Latin
Night Club
(Possible
drink minimums or cover charges)
The
Sanctuary
128 East
Andrews (Buckhead); This is truly a Latin Night Club. Generally
they play only Salsa and Merengue. They often offer lessons in both
dances. There are a large number of Latinos who frequent the Sanctuary
and most of them are great dancers. The crowd usually does not arrive
until after 10:00 pm, and they are packed by Midnight. The First
and Third Sunday of each month is usually reserved for "Tango Night".
A local Argentine Tango Club is like a host or sponsor for the night, but
it is open to the public. The music is all Argentine Tango, and many
of the usual crowd can not do the Valentino (Ballroom) Tango, so you may
wish to take a partner if you don't know the Argentine Tango. You
can dance either type of Tango to the music. After the "Tango Night"
is over (it is usually from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm), the club reverts to the
Salsa and Merengue for the remainder of the evening. Wednesday, Friday,
Saturday & some Sundays - 9:00 pm - 2:00 am; DJ; 1st &
3rd Sunday/Month - Tango Night, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Call:
404/262-1377; WEB Site:
http://www.sanctuarynightclub.com
Maps & Directions Section For The Sanctuary
(Under Construction - currently not available)
Rock-N-Roll/Slow
Dancing Nightclub
(Possible
drink minimums or cover charges)
The
Getaway
3300 Buckeye
Rd., Chamblee. If you have never been there, you will be surprised
to find it in the lower level of an office building! They have a
very small - no - EXTREMELY SMALL dance floor. The music played is
generally Rock-N-Roll - fast & slow. So, why go there ?
First - the music. It is live (except on Monday) and provided by
Big Jim on the electric organ. He is FABULOUS. Jim has a great
repertoire (you will hear some Latin and Waltzes) and from about 7:30 pm
- Midnight, Tuesday through Sunday, he never takes a break! A jukebox
provides music at other times. Second - a great place for singles
in the NE Atlanta area. Especially on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Many of the attendees are good ballroom dancers, easy to meet and love
to dance. On Wednesday evenings, you may find a group from Executive
Suite Singles dancing there, after their weekly social hour (held elsewhere).
You may see many singles there after some of their other dances on a week-end.
It is not a "meat market" atmosphere. Third - location. It
is easy to get off of the Interstate at I-85 & I-285 (spaghetti junction)
and convenient for residents of NE Atlanta. The music starts usually
around 7:30 pm - ~ 1:00 am; For information call: 770/936-0232.
The
Getaway Area Map
(The Spaghetti Junction Combined Area Map, showing four dance site
locations)
The
Getaway Detailed Map
Cajun
Dancing
Ya
Ya's Cajun Cuisine
426 W. Ponce
De Leon, Decatur; Ya Ya's bills themselves as "The Finest Cajun
Cuisine, Located
off the square in Decatur, Georgia. Live Entertainment Every Friday,
Saturday & Sunday at 7:00 pm till closing. Live Zydeco, Jazz,
and Blues." Many Cajun dancers frequent Ya Ya's. Some of the
dances start as late as 10:00 pm on week-ends. Check with them for
details before you go. You can get information about the restaurant
and the entertainment by calling: 404/373-9292. WEB Site Pages:
http://www.businessatlanta.com/yayas
http://www.businessatlanta.com/yayas/entertainment.html
http://www.businessatlanta.com/yayas/map.html
Maps & Directions Section For Ya Ya's Cajun Cuisine
(Under Construction - currently not available)
Ballroom/Latin/Swing/Rock-N-Roll/General,
ETC.
(Possible
drink minimums or cover charges)
Bob
Fountain
Bob Fountain
playing on the Electric Organ has been a fixture around the Atlanta entertainment
scene for many years. He is very popular and plays great music, including
Ballroom, Latin, Rock, Swing, Slow, etc. to dance to for the evening.
Many local amateur singers frequent his functions and render a tune.
If you like to sing, and you are at least decent, talk to Bob and join
in on the fun. When they are singing, you can still dance, except
during the Cabaret Showcase, which is held on Wednesday evening normally
around 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Currently Bob is playing in the Europe
Lounge of the Ramada Plaza Hotel, in Doraville (just off of the Interstate
at I-85 & I-285 or spaghetti junction). His times may vary so
be sure to chek on them before you go dancing there. He usually plays
on Wednesday and Sunday evening. Wednesday evening is an 8:00 pm
start and Sunday is 7:00 pm. He plays for about three hours or so.
The lounge also has other music at other times provided by a DJ, but it
is usually 90's Rock and New Wave music. The dance floor is of reasonable
size for the room and the crowds that are there. For information
call the hotel at:
770/216-9500;
ext 7228; or call 770/452-1240 for the Club Europe direct line recording.
The
Ramada Plaza Hotel - Club Europe Lounge Area Map
(The Spaghetti Junction Combined Area Map, showing four dance site
locations)
The
Ramada Plaza Hotel - Club Europe Lounge Detailed Map
Ritz-Carlton
Hotel - Buckhead - Lobby Lounge Near the Restaurant
This
small dance floor is not usually crowded as many are there just to
listen and watch. A live combo performs every Friday & Saturday
evening; usually from 9:00 pm - Midnight; (sometimes an earlier start
up, to 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm); the dress code is: Dressy to Formal;
(Validate Valet Parking Ticket by your waitress for Free Parking); for
information call the hotel at: 404/237-2700
Maps & Directions Section For Ritz-Carlton - Buckhead
(Under Construction - currently not available)
