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Salsa, Bachata & Ballroom Dance Lessons

SUMMER of DANCE

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Who's ready for more? Summer is your opportunity to level up and expand your skills. Mondays 7-9pm and Wednesdays 8-9pm WEEKLY!  Train with BALORICO in 3-4 week intervals or plunge in with a month-long experience with our SUMMER PASS, ideal for fearless beginners, or the dancer that wishes to cross-train for improvement. Each class this summer begins with an AfroBody movement warmup to ground you with the roots of the music. JOIN US for PRACTICAS. A monthly power packed hour of non-stop dancing where dancers build up skills with practice. July 24, 9pm and August 21 @9pm. Bring an extra T-shirt. Beginners DIVE IN with a Mondays night  Beginner 7pm Salsa & Bachata course .  Experienced movers train with us Mondays at 8pm with our  Salsa on2 level II class where we focus on the variations of your fundamentals and introduce you to spinning (that means more than one turn, on one foot ;) Fearless movers and cross-training aficionados, our  Wednesday night 8pm classes  are for you

Try a class

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BALORICO offers weekly dance training all summer long.   BALORICO DANCE is open for  Drop in  classes during the month of June.  Our 7pm class is the most fitting for beginner dancers where you can get a taste of the two most popular Latin rhythms- Salsa & Bachata. Join us at 8pm if you have prior experience with Salsa on2 and are looking for a fun workout. For dancers with more experience, try our Wednesday 8pm class for a combination of Salsa & Bachata II.  Viva Arts is located just off of the West Seattle bridge.  Try a class  or reserve a spot for the next series  that begins Monday July 1st, beginners signup here . balorico@gmail.com Later this month, on Monday June 24th, reserve time with us 7-9pm.  We have a special bootcamp dance evening set to help level up dancers' technique. This two hour session includes focused attention on three areas:  Afro body movement, Salsa spins & dips and Bachata styling.  SAVE THE DATE!

Spring into Summer

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  Get ready for summer! Cross-train and start a new healthy habit. Our next series  helps you b uild confidence. Make new dance friends and enjoy more practice. Our next PRACTICA is May 29th at 9pm .  Drop by and get some one on one coaching. Try following. Try leading. Just keep dancing. Sign up on our Classes & Workshops page . Our two month series classes set you up for fun and are a consistent place to practice in a welcoming studio space dedicated to dance. As dancers progress and move up a level, they see how shoes make a difference. Enjoy spinning on our hard-wood floor!  Do you enjoy following, but wish to try leading or vice-versa? Go for it in our 8pm classes Mondays and Wednesdays. Some tips...As dancers try out various roles, we encourage completing a full Beginner series first then make the leap ;) No limits...just come ready to dance! DROP IN for a class during the month of April.  $20 admits you to any Monday or Wednesday night class.  Join us May 13th for the new

Spring Series

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BALORICO's weekly Salsa & Bachata dance training at Viva Arts! SPRING dance series March 4 - April 22nd Sign up on our Classes & Workshops page.   As we continue to graduate dancers into the community with dance confidence and an improved sense of body motion awareness, HAVING FUN is the main reason we are all here. Be the fun, be THE DANCER in your world and be proud about it. We are looking forward to sharing more dances with you in 2024. Our Level II class is Wednesday nights 8pm.  This class is open to all dancers who have ever taken a beginner course in either Salsa or Bachata. Enjoy both dance styles and work on polishing your expression. Not sure about your level? Try it with our 6 class pass or sign up for private instruction. Reach out at balorico@gmail.com. Join us Wednesday night for our  PRACTICA. For the experienced dancers and performers, our  styling classes are coming soon, Saturdays. Stay tuned and join the list! balorico@gmail.com

NEW YEAR Salsa & Bachata WEST SEATTLE

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Amidst the way of the world, it is great to have a home for dance and movement at Viva Arts! Visit our DANCE STUDIO home of dance, art and amazing diverse instructors building community.  This Winter season is for motivational groove and musical flow as you practice dancing Salsa on2 and Bachata, two of our most favorite rhythms. Where to start? Try a beginner booster series Mondays at 7pm or jump into an intermediate class if you already have Salsa dance experience. We dance Salsa on2/New York style mambo. Into the New Year, our Wednesday night 8pm class will include Salsa on2 and Bachata for comfortable dancers. Enjoy the level II class that is open to all duets and singles. Consistent attendance recommended as all classes are progressive.    Be ready for a dancing NEW YEAR and sign up now for classes. New Year dance series   begins January 8th and 10th 7 week class series $20 registration FOR THE LOCALS AND THEIR GUESTS VISITING FOR THE HOLIDAYS, join us December 27th at 8pm.  Our