Portland Salsa, Bachata & Other Partner Dance Styles

Want to be the dancer everyone is itching to partner with? Whether you're into Salsa, Bachata, or Kizomba, this 3-hour workshop will elevate your skills, making you a sought-after Lead or Follow in any dance setting.

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What This Workshop Offers:
- Techniques for becoming a clear, smooth, and soft Lead
- Insights for evolving into a light, responsive Follow
- Core principles in Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba that can be applied universally to most partner dances
Lead & Follow: The Fine Art of Dance Communication
Master the art of Lead and Follow in Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba, while understanding how these principles translate to other dance genres.
Lead: The Lead is the driver, steering the dance with creative movements and thoughtful sequencing, inviting the Follow into each step with care and attention.
Follow: The Follow remains present, responsive, and balanced, seamlessly adapting to the Lead's movements while maintaining a solid connection.
Diverse Dance Focus
While the workshop zeroes in on Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba, you'll also learn how these foundational principles can be adapted for other partner dances. The differences between the dance styles will be discussed, giving you a holistic view of dance communication.
What People Are Saying:
- "Jamal can make anyone look good; he can even make a broomstick dance."
- "Dancing with Carolina is like driving a Mercedes; it feels like she knows what I'm going to do before I know."
No Partner, No Problem
You don't need a partner to participate. We encourage rotating partners throughout the session for a diversified learning experience.
Important Info:
- This is a 3-hour workshop with a 15-minute break included.
- All sales are final. No refunds.
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Ready to elevate your dance game? Book your spot now and become the Lead or Follow everyone wants to dance with

Salsa Beginners Workshop

January 31, 2026
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
This two hour workshop takes you from zero experience to feeling ready for clubs and socials. You will learn timing, basic steps, turns, and how to move comfortably with other people. You leave knowing enough to jump in and have fun the same night.
This workshop is perfect if:
You want a fast introduction without a month long commitment
You want to try our teaching style first
You want a one time class that actually gets you moving
You want to feel less awkward on the floor
No partner needed. Come solo or with friends.
We use lead and follow roles, not gender roles.
Lead. You help shape direction and redirect your partner’s momentum.
Follow. You stay present, feel direction changes, and move through the shared energy.
Timing comes from the music, not the lead. We will break down timing in a clear, beginner friendly way during the workshop.
You choose the role you want to learn and stay with it throughout the workshop.
Pre register to receive a discount.

Spots are limited to keep instruction focused and hands on.
You come in curious. You leave ready for the floor.
January 31st 2 pm to 4 pm

Register here https://bit.ly/beginnersalsa0126