Latin Mondays at the Taj are one of New York's most popular salsa dances

Latin Mondays at Taj, hosted by Talia Castro-Pozo, has been one of New York's most popular salsa nights for over 15 years. It's Monday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. (doors at 5 p.m.). From $10.

At Latin Mondays at Taj, you can dance to New York's top Latin DJs and live bands. Start your evening with dinner and a dance lesson.

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One of the things we've noticed is that everyone dances with everyone. This means that you will always have a good time, even if you go alone. And if you learn to dance, you learn quickly because you manage to dance with good dancers. Not all dance parties are like this. Credit goes to Talia.

We would much rather dance in a restaurant or bar than in a dance studio. This is where the NYC Salseros go on Monday nights.

Latin Mondays at the Taj Talia Castro-Pozo brings Latin Mondays back to the Taj

Among New York's dance communities, Monday nights attract people who really love to dance.

Doors open just after work at 5 p.m. You can make dinner reservations by calling (212) 620-3033 or texting (917) 620-3109. There are tables for party groups. The food is pretty good and there are tapas-style plates to share with friends. The party starts with a free salsa dance lesson at 7 p.m. There are two sets of live music and salsa DJs rock the floor until 1am.

The party celebrates its quinceanera (15th anniversary) on Monday, November 22, 2022. As it is a Latin holiday, we celebrate it all year round.

Talia Castro Pozo

Talia Castro-Pozo is a classical ballerina and dance producer from Peru. She is also a very good dance teacher, who can dance just about anything. You might notice her gorgeous smile on TV and in ad campaigns. She organizes several salsa parties, including some for New York itself. Talia is La Reina de Salsa Nueva York (Queen of New York Salsa).

Most people think of Peru as the heart of the Incas, the great empire of South America. That's right, but Peru also has a Festejo dance tradition that is similar to Cuban Rumba, Haitian Meringue, Dominican Merengue, Puerto Rican Bomba, Colombian Cumbia, and other Latin traditions that have mixed with Salsa in New York. Talia Castro-Pozo has salsa in her blood.

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