Community Events


Wednesday November 19th

Saturday December 6th

RSVP here


Wednesday December 17th

Join BALORICO for our annual HOLIDAY dance party, 8pm.

Fun dance learning in community with special performances.

RSVP: balorico@gmail.com


Past Events


November 7th

Catch the latest art installation from artist Amarantha Sandys at the Burien Library 6pm-9pm.

September 24th


September 13th


Wednesday August 20th


Spring


Laughs In Spanish by Alexis Scheer
Directed by Damaso Rodriguez
Choreography by Vanessa Villalobos
Mari is about to open a career-defining show in her Miami art gallery, but when the paintings are stolen.  This hysterical new play is part telenovela, part whodunnit (?quien lo hizo?!), and all heart. 

See the Encore Spotlight. 


Monday May 5th


Wednesday April 30th



Saturday April 26th

Join BALORICO’s community class Saturday 5pm at New Freeway Hall
Mambo & Cha Cha Cha with Rachel Uttech & Vanessa Villalobos.

Saturday April 19th


Sunday March 9th

Teens sign up at register@stgpresents.org


Wednesday February 19th



Friday February 14th


Saturdays monthly 


Saturday November 16th

Join us at Viva Arts for a global day of dance. BALORICO F R E E classes
12pm Sensual Bachata & 12:30pm Salsa on2.

Wednesday November 20th
BegiLatin music mixSalsa, Bachata, Latin Pop, cumbia & more! 


December - January 2025
Latin/x Art Exhibition
Indigenous connections in Latinoamerica.

 La Sala and Columbia Art Gallery present this celebration of visual and literary art. Learn more.


Saturday January 25




Seattle Latin Dance Festival
Hilton - Tukwila



August 21st 



May 29th


Feb 14th



January 24th

December 27th

December 8th

Support an incredible local Latinx choreographer, Alicia Mullikan.

November 15


November 4th

Viva Arts 4421 Fauntleroy Way SW

Seattle Latin Dance Festival
Hilton - Tukwila





Thursday May 25th

Sunday May 21st

Dress to impress! Downtown Seattle.



Para las families - outdoor FREE event

Saturday April 15th


Vanessa, Rachel and Tatiana performing. 
A dance night hosted by DJ Lady Dee with NY guest artist Franklin Diaz

Wednesday April 5th

A power hour PRACTICA to refine your dance skills. 
$20 dropin, $15 Reg Student RSVP here
New dancers please bring proof of vaccination. 


Saturday October 15th


Friday November 18th

Latin Mix Friday Night Class
RSVP: balorico@gmail.com


Saturday September 24th
Join us for a free Family Friendly lesson in Burien!

 July 20th
Sip, savor and dance with the best view of the city. 
Registration required by calling the venue.

June 30th
Salsa with BOOGALOO Ladies Workshop

JUNE Art Show
@Neplanta Cultural Arts


June 17th - 19th



June 12th 

Friday June 3rd


Thursday CINCO de Mayo
B A L O R I C O  brings SALSA to Dance Bites


Details here, inquiries welcome at balorico@gmail.com

Friday APRIL 22nd


Thursday APRIL 14th 



Thursday FEBRUARY 3rd 

 Let's work it out to the soulful, funky beats of Cha Cha Cha & Latin House music. 
90 minute intermediate class.

  
Friday December 17th, 7pm

Our annual celebration celebrating the power & endurance of dance with mini lessons, performances, tasty treats & hot Latin beats with
 Seattle DJ REMI 21+ event.



Saturday November 6th
For TEENS
Register here.


Friday November 19th 
RSVP here.
We have some fun Raffle Prizes this month - try your chance !
Proceeds support the creation of new dance work & free virtual classes offered in the community.



Friday October 22nd
Practice Salsa on2, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha & Cumbia. Business casual attire.

Meet the artist, share space, purchase art as a holiday gift.

"...My first brush with the power of movement as a catalyst for healing came during a theater arts project geared toward inner-city youth when I was 13 years old. By the time I was 18, I was sure that healing through movement was my calling. I went on to devote the next years of my life to reaching liberation through art and movement. In this Journey, I have become a contemporary dancer, choreographer, performer, bodyworker, and Community organizer.  My mission is to serve as the conduit for empowerment for myself, my family, and others, using my pressing drive toward art, movement, self-expression, and body awareness as an instrument of healing to reach liberation." -Milvia

Saturday October 2nd
Join the Viva Arts crew for a Beginner Samba workshop that is family friendly. 
Traditional Brazilian steps + bonus Ballroom Samba combination. 
$25 adults, $15 youth ages (8-15) with accompanying adult.


Thursday September 25th

Catch us at the B-Town Fiesta at 12noon
Outdoor family fun with a special 
Salsa & Cumbia outdoor lesson with BALORICO.
Clase gratis para todo la familia.



Thursday September 23rd

Saturday September 11th

Watch a master artist Jose Ridriguez III at work with the option to paint along in this workshop hosted by Neplanta Cultural Arts Gallery

2pm-4pm FREE, Join here. 



Thursday September 9th
* Latin House beats *
This workshop repeats in December.

Friday August 27th
Virtual Youth event
Informative and inspirational access to working professionals and mentors.
It is a pleasure to support this yearly festival as your Seattle Arts Commissioner. Info here.


Saturday August 7th
Support art in the community.
Event sponsored by the Office of Arts & Culture, O.E.D and produced by
Neplanta Cultural Arts Gallery


Thursday August 12th 


Saturday July 24th
Open House + more!
Lessons, Demonstration, Beer Garden access & Family friendly activities
Event Schedule
1:00pm Music
1:15pm Capoeira
1:50pm Oula Dance
2:25pm BALORICO Dance
3:00pm Dance Powered

Thursday September 9th
Wedding Dances “the Workshop”
A virtual workshop for engaged duets.
6pm-7:30pm PST via zoom

Pick up all the Wedding Dance essentials to fast-track your readiness for that special day. This virtual workshop is focused on exposing you and your LOVE to popular Ballroom dance styles that can be options for your Wedding First Dance. Bring your top music choices and we will choreograph sections of it together with other couples supporting your process. Take home the ability to glide, turn and dip your partner! Registration opens on eventbrite Aug. 9th, or RSVP early at balorico@gmail.com.


Saturday May 8th - Redmond
Fashon. Art. Culture.Performance.
Ticket link here


Saturday May 1st - Kent
Casting Call for Models and Fashion Designers
Se solicita modelos para este evento.
Interesado en audiciones para esta oportunidad? Registrese aqui.

Friday April 30th  
Baila Esta Cumbia
BALORICO guest instructs for the closing festivity of the BidiBidiBomBash 
Register link here 7:30pm PST 
A month-long event series honoring the legacy of SELENA
Artwork by Esoteric Fresh

Portions of all proceeds go to benefit 
the work of the White Center Development Association and the Youth Voices for Justice.


SATURDAY February 13th 
Tickets here 4pm PST
 

MONDAY December 28th

Special Meetup space for Singles with introductory dance lessons 6:00pm-7:30pm
Holiday giveaways: gift cards from Tullip Nails, Big5, Cheesecake Factory and Amazon.
* THANK YOU TO OUR HOLIDAY GIFT CONTRIBUTORS *



Sunday, December 27th 

Registro aqui 1:30pm-3pm


Tuesday, December 15th  
6:30pm-8pm PST


Friday July 17th 
Support Latinx, AfroLatino/a/x & Garifuna artists
Vanessa Villalobos co-hosts this community event with Jake Prendez
 on behalf of La Sala 

Friday July 24th, 7:30am
Power up your mind and body before you do what you do best. Have fun with our 
Stretch & Meet session. 30 minute Follow along (no gym clothes required) FREE EVENT


Saturday August 8th

A special training workshop for Brides and Grooms as you prepare to think about your first steps together. A little planning goes a long way. Walk away with tips and a mini Ballroom dance lesson.
9am PST


Friday August 21st 




Sunday July 12th

AfroPeruvianJazz concert online zoom concert at 4pm
Get inspired and listen and dance to the fusion sounds of AfroPeruvian Sextet.
Gain an appreciation for the African roots of Peruvian dance and
try our **NEW**Summer FESTEJO fusion classes 
running Wednesdays at 7pm online



Saturday June 20th



Wednesday June 24th
A Stretch & Sip motivation session, free



Thursday May 14

An introduction to what it means to take the
 first steps together - at home. 6pm PST

Thursday May 7th


February 27th

RSVP here for free dance class passes.
$10 fee at the door for full evening of classes at the door. 



January 17th 2020 

21+ event, Capital Hill, welcome back party.

Afro Body Movement Masterclass with E.mayimbe at 7pm
Afro Peruvian dance show at 9pm


December 29th - January 3rd

SALSA NEW YEAR - BELLEVUE


December 23rd


December 16th West Seattle

Thank you to all our guest artists and community partners!
 Guest DJ Sharisse,  Shina-Olga Diadhuou, 
 Meany Center for the Performing Arts, MelRose Style and the
Latin Rhythms dance company.

Thank you to our event sponsors
El Pique Peruvian & Mexican Restaurant Catering, 
MelRose Style & Rolando Martinez AVPro

November 24th - CAPITAL HILL

BALORICO guest artists perform at this year's Mambo Pica Pica 6th year anniversary. Enjoy this talented lineup of Seattle's finest salseros.



November 9th

West Seattle BOOTCAMP with Vanessa


October 12th - CITY OF RENTON  


September 22nd

 37th LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT Fundraiser




BALORICO supports Senator Rebecca Saldana's fundraiser with a womens' empowerment workshop + special performance.

SEPT 20th
WEST SEATTLE 


This monthly social is about PURPOSE and how we wear it, express it, and connect to one another's most powerful source. Guest Artists: Kweli Vuur (poet) and Elijah Kirk (dancer) share their artistry.




Thursday August 22nd - PIONEER SQUARE
SOLO PERFORMANCE 

August 15th  - CITY OF REDMOND

August 9th - WEST SEATTLE 
Our style, our vibe, our platform with guest DJ freeQueensee, 
Guest Visual artist: Amaranta Ibarra Sandys
performances by Victor Dominguez and Vanessa Villalobos 


WEST SEATTLE FAIR

July 1st  - WEST SEATTLE 

Welcome Families & Kids - Bilingual instruction
Free with prior registration

June 20th - SOUTH LAKE UNION 

B A L O R I C O and Carlos Cascante y su Tombao
live salsa music & lesson
KNKX Radio's Member Thank You party.


May 18th - CAPITAL HILL

BALORICO at Century Ballroom in honor of
the 8th Anniversary of All Vynl Night Salsa. Thank you Seattle for all the love.

MAY 17th - WEST SEATTLE




MAY 3rd - CITY OF KENT



APR 28th - CAPITAL HILL 

Consent and Partner Dance

Guest Speaker/Facilitator Vanessa Villalobos


APR 26th - WEST SEATTLE

MAR 25th

FEB 9th - TACOMA DOME

GUEST ARTIST PICK
with Dancing With The Stars Touring Show cast
Eduardo & Vanessa, NW Women's Show  

MAR 1st - WEST SEATTLE

No partner needed. All dance levels welcome, 21+ event.
Thank you to our event sponsor John L. Scott Real Estate West Seattle

Jan 30th

MISS BALA FEATURE FILM

BALORICO & Pica Pica - Screening Partners

NEW FILM PROMOTION featuring prominent Latina actor, addressing issues of drug trafficking, family separation and overcoming unfortunate circumstances with bravado & wit. 
WATCH TRAILER
Thank you to Sony Entertainment and Allied Global Marketing.

Jan. 27th - CAPITAL HILL

Salsa CONTONEO class with Vanessa @7pm
Work your styling with AfroLatin body movement, Flavor and Swag #wearRED

 December 31st

NEW YEAR PARTY

A SAMBA affair for New Years Eve at Tullalip Casino with Tudo Belleza!

December 27th  

SALSA NEW YEAR- Opening Party Show

This Festival produced by Corazon productions welcomes international dancers, choreographers and sure-to-excite shows by guest artists.  www.salsanewyear.com
Making plans? Use discount code "Vanessa" 


Dec 17th

BALORICO's annual tradition of creating a home for Latin dance in West Seattle continues. Special performances, mini-dance lessons, art on display by Latinx artists and live vocals at Kenyon Hall.

Dec 9th

BALORICO & the BALLARD CIVIC ORCHESTRA
Live music & dance lesson for all families. Bilingual instruction


November 1st
Day of the Dead Celebration - Columbia Tower Club

October 26-27th
BALORICO special performance

"Reflections of Oya"


Latin Artists Invite you!



October 20th
Karshner Museum & Center for Culture and Arts
Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Puyallup
"Fantasias"



October 6th
SPICE 

Dances of the African & Arab Diaspora 
partial show proceeds benefit T.U.P.A.C. - Tickets
Experience at the Landmark Convention Center
"Sofrito"








Esta encuesta ayudara planificar un futuro centro artístico y cultural que agregara mas diversidad de opciones para nuestro
pueblo que sigue creciendo.

Click here for survey/ Aqui puede participar
Tenemos varias formas de identificarnos por nuestros respectos países de origen, géneros, lenguajes y la meta es inclusividad...somos Latinx !

September 14th



September 1st
Eduardo & Vanessa at Century Ballroom


Public Forum: Visioning a Latinx Art Center
Co-hosted by:
 La Sala, Seattle Amistad School & Latino Community Fund of Wa.
A relevant public forum welcoming all who enjoy and wish to see
 Latinx art & culture thrive in the Pacific NW.  

July 27th
Contemporary Peruvian Artists
 @ ArtXchange Gallery
"Poetic Translations" a full evening experiential work

Original new evening-length, multi-media work presented by Balorico Dance in response to the paintings of Peruvian born painter William Hernandez and poet Christa Kaainoa. 
Thematic work reflecting on family, friendship and intimate relationships.
 
Poetry references: 
Northfork, Skeletons, Kaeli and Spinners
Clothing drive beneficiary is youthcare.org 

William Hernandez Solo Exhibition - POETIC TRANSLATIONS 
New choreography by Vanessa Villalobos 
Visual Art: William Hernandez, Poetry: Christa Kainnoa
Choreography: Skeletons by Vanessa Villalobos
Dancers: Hendri Walujo & Irene Shaver
Live Music by Gerrardo Calderon 


Wedding Party Dance show

Seattle Center Folklife Festival
@ the Armory Court Stage


AVS 7 year Anniversary Celebration
@ Century Ballroom May 19


For committed duos - Wedding First Dance Salon
Meet the choreographer, get insider dance planning tips, enjoy a lesson!
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NIGHT OUT 
TO SUPPORT ARTISTS, EAT, DRINK & ENJOY A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE & Tango Lesson with B A L O R I C O DANCE


Mambo Pica Pica -Capital Hill
Afro Latin body movement with Vanessa - Sunday




B A L OR I C O presents dances from Peru - all family event.



Latin Dance Rhythms Festival and Scorpio Night! 
Vanessa & Eduardo are performing at Salsa'N Seattle's Vynl Night.
Sign up to join our workshop on Salsa Musicality and Interpretation  on Saturday 10/21 @ 12:30pm




                               
                   BALORICO will be dancing at this local Hip Hop event with recording artist Chris






BALORICO presented a new work 
inspired by the Yoruban deity of OYA for
 the Seattle Women's Steel Pan Project, Earthy Things Made Even. 














October 8th - Puyallup

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with Latin music, dance and art for
the whole family.

September 24th - Tacoma
Cultura Event Center
A celebration of the African and Arabic connections in dance.


La Cocina
Presented by La Sala 
a satellite Latino/a/x Art Exhibition to the Seattle Art Fair


This exciting month-long Latino art space that pops up in Pioneer Square. We are transforming the Good Arts Building for the month ofAugust to be an open, welcoming space to all Seattle tourists and art-lovers. The traveling exhibit will move to the Mt. Baker Neighborhood Center for the Arts for the month of September.  SEE OUR VIDEO HERE Don't miss this first of a kind Latinx Arts event in Seattle brought to you by the Team at La Sala.


Seattle Salsa Congress


"Fabricando Fantasias"


LINES Dance Academy 10 year Anniversary Celebration special performance.



B A L O R I C O  hosts
the dance celebration to live music by Salsa band TUMBAO

Seattle Latin, Brazilian and Caribbean Festival at the Royal Room


See the Univision event coverage here.



A unique evening recognizing the best of our Latino music industry in the NW

Rumber@ Soy Video here 

Afro Latin Drills & Warmup class for on2 dancers at Mambo Pica Pica, 7pm



Rumours Nightclub-Honolulu, Hawaii
 Photography: Pamela Garcia

Rose City Salsa Congress- "Fantasias"Photography by Pablo PDX






Sound in Motion Dance Studio - Lynnwood 










  Eduardo & Vanessa celebrate Mexican Independence Day Auburn City Hall

                

Fundraising support promoting classical music education 
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras



BALORICO presents Salsa & Peruvian Dance 
as part of ALAS' Professional Development and Cultural Celebrations
 Seattle University



 An evening supporting Latino theatre and dance with B A L O R I C O
                    

Balorico at Forum Nightclub - a benefit event


20th Year Anniversary celebration with the Peruvian Dance Academy of Sonia Porras

Balorico presents a professional development workshop for K-12 dance educators "Salsa For All Ages," Dance Educator's of Washington State One-Day Conference

5th Year Anniversary of De Cajon Project with Monica Rojas and friends


New business inaugurations using music and dance to create community

















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