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.
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.
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
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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 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. Pass depends on the month...
Requirements:
------------------------------ 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. Tuesdays 7:30pm or Fridays 6:30pm. Pass depends on the month...
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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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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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.
