B A L O R I C O DANCE in West Seattle

Tuesdays Nights in the south end...BACHATA & Ladies Theatrical Latin Styling Join our 6pm Bachata classes tackling both traditional and "sexy" style. This is a bootcamp style class crafted to make you feel like strong leads and dynamic follows.  Clases son para principiantes y bailarines dedicates a mejorar su bale social.   Then at 7pm, we limit the space to the Ladiezzz....Jump into this NEW Ladies Theatrical Latin training class that will be ongoing through summer. The framework for this class is to weave in elements of stage work in your beginner training, incorporating Afro Latin jazz dance training involving turning, gliding, pivoting and making full use of how a woman's body looks best in and out of balance. Rhythms highlighted: Salsa, Cha Cha, Samba and House! (Vanessa's favorite) Drop in for $20, or join the series for $120. Contact Vanessa directly if you are performance-bound as there are several Summer Performance opportunities. KIDS!!   !P...

    You deserve the best - DANCE into 2019!     Check out our all new dance schedule starting January 7th & 8th Register via email balorico@blogspot.com or call (206) 679-7229 Payment secures your registration. Families that love dance: join our community this Sunday for an afternoon of classical music and Youth Ballroom Dance.   BALORICO , Ballard Civic Orchestra and Seattle Amistad School  have collaborated to create a memorable FREE Family Dance & Holiday Latin music experience.   "Live more, dance!" TM

Today E.Mayimbe & BALORICO will help honor our city's best Latinx Youth Achievers who have overcome hardship and struggle with success and community contribution. The Washington Superior Courts celebrate Latino/a/x Heritage Month with Salsa & Bachata music and live performance. DANCE LESSONS ....why procrastinate, you have heat to generate! Weather it is in the privacy of your home, at our studios or in group classes, Latin dancing is healthy, fun and interactive.  Drop-in classes: Salsa on2 fundamentals & challenge classes run Mondays (West Seattle) with Eduardo & Vanessa, 6pm Level I and 7:30pm Level II... A BAILAR!  

The cooler weather does not get dancers down! Amidst turbulent political times, we stretch, we flex, we repeat, we endure and we repeat some more...this is self empowerment and we are excited to find refuge in a healing and inclusive art form. Thank you for arriving to this page. Open classes in Salsa & Bachata run Mondays 6pm-7:30pm in West Seattle. Drop-in for both classes ($15/class) If you feel you want a challenge, try our Level II class with Eduardo & Vanessa at 7:30pm.  As for the LADIES!   should you feel the need to  unleash your sexy...we have a Tuesday evening dance intensive just for you! Tuesday November 6th,  Ladies Latin Styling with Vanessa runs 7pm-8:30pm at ConoceT studio in White Center that will focus on performance level technique training and conditioning.  All levels welcome- heels and a positive attitude required. This Saturday, Oct. 13th, don't miss Eduardo & Vanessa's upcoming performan...

     We love Summer Weddings! Did you know BALORICO prepares committed couples for WEDDINGS and special engagement parties? We also help singles boost confidence with private instruction to ease the jitters of being called to the dance floor- preparation is key! Congratulations to Sarai & Juan, Denali & Seichiko and Carri and Mike for putting in the work and reaping the benefits of a confident and graceful Wedding First Dance! Cheers. Contact Vanessa to book your consultation or to coordinate a Wedding Dance package gift balorico@gmail.com Summer Salsa & Bachata dance classes continue with Eduardo & Vanessa . Mondays at Kenyon Hall, West Seattle and Tuesdays at ConoceT Studio, White Center. In July, our Youth Ballroom program opens in Kent...details coming soon!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tuesdays starting JUNE 5th  BALORICO will offer Salsa & Bachata classes in White Center. No need for a sitter, bring the kiddos. This Memorial Weekend ,   BALORICO DANCE will be performing at   Latino Night  on Saturday 5/26  and on Sunday at the    NW Folklife Festival  on Sunday 5/27 . Enjoy a  FREE family lesson in Cumbia, Tibiri, Bachata & Vals as we feature popular dances of the D.F. in Mexico as part of Echoes de Aztlan. Thank you   to those that came out to support our presentation of CURATE,  an original Salsa piece choreographed by Eduardo Aguirre & Vanessa Villalobos, for the 7th Anniversary All Vynl Salsa celebration hosted by DJ El Travieso. Please note, YES CLASSES ARE RUNNING this Monday 5/28 at Kenyon Hall and our new Summer Series begins MONDAY JUNE 4TH - REGISTER NOW!

Whats coming up! Vanessa & Eduardo perform Saturday May 19th for the AVS Vynl Night 7th year anniversary - join us! BALORICO will be instructing & performing popular dances from Mexico as well as our Wedding Party dances as part of the Echoes de Aztlan programming at Folklife on Sunday May 27th - come take class with the family. Summer Dance Series  begins Monday June 4th- Register today for the  June-July series MONDAYS @ Kenyon Hall- West Seattle 6pm Salsa on2 Level 1 (4 week sessions)  7pm Salsa on2 Level 2 (8 week session)  8pm Afro Latin Modern (8 week session)  TUESDAYS @ ConoceT studio- White Center 6pm Salsa on 2 Level 1 (May-June) 7pm Bachata Level 1 (June) 8pm Private instruction (with appointment) 

Spring class series  Join Vanessa & Eduardo for 8 weeks of training in traditional Bachata & Ballroom Cha Cha Cha, Salsa on 2 and Afro Latin Modern. Email balorico@gmail.com or call (206) 679-7229 to register.....a bailer! (Busy? You can join the series up until the 3rd class with instructor permission)

This Friday BALORICO Dance performs at Seattle Repertory Theatre and presents Tango Fusion for Thriving Artists' benefit party. Enjoy our new piece "With partner dancing there are some expectations..." that challenges the absurdity of needing a dance partner to execute beautiful partner work on the dance floor.....NEW DANCERS: During March Madness, enjoy a $15 drop in rate for all group classes.        SAVE THE DATE: Monday March 5th  guest instructor E.Mayimbe, Latin World Salsa Champion joins the Salsa on 2 class to demonstrate the art of leading & following. Don't miss this opportunity to practice dancing Salsa on 2! (Drop in $20) As for our upcoming Spring classes coming up, the new series begins April 2nd including a 6pm Ballroom Latin class focuses on the Rumba, traditional Bachata and Cha Cha Cha rhythms . At 7pm you can practice dancing Salsa on 2 emphasizing developing better timing, feeling the clave and learning the basic foundation of th...

Friday July 29th-All families are welcome this weekend to visit the Seattle Latin Brazilian & Carribbean Festival. (Kids are welcome until 10pm-free event) B A L O R I C O will be leading a fun dance party to the live sounds of Latin Band Tumbao at 11pm so bring your dance shoes! Then Sunday catch us performing at Pica Pica in Capital Hill for those that can't get enough of Salsa on Alki :) Next week, August classes continue in Ballroom, Salsa & AfroPeruvian dance. We had a great time at our July Meetup dancing to the sounds of Sambas, Salsas and Cumbias- thanks to those that ventured out to try out your moves. Get ready- be prepared - it's never too late to begin dancing!