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SALSA & BACHATA in WEST SEATTLE

Become a confident social dancer with professional instruction and coaching.BALORICO is committed to creating unforgettable dance experiences.
 We are glad you are here!

WINTER CLASS REGISTRATION IS OPEN

WEEKLY GROUP CLASSES in WEST SEATTLE
Viva Arts dance studio: 4421 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle Wa 98126.

2024 Student Annual Registration $20

SALSA & BACHATA Level I
 Mondays 7pm begins November 4th

Salsa on2 Level II  
Mondays 8pm begins November 4th

Salsa & Bachata II Wednesdays 8pm 

Ladies Styling
Saturday November 9th 12pm-1:30pm
Judkins Park neighborhood

Monthly we host a Wednesday Night PRACTICA
Join us on October 23rd for the next one!
No prior experience needed.Practice Bachata, Salsa and Latin rhythms.

Stay motivated with dance, fitness and wellness

Let us know what interests you with this form or contact balorico@gmail.com

SEATTLE ARTISTS

WE PROVIDE
Private Dance Instruction & Coaching

Wedding First Dance Choreography

Youth dance training

Theatrical production & technical support

Community engagement including 
multi-lingual outreach

BALORICO: (206) 679-7229, balorico@gmail.com  











There is an art to community engagement.
Adding the ingredient of art unifies diverse communities



                              Interactive Art Experiences



Performance Art is about the inhabitants of the space.

PLANNING A PARTY 
OR SPECIAL EVENT?

       We boost arts organizations of all sizes and help rally support for their 
        philanthropic visions with special event design and creative projects.



Hire Performers and Instructors to enliven your next event.

BALORICO at Xtadium Lounge

Honorary dance for Front Line workers & Civic Leaders




 Select from any Ballroom or Latin dance style 
such as Bachata, Salsa, Swing, Tango, Waltz, Rumba, Foxtrot or Samba! 


We help you re-envision the use of space.



Work with established event producers, 
dance professionals and event planners.




Surprise Birthday?  we got you!
Virtual and hybrid lessons also available.


                                                                                  Joe Iano photography

What happens in partner dancing, translates to the workplace. 
*Learn to balance leadership with collaboration
*Practice connecting authentically with a new communication tool 
*Gain confidence getting to know “a stranger”

Chi Duong photography


                    We create smiles, joyfulness and feel-good moments.


We curate and create inclusive spaces accessible for dancing!


YOUTH & TEEN DEVELOPMENT

Performance training for all types of showcases & philanthropic events.

Available outside of King County too. Email balorico@gmail.com or call (206) 679-7229
Professional Coaching by dancer-actress-producer-choroegrapher
 Vanessa Villalobos
Seattle Theatre Group's DANCE THIS! at The Paramount Theatre



Rehearsal direction and production support for Burn The Floor and Superstars of Dance at the Paramount Theatre. Training coach for choreographer Gisselle Peacock
 Samba number for local latin youth dancers. 

 

Artist Residencies
Washington State arts standards and outcomes influence the design of each youth arts experience.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET  Dance Chance

Cultivate youth talent for pageants, runway and special events. 
Bilingual instruction in Spanish/English available 


SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL
BQ DANCE Seattle - Andean dance from the region of Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia
Physical theatre /outdoor performance collaborations

















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