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Oahu is an island of about 1 million, so there is a salsa scene, but it's quite modest. I guess people on Oahu are more drawn to [[Dance_-_Hawaii|Fire Dancing]] (which has an amazing scence!). Due to covid, most salsa places are closed, but there's a few places opening up if you want to learn, or want to dance (with masks). Also be warned that unlike other places.... Hawaii just doesn't stay open late, so if you show up at 11pm (as people do in other cities), the place may have closed 2 hours ago!
 
Oahu is an island of about 1 million, so there is a salsa scene, but it's quite modest. I guess people on Oahu are more drawn to [[Dance_-_Hawaii|Fire Dancing]] (which has an amazing scence!). Due to covid, most salsa places are closed, but there's a few places opening up if you want to learn, or want to dance (with masks). Also be warned that unlike other places.... Hawaii just doesn't stay open late, so if you show up at 11pm (as people do in other cities), the place may have closed 2 hours ago!
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* <b>Mondays:</b>  .......... *was* [https://stayhappening.com/e/salsa-andamp-carnitas-taco-1st-andamp-3rd-mondays-E2ISTIIYWRA SurfJack] every 1st & 3rd Monday bu they suddenly cancelled dancing.
 
* <b>Mondays:</b>  .......... *was* [https://stayhappening.com/e/salsa-andamp-carnitas-taco-1st-andamp-3rd-mondays-E2ISTIIYWRA SurfJack] every 1st & 3rd Monday bu they suddenly cancelled dancing.
 
* <b>Tuesday:</b> ........... Gordon teaches small free lessons near Queens Beach (the bandstand in the park). * message me for his number, he is old school.
 
* <b>Tuesday:</b> ........... Gordon teaches small free lessons near Queens Beach (the bandstand in the park). * message me for his number, he is old school.
* <b>Wednesday:</b> ..... *was* [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latin-night-at-shorefyre-every-wednesday-with-son-caribe-tickets-126687637133 Shorefyre - International Marketplace] live salsa band but they also suddenly say no dancing. Doh!
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* <b>Wednesday:</b> ..... Bachata "afterparty" by the Hilton Lagoon. Email/text me for more details.
 
* <b>Thursday:</b> ........ ''I don't know anywhere''
 
* <b>Thursday:</b> ........ ''I don't know anywhere''
 
* <b>Friday:</b> .............. ''I don't know anywhere''
 
* <b>Friday:</b> .............. ''I don't know anywhere''
* <b>Saturday:</b> .......... ''I don't know anywhere''
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* <b>Saturday:</b> .......... Check the "[https://www.sakuraartscollective.com/?post_type=tribe_events Sakura]" timetable - often have batchata nights.
* <b>Sunday:</b> ............ ''I don't know anywhere''
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* <b>Sunday:</b> ............ Call up "[https://www.dancinginhawaii.com/contact Arthur Murray Dance Center Hawaii]" - often have latin nights.
 
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''Moved there Dec 2020''
 
''Moved there Dec 2020''
  
  
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|url=https://www.google.com/maps/@21.2811708,-157.8408445,18.18z
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|name=Unofficial Hilton Lagoon Bachata Party
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|rating=****-
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|address=[https://goo.gl/maps/Um1szweXNtsqPg8r9 Hilton Lagoon, Waikiki]
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|suburb=Waikiki
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|description=This started as an "afterparty" for Shorefyre on Wednesday, but since Shorefyre closed it has grown in size to a much bigger party. There is a lovely little patch of grass between the Hilton Lagoon and Kahanamoku Beach, where Joy sets up a speaker system and from maybe a dozen people in the beginning it has apparently grown to a pretty big bachata party, with some salsa sprinkled in. Great vibes, and of course free! Parking is pretty easy at that time of night, but pay attention to when parking closes.
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|open=Wednesday 8:00-late
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[[Image:Hilton_lagoon_dancing_900w.jpg|600px|center|thumb|Dancing at Hilton lagoon, back in the early days]]
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}}
  
  
 
{{Dance_venue
 
{{Dance_venue
 
|url=https://goo.gl/maps/uziREKXn4ox
 
|url=https://goo.gl/maps/uziREKXn4ox
|name=Gordon's free classes @ the Bandstand!
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|name=Gordon's Free Classes @ The Bandstand!
 
|rating=****-
 
|rating=****-
 
|address= [https://goo.gl/maps/uziREKXn4ox Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand, 2686-2882 Kalakaua Ave]
 
|address= [https://goo.gl/maps/uziREKXn4ox Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand, 2686-2882 Kalakaua Ave]
|suburb=Honolulu, (Wakiki)
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|suburb=Honolulu, (Waikiki)
 
|description=Gordon Walker is pretty old school (he's not on the social media), so text me for his number, but if you like '''free lessons''' and building community, he's the one that told me about the salsa events, and his lessons are pretty darn good! Think easy-intermediate... if you're a total beginner he's very accommodating.  
 
|description=Gordon Walker is pretty old school (he's not on the social media), so text me for his number, but if you like '''free lessons''' and building community, he's the one that told me about the salsa events, and his lessons are pretty darn good! Think easy-intermediate... if you're a total beginner he's very accommodating.  
 
|open=Tuesdays 5:30-sunset
 
|open=Tuesdays 5:30-sunset
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[[Image:Salsa_gordon_900w.jpg|600px|center|thumb|Gordon's class]]
 
[[Image:Salsa_gordon_900w.jpg|600px|center|thumb|Gordon's class]]
 
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{{Dance_venue
 
{{Dance_venue
 
|url=https://www.sakuraartscollective.com/?post_type=tribe_events
 
|url=https://www.sakuraartscollective.com/?post_type=tribe_events
|name=Sakura Arts Collective - special events
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|name=Sakura Arts Collective - Special Events
|rating=*****
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|rating=****-
|address=[https://g.page/sakura-arts-collective?share 184 N King St, Honolulu]
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|address=[https://g.page/sakura-arts-collective?share 184 N King St]
|suburb=Honolulu, (Downtown)
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|suburb=Honolulu (Chinatown area)
|description=The magical Mayu runs this place, and they have all kinds of yoga events! During covid it all died down, and is masked dancing only, but occaisionally you might see a batchata or [https://www.sakuraartscollective.com/?post_type=tribe_events latin event on their calendar]. Don't miss their Batchata events, they are amazing! Great people, great atmophere.
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|description=The magical Mayu runs this place, and they have all kinds of yoga events! During covid it all died down, and is masked dancing only, but occasionally you might see a bachata or [https://www.sakuraartscollective.com/?post_type=tribe_events latin event on their calendar]. Don't miss their Bachata events, they are amazing! Great people, great atmosphere, although can be pretty dang crowded and it gets very hot because they don't have great ventilation. You will swear. Nobody wears masks FYI, but if you are under 60 and vaccinated you probably won't care - it will just be a little shock at first.
 
|open=Maybe once a month, [https://www.sakuraartscollective.com/?post_type=tribe_events check calendar] - but all kind of yoga events if most days.
 
|open=Maybe once a month, [https://www.sakuraartscollective.com/?post_type=tribe_events check calendar] - but all kind of yoga events if most days.
  
[[Image:Sakura_arts_collective_batchata_900w.jpg|600px|center|thumb|"Batchata Essence" event... really fun. You must wear masks, which is good.]]
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[[Image:Sakura_arts_collective_batchata_900w.jpg|600px|center|thumb|"Bachata Essence" event... really fun. You used to have to wear masks, but not anymore.]]
 
}}
 
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|url=https://www.dancinginhawaii.com/contact
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|name= Arthur Murray
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|rating=****-
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|address=[https://goo.gl/maps/uJYjU4eeK3Chrm5V9 770 Kapiolani Blvd, Ste 115]
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|suburb=Honolulu (Downtown)
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|description=Wow. There are some really great dancers here! If you want to become a better dancer, it sounds like they have amazing lessons, and the socials feature very high level dancers. The wooden dance floor is beautiful and spacious, enough for 30 dancers on the floor and still have some room! I went in June for the first time and there we easily 40 people there. It actually felt like a pretty even mix of bachata and salsa.... and some amazing song selection by the DJ with some modern stuff.
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|open=Not clear, but I think '''every second Saturday from 8pm till 11pm'''. Call them to check. It's '''$10''' at the door.
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[[Image:Arthur_murray_saturday_dance_900w.jpg|600px|center|thumb|"Arthur Murray" event on Saturday.]]
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''Moved there Dec 2020''
 
''Moved there Dec 2020''
  
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|rating=****-
 
|rating=****-
 
|address= [https://g.page/shorefyre?share International Marketplace, 2330 Kalakaua Ave Suite 396 (level 3)]
 
|address= [https://g.page/shorefyre?share International Marketplace, 2330 Kalakaua Ave Suite 396 (level 3)]
|suburb=Honolulu, (Wakiki)
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|suburb=Honolulu, (Waikiki)
|description=Just above the Telsa store in touristy Wakiki (take the elevator to level 3) is this wonderful outdoor restaurant that has an amazing live salsa band every Wednesday. You'll need to book online ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latin-night-at-shorefyre-every-wednesday-with-son-caribe-tickets-126687637133 eventbrite link]) to reserve a table outside ('''$15 each and a minimum of 5 people'''), else you simply won't get in (it's a popular restaurant for tourists). The outside area isn't huge, you're kind of dancing between tables with your masks on. The music is great! Be sure to arrive 6 sharp, and you might even consider eating a little first or arrive early to enjoy the happy hour food ($30 gets you 4 nice tapas plates) and drinks without cutting into dance time. At 8pm you'll porbably wish you could dance later... and the fun thing is that there's an unofficial '''afterparty''' on the beach near the Lagoon & Gilligan's beach shack... just a few fun people with a speaker system dancing outside on the grass. Good people and good vibes. <br><b>WARNING: Sadly the dancing was prohibited on April 28, 2021.... so it's still good music, but for most of us not worth $15 if we can't dance. Maybe in a few months it will come back on again.</b>
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|description=Just above the Tesla store in touristy Waikiki (take the elevator to level 3) is this wonderful outdoor restaurant that has an amazing live salsa band every Wednesday. You'll need to book online ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latin-night-at-shorefyre-every-wednesday-with-son-caribe-tickets-126687637133 eventbrite link]) to reserve a table outside ('''$15 each and a minimum of 5 people'''), else you simply won't get in (it's a popular restaurant for tourists). The outside area isn't huge, you're kind of dancing between tables with your masks on. The music is great! Be sure to arrive 6 sharp, and you might even consider eating a little first or arrive early to enjoy the happy hour food ($30 gets you 4 nice tapas plates) and drinks without cutting into dance time. At 8pm you'll porbably wish you could dance later... and the fun thing is that there's an unofficial '''afterparty''' on the beach near the Lagoon & Gilligan's beach shack... just a few fun people with a speaker system dancing outside on the grass. Good people and good vibes. <br><b>WARNING: Sadly the dancing was prohibited on April 28, 2021.... so it's still good music, but for most of us not worth $15 if we can't dance. Maybe in a few months it will come back on again.</b>
 
|open=Every Wednesday from 6-8 (so only 2 hours).
 
|open=Every Wednesday from 6-8 (so only 2 hours).
  
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|rating=****-
 
|rating=****-
 
|address= [https://g.page/thesurfjack?share 412 Lewers St]
 
|address= [https://g.page/thesurfjack?share 412 Lewers St]
|suburb=Honolulu, (Wakiki)
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|suburb=Honolulu, (Waikiki)
 
|description=Lovely restaurant by a pool, with a tucked away area to dance. They set up little X's for 6 couples to dance inside (with masks), and you can overflow into the pool area (for maybe 6 more couples), but it's harder to hear the DJ outside. Still a really fun vibe. Entry is I think <b>$15</b> or <b>"free"</b> if you buy food and drinks. They have decent happy hours, and they also police the social distancing pretty nicely - if you don't dance on your designated spot the bouncer will say something. Fair warning, they seem to play more bachata than salsa. <br><b>WARNING: Sadly they cancelled this event in April... let's hope they bring it back - it was very well attended so must have been covid concerns.</b>
 
|description=Lovely restaurant by a pool, with a tucked away area to dance. They set up little X's for 6 couples to dance inside (with masks), and you can overflow into the pool area (for maybe 6 more couples), but it's harder to hear the DJ outside. Still a really fun vibe. Entry is I think <b>$15</b> or <b>"free"</b> if you buy food and drinks. They have decent happy hours, and they also police the social distancing pretty nicely - if you don't dance on your designated spot the bouncer will say something. Fair warning, they seem to play more bachata than salsa. <br><b>WARNING: Sadly they cancelled this event in April... let's hope they bring it back - it was very well attended so must have been covid concerns.</b>
 
|open=Every '''1st and 3rd Monday''' of the month (call 808-923-8882 to check) 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Arrive before 6 to get a good table near the action.
 
|open=Every '''1st and 3rd Monday''' of the month (call 808-923-8882 to check) 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Arrive before 6 to get a good table near the action.
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Revision as of 17:53, 13 June 2021

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Covid Warning: This info could change at any time due to covid (call the venue first). This info was last updated Jun 12, 2021. Rumor has it that Shorefyre is allowing dancing again, it was on the first week of June, but I'll wait a while to confirm its return.


Oahu is an island of about 1 million, so there is a salsa scene, but it's quite modest. I guess people on Oahu are more drawn to Fire Dancing (which has an amazing scence!). Due to covid, most salsa places are closed, but there's a few places opening up if you want to learn, or want to dance (with masks). Also be warned that unlike other places.... Hawaii just doesn't stay open late, so if you show up at 11pm (as people do in other cities), the place may have closed 2 hours ago!


Websites

... couldn't find anything up to date.


Oahu Dance Timetable

It's pretty sparse!

  • Mondays: .......... *was* SurfJack every 1st & 3rd Monday bu they suddenly cancelled dancing.
  • Tuesday: ........... Gordon teaches small free lessons near Queens Beach (the bandstand in the park). * message me for his number, he is old school.
  • Wednesday: ..... Bachata "afterparty" by the Hilton Lagoon. Email/text me for more details.
  • Thursday: ........ I don't know anywhere
  • Friday: .............. I don't know anywhere
  • Saturday: .......... Check the "Sakura" timetable - often have batchata nights.
  • Sunday: ............ Call up "Arthur Murray Dance Center Hawaii" - often have latin nights.

If you find out about anything, please email me! andrew.noskeATSIGNgmail.com


Salsa Events/Venues in Oahu

Name Location Evaluation / Times

WAIKIKI

Moved there Dec 2020



Unofficial Hilton Lagoon Bachata Party

Hilton Lagoon, Waikiki


Waikiki

Evaluation:
This started as an "afterparty" for Shorefyre on Wednesday, but since Shorefyre closed it has grown in size to a much bigger party. There is a lovely little patch of grass between the Hilton Lagoon and Kahanamoku Beach, where Joy sets up a speaker system and from maybe a dozen people in the beginning it has apparently grown to a pretty big bachata party, with some salsa sprinkled in. Great vibes, and of course free! Parking is pretty easy at that time of night, but pay attention to when parking closes.
Open:
Wednesday 8:00-late
Dancing at Hilton lagoon, back in the early days



Gordon's Free Classes @ The Bandstand!

Kapiʻolani Park Bandstand, 2686-2882 Kalakaua Ave


Honolulu, (Waikiki)

Evaluation:
Gordon Walker is pretty old school (he's not on the social media), so text me for his number, but if you like free lessons and building community, he's the one that told me about the salsa events, and his lessons are pretty darn good! Think easy-intermediate... if you're a total beginner he's very accommodating.
Open:
Tuesdays 5:30-sunset
Gordon's class



Sakura Arts Collective - Special Events

184 N King St


Honolulu (Chinatown area)

Evaluation:
The magical Mayu runs this place, and they have all kinds of yoga events! During covid it all died down, and is masked dancing only, but occasionally you might see a bachata or latin event on their calendar. Don't miss their Bachata events, they are amazing! Great people, great atmosphere, although can be pretty dang crowded and it gets very hot because they don't have great ventilation. You will swear. Nobody wears masks FYI, but if you are under 60 and vaccinated you probably won't care - it will just be a little shock at first.
Open:
Maybe once a month, check calendar - but all kind of yoga events if most days.
"Bachata Essence" event... really fun. You used to have to wear masks, but not anymore.



Arthur Murray

770 Kapiolani Blvd, Ste 115


Honolulu (Downtown)

Evaluation:
Wow. There are some really great dancers here! If you want to become a better dancer, it sounds like they have amazing lessons, and the socials feature very high level dancers. The wooden dance floor is beautiful and spacious, enough for 30 dancers on the floor and still have some room! I went in June for the first time and there we easily 40 people there. It actually felt like a pretty even mix of bachata and salsa.... and some amazing song selection by the DJ with some modern stuff.
Open:
Not clear, but I think every second Saturday from 8pm till 11pm. Call them to check. It's $10 at the door.
"Arthur Murray" event on Saturday.



Cancelled / Expired Salsa Events/Venues in Oahu

Name Location Evaluation / Times

WAIKIKI

Moved there Dec 2020


Shorefyre - International Marketplace

International Marketplace, 2330 Kalakaua Ave Suite 396 (level 3)


Honolulu, (Waikiki)

Evaluation:
Just above the Tesla store in touristy Waikiki (take the elevator to level 3) is this wonderful outdoor restaurant that has an amazing live salsa band every Wednesday. You'll need to book online (eventbrite link) to reserve a table outside ($15 each and a minimum of 5 people), else you simply won't get in (it's a popular restaurant for tourists). The outside area isn't huge, you're kind of dancing between tables with your masks on. The music is great! Be sure to arrive 6 sharp, and you might even consider eating a little first or arrive early to enjoy the happy hour food ($30 gets you 4 nice tapas plates) and drinks without cutting into dance time. At 8pm you'll porbably wish you could dance later... and the fun thing is that there's an unofficial afterparty on the beach near the Lagoon & Gilligan's beach shack... just a few fun people with a speaker system dancing outside on the grass. Good people and good vibes.
WARNING: Sadly the dancing was prohibited on April 28, 2021.... so it's still good music, but for most of us not worth $15 if we can't dance. Maybe in a few months it will come back on again.
Open:
Every Wednesday from 6-8 (so only 2 hours).
Shorefyre...(see video)



SurfJack

412 Lewers St


Honolulu, (Waikiki)

Evaluation:
Lovely restaurant by a pool, with a tucked away area to dance. They set up little X's for 6 couples to dance inside (with masks), and you can overflow into the pool area (for maybe 6 more couples), but it's harder to hear the DJ outside. Still a really fun vibe. Entry is I think $15 or "free" if you buy food and drinks. They have decent happy hours, and they also police the social distancing pretty nicely - if you don't dance on your designated spot the bouncer will say something. Fair warning, they seem to play more bachata than salsa.
WARNING: Sadly they cancelled this event in April... let's hope they bring it back - it was very well attended so must have been covid concerns.
Open:
Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (call 808-923-8882 to check) 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Arrive before 6 to get a good table near the action.
Surfjacks...(see video)



Links

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Acknowledgements: Gordon Walker for starting salsa lessons, and letting myself and at least three of my friends about the events that are going on! Without Gordon I would have no idea about any of these events, because most of my Google searches show very outdated (pre-covid) salsa information. Thanks Gordon!