Avonworth Community Park Pavilion featuring several dance organizations in this multi-dance genre event. Beautiful mahagony dance floor under a covered pavilion. Event will be held on Sunday, June 23 from 12 noon - 10:00 pm. Salsa portion of dance will be from 7:30 - 10:00 pm. See below for more information.



WEEKLY EVENTS [Back to Top]

Friday, May 17
The Cabaret at Theater Square
655 Penn Ave (7th & Penn-Downtown)
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square. Free dance lesson taught by Jeff & Colleen from 10:00 - 10:30 pm, music by DJ Jeff Shirey from 10:30 pm - 1:30 am. Age 21 and over. $5.00 cover.

Closed tonight for stage breakdown for the next CLO theater production.

Friday, May 17
Mexico City Restaurant
409 Wood St (Downtown)
Special Party tonight with Two DJ's...DJ Juan Diego and DJ Jeff Shirey. Music begins at 9:30 pm and ends at 2:00 am. $6.00 cover.


Saturday, May 18
Cinco Mexican Restaurant
1600 Painters Run Road (Upper St Clair )
New Salsa Night hosted by Marlon Silva beginning Friday, May 11. Every Saturday from 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Music by DJ Marlon Silva. No cover. Call 412-319-7772 for more information.

Saturday, May 18
Mexico City Restaurant
409 Wood St (Downtown)
Free crash lesson from 9:30 - 10:00 pm taught by Los Sabrosos-Pgh. Dance from 10:00 pm - 2:00 am to music by DJ Juan Diego. $5.00 cover.


Sunday, May 19
Edgewood Club
1 Pennwood Ave (Edgewood)

The Edgewood Club's monthly Salsa Social Dance. ALL AGES WELCOME. Free lessons from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Beginner lesson taught by Connie Durning, Intermediate lesson taught by rotating Guest Instructors. Music from 8:00 - 10:30 pm by Bob Vescovi. $7.00 cover.


Monday, May 20
Seviche
930 Penn Ave (Downtown)
Nuevo Latino Tapas Bar with a South Beach theme.  Free dance lesson at 9:00 pm with Bobby D.  Music follows until 2:00 am by DJ Bobby D. No cover.


Tuesday, May 21
Latitude 40
200 Quin Dr (Robinson Township)
Latin Night with Ernesto featuring DJ Juan Diego from 9:00 pm - 1:00 am. No cover.

Tuesday, May 21
Pittsburgh Dance Center
4765 Liberty Ave-2nd Floor (Bloomfield)
Baila - Latin Dancing night every Tuesday. Salsa/Bachata lesson from 8:00 - 9:00 pm followed by dancing until 11:00 pm. $8.00 cover includes lesson, Free after 9:00 pm.


Wednesday, May 22
Mexico City Restaurant
409 Wood St (Downtown)
Dance to DJ Juan Diego from 9:45 pm - 2:00 am. $3.00 cover.

Wednesday, May 22
Savoy Restaurant
2623 Penn Ave (Strip District)
Dance lessons at 9:00 pm. DJ Music. No cover.


Thursday, May 23
Bossa Nova
123 Seventh St (Downtown)
Salsa night with DJ Carlton from 9:00 pm - 1:00 am. Free dance lesson from 9:00 - 9:30 pm. Music follows until 1:00 am. No cover
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Friday, May 24
The Cabaret at Theater Square
655 Penn Ave (7th & Penn-Downtown)
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square. Free dance lesson taught by Jeff & Colleen from 10:00 - 10:30 pm, music by DJ Paul Mitchell from 10:30 pm - 1:30 am. Age 21 and over. $5.00 cover.



FUTURE EVENTS [Back to Top]

Friday, May 31
The Cabaret at Theater Square
655 Penn Ave (7th & Penn-Downtown)
Special Event Tonight! Two DJs: DJ Juan Diego and DJ Jeff Shirey playing a mix of old and new selections. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square. Free dance lesson taught by Jeff & Colleen from 10:00 - 10:30 pm, music by DJ Carlton from 10:30 pm - 1:30 am. Age 21 and over. $5.00 cover.

Sunday, June 23
Avonworth Community Park Pavilion
498 Camp Horne Road (Pittsburgh - North Hills)
Special Event! FREE Summer Outdoor Dance/Picnic
from 12:00 noon - 10:00 pm. Several dance organizations are participating in this mult-dance genre event. Confirmed groups and times as of this posting are: Salsa from 7:30 - 10:00 pm; Ballroom (USA Dance) from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. Others to be confirmed soon. This event is free to the public and features a large covered pavilion with a beautiful mahogany dance floor. Everyone is free to bring covered dishes, beer and wine (no hard liquor is permitted). More details and event flyer coming soon.

 



REGIONAL EVENTS [Back to Top]

CLEVELAND, OH SOCIAL DANCES

Sunday, May 12, 2013
Baila Duro
Philippine American Hall
1975 West Ridgewood Dr (Parma, OH)

Baila Duro's Monthly Sunday Salsa Social Dance.  Salsa basic lesson from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.  Dance from 6:00 - 9:30 pm to music by DJ Frankie Flores. $10.00 cover.
Future Social Dates: May 12, Jun 9, Jul 7, Aug 4, Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 10, Dec 8

 

 

 
     
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