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BACHATA CLASSES AT VMAC

​New units start the first week of every calendar month.
Once a monthly unit has started, we don't accept late registrations.
We recommend registering in advance for the next month,
as we sell out 1-2 weeks in advance.

Pass depends on the month...
Some months have 4 weeks and others 5 weeks.
$60 for months with 4 calendar weeks.
​$70 for months with 5 calendar weeks.

NO DROP IN PASSES!
Each student must pay for the entire month-long class.

All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BACHATA CLASSES

ABOUT BACHATA

Your #1 Destination for Bachata dancing in Portland, OR! Learn with Deblin & Malik!

​Bachata is a dance originating from the Dominican Republic and has gained worldwide popularity with the emergence of newer bachata fusion bands. Discover the partner dance that is taking over the night clubs and social dance atmosphere!

BACHATA PROGRAM AT VMAC

We highly encourage all students new to VMAC to take these classes from level 1 Beginners, even if they have been social dancing before or taken classes at other studios, to get familiar with our studios, teaching style, vocabulary, our VMAC culture and community.

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​BACHATA 1 BEGINNERS
Consists of 3 one-month units: 1a, 1b, and 1c.
Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 3 units need to be completed before taking level 2 units. They're all good for beginners!

This class will introduce the basic steps, rhythm and body movement of Urban and Sensual Bachata.

Tuesdays 6:30pm 
or Fridays 7:30pm.
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Pass depends on the month...
  • Some months have 4 weeks and others 5 weeks. $60 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $70 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
  • For November/December we do a 2-month unit with 7 Tuesdays, and close during Holidays. Pass is $85.
  • NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long unit.
  • All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.

Requirements:
  • No prerequisites. Beginners level.
  • ​Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!​
  • ​No partner needed. All students rotate around.

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​BACHATA 2 BEYOND BEGINNERS
Consists of 6 one-month units: 2a to 2f. 
(Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 6 units need to be completed before taken level 3 units.)

This class will continue from where Level 1 left off introducing more fundamentals and concepts, working on rhythm and body movement.
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Tuesdays 7:30pm or Fridays 6:30pm.

Pass depends on the month...
  • Some months have 4 weeks and others 5 weeks. $60 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $70 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
  • For November/December we do a 2-month unit with 6 weeks, and close during Holidays. Pass is $80.
  • NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long unit.
  • All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.

Requirement:
All 3 units of level 1 (1a, 1b, and 1c). Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 3 units need to be completed before taken level 2 units.

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BACHATA 3 INTENSIVE
Intensive 3-Month Program
Audition Required

Closed to the public, must be approved or take audition before taking this intensive. The intensive is a 3-month commitment that includes level 2 and the intensive level 3 exclusive class. This program continues to develop body movement, footwork, and partnerwork technique. There are 2 units (3a and 3b), each of 3 months duration. Both units must be completed before moving forward.
 
2 HOURS every week! 
Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm and 8:30pm-9:30pm

Requirement:
All 6 units of level 2 (2a-2f).

We currently do not offer Level 3 by itself.

​Units run:
January - March
April - June
July - September
October - December

Pass:
$300 for all 3 months (approx. 25 sessions), paid in 3 payments of $100/month.
No drop ins.
All sales final, no refunds.

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INTRO TO SENSUAL BACHATA
This 3 Month progressive series focuses on connection, preparations and pivotal transition moments to find the flow in Sensual Bachata. Sensual Bachata is a fusion of Bachata that incorporates techniques from other styles of dance and puts a strong emphasis on patience, connection and flow. We will go through a series of drills, connection exercises, frame explorations, and more to unlock the technique required. 


Closed to the public, auditions required. The intensive is a 3-month commitment that includes Level 3 and the Intro to Sensual Bachata classes. The Intro to Sensual Bachata class is 90 Minutes long. 
 
2.5 hours every week! 

Tuesdays: Level 3 - 8:30PM - 9:30PM
Thursdays: Intro to Sensual - 7:00PM - 8:30PM
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WORKSHOPS: Various Subjects
Check the Workshops tab for more information about workshops that will continue to grow and develop your Bachata technique, musicality and body movement.

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BACHATA CLASSES

PRIVATE LESSONS

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Private Bachata Lessons are also available with Deblin and Malik.
More information is on our
Private Lessons Page.

CONTACT US

971-266-3935
(business hours)

info@vmacpdx.com
(off hours)

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LOCATION

Studio E by VMAC 1901 SE Grand Ave
Studio E:

1901 SE Grand Ave
inside Casabella Granite building

Parking available:
Weeknights after 4pm
Weekends all day

We're currently only at Studio E
while we finish renovating our 'Forever' Home


ABOUT

Our mission is to provide the residents of Portland Oregon
with a wide variety of the highest quality
movement arts classes
all in one location.  

Our vision is to become a gathering place
for our community, spreading the values of
health, longevity, and inner peace, and happiness.

Vitalidad means vitality and longevity in Spanish
and is the theme of our movement center,
we aim to improve people's lives
and improve our community.
This business is more than just a dance studio;
it is a movement arts center
offering classes in many types of dance, and fitness.
It is also involved in community outreach activities;
partnering up with non-profit groups
​to achieve common goals of improving our community.

- VMAC
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