12 Places to Simply Dance in Charlotte

Put on your dancing shoes and dance the night abroad at these Queen City hot spots.

by Joshua Gammon

Suite at the Epicentre in Uptown Charlotte

Whether y'all prefer salsa, soca (a style of Caribbean trip the light fantastic) or are more than the freestyle-type, Charlotte offers a diverseness of clubs for every blazon of dancer. The urban center is becoming a cultural hub for diverse dancing styles bringing in large crowds who want to join in on the action. Catch your friends and dance the night away at these Queen City hot spots.

"Nosotros Be Burnin'" Up the Dance Flooring

Crystals Reggae Club

Discover it: 3018 The Plaza Road
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.one thousand.-4:30 a.m.

If you're looking for reggae, brand sure to head to this Plaza Midwood hangout — it was voted ane of Charlotte's become-to spots for soca dancing. Get set to party all night long; this nightlife venue is open after 2 a.m.

Entertainment for All

Bakadi Lounge

Detect information technology: 4205 Monroe Road
Hours: Fri and Saturday, 10 p.m.-v a.thousand.; Sunday, five p.m.-2 a.m.

If you love the sounds of Afrobeat (a combination of Due west African musical styles with American funk and jazz influences), check out one of Charlotte'due south subconscious gems: Bakadi Lounge. This multicultural establishment hosts DJs who play reggae, soca and '90s hip-hop. Hungry from all of that dancing? Fuel up on Caribbean area and African food from the lounge's menu.

All of "Mi Gente" Love Salsa Music

La Revolucion

Discover it: 900 N Carolina Music Factory Blvd.
Hours: Mon, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Tuesday xi p.m.-1 a.m. (salsa dark); Wednesday eleven a.m.-x p.m.; Thursday-Friday, xi a.grand.-2 a.1000.; Sat, four p.m.-2 a.m.; Lord's day 5-10 p.g.

Located in the eye of the AvidXchange Music Manufacturing plant, this Latin lounge has revolutionized the salsa music scene in the Queen City. Tuesday salsa nights have brought out record-breaking crowds. Don't forget to order the venue's famous Revolucion taco later on getting your groove on.

The "Suite" Life

Suite

Notice it: 4819 S. Tryon St.
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

If yous want to party in a chic and upscale surround, this nightlife hub is right where y'all demand to be. Known for its "social composure," this swanky spot inside the Epicentre has the temper and amenities that you lot would expect from world-class nightclubs.

"Get Down on It" at Lynn's

Lynn'south Dance Social club

Find it: 4819 S. Tryon St.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, seven-11 p.one thousand.; Thursday and Saturday, half-dozen p.yard.-midnight; Dominicus – see specific events

Do y'all know how to practice the Carolina Shag? Whether you're a novice or professional person, Lynn's Trip the light fantastic Guild is habitation to "The Charlotte Shag Club," which celebrated 35 years this by year. Besides having a large dance floor and full service bar, the private dance club also has nights dedicated to the Argentine tango, West Coast swing and more.

Fiesta Fun

Vida Vida

Find it: 210 E. Trade St.
Hours: Mon-Sun, 11 a.chiliad.-10 p.yard.

It's a fiesta in Uptown! At Vida Vida, Sat nights are "Latin Nights," consisting of popular Latin songs and dance styles. Thirsty? The dancing destination offers fiesta fishbowls, handcrafted cocktails and margaritas. Don't miss out!

The "World" Is Your Oyster

World Nightclub

Find it: 900 North Carolina Music Factory Blvd., B6
Hours: Friday-Thursday, nine a.m.-5 p.m.

At World Nightclub, there'southward never a boring moment. Dance the night abroad to electronic dance music (EDM), hip-hop and pop hits from internationally-renowned DJs or jam out to music legends similar Cardi B, who made her appearance just concluding year. The nightclub likewise hosts special events including corporate parties for upward to 1,000 people, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs and more than.

Piece of work the Runway

The Scorpio

Find it: 2301 Freedom Dr.
Hours: Friday, ten p.m.-3 a.1000.; Saturday, 10 p.m.-4 a.m.

Scorpio has been a staple in the Charlotte community for more than than l years. As one of the most popular LGBTQ trip the light fantastic clubs in the city, people from all effectually the region come to have a slap-up fourth dimension in a worry-free surround. The drag and modeling runway shows are e'er the highlight of the dark.

Time Machine Madness

Roxbury Nightclub

Notice it: 116 W. fifth St.
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 8:thirty p.m.-2:30 a.chiliad.

If y'all love the sweet sounds of the '80s and '90s, Roxbury will exist your new favorite stomping grounds. The nightclub has ii levels, walls filled with retro memorabilia and a large patio to trip the light fantastic the night away. Don't forget to also bank check out the vintage game room, which will take y'all back to the days when Pac-Man and Galaga ruled the video game industry.

Political party Like a Rockstar

Howl at the Moon Charlotte

Notice it: 210 East. Trade St.
Hours: Sunday-Tuesday, viii p.1000.-2 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7 p.g.-2 a.m.; Airtight on Midweek and Thursday

Another Epicentre venue that has been a heavy-hitter is Howl at the Moon Charlotte. The live music bar and party venue brings the heat when information technology comes to entertainment. Enjoy the bar's high-free energy dueling pianoforte shows, live performances and more. Don't exist scared when yous're handed the mic. Go out in that location and evidence them what you've got!

Shine Jazz Saturdays

The Regal

Discover information technology: 300 N. Higher St., #101
Hours: Dominicus-Tuesday, Airtight; Wednesday, v-11:thirty p.m.; Th-Saturday, v p.m.-2 a.m.

Looking for a engagement night option? Bask the sounds of live jazz music while you and your partner dull dance outside on this rooftop bar. The backdrop of Uptown makes this experience even more than romantic.

Charlotte Is "Hoppin'" With Music Bingo

Hoppin'

Observe it: 1402 Winnifred St.
Hours: Monday, iv-10 p.m.; Tuesday-Midweek, 4-xi p.1000.; Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight; Fri, 3 p.thousand.-midnight; Sat, 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun, 11 a.m.-10 p.g.

Ready to switch things up? Head over to Hoppin' for the bar'southward $1 oz. Wine Wednesday and Music Bingo weekly result. Winners will receive brewery swag or gift cards.

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Joshua Gammon is a Marketing and Communications Intern for the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. He is also the founder of "The Joshua Blair", a blog that focuses on Charlotte development news, spotlight interviews and lifestyle tips. He enjoys spending fourth dimension with his family and friends, exploring Charlotte's newest restaurants and reading about what new businesses and conventions are coming to the Queen City.