Get a Groove at NuBlu

I really like to go dancing, but lets face it I am no Heather Morris, so most of the time I feel silly trying look good on the dance floor.  So what is a girl to do?  Go out dancing with someone who knows how do dance!

That is how I first found myself at the bar NuBlu in Alphabet City.  After celebrating the Yankees' World Series win in 2009, we wanted to continue the party with our friend Matt, who happens to pretty much be an amazing Latin dancer (although my roommates and I met him in Puerto Rico, we were shocked to find this out considering he is about as far from Latin as you can possibly get).  When we arrived at a nondescript entrance on Avenue C, we wondered if going inside could actually be worth the $10 cover charge - I can honestly say it was!

Live Brazilian music was performed all night, we sipped on fresh Caipirinhas, and danced (by following's Matt's lead) until we literally couldn't anymore.  The fellow patrons were friendly and inclusive, and served as exciting entertainment - how did they learn to move like that?   If I frequented NuBlu more often, I can only imagine how cool my groove would be...

NuBlu
62 Avenue C (map)
Open every day: 8pm - 4am
Weekdays: Early band at 9pm, later band at 11pm and 1am
Weekends: Early band at 9pm, later band at midnight and 2am
(DJ's in between and after live music)
Outdoor garden open until 10pm

Don't feel like making the trek to Avenue C?  Read this New York Times article for more Latin dance options in NYC.