My wife had been... suggesting strongly, that I should take her dancing. Two problems with that... I don't like to dance and I don't really know how. One day, I broke down and said 'Hey honey, wanna go dancing'. 'Yea right...' she said. So to surprise her, I looked up on YELP, good dancing places. I found, routinely high reviews, of La Rumba. We went on Thursday (Halloween night) for the Salsa Workshop, and we had a blast! Great fun learning how to Salsa, although we still were terrible, we had fun. There were lots of other terrible dancers having fun with us. It was just a fun place to go. At 11, the costume contest started and it was a huge mix of creative and store bought, with a nice parade of the macabre! Drinks were excellent and not too pricey either. Guys, if you are in the doghouse, or your wife has been asking you to go dancing, you cannot do better than La Rumba and Salsa lessons! read more

If you're looking for a spot to dance Salsa, you've found it through Yelp. La Rumba is a small salsa club that is big because of its character. Ladies, if you're worried about dance skills do not fret. Simply dress nice and a gentlemen will almost already ask you to dance. This joint gets packed with good dancers towards the end of the night. Gentlemen, go to the salsa classes before and don't be afraid to ask a lady to dance. The handful of "pros" are good spirited and make the experience fun and welcoming. Overall, La Rumba is hot and an enclave of pure Latin spice. You won't regret coming here and feeling the music. read more

A mild night out to listen to blues turned into 5 hours of nonstop dancing thanks to the inspiration and amazing people at La Rumba. I am so glad that band at Dazzle cancelled their gig! What I love about this place: 1. It's about the DANCE not the dry hump 2. The people are SO friendly! Lots of groups and singles mingling and very little jealousy/cockfighting. 3. The drinks aren't super expensive ($5 cocktail specials nightly) 4. The cover is reasonable ($5-$15 depending on the band) 5. There is variety in music. It's not just salsa but bachata, merengue and cumbia! 6. It's inter-racial: no segregated dance floor here! Spanish speakers, english speaks and bilinguals all speak the language of rhythm. 7. Tacos! I didn't have them but they smelled great and if I hadn't just had dinner I'd have been tempted. Very few dance venues have food. Even if you go alone you will make friends and it's less meat market and more "meet" market. read more

La Rumba taught me new moves to shake my Bumba! We came here on a Saturday an hour before opening time for a lesson. It's $10 but there is a $5-7 cover anyway so to me the lesson basically feels free. The instructor was fabulous and there was a good crowd of 20 people so you didn't feel like you were on stage in a spotlight. Not that I shy away from that, because this ain't my first rodeo, I know how to shake my Bumba. But I just mention it in case social situations where you need to display your dance skill, or lack thereof, frighten you. Doors open at 9 and then they do a free lesson at 9:30. So you get an extra thirty minutes of instruction after you got to practice what you just learned for 30 minutes. The place then quickly fills up with attractive people who can salsa like no body's business. But the most impressive thing about this place was the 10 piece band with brass and everything that plays live salsa music all night. The energy was electric. And for those reviewers who complain about a cover, really? With a band that amazing, you're lucky we are only paying $7. This isn't some cheesy DJ, these are talented folks we're shaking to! Such a great time, highly recommend it. It's an amazing first date place... and 100th date place. Go go go! read more

I read all the reviews... Even the unrecommended ones. I couldn't find a reason NOT to give it five stars....except the lack of a band. However, we didn't expect a band since one wasn't advertised for that night so, I'll stick with the 5 stars. We went for a birthday and reserved the VIP area. It was 50$ but a nice guaranteed seating area if you're planning on having a party join you...which we did. There is no bottle service and no waitress that comes with the space, so you will have to handle drinks on your own. We showed up at 8 for the cash only dance lessons...which nightly lessons anywhere usually are cash only. It was my first time salsa dancing and I took the advice of the other reviews....just dress hot ladies, it does make the night a lot of fun. My friends and I barely sat down we were asked to dance so much...and all but one of us were complete beginners. There are some amazing dancers here and the legs just wouldn't stop! There was no bathroom attendant and no tattoos going on....not sure what those posts are about. Overall, I'll be back!! read more

I had a ton of fun at La Rumba - maybe the funnest in a long time! I came here on Saturday at 8PM for the salsa dancing class ($10). The instructor was engaging and hilarious. He taught us a few basic steps, but we all had a great time doing it. I loved how he had us rotate in order to make sure everyone got the chance to dance (there were more girls than guys), but that also helped us to meet other people as well. Then dancing started with the live band. This was my first time salsaing ever and everyone was so nice. The vibe was awesome. No creepy men trying to hit on me. Just very nice dudes who asked me to dance and after being told I'm a uber beginner, gave me lots of dance tips and led the way to awesome dancing. read more

I don't care for boring house music and top 40 hip hop, or being aggressively groped by strange men on a dance floor, so that's why I come here. Lipgloss is probably one of the best club sets in Denver: indie, 80's, electropop, Brit-pop and even the occasional wild card (i.e. Jackson 5). No cover before 10pm and some decent drink specials ($2 PBR and G&T's). Kind of a pretentious scene, but it's a lot better than having some guy in a silk shirt trying to grind up against you at the Church. This is a place where ladies can dance and be themselves. Never been here for salsa, but I'd like to go. read more

I danced. I drank a whole lotta beer. There was a disco ball. I guess it was a good night, huh? This review is useless. read more

I have never had so much fun at a club. The dancing was spectacular and the lessons were immensely helpful (helps if you have a good partner too). This isn't meant to be the Ritz so I wouldn't judge it by those standards. To counterweight some other reviews: Yes it gets hot. You're dancing at a Latin dance club. If you're not sweating, you're not doing it right most likely. So dress appropriately. There's lots of places to stash coats so go ahead and do that (although I wouldn't say the same for purses. I'd have a pocket or something about my person to stash cash and cards and that's it). And go bump elbows with people. It's not that terrible. Crowded dance floors typically mean the vibe is good and it's not like anyone's trying to grind up on you since it's not really that kind of dancing. The lessons are $10 for an hour of group work. You're lucky to be paying this much for the instructors that you get considering most dance workshops can run upwards of $90. I've been to lesser clubs before and have paid significantly more. For $10, it's entirely worth it. Be friendly. I could dance with almost any stranger who asked me and had a great time considering most of the men who asked were fantastic leaders that evening. If you're looking for a white bread kind of experience, then don't go here. You're walking into a microcosm of cultural diversity and it's spectacular so enjoy it for what it is. Being from Chicago, I miss this terribly and am so happy to find a diverse group of people in Denver. Also, the drinks are pretty good. I saw the portions the bartenders poured and it was decently generous. Maybe that was just the night that I went but I was quite satisfied with my little gin and tonic. If you absolutely need fancy booze, maybe pregame somewhere else beforehand. So just go and have a good time! If you have dance specific shoes, bring them! Your feet will thank you! read more

This was fun! I had an evening free during a recent business trip and came here for a salsa lesson and open dancing one Saturday night. Reasonable fee of $10, both instructors were warm and wonderful! And plenty of people to dance with and as usual more gals then guys and the instructors, Jig & Senora Gillespie were simply wonderful, warm friendly and great instructors! I really liked how Jig emphasized that even though there were more women, that they should learn to follow and not lead since it is then confusing when going back and forth. This is an always tough situation when there are not enough guys. So Jig kept recruiting from many guys who were standing and not dancing. read more

You will find my dancing bottom here every thursday night... I know you assume every salsa place have dirty ol men who particularly like to bump and grind well.. quite frankly just walk out your front door. They are Everywhere! This place is great, with polite people who jus wanna dance. More importantly who love to dance. Watch out tho, its gets hot and sweaty and im not talking about my moves. The room can get quite crowded on random nights but for the most part move out of my way cause i have the fever. (Latin Fever) read more

Don't give bad ratings for not following the dress code. It's pretty easy, no baseball caps, team jerseys, shorts (guys), flip flops, etc. - basically dressy-casual. For those of you not from Denver, clubbing here is usually busy by 11, ends at 2, and mostly Thursday-Sunday but you can find something any night. Just ask. I can recommend a few places for odd nights. La Rumba has one if the largest dance floor for Latin dancing in Denver. You'll hear mostly old school stuff though. There is a patio and usually a taco stand outside. ~Mon-Wed is class only, no nightclub hours, taught by Jig and Senora. Jig is a very blunt, impatient person so if you can ignore his tone, you'll learn the basics. That's just his style. There also are classes before club hours every night taught by various teachers. ~Thursday 9 pm - 2 am * $3 cover, ***usually bachata heavy. Beware of newbies stepping on you. ~Friday 9 pm - 2 am * $5 cover with ladies admitted free before 11 pm **salsa, cumbia, bachata, until 11ish then reggaeton starts. Very crowded. Please stay off the dance floor unless you are dancing. There's nothing more annoying than groups of people, usually holding drinks, just standing around. There is PLENTY of room around the club to loiter. I usually bail out of there after 11 because reggaeton isn't my thing. ~Saturday 9 pm - 2 am * $10 cover **live salsa music. ~Sunday 7 pm - 12:30 am * $6 cover **probably the BEST night to go. Lessons normally taught by Joseph, he's great, and music by dj Noslen. Sometimes there are live bands. Check the web for current stuff. The floors are not the best so don't wear your really expensive ballroom shoes. Bartenders are nice if you are. Drinks are priced and made very well. Occasionally there is a bathroom attendant. Remember to dress nice and don't get pissed when your little flip flops are told to take a hike. (This is for your own safety) Check out the web for more info. read more

I've only been to La Rumba for Friday night Lipgloss with DJ Michael Trundle spinning dance tunes. On the plus side, the dancing is great, the drinks fairly strong and the bathrooms pretty clean. However, when I've been there with girlfriends the men have been extremely aggressive. Maybe I'm just crotchety and old, and not down with the hookin' up lifestyle or something, but having one guy after another grind up on me on the dance floor is sort of creepy to me. This was the worst place for sketchy dudes I've been to for a while. If you're looking to bag a one night stand with minimum effort, though, it's probably a rad choice. I'd go back with the girls for dancing, but it's not my favorite place in town by a long shot. read more

This place is always super fun. Everyone is friendly, music is great and theres always enough space to dance. Despite being the only Asian there most times I go, I may get a few stares, but once they see my moves....im kidding..ahaha It's great here.....If you go earlier, they even teach you how to salsa too. The best part is that after all that dancing, you can step outside for some fresh air or some freshly grilled tacos! Plus they serve some great salsa with a lot of kick, none of that sissy salsa.... read more

My favorite place to dance salsa. Ever. For many years. The atmosphere is always great, the music is awesome and the people are friendly! read more

Salsa nights - awesome! Lipgloss - sucks. All the boring people in the bar and on the dancefloor made me want to never go out again - if you know me this is nearly impossible. Techno. Even if you love it - this was boring. I don't even think I finished my drink before we left. Stick to what you know La Rumba. read more

I always enjoy myself at La Rumba, whether it is the dance class before the club opens, the fantastic music and live performances or the genuinely kind people who work there I'm sure to have a good time. I see many complaints and low ratings about people getting turned away at the door for the way they dress but they really should have smartened up and done their research! La Rumba has a Dress Code for men and women and it is followed! A plethora of establishments do this, and ignorance is your own fault. I have visited this establishment many times before and have never had a bad experience. My first time there the manager even bought my friend and I a drink and we had a nice conversation about the start of the club. The greeter at the door checks ID and another person takes the admission. There is a bar located on the left in the front room and one farther back on the right hand side of the second room. The second room is where most of the dancing happens, there is also a small lounge/table area. There is a patio out front that sometimes has food for purchase. Drinks are well made and I have never been stiffed on a beverage. The bathrooms are clean and have an attendant (at least the women's room does). The attendant has all the necessary accoutrements a women needs to stay feeling fresh and ready for the night. I have introduced many people to La Rumba because it is a fun and inviting place to dance and meet new people. I will definitely be back to dance the night away! read more

Lipgloss on Friday night = a good time. The music is very dance-able, and the crowd seemed laid back and fun. Unlike other dance clubs in Denver, girls weren't "dressed to impress" in skin tight mini dresses and 4 inch stilettos. One huge star for that. I heard that this was a gay club, and know for sure that there were very few straight looking guys prowling the room for fresh meat. I really appreciate going out dancing and not having to constantly guard against bros attempting to dry hump me, so another huge star for this. I'll be back! read more

Moved to Denver from Chicago was glad to find a salsa spot. Music was great & crowd was lively. Not too casual but dancers were dressed sexy too! Great variety of music & dancing. read more

They still have the Fri night Lipgloss here? It's been years since I've been there. When I was there though, it was a butch frenzy. More like Carmex. Or Chapstick. Man, I have to check this out! read more

It's been a long time since I attended a dance night where people let their inhibitions go without being so intoxicated they lost all decency. Lipgloss, despite having a so-so music mix, is a near-perfect dance night. $2 gin and tonic (don't drink more than three, or you'll be sick) $2 coat check (unlimited items) Free before 10 p.m. Huge dancefloor with more women than men Super friendly (and hot) crowd What's not to love? Drop the $6 price of a Seven & 7, and I will worship you. read more

Nothing to do on a Friday? Date stood you up and no place to go? Get out of your jammies and call up your wingman or girlfriends and meet up at Lipgloss at say 1130p and slam a few shots and get your dance on. Great DJ's and people who don't give a fck on the dance floor. read more

I went here for the first time last night. I had a great time. I loved the atmosphere and the crowd. It was easy to find dance partners. Dancers were friendly and at all levels. There was a live band later in the night. What a great show! The only negative issue is that when the band was not playing the DJ music was too low. The DJ really needs to turn up the volume. A good salsa club should play music loud so you can hear & feel the beats. The music was so low that you could hear everyone talking. This was a big turn off. I hope that is not an issue next time I go. read more

Friendly place in safe neighborhood. Huge dance floor, great music Diverse crowd: ethnically and chronologically (I.e. there were some folks over 50). Salsa teacher did an excellent job with beginner lesson. By the end, the moves were complex enough to challenge intermediate dancers, but didn't leave the beginners too far behind. read more

Went here last night for the first time for my friend's birthday. Nice vibe and we had a good time, but the "lesson" was only like 10 minutes. I had expected a bit more instruction to be honest, especially looking around at how many people had attended. The other negatives: I agree with some other reviewers--not sure if it's worth the $10 entrance fee. The dance floor got pretty crowded, so it was HOT and I repeatedly got bumped by other dancers. The positives: The drinks are good and reasonably priced (for the most part). They had a live band start playing at around 11, so that was fun. Street parking is pretty easy to find. Tips: Dress comfortably but nicely--it gets hot in there but you don't want to look unkempt. Ladies, bring a guy (even a guy friend) if you can--it was a 4:1 ratio (at least) of ladies to guys, so it might be easier and more fun for you if you brought someone to dance with. You also might want to consider wearing flats since dancing for hours in heels hurts. Don't be intimidated by all the amazing dancers there. Just have fun! Overall, it made for a fun night out. read more

Lipgloss is always in effect... Yes, Michael Trundle aka Boy Hollow, the dj with the noticeable mini mohawk, has apparently been doing this since some of the songs he drops first came out... The night I went I overheard the admission $5 cover, wouldn't know since I was guest list material (self basking in uber coolness) of course this is at the 11 o'clock hour, it's free before 10pm. This place is a dance floor for adults & the range of originals & remixes that get thrown down this night are as wide as the Milky Way. Indeed, you may well feel like you're in the further reaches of your home galaxy, dancing in a trance-like state to a remix of Def Leopard's "Animal" preceded by a Depeche Mode classic and followed by the latest breakbeat track to hit the global scene. It's one of those kind of nights, takes you back to good times, and creates new ones right then & there. Skip Broadway, head West a few blocks, don't pay $15-25 covers and $9 dirnks...the bar actually has drink specials, if I recall correctly, $2 PBRs and GIN, yes that means $2 Gin & Tonics on a Friday night...$3 vodka, you know the drill, and a few house specialties filling the $4-$6 range. Yes, you'll still pay $8-10 for some ridiculous concoction, but if you can see straight enough to read the Specials list, you won't go broke and you'll burn more calories on the dance floor than your Vodka/cranberry consumption that evening. Therefore, LipGloss is good for you. You get most the amenities of a club, like heat lamps warming a smoking patio, a coat check, bathroom services, live djs, and a huge dance floor; combined with the drink specials of a neighborhood bar. No multiple levels, just a huge dance floor surrounded by two bars and a few seating areas tucked away... read more

La Rumba on Saturday night was a good time! I enjoyed the fact that people left their inhibitions home and came out to have a good time. Skill sets ranged from beginners to pro's. Last night there was a live band and dj combo - great way to mix it up. I was so pleased that there was no reggaeton aka crotch riding going on. Salsa isn't for everyone and it calls for more self respect. In summation, it was a great party - Good music, good people, good time! read more

One word: Fun! Lipgloss and Salsa will definitely keep you amused and happy all night. Great place to hang out with friends, you'll notice that all of them have a very fun, happy attitude. read more

My best experience at Lipgloss (Friday nights at La Rumba) is when my ex-boyfriend got punched in the face when we tried to sit in a VIP area. He was scared he was going to get jumped even after we left and I put frozen blueberries on his face when we got home; we rode home with the police. At the time this pained me but now I feel almost the perfect opposite : ) Another time I was kicked out for drinkin' a ill' too much [just enough for a quick nap on the cush], so this night I spent passed out in my friends freezing car. That was fun too. Hmmmm. Great things always seem to happen at Lip Gloss now that I think about it. In fact, lucky enough to be one of two occasions that I wore my most fab turquoise dress. read more

La Rumba - Dance Clubs Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Fun place to be, well, this place is really fantastic when you are a Salsa King! There is a wall of woman waiting to be asked to dance, but again, to dance salsa with these women you gotta be a Salsa King. Drinks were quite weak but it overall it was fun. read more

What a fun place!! There's such a great vibe and people dancing everywhere. Not sure is fully worth the $10 entry fee, we intended to make the free dancing lesson but that didn't happen due to the slow restaurant we were at before hand. Would have been loads of fun though. There's a lady in the bathroom who hands you paper towel and keeps it clean, take small change to tip. read more

Great time with my girl dancing! Great music... the crowd is great. Not many guys there to try and "rape" you on the dance floor. Most of them are there to dance and have a good time. It's nice for a change!!! Great place to let loose :) read more

There's never a manager around when yo need one. There is a heavy set girl with black hair that always wears beenies, who is a bartender that likes to treat people badly and get them kicked out for no reason. I ordered a drink and it was not what I had ordered. She got in my face, yelled at me and put her finger in my face telling me that I was wrong! I cant have sour drinks and it was a lime green drink when I ordered a mango mojito. I told her I would pay for another drink but I would like another drink. She got mad and told security to escort me out. I was escorted outside in the snow while I ordered an uber. I left my friends party so I would cause any drama, the last thing I wanted. It was very embarrassing and hurtful. I paid to go in, i paid for my drink and I was asked to leave. She even threw money back at me after I had paid with my credit card? Their security wouldn't even listen or take into consideration that I had not done anything wrong. He only obeys the bartenders! read more

Went on a Saturday night with a girl friend. We has a great time! Hardly stopped dancing, everyone was nice and respectful. $10 cover -- there was a live band, and they were pretty good. There is a coat check for $2/item. The bar has a list of specialty cocktails that ranged from $5-10. Best night out in Denver that I have ever had! I hear Fridays are even better, I can't wait to return! read more

I showed up with a friend dressed very nicely. I'm 5'11" and the clientele here tend to be on the short side, so I opted for flip flops instead of heels. Upon arriving the bouncer flat out refused to let me in. This is complete and utter bullshit and honestly, makes me never want to return. Go sit on a broom, La Rumba. read more

Unprofessional. This was our first visit, probably our only. Mainly the male instructor was rude. During class he said he could kick people out if he wanted to, loud enough for people to hear but not direct. First of all, a business has the right do so, but in class while instructing? No thanks, and under his breath but still loud enough for some to hear? Rude. Next if a student is having trouble with a move, instead of getting annoyed, go show them. I've taken Dance classes, solo ones but at times some would incorporate a partner. The instructors usually would come and show the person if they are having trouble. They would give the students guidance. If the instructor does not want to be of guidance, then get mirrors. Because as a dancer it helps to see what you are doing so you can learn to do it right. Last, when we walked in the first time before they started, no one said hello. We said hi but no response. Even the female instructor past us. Next time say hello, ask if their there for the class? It comes off inviting that way. This place is dark, awkward and we thought we were at the wrong place. If it was not for my birthday, I may not have cared so much about the snotty, I am better than you attitude. However as a previous manager, a professional, and a former dancer the lack of display of professionalism is not okay. Other dance studios in Denver, even Austin TX would not let this fly. read more

Went for the lipgloss anniversary. Not my scene but considering the douchey crowd, the service was great and if I were a dancin' machine, the DJ did a great job. I won't be back, but I know plenty of people I'd recommend the party to. Eh. read more

I love dancing salsa and bachata and this was a great place to go to dance that! My boyfriend and I wanted to do something in the night and we thought, why not come here. We took a salsa lesson which was pretty easy. After the lessons, they have a social where everyone dances with whoever they wish and it was GREAT! I only danced with my boyfriend but I had a great night! read more

One of the best times I've had learning something new. Easy to find and street parking was ample at the time we arrived ~ 8 pm. The club gave group bachata lessons an hour before opening and I haven't had that much fun learning something new with a group of total strangers - ever! You also can't beat $10 for a dance lesson which then also was your cover if you decided to stay for the club to open. Juan was funny, engaging, and a very good instructor. We will def be back! read more

La Rumba is my happy place! I love going here on Friday nights. There is a good bachata lesson that caters to beginners and intermediates at the beginning (from a real Dominican, which is awesome!) and then afterwards a nice mix of bachata, salsa, reggaeton, cumbia, and merengue. I also love that it's free for ladies before 11, so I usually only wind up spending $2-3 for coat check and a tip for the bathroom attendant. There is a diverse crowd and people here are super friendly and not creepy, which is nice since my husband doesn't like to dance. I have also gone to La Rumba on a Sunday night and it is a very different vibe - the dancers are really good and everyone is there to just have fun. I would absolutely recommend checking it out if you like different types of latin dancing! read more