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Copacabana

by Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower
December 20, 2002
The Copacabana
560 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 239-2672

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Copacabana


The New Copacabana (www.copacabanany.com) 560 West 34th Street, corner of 11th Ave. NYC, NY 212.239.2672
Manager, Glee Ballard gleeballard@earthlink.net 212.687.3139
Club Host, Paco Navarro
Club Rental Information copacabana@copacabanany.com Capacity is 4,000
Information/Table Reservations 212.239.2672
The New Copacabana is enormous, well located, and tremendous fun. The staff is very personable, and well-known Salsa and Merengue musicians frequent the Club and often sit in with the bands booked for the night. Music is danceable, dynamic, and professional. On December 20, 2002, the Club was festively decorated for Christmas, with neon palm trees and dangling snowflakes, pink and white lights, and lots of Copa girls, who dance on raised stages, sometimes with partners. Smoking is allowed, but ventilation is excellent. Tables service includes drinks and popcorn, and there is an extensive bar.

Photos by Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower
December 20, 2002



Paco Navarro and Glee Ballard



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Copa Girl



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Angel



Copa Girl



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Copa Girl and Partner



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Bartender



Copa Bar

The Copacabana Orchestra includes diverse musicians, depending on the night. There are also featured performers and orchestra leaders. On December 20, 2002, featured performers included Jose (El Canario) Alberto, Julio Cesar (Dido), Alfredo De La Fe, Larry Harlow (piano), Giovanni Hidalgo, Dave Valentin, and Willie Alvarez.


Jose Alberto and Roberta



Copa Orchestra



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Alfredo De La Fe



Copa Orchestra



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Paco and Friend



Alfredo De La Fe



Giovanni Hidalgo



Dave Valentin



Jose Alberto



Jose Alberto



Jose Alberto



Jose Alberto



Julio Cesar and Jose Alberto



Jose Alberto



Jose Alberto



Dave Valentin



Jose Alberto Whistles Like a Flute (Canary/El Canario)



Another Flute



Two Flutes



Third Flute



Jose Alberto on Drums



Giovanni Hidalgo on Drums



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Copa Girl



Roberta and Rosie (Tango Friend)



Jak Karako (Tango and Ballroom Teacher) and Rosie



Copa Girls

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