BACHATA CLASSES AT VMAC
New series start the first week of every calendar month.
Once a monthly series has started, we don't accept late registrations.
Pass depends on the calendar...
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 series.
All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
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Once a monthly series has started, we don't accept late registrations.
Pass depends on the calendar...
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 series.
All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
WE ARE MOVING TO OUR PERMANENT HOME THIS OCTOBER 2023
2648 E. Burnside St.
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 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.
BACHATA 1 BEGINNERS
Consists of 3 one-month series: 1a, 1b, and 1c.
Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 3 series 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
Pass depends on the month...
Requirements:
BACHATA 1 BEGINNERS
Consists of 3 one-month series: 1a, 1b, and 1c.
Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 3 series 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
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.
BACHATA 2 BEYOND BEGINNERS
Consists of 6 one-month series: 2a to 2f.
(Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 6 units need to be completed before taken level 3 series.)
This class will continue from where Level 1 left off introducing more fundamentals and concepts, working on rhythm and body movement.
Tuesdays 7:30pm
Pass depends on the month...
Requirements:
Consists of 6 one-month series: 2a to 2f.
(Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 6 units need to be completed before taken level 3 series.)
This class will continue from where Level 1 left off introducing more fundamentals and concepts, working on rhythm and body movement.
Tuesdays 7:30pm
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 series with 6 weeks, and close during Holidays. Pass is $80.
- NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long series.
- All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
Requirements:
- 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 series.
- Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!
- No partner needed. All students rotate around.
BACHATA 3 INTERMEDIATE
3-month Program
Closed to the public - must be approved before taking this class.
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 series (3a and 3b), each of 3 months duration. Both series must be completed before moving forward.
We currently do not offer Level 3 by itself.
Requirement:
All 6 units of level 2 (2a-2f) and audition.
Assessments for Fall 2023 Program: bit.ly/bachata0926
3-month Program
Closed to the public - must be approved before taking this class.
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 series (3a and 3b), each of 3 months duration. Both series must be completed before moving forward.
We currently do not offer Level 3 by itself.
Requirement:
All 6 units of level 2 (2a-2f) and audition.
Assessments for Fall 2023 Program: bit.ly/bachata0926
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.
The intensive is a 3-month commitment that includes Level 3 and Sensual Bachata classes. Sensual Bachata class is 90 Minutes long.
Closed to the public, by approval only.
2.5 hours every week!
Tuesdays: Level 3 - 8:30pm
Thursdays: Sensual - 7:00pm
Assessments for Fall 2023 Program: bit.ly/bachata0926
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.
The intensive is a 3-month commitment that includes Level 3 and Sensual Bachata classes. Sensual Bachata class is 90 Minutes long.
Closed to the public, by approval only.
2.5 hours every week!
Tuesdays: Level 3 - 8:30pm
Thursdays: Sensual - 7:00pm
Assessments for Fall 2023 Program: bit.ly/bachata0926
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.
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.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Bachata Lessons are also available with Deblin and Malik.
More information is on our Private Lessons Page.
More information is on our Private Lessons Page.