Dance entertainment in Mexico
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Café Central
The social hub of Oaxaca’s artsy, bohemian, alternative scene, the Café (or Bar or Colectivo) Central is owned by one of Oaxaca’s innovative painters, Guillermo Olguín. It hosts rarely seen live-music acts (often on Thursday), dance and independent films, and uses its wall space as an alternative gallery for celebrated and unheard-of artists. On Friday and Saturday it leans toward being a nightclub with an unpredictable, eclectic music mix. There are cover charges for a few events.
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Teatro de la Danza
The Centro Cultural del Bosque complex behind the Auditorio Nacional features six theaters, including the Teatro de la Danza, established in 1969 and dedicated to modern dance. There are just 340 seats in this elegant auditorium, so advance reservations are recommended for the higher-profile performances. As with classical music, Mexico City’s cultural centers frequently stage classical and contemporary dance performances. Watch out for announcements in Tiempo Libre and Friday’s La Jornada.
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Sala Miguel Covarrubias
This contemporary dance venue programs exceptional and diverse performances. Recent shows include performances by La Rossignol, an Italian company that delivers an evocative show of Renaissance music and dance. The auditorium also serves as the venue for the Festival Internacionál de Musica y Escena (International Festival of Music and Scenery), an annual event since 1998.
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Casa De La Cultura De Nuevo León
The lovely 1891 Gulf Line railroad station now houses twin museums and a stage that regularly hosts dance, theater and arthouse films. The biggest display, appropriately enough, is a so-so train museum while the small art museum has temporary displays that are usually good enough to warrant a stop on your way to or from the nearby Museo Del Vidrio.
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Salón Los Ángeles
Cuban-music fans shouldn’t miss the outstanding orchestras, nor the graceful dancers who fill the vast floor of this atmospheric ballroom. It’s like the set of a period film, particularly on Tuesday evening, when an older crowd comes for danzón. It’s located in the rough Colonia Guerrero, so take a taxi.
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Habana Cafe
Habana Cafe Salseros, take your places! Tucked next door to the Hotel Camino Real, the city views from this hilltop dance club are as hot as the moves. Stop in from 21:00 to 23:00 for free salsa classes so you can warm up for the live music starting at midnight.
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Mambo Café
The cover is steep in Veracruz terms but this expansive salsa club with slick fountains and bursting colors is where Latin dancing goes down in this town. Sometimes there are lessons early on weekend nights. Check for ladies' nights specials, too.
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Palacio Municipal
Palacio Municipal is a concrete building, which is raised on legs. The municipal band takes the stage underneath it on Sunday (11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00) and Thursday (19:00 to 21:00) and elderly couples dance away the day.
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Teatro Diana
The newest and hippest venue to host a range of drama, dance and music performances is Teatro Diana. It stages traveling Broadway shows, concerts with local and international artists and art installations.
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Centro Municipal de las Artes
Students at the Centro Municipal de las Artes behind the cathedral perform folkloric dances every Sunday from 11:00 to 13:00. Other dance, music and theater performances are held occasionally.
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La Carpa
This dynamic circus tent sometimes hosts activities including alternative dance classes, as well as monthly openings including live music, theater, art and circus acts.
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Cine Teatro Morelos
Morelos’ state theater hosts quality film series, plays and dance performances. There’s a full schedule posted out front and a bookstore and café inside.
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Casa de Cantera
A lively mini-Guelaguetza is staged here nightly in colorful costume with live music. To make a reservation, phone or stop by during the afternoon.
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Casa de la Cultura
In a fine 17th-century building, the Casa de la Cultura hosts art exhibitions, concerts, theater and dance events.
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Teatro del Estado Ignacio de la Llave
The impressive state theatre hosts both the Orquesta Sinfónica de Xalapa and the Ballet Folklórico of the Universidad Veracruzana.
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Hotel Monte Alba\'n
This hotel presents a 1½-hour version of the Guelaguetza nightly, usually to recorded music.
In a grand old high-ceilinged building smack on the Alameda de Leo\'n, the Monte Alba\'n is an atmospheric place all in all, though the fluorescent lighting and somewhat threadbare rooms diminish the romance. The cheaper, interior rooms are no great shakes, but the exterior rooms are large and have balconies or views of the cathedral.
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