What we’re about
This group is open to anyone (beginner to advanced dancers) looking to meet new people and dance in a fun and friendly environment!
Most events are classes and special workshops at Vitalidad Movement Arts Center as well as dance socials. We also occasionally post other events!
For more information visit vmacpdx.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Learn Salsa on Thursdays in May!Vitalidad Movement Arts Center (VMAC), Portland, OR
Check out your instructors Carolina and Jamal Social Dancing at the VMAC Social https://youtu.be/pfq1slB_cJU
SALSA 1 BEGINNERS (On2)
3 Series: 1 Teal, 1 Orange, 1 Navy
(Not needed to be taken in any order, but all 3 series need to be completed before taking level 2 series. They're all for beginners!)
This class is for students new to salsa dancing. We will cover the basic steps of salsa, outside turn, cross-body lead, back-spot turn, cross-body lead with a turn, timing, leading and following technique. Some basic salsa shines will also be introduced. This class is intended to give students the confidence to go out and practice their fundamentals in a salsa club or social.Thursdays 6:30pm with Carolina & Jamal Register Here
Tuesdays 7:30pm with Tara & Branden Register HerePass depends on the month...
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Some months have 4 Thursdays and others 5 Thursdays. $75 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $93 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
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NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long series.
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All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
Requirements:
- No prerequisites. Beginners level.
- Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!
- No partner needed. All students rotate around.
SALSA 2 BEYOND BEGINNERS (On2)
6 Units: 2A to 2F
(Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 6 series need to be completed at some point before taking level 3 classes)This class will expand on the curriculum of the beginners salsa class. Each week we will focus on a a different salsa fundamental movement such as cross body leads, cross body lead with a turn, backspot turn, three sixty, copas, whips, and wraps, working on leading and following technique as well as variations of the fundamentals. We also focus on salsa shines to build students' coordination and timing, body movement and salsa spinning technique for multiple spins.
Thursdays 7:30pm with Carolina & Jamal Register Here
Tuesdays 8:30pm with Tara & Branden Register HerePass depends on the month...
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Some months have 4 Thursdays and others 5 Thursdays. $75 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $93 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
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NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long series.
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All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
Requirements:
- All 3 series of level 1: 1 Teal, 1 Orange, and 1 Navy. They don't need to be taken in and order, just make sure to take all 3 at some point.
- Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!
- No partner needed. All students rotate around.
Level 3 (3 month program - Closed Session by Audition Only)
Thursdays at 8:30 pm -
- Learn Bachata on Tuesdays in May!Vitalidad Movement Arts Center (VMAC), Portland, OR
BACHATA 1 BEGINNERS
Consists of 3 one-month series: 1 Teal, 1 Orange, and 1 Navy
Not needed to be taken in any order, but all 3 series need to be completed before taking level 2 units. They're all good for beginners!This class will introduce the basic steps, rhythm and body movement of Urban and Sensual Bachata.
Tuesdays 6:30pm
Register Here
Pass depends on the month...-
Some months have 4 weeks and others 5 weeks. $75 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $93 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
-
NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long unit.
-
All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
Requirements:
- No prerequisites. Beginners level.
- Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!
- No partner needed. All students rotate around.
BACHATA 2 BEYOND BEGINNERS
Consists of 6 one-month series: 2a to 2f.
(Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 6 units need to be completed before taken level 3 series.)This class will continue from where Level 1 left off introducing more fundamentals and concepts, working on rhythm and body movement.
Tuesdays 7:30pm
Register HerePass depends on the month...
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Some months have 4 weeks and others 5 weeks. $75 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $93 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
-
NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long series.
-
All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
Requirements:
- All 3 units of level 1 (1 Teal, 1 Orange, and 1 Navy). Not needed to be taken in any order, but all 3 units need to be completed before taken level 2 series.
- Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!
- No partner needed. All students rotate around.
BACHATA 3 INTERMEDIATE
3-month Program
Closed to the public - must be approved before taking this class.The intensive is a 3-month commitment that includes level 2 and the intensive level 3 exclusive class. This program continues to develop body movement, footwork, and partnerwork technique. There are 2 series (3a and 3b), each of 3 months duration. Both series must be completed before moving forward.
We currently do not offer Level 3 by itself.
Requirement:
All 6 units of level 2 (2a-2f) and audition. -