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

  All new lessons this FALL. All virtual. Some things are great when they stay the same - our instruction & BALORICO style. Sign up early at balorico@gmail.com. Pay via venmo/paypal/zelle. "Live more, dance!" TM

Dance it up and WELCOME May!   I have missed moving with you in person, but it has been wonderful to connect in other way through chats, streams, community support actions and virtual private lessons.  This month, you can sign up for Sunday Salsa on2 with Vanessa  . I am looking forward to this class as we break down fun footwork patterns, incorporate essential body movement vocabulary for Latin dance and guide you through drills to help you carry on your practice at home. Compact space? no problem. Call with any questions (206) 679-7229. Birthday Month celebration! I would also love to see you for a drink. Lets lighten the mood and talk dance. We have a vibrant dance scene in Seattle, expand your breadth of knowledge in this field I love. Bring your favorite beverage and join this casual space, with a little birthday cake ;)   Thursday May 7th, 6:30pm - free event. New student special Try our fun new student Introductory Package deal - $49 f...

Its warm and we plan on keeping the heat with us during Fall Session! Sign up for Fall Session beginning Sept. 9th (adults) with 8-class sessions and special options to dance more with our new SuperBailarin program. Social dancers do not learn, they are made on the dance floor. Save the date for our next  Friday Dance Party September 20th  @  Kenyon Hall, 7pm.  Parents:  try something different with your young dancers. Our Kids Salsa program begins Sept. 16th. Youth ages 6 and under can dance with caregivers @4pm Monday’s, and kids ages 7+ dance @5pm. Happy end of summer! 

Monday CLASSES cancelled due to unsafe road conditions. Please stay home, classes will be modified for BONUS time next few weeks. Please note: The Valentine Dance Social has been CANCELLED.  MARCH 1st will be the next Friday Dance Party. Everyone needs a place to practice, we want to make it beautiful. The Observing Nature art exhibit is the backdrop to your Salsa & Bachata dance experience. Dance lesson is at 7pm, business casual dress code. Join us!  We will have guided mini- dance lessons throughout to keep you moving. The first 20 people receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win indulgent prizes. (Free massage, free couples' lesson and more!)  Guest appearance by R&B singer Chris LeVaughn.  Please a llow 10 minutes for street parking.  * * * Also...check out our Spring classes starting April 1st .  Salsa , Bachata and AfroLatin Modern returns on Mondays. Youth Ballroom & Latin , Bachata and Ladies Lat...

  TUESDAY'S classes are running at ConoceT Studio located at 9836 17th Ave SW, 98106. SCHEDULE:  Youth Ballroom & Latin at 5pm, Bachata at 6pm and Ladies Latin at 7pm....enjoy dancing in the snow and practice, practice, practice.

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...

Tis the season of giving, and giving more makes everyone feel good!   KIDS get free class Tuesday Dec. 4th.  Bring your dancing kiddos to try the art of partner dancing, Tuesdays 5pm-6pm at ConoceT Studio. Register in advance at balorico@gmail.com. Adult group classes continue and we see the Level II progress in our SALSEROS! Save the date: Monday  12/17 for our annual HOLIDAY DANCE PARTY . Always a good dancing time and a chance for you to invite new friends, continue learning and share some Holiday cheer with your dancing neighbors....Special performances announced soon. ***H O L I D A Y GIFT SPECIAL *** ..now through Dec 15th, enjoy a $149  TRIO private lesson package when you purchase for a loved one. (Ask about children's private lessons too.) See you on the dance floor!

BALORICO is rolling out a series of community classes this summer and we hope you find time to see what makes classes so unique when training with Eduardo & Vanessa.  Summer Dance Series  continues....and stay tuned for more this FALL (to be announced soon!  Join us for classes and register at balorico@gmail.com or call (206) 679-7229 ***REGISTER NOW *** MONDAYS @ Kenyon Hall - West Seattle AUGUST 6th - Sept 24 (no class Labor Day) 6:00pm Salsa on2 Level ONE 6:45pm Bachata Level ONE  7:30pm Salsa on2 Level 2 Level TWO *new time* 8:30pm RUMBA Styling for Leads & Follows  TUESDAYS @ ConoceT studio- White Center 6pm Private instruction  7pm Bachata Level ONE  8pm Private instruction  THURSDAYS @ Allegro Performing Arts Academy 4:30pm Youth Ballroom Level TWO 5:30PM Youth Ballroom Level ONE FRIDAY JULY 27th Vanessa Villalobos presents new work for William Hernandez' closing gallery show of  Poet...

Join us for a new work presented by Vanessa Villalobos , in collaborative spirit, showcasing the deeply moving imagery created by poet Christa Kaainoa, and Portland based, Peruvian painter William Hernandez' expression. The opening includes a preview of Skeletons , that touches on the "secrets" held, harnessed, and welcomed by us all, as we attempt to balance life. #baloricodance #dancepoetrypaintcollab Dancers: Hendri Walujo & Irene Shaver   First Thursday ART WALK @ Gallery ArtXchange, 6pm  (full work coming 7/27) On the wood, Eduardo and Vanessa , kick off the summer  with more upcoming performances and classes in SALSA, BACHATA & AFRO LATIN MODERN classes Mondays West Seattle 7904 35th Ave SW , starts June 4th $20 DROP-IN Tuesdays White Center 9836 17th Ave SW, starts June 5th $15 DROP-IN

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!

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)

WITH TIME & DEDICATION, DANCE DREAMS MANIFEST Preparing for a special event? Get started with private dance lessons to accelerate your learning or delve into a class. Monday March 26th ENJOY a 2-for-1 class pass for you and a buddy or treat yourself to 2 hours of dance training Monday nights. Mention "the B blog"  Announcement: New Classes coming up in APRIL... BACHATA and Cha Cha Cha  at 6pm will be the focus of the Ballroom Latin series. Practice the traditional Bachata style and learn how to fuse "sexy" with traditional Bachata. We also incorporate Cha Cha Cha to help expand your sensibility to timing and musicality. The goal is for dancers NOT to clear the floor when out social dancing.  At 7pm I'm excited to announce  this Spring, E. Mayimbe , Salsa Latin Champion dancer and choreographer, joins the Balorico SALSA ON 2 class  in April.   As for our  AFRO LATIN MODERN   series  at 8pm, the class has accom...

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...

Its never too late to initiate a deeper connection with someone special. DANCE does this.  Give the gift of dance with a Valentine's Dance Lesson gift certificate....email balorico@gmail.com to order. Stay tuned for a BALORICO performance inspired by the dramatic essence and energy of the TANGO embrace,  March 2nd, 8pm at the Seattle Repertory Theatre. BALORICO will be dancing to help support the amazing Latina-directed Thriving Artist collective . SAVE THE DATE and bring a date! Mondays at Kenyon Hall continue with Ballroom Dancing at 6pm, Salsa at 7pm & Afro  Latin Modern at 8pm. 

If you want something, go for it!  Achieve your maximum potential with custom instruction.  Monday January 16th, we begin our New Year series of classes. 10 sessions meeting on Mondays at 7904 35th Ave SW, Seattle 98126.  Join now and see results by Spring and Summer! 6pm Ballroom Dancing  7pm Salsa on2 Adv. Beginner 8pm Afro Latin Modern  9pm Private instruction  * New Year Special *   Add $99 to class series, receive three 45 min. private lessons Register: 206 679-7229 or write to balorico@gmail.com

JANUARY 8th, 5pm-9pm, dance a little or dance a lot! 45 min. lesson  + time to ask questions/register FOR JUST $15 We will be offering community dance classes today at Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th Ave SW.  Drop by to sample of our Winter Series Classes running January 15th - March 26th. TONIGHT'S SCHEDULE  5pm Ballroom Dancing (singles and duets welcome) no partner needed! 6pm Salsa Dancing - level 1 (Build your foundation of the basics) no experience required 7pm Salsa Dancing - level 2 (Work on the intricacies with timing, style & partner work) 8pm Afro Latin Modern - open level (Isolate movement and say something with your body) Jump in at anytime, pay one price per person $15. For private instruction, email balorico@gmail.com to book your appointment. HAPPY NEW YEAR OF DANCE with B A L O R I C O

artist credit: Emily Lambert - "tangle" Behind you, the real you, is more than meets the eye. Inside your thoughts, visualizations, planning and daily doing combine to manifest the creator in you. This is why I dance. It is a testament to living the present, re-energizing the soul, challenging our capacity and excited every time to discover something new. JOIN  B A L O R I C O in the New Year, Monday January 8th to jump in, jump back, recharge with all that makes you, you, on our canvass- the wood, the dance floor! $15 for four hours of dance - all levels - all ages in West Seattle 7904 35th Ave SW Schedule: 5pm Waltz, Tango & Swing , 6pm Beginner Salsa on2 , 7pm Adv.Beg Salsa on 2 + Styling , 8pm Afro Latin Modern . Each class runs 45 minutes this Monday only. (Series classes through March are 60 minutes)You can sign up for the Winter Series at the door or via venom. Take advantage of our HOLIDAY specials and bring together friends before/after dance for a d...

Sign up Monday this Summer for an intensive Salsa on2 and Cha Cha Cha four-class dance series at Kenyon Hall in West Seattle, 7904 35th Ave SW. Plan to participate the next time you see people dancing on the beach, in the streets, or at that friend's summer special event! Are you a former BALORICO dance student? Your buddy pass is ready to use-write to balorico@gmail.com. In August, Ballroom Dancing returns at 6pm, Salsa & Cha Cha Cha II continue at 7pm and a new Beginner Modern Dance for Latin dancers class launches at 8pm STARTING AUG. 14th. Learn about balanced and off-balance movement with Vanessa. Experienced movers can learn how to work with gravity to execute better turns, pivots and arm/ leg extensions, Beginners will learn how to use space as a "partner"to improve your solo practice with your favorite dance moves anywhere your travels take you. Core muscle strengthening and flexibility will increase with this class and its dance concepts apply to all...

This summer inter-relate all your favorite dance forms to cultivate deeper physical expression with your dancing. Weather you enjoy Kizomba, Bachata, Salsa or Zouk, HOW you relate to and interpret the music is a skill to continue cultivating. In our Salsa and Hip Hop/Dancehall/AfroLatin Jazz classes, performing YOU is key!  Drop in from 7-9pm for $25 or sign up for the series!  Register via Venmo (look for Balorico) or write to balorico@gmail.com. FOLKLIFE PERFORMANCE  Sunday May 28th, Mural Amphitheater Balorico will present a new piece set on the Seattle Women's' Steelpan Group inspired by the African spirit of OYA and the strong beautiful women of the group. Composer Ann Reynolds has created a unique arrangement of Songo Borracho for steelpan, plus a surprise group of amazing percussionists will be adding a touch of Afro Peruvian rhythms to the concert - excited!  Contact us if you are interested in volunteering. Artwork...

This Monday March 6th , activate your work week with dancing! Our Spring Dance series includes 8 sessions of Ballroom Dancing (6pm), Salsa on2  partner work & spinning (7pm) and AfroLatin Jazz (8pm). Sign up at balorico@gmail.com. Beginner-friendly classes for all and adaptable level-based challenges for more experienced dancers. Now is the time to train and be ready for a fun summer of dancing. 10% off for 2nd/3rd courses. Mark your calendars for a destination Portland salsa weekend, Sept. 7-9 , as E.Mayimbe and BALORICO represent Seattle at the East Meets West Portland Salsa Festival . (Professional shows, great guest DJ's, hotel stay and 3 nights of non-stop dancing in relaxing downtown Portland. For tickets, contact Vanessa) ...Also, Thursday March 23rd , for those wanting to delve in a little deeper with supporting Latino artists of the Northwest, La Sala's BESOS (kisses) Not Walls event includes a lovely evening of live music, art making and community bui...