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Salsa, Bachata & Ballroom Dance Lessons

Something fun this SPRING

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Create space for something FUN this Spring! Reap the rewards of learning to dance Salsa on2 & Bachata with BALORICO. Our next series registration is open. Wednesday night series dancers begin MARCH 5th. New beginners start learning MARCH 10th. Sign up with a buddy, neighbor or a loved one. Singles are welcome. No partner is needed to participate, just a positive attitude. Register today to get started or try a PRACTICA dance social to get to know the people and the dances. Beginners dance on Mondays at 7pm, Salsa & Bachata Level I  starting March 10th. Dancers with prior Salsa experience join us Mondays at 8pm  starting March 5th. This class is also a good fit for any Salsa on1 dancers looking to transition or integrate Salsa on2 into their repertoire. (Please make sure you know how to do a cross body lead.)   Wednesdays 8pm we continue with a slightly shorter series focused on Salsa, Bachata & Cha Cha Cha. The Wednesday night class is open level. Learn t...

Heart Beats & New Year dance series

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The   HEART BEATS Valentine dance  social is   Friday February 14th is date night! Don't miss this special evening made for duets. The movement experience includes guided and rhythmic physicality with and for your loved one.                                         DROP IN WITH THAT DATE & DANCE   Start dancing this New Year at Viva Arts. Secure your spot today  registering here . New dancers can join our 7pm Beginner Salsa & Bachata class that includes a dance social opportunity called a PRACTICA. No partner is needed and to build community we do change partners in class, and also practice changing dance roles to find the best fit for your acquired dance skills. Join us! Advanced Beginners through Intermediate levels, those with experience, train twice per week to build agility, efficiency and be able to pick up the details of this dance sport much...

Holiday Practica & NY Classes

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Join us for our PRACTICA on Wednesday, December 18th , 8pm-10pm. Generate warmth and good cheer with friends and your local dancing neighbors. The music is a mix of Latin & Ballroom beats including mini-lessons in Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Swing and Foxtrot...oh yeah! Beginners welcome. Our New Years' series begins Monday January 13th & Wednesday January 8th  at Viva Arts. Secure your spot today registering here . Thank you for making this year an amazing one with heartfelt dance outings, countless hours of training and best of all, a handful of new friendships developed over the course of discovering your new passion, social dancing to Latin Rhythms. Our January Ladies Worksop focused on styling and spin technique will continue at Studio 2 in the Judkins Park neighborhood. Save the date: Saturday January 25th , 12pm. Reach out to balorico@gmail.com for private instruction and custom group trainings. GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE.

❄️CLASSES

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  Get into DANCE mode and join our SALSA & BACHATA dance series at Viva Arts dance studio. Mondays is for Beginners and Level II dancers. The new dance series begins Monday  November 4th , 7pm for beginners and each class is progressive. Beginners signup here .  Wednesday nights are for experienced dancers focused on improving turn patterns, musicality for dancers transferring from on1 dancing to on2 timing. With time, dancers understand the secret ingredient to feel-good dances…body movement and partner connection. Experienced dancers signup here for the November 6th Wednesday series.  All signup links are on our Classes & Workshops page. Visit the studio and join us for our monthly PRÁCTICAS , no experience is needed and it’s an opportunity for a local night out with beginner-friendly guided dancing, as well as general practice time for regular students. Upcoming date: November 20th   at 9pm. The music is a mix of Latin beats including Sals...

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. ...