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SOUTH STREET. One of the best places in Philly to get your groove on, Fluid boasts a veritable who's who of the city's top DJs. From new electronica to jungle, trance to hip-hop, this underground, side street club delivers great sounds in digs that are so dark, you almost miss the cool Mediterranean design aspects. In addition to the cast of house DJs, club management often brings in guest spinners, including a few folks like DJ Jazzy Jeff and Prince Paul that you might've seen on MTV a time or two.
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NORTHERN LIBERTIES. This όber-cool, tri-level nightclub is located next to the PNC Bank building... In fact, the building that houses Transit was itself a bank once upon a time. The old vault has been converted into a billiards room; the mezzanine, meanwhile, holds several VIP areas, and folks willing to lay down serious coin can rent the VIP suite, which overlooks the main dance floor. As for dancing, Transit regularly features multiple DJs each night, and if you explore a bit you're sure to find one spinning your favorite style of music.
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3. Lounge 125
125 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 · 215-351-9026
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OLD CITY. Yes, this late-night club is a members-only establishment (applications are available on their Website and processed within four weeks), but folks in-the-know claim it's one of the best places in Old City to get your groove on once all the other joints have yawned and shut down for the night. Expect to see a crowd of hip, sexy folks here from night to night, all of them dressed to the nines and most of them eager to strut their stuff on the dance floor. VIP areas, bottle service and big-name DJs give the place an added air of exclusivity as do the prices, which are not for the faint of wallet.
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4. 700
700 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 · 215-413-3181
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NORTHERN LIBERTIES. A long-time haunt of hipsters hailing from the Northern Liberties, versatile 700 is a bi-level nightspot that's a great place to gather for drinks after work and an even better place to dance until the lights come on. The club employs first-rate DJs who effortlessly turn each night into a terrific party scene downstairs, one that features great music and a refreshingly laid-back attitude. If you're looking to chill out some, the upstairs lounge is furnished with sofas and all kinds of comfy chairs. Best of all: There's no cover charge.
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CENTER CITY. Versatile Woody's occupies two levels, offering its primarily gay clientele a wide range of diversions. On the first floor, there's the swanky Manhattan Lounge (actually the original Woody's bar), the casual Pub Room, and Woody's Coffee Bar, a comfortable little spot that overlooks the street and serves terrific cappuccinos and panini. Upstairs is another bar, an area for film screenings and, of course, the disco. Things in the disco don't get going until late, but once they do you can count on great music (everything from country to cutting edge house) and even better scenery.
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6. Brasil's
112 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 · 215-413-1700
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OLD CITY. If dancing the salsa and merengue are your thing, be sure to check out no-frills Brasil's. This club is located a floor above the popular Posh Lounge and features some of Old City's hottest music and dancing each week. Adding to the scene are all the many South American and Caribbean elixirs prepared at the bar. Rumor has it few drinks can wipe away the memories of a wintry Philly night like a caipirinha! If this is your first go at Latin dance don't worry, you're not alone Brasil's offers lessons on Wednesdays for around five bucks, one complimentary drink (translation: "leg-loosener") included.
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7. Ulana's
205 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 · 215-922-4152
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SOUTH STREET. Ulana's, which is located just a block off South Street, is one of those surprising side-street spots that looks fairly straightforward on first glance. Many folks know it as a restaurant that serves pasta dishes by candlelight, making it a terrific neighborhood place to take your sweetheart. Once the night wears on, though, things begin to change, especially upstairs the pulse quickens, the dance beats resonate, and the crowd that shows up does so sporting their hippest club-wear. Indeed, the late night crowd thinks of Ulana's as a lounge and dance club, one whose taste in music can range from techno to hip-hop, depending on which DJ has the reins.
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8. Pure
1221 St. James St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 · 215-735-5772
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CENTER CITY. One of the top dance clubs in the city, Pure is a multi-level venue whose main draw is its versatility. Indeed, the mostly gay clientele can choose any number of ways to spend their time here competing in trivia contests, sipping cocktails and taking in the scene in the Pink Lounge, singing karaoke classics to the cheering masses and, of course, dancing while DJs spin everything from house to 70s disco. NB Like most top places, Pure is a private club, but membership applications are available at their Website.
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9. Shampoo
417 N 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 · 215-922-7500
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NORTHERN LIBERTIES. Top-flight DJs spin different types of music each night at this enormous dance club in the Northern Liberties, ensuring that folks from all walks of life can find something to get their legs moving. Indeed, though the main floor may pulsate to the sounds of house, hip-hop or even industrial, things in the White Room or Fountain Room may rock to Bob Marley, RUN DMC, Duran Duran, the Cure or even Marilyn Manson. Weekends, meanwhile, are reserved for luaus, foam parties and other themed events intended to make folks go wild. Dress to impress if you want to make it past the door.
About 10Best's recommendations for Philadelphia's Best Dance Clubs:
The Philadelphia club scene features no shortage of places where you can showcase your dance moves. These hotspots move to their own beats, and the sounds of house, Top 40, disco, hip-hop, funk, and Latin rule the night. From red-carpet clubs to joints where everybody can enjoy great dancing in Philadelphia, these places are tops.
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