But promoters have plans for live music. Beginners are especially welcome at this Wicker Park club with a neighborhood-bar feel and a relaxed dress code. Wednesdays, Sundays The Buzz. Ranging from twentysomethings to sixtysomethings, a polished, eclectic crowd of serious salseros energizes the dance floor as a deejay spins contemporary salsa, merengue, cha cha cha and bachata. The action starts early with a light buffet and a basic salsa lesson from 6-7 p.m.
Live orchestras play occasionally, but deejays provide the bulk of the music.
Fridays, Saturdays Casanova's. A large dance floor lets you dance like nobody's watching. The emphasis here is on having a good time, not flashy combinations. The deejay on the second floor plays a mix of salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia and house. The wide age range of dancers ensures that few people will be left on the sidelines.