La Inspiracion

I actually made it down to Berts Marketplace last night. Rarely does my schedule allow me to make it out dancing on a Monday night but it just so happen that things worked out for this once a month event. It is nice little place to hang out with a patio and tables set up out front. Inside they have a small stage directly across from the bar with a small area for dancing in between. About ten tables are set up off to the side where a waitress will come by to serve food and drinks. I had the catfish dinner with a couple sides and it was very good.

When I walked in I had already missed the first set. While the band was taking a break, the floor was completely filled with about ten people taking a beginner salsa class by Rico from Energetic Soul. There were some new faces, a few familiar ones, and everyone was enjoying the class. Immediately following the class, La Inspiracion performed a final set with a few salsa songs, a cha cha, and wrapped up the show just before midnight. It was just enough for me to get few dances in and was back home by 12:30. It was a nice relaxing time.

Overall it was a nice night and nice intimate place to chill at the end of the day with chance to get a salsa or 2 in. The only down side for me is that it is too far away for me to make it there every time on a Monday. But if you happen to live downtown then it is definitely something you should think about making into an occasion with a couple of friends.