Community Events



Saturday December 13th



Wednesday December 17th

Shift your mood and refuel with dance. 


Previous Events & Workshops


Saturday December 6th

November 7th

Catch the latest art installation from artist Amarantha Sandys at the Burien Library

 

September 24th


September 13th


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. 


May 5th


April 30th



April 26th

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

April 19th


March 9th

Teens sign up at register@stgpresents.org


February 19th



February 14th



November 16th

Join us at Viva Arts for a global day of dance. 

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


New Year 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.


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






May 25th

May 21st

Dress to impress!





April 15th


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

 April 5th

A power hour PRACTICA to refine your dance skills. 


October 15th



Saturday September 24th


 July 20th
Sip, savor and dance with the best view of the city. 


June 30th
 

JUNE Art Show
@Neplanta Cultural Arts


June 17th - 19th



June 12th 

June 3rd


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




APRIL 22nd


APRIL 14th 



FEBRUARY 3rd 

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

  
December 17th

Celebrating the power & endurance of dance with performances, tasty treats & hot Latin beats by Seattle DJ REMI 



November 6th
For TEENS
Register here.


November 19th 

We have some fun Raffle Prizes this month!
Proceeds support the creation of new dance work & free virtual classes offered in the community.



October 22nd


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

 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.


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.



September 23rd

 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. 



September 9th



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.


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

 August 12th 


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


September 9th


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.


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


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

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 


February 13th 

 

 December 28th



December 27th 

Registro aqui 1:30pm-3pm


December 15th  
6:30pm-8pm PST


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

July 24th, 7:30am
Have fun with our Stretch & Meet session. 30 minute Follow along (no gym clothes required) 



August 8th

A special training workshop for Brides, Grooms and duets.


August 21st 




 July 12th

AfroPeruvianJazz concert online zoom concert at 4pm
Get inspired and listen and dance to the fusion sounds of AfroPeruvian Sextet.


June 20th



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



May 14

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

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


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 ArtsMelRose Style and the
Latin Rhythms dance company.

Thank you to our event sponsors
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. 
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 

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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