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

Plan now to be your best DANCING self for summer parties! Class schedule here . Register at 206 679-7229 / balorico@gmail.com The next Friday dance social is set for March 1st at 44th & California Ave SW.   Alistense para sir lo major due pedal ser en la pista de baile. El schedule esta aqui! Inscripcion llamando a 206 679-7229 / balorico@gmail.com

Location: ConoceT Studio 9836 17th Ave SW, Seattle Wa 98106 6pm Adults Bachata 7pm Ladies Latin Styling 8pm Private lessons upon request

  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.

Let the kids out!  They are natural movers, they make you smile when they freeform dance, now give them a chance to develop some chops with  Ballroom & Latin dance training from a professional dancer, actor and veteran teaching artist Vanessa Villalobos, right here in the growing south end.  White Center's ConoceT studio literally means get to know yourself!  We are facilitating this atmosphere for children ages 7-12 years of age who will learn American Rhythm & Smooth dances + Salsaon2 & Bachata Dominicana styles for summer stage performances. Weekly Tuesday classes from   5pm-6pm . Bilingual instruction and sensitivity to gender-role preferences for leading/following. School residency programs are also available.  (Vanessa recently completed a Spanish immersion PreK-8th grade program at Seattle Amistad School and has taught in all 5 boroughs of the NYCity Public School system.) Registration $25/child + $120  call (206) 679-7229 o...

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

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!

Getting ready for a special day? The Fall is the perfect time to pick up some new moves. Our upcoming series is open to all who wish to dive in. Drop in to try a class-Mondays in West Seattle (6-7:30pm Beginner Salsa & Bachata) and Tuesdays in November, Vanessa opens her Lades Latin Styling Intensive class in White Center (  7-8:30pm). This is an advanced beginner level course with a performance opportunity. Jump in!  Register today at balorico@gmail.com or call (206) 679-7229. Congratulations to Wedding dynamo couples   Laurel & Daniel, Idamae & Andrew and Christa & Mau Lin for completing their beautiful first dance choreographies.

     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!

Get excited, get moving, who will be your partner this Fall? We begin our 8-week Social Ballroom I course (Foxtrot, Swing, Rhumba, Hustle & Waltz) at 6pm.  Salseros will joint at 7pm for an 8-week progress series focused on drilling Salsa on2 Fundamentals, footwork and musicality as it relates to the Clave rhythms. (We will touch on Cha-Cha-Cha and Bachata to help beginner dancers understand how to translate their training into other Latin dance styles.)  NEW CLASSES IN OCTOBER will run Fridays at the Balorico Studio-6pm Ladies Styling & Spinning class (open level) and Adv. Beginner Salsa on2 will meet 7-8:30pm. (Sorry, no drop-ins). Combo packages available for those that wish to augment their learning with private instruction. PREVIEW YOUTH BALLROOM DANCE CLASS: Monday December 7th at 4pm for youth ages 6 and younger. One child and one caregiver are welcome to dance together at this fun 45 minute Family dance class. At 5pm ages 7-16 can enjoy a 55 minute Bal...

We had a great time at our Open House! January 5th we begin our New Year classes : Mondays@5pm Family Ballroom Dancing- mommas and caregivers get to bring the kids, @6pm Ballroom Dance Party (a mix of Swing, Tango & Salsa), @7pm Salsa on2-we love it and will host guest instructors into the new year, @ 8:10pm Latin Styling-a 45min fitness oriented class meant to tone the muscles needed to execute beautiful ladies' styling movement and leads' strong fluidity of motion....Lastly, YOUTH BALLROOM is set to begin February 2nd, email balorico@gmail.com to register. Happy Holidays from B A L O R I C O.

Mark your calendars for Monday December 15th. Youth, teens and adults can take part at our December Open House 3pm-7pm. In the evening, join us for our annual Holiday DANCE social, 7pm-8:30pm, $15/p, $12 advance. Rsvp required at balorico@gmail.com. All are welcome y si, hablo espanol :)

New class Bachata & Cha Cha will run Mondays at 6pm and Youth Ballroom & Latin is now open for registration, email balorico@gmail.com. (Reminder no classes on 8/4)

I'm excited to be working on the Latin dances of ballroom dance for this next series. We'll be doing Rumba, Salsa, Cha Cha and a little Samba. There's still room for more leads ages 7-15, registration is open Wedding season is in full swing and if you're a last minute bride, remember you CAN get it all done by delegating. As of May 1st my Wedding Dance crash course package will be available-contact balorico@gmail.com for more details. I'll see you on the dance floor-Happy Spring Break!

Get ready for summer. Join me for an alternative workout that will compliment any Latin dance. AfroPeruvian dance returns to Kenyon Hall. Come celebrate with us as we enliven the space with the sounds of Festejo and Zamacueca promoting fitness and rejuvenation. APRIL: Mondays 8:05pm $60/4 classes. Kids $5/class. All are welcome. **Spring Youth Ballroom & Latin begins April 21st (Due to a death in the family, we had to postpone the start date-we're sorry for any inconvenience) Registration still open.

The next Adults Series begins Monday March 3rd. We're taking a break Monday 2/24 in honor of my birthday girl who constantly reminds me we can surpass and do anything...so she gave me wings. . Our children's program is set to begin its Spring series March 7th-SAVE THE DATE! I hope you're all out there practicing your moves and practicing your own dance of life-with wings when you think you can't anymore.

Valentine's day is for celebrating friendship and good company in dance...remember gift certificates go well with chocolates, dinner and sweets :) We're keeping the dance floor warm with our children and adults classes. The next adults series begins Monday March 3rd-it will be the 9 session challenge in both Ballroom & Salsa. We've started Silver level in the 6pm class, so for my new folks take advantage of the expertise in the room. Register at balorico@gmail.com.

Have movers and shakers? Our youth program begins next Monday from 5pm-6pm. Kids ages 7-15 years of age can join this 10 week winter session up until the third day of classes February 3rd. The Merengue, Foxtrot, Swing, Argentine Tango and Salsa will be instructed. Email balorico@gmail.com to register (Photo courtesy of STG)

2014 and we're dancing! Join us every Monday at Kenyon Hall. Its a great opportunity for my Spring brides to prepare early ;) Ballroom & Latin for adults starts at 6pm Salsa on 2 at 7pm Bachata & Swing at 8pm $20 Drop-In or $99/7class series Youth Ballroom classes begin January 20th at 5pm. See you on the dance floor! (Photo courtesy of Kate&Sean)