Road Trips
   In addition to our weekly dances we occasionally feature Ballroom or latin dances with performances by top professional Latin or Ballroom couples. Please check the studio calendar for upcoming events. In addition, we do regular road trips to several of our favorite clubs with our students, including Albert Torres' Events like the Sportsmen's Lodge, the Mayan and clubs like El Floridita and Boleros. Periodically we do road trips to places like San Francisco, San Diego or Las Vegas.

Enio, thank you for asking for our input on this issue. We have been associated with your Let's Dance L.A. operation for about two years now. We love the professionalism and the level of excellence you guys have dedicated to everything you do. Consistent with that, we also have found The Granada to be a first class operation. We love the atmosphere. It is a breath of fresh air. Regarding the dress code, as a business man, I'm sure you've learned by now, that any time you strive for excellence, there is always a small core of vocal, strong willed people who seem to make it their personal mission to figure out a way to lower the bar. To demean excellence and standards, especially high standards. These type of people are persistent and often overbearing. I guess it's a personality type. For us, the Granada is a special place. It's the only salsa venue we know of in this area where one can go all dressed up to a classy place and have a wonderful evening with a bunch of other well dressed, classy people. When there is no dress code and some people dress like they just came from the beach, the atmosphere is not the same. It ruins the ambience. A good example would be the crowd at the recent L.A. Salsa Congress. Some of the people were down right scary in the way they dressed. Their presence cast a negative vibe over the whole event. I hope you and Terryl don't give in to the vocal minority of negative complainers. We think your current dress code is very reasonable. And just because a few people don't think it is worth the effort, doesn't mean they have the right to ruin it for everyone else. If it bothers them that much to wear "tastefully casual upscale evening wear" there are plenty of other "hole-in-the-wall" clubs that will accept them gladly in their grubby attire. Please don't ruin a wonderful thing for the rest of us. If the complainers don't like it, let them go. They have other options. We don't. There is no other "Granada" for us. Again, thanks for asking. We're behind you all the way on this one.
Larry E. Johnson
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My opinion is that a dance club should have a dress code. Usually the dress code is packaged under one word that basically summarize what you have stated below and that is "Up Scale Casual."
Victoria.Arteaga
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I was very pleased to see all dancers well dressed (not over dress) and good manners which was very enjoyable atmosphere that I found myself wanting to go back instead of looking for another club to have a good time. Keep your current policy
Thanks,
Tovalin david.tovalin@
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Dear Enio,
You've got to keep a strict dress code or you're going to lose your best clientele. My girl friend won't go to a place where she feels uncomfortable, therefore, I won't go..I like your policy.It¹s fair and reasonable.
Jim Malone
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Definitely keep the dress code
BDieck@
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Enio,
Your dress code is very reasonable.People should dress up to go out.
Vicci Houseman
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Enio,
Dress Code: I am good at salsa and swing, which is to say I get around. I find it immensly interesting that salsa has not found its roots like swing. You doubt me? Try the LindyGroove. Best of the Best in the continental US haunt that venue. 300+ on an average night. Dress code? Unfortunately, it sounds like you have many that show that don't make dance a higher priority. Or maybe it is the fact that at the LindyGroove $7 gets you in, and no alcoholic beverages are served. But I guess that will never get you - into heaven. True, the proprietor of the LindyGroove may be closer to Hollywood, but "setting" is goes a long way to conforming the crowd to your wishes, and I find it hard to believe doing that is outside of your capabilites. It doesn't require movie magic. I remember your good ol' days.
Thanks,
Dana
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I love it when nightclubs have a dress code. No person should be in a nightclub wearing their house shoes!
Gabriela Cruz
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Enio.
It was nice seeing you and Terryl, at Northrop a few weeks ago. I hope they can do it again. I think your dress code is very logical & refreshing. I have enjoyed the look of the other dancers, when my girlfriend & I were there. Keep up the good work. Regards to Robert.
JOEL CHESLER
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Have a dress code.
bcochran
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Yes Enio
Lets help keep Salsa a CLASS ACT. Encourage, promote, and enforce a dress code, Let thugs, gangbangers and scrubs go elsewhere. Let it be known that Granada is a classy place with great vibes but where people are expected to DRESS UP.Remember Enio if folks are encouraged to dress up human nature will kick in and people will tend to pay more attention to their appearance and tend to try to OUT DRESS ONE AND OTHER!!!!! which can be looked at as a positive dynamic and will only make things better
Your student and friend
Dave Doyle
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I strongly agree in keeping and enforcing the current dress-code...making the pclub  a little more upscale than the rest....I like it
happyface88@
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Hi Enio, Terryl,
I don't think a little bit of a dress code is too much of a problem in general for fri or sat evening events. Naturally, the dress code needs to be appropriate for the hot humid conditions of the main floor. of course, requiring anyone to wear a suit to a dance is absolutely INSANE. I'll ask my friends who I brought last sat their oppinion of the dress code. *** note *** I DO think the idea of the dress code someone told me you had or have for normal classes is TOO much.
mathew_2000@yahoo.com
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Hello Enio:
There's a difference between appropriate and acceptable attire. Appropriate is generally more industry specific. Due to the nature of your business, there's a great deal of interaction with the public, so image is very important. It generally starts within your organization. From personal experience, clubs are generally "dress to impress". Therefore, I feel that a strict dress code is appropriate because it maintains your image and it should comply to health & safety standards. Here's some basic tips for drafting (or revisions) and enforcing your dress code:
1. Base the policy on business-related reasons. Explain your reasons in the policy so employees/customers understand the rationale behind the restrictions. Common business-related reasons include maintaining the organization's public image, promoting a productive work environment, or complying with health and safety standards.
2. Require employees/customers to have an appropriate, well-groomed appearance. Even casual dress policies should specify what clothing is inappropriate (such as sweatsuits, shorts, and jeans) and any special requirements for employees who deal with the public.
3. Communicate the policy. Use employee handbooks or memos to alert employees/customers to the new policy, any revisions, and the penalties for noncompliance. In addition, explain the policy to new customers as they sign up.
4. Apply the dress code policy uniformly to all employees/customers. This can prevent claims that the policy adversely affects women or minorities. However, you may have to make exceptions if required by law. (See next suggestion.)
5. Make reasonable accommodation when the situation requires an exception. Be prepared to accommodate requests for religious practices and disabilities, such as head coverings and facial hair.
6. Apply consistent discipline for dress code violations. When disciplining violators, point out why their attire does not comply with the code and what they can do to comply. Lastly, life is about choices....if someone choose to dress in clothing that does not comply with the rules of the club, they will not be permitted to enter. Therefore, their choice of not being in compliance with the chosen establishment's atmosphere has excluded them from participating in activities they may have wanted to engage in. Who's fault is that?? I hope this was helpful. Keep up the good job!
Jenny Hsieh
Member
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keep the dress code. Ultimately your patrons with class will keep you in business.
Adrianna
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Best Club in town..hold the course...including dress code George Mirabal
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Keep your dress code, it's fine. Are you still having a dance contest on Friday's or was it just a one time thing? Really enjoy your classes, great instructors and nice students. You and your staff make everyone feel comfortable, especially us more mature clients. One more thing can children (under age 10) come to your restaurant? Thank You.
my6angels
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Enio,
I was a regular at Albert's Sportsmen's Lodge salsa promotion since it started until it closed. There never was a posted dress code that I am aware of. A lot of the items on your dress code I saw on a regular basis at Sportsmen's.A lot of the regulars wore t-shirts, vests, baseball caps (Albert Torres wore caps on more than one occassion), etc. I have been to The Granada about 10 times. I am not clear about why a dress code was necessary. Is it because of the area of town it is in? A lot of the items on the dress list are not clear to me: What is a muscle shirt? Sleveless vest(without a shirt underneath?) When do jeans become oversized? Athletic apparel?(no jogging suits?) What constitutes "ghetto wear"? This list is ambiguous and I am not sure what it accomplishes. If there have been true "gang types" showing up then I can see how it gives you a out to exclude them. I think you have to be very careful with this. Regards,
Wil McZeal
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Hi,
I think that you should stay with the dress code. All nice clubs have dress codes. You guys are doing a great job,don't change it.
Liz
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Wow! Do you have an opinion ????? Tell us!