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3.8 out of 5 (by EmCee)
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Shampoo 7th & Willow Street, Philadelphia, PA 215.922.7500

For a very unusual dancing experience, Shampoo may be just the place to go. Found in Center City, Philadelphia, Shampoo is a sprawling club offering three separate dance floors catering to three different music genres. Dance floor #1 offers the techno sound that seems to be the most popular at this club. It is the largest of the dance floors offering a phenomenal sound system and exciting light show. With elevated platforms surrounding the floor, dancers of all kinds can get an aerial view of the room, as well as showcase their latest moves. Dance floor #2 creates the illusion of an indoor room, when in reality it is outdoors in a canopy-covered courtyard. The décor is somewhat art deco, while the music is mostly Latin. This is the floor to visit if you are interested in seeing great dancers. The rhythm in this room, found in both the music and the dancers, is like no tempo found anywhere else in the gay district of Philadelphia. With a sound system that lends itself to the courtyard accoustics, you are literally swept away by sound; here, emphasis is placed on music, not on lighting. The lighting is extremely basic, but lends itself nicely to the atmosphere.

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dot_clear.gif (43 bytes) Dance floor #3 is the least enjoyable. This area is very small in comparison to the rest of the club, with virtually no lighting effects at all. The sound system is at a minimum, with the DJ on a platform in full view of the dancers. Here, the music caters to the 70’s and 80’s disco crowd.
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Friday nights at Shampoo is “gay night”, while the rest of the week is predominately straight or mixed. Go for the dancing, because the crowd is mostly unapproachable and unconcerned. Shampoo offers it’s own free parking, which is a great perk, but charges a cover which is quite pricey. But for a unique and diverse dance experience, Shampoo has it all.
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Scorecard Scale: Shampoo's Score
5 = Fabulous! Dance Floors 1 - 2 - 3 5 4 2
4 = Very Good! Music: (avg.) 4.3
3 = Average! Sound System: (avg.) 4.3
2 = Not So Hot! Lighting: (avg.) 2.6
1 = Don't Bother! Atmosphere: 4.5
Overall Score: 3.8
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