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 entire month-long class.
All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
NOV/DEC 2022 UPDATE:
Class is sold out.
JANUARY 2023 UPDATE:
Class is moving to Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave.
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 entire month-long class.
All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
NOV/DEC 2022 UPDATE:
Class is sold out.
JANUARY 2023 UPDATE:
Class is moving to Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave.
ABOUT CASINO
A common misunderstanding about Casino (Cuban-style dance) is that it is only done as a group (i.e., Rueda de Casino).
In reality, many of the calls you learn in the Rueda can be led and followed in a partner setting, and you'll find yourself partner dancing 95% of the time at places where Casino-style dance is held. Obviously, the concepts you learn in either class will help you if you end up taking Rueda classes, as well!
Among other things, you'll learn:
-How to communicate with your partner as a lead and follow
-The necessary footwork you need to know for all the foundation Casino turn patterns
-The differences between Timba music and salsa music
-Body isolation - adding "funk" to your Casino dance
PLEASE NOTE: UP-TO-DATE COVID PROTOCOLS ARE LISTED ON HOMEPAGE. PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK BEFORE COMING TO CLASS. THANKS!
In reality, many of the calls you learn in the Rueda can be led and followed in a partner setting, and you'll find yourself partner dancing 95% of the time at places where Casino-style dance is held. Obviously, the concepts you learn in either class will help you if you end up taking Rueda classes, as well!
Among other things, you'll learn:
-How to communicate with your partner as a lead and follow
-The necessary footwork you need to know for all the foundation Casino turn patterns
-The differences between Timba music and salsa music
-Body isolation - adding "funk" to your Casino dance
PLEASE NOTE: UP-TO-DATE COVID PROTOCOLS ARE LISTED ON HOMEPAGE. PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK BEFORE COMING TO CLASS. THANKS!
CASINO PROGRAM AT VMAC
We highly encourage all new students 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.
CASINO 1 BEGINNERS
SOLD OUT
Level 1 has 3 units: 1a, 1b, and 1c. Make sure to take all 3 units before moving to Level 2. Not needed in alphabetical order, just some time before moving up.
In this new Beginner Partnering Class, you'll learn:
- How to communicate with your partner as a lead and follow
- The necessary footwork you need to know for all the foundation Casino turn patterns
- The differences between Timba music and salsa music
- Body isolation
- adding "funk" to your Casino dance
Pass depends on the month...
Requirements:
No prerequisites. Beginners level.
Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!
No partner needed. All students rotate around.
CASINO 2 BEYOND BEGINNERS
Level 2 has 3 units: 2a, 2b, and 2c. Make sure to take all 3 units before moving to Level 3. Not needed in alphabetical order, just some time before moving up.
Have you been taking Rueda de Casino classes elsewhere, but feel unsure of yourself when dancing outside of a called circle? Having trouble leading or following your partner when Casino dancing socially?
Rob's Casino Partnering class will help you immensely!
Learn the following Beginner and Intermediate concepts on:
-Basic footwork
-Fundamental lead and follow techniques
-Promenades
-Simple pretzels common in Casino
-Handwork
Wednesdays at 8:30pm with Rob for Nov/Dec 2022
Moving to 7-8pm on January 2023
Pass depends on the month...
Requirements:
Must have completed of 3 units of Level 1: 1a, 1b, and 1c, before starting level 2 classes.
CASINO 3 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
SOLD OUT
Have you been taking Rueda de Casino classes elsewhere, but feel unsure of yourself when dancing outside of a called circle? Having trouble leading or following your partner when Casino dancing socially?
Have you been taking Rob's Beyond Beginner Partnering Class and have the basics down, and are looking to make more progress?
If either of the above apply to you, then you're ready for the Casino Partnering - Intermediate class!
Learn the following Intermediate concepts on:
- Cleaning up the communication between lead and follow
- Advanced Footwork (for both leads and follows)
- Advanced Handwork (for both leads and follows)
- Higher-level concepts you can take with you to advanced Casino Classes
Thursdays at 8:30pm with Rob
Pass depends on the month...
Requirements:
Must have completed of 3 units of Level 2: 2a, 2b, and 2c, before starting level 3 classes.
CASINO 1 BEGINNERS
SOLD OUT
Level 1 has 3 units: 1a, 1b, and 1c. Make sure to take all 3 units before moving to Level 2. Not needed in alphabetical order, just some time before moving up.
In this new Beginner Partnering Class, you'll learn:
- How to communicate with your partner as a lead and follow
- The necessary footwork you need to know for all the foundation Casino turn patterns
- The differences between Timba music and salsa music
- Body isolation
- adding "funk" to your Casino dance
Pass depends on the month...
- Some months have 4 Wednesdays and others 5 Wednesdays. $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 Thursdays, and close during Holidays.
- 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.
CASINO 2 BEYOND BEGINNERS
Level 2 has 3 units: 2a, 2b, and 2c. Make sure to take all 3 units before moving to Level 3. Not needed in alphabetical order, just some time before moving up.
Have you been taking Rueda de Casino classes elsewhere, but feel unsure of yourself when dancing outside of a called circle? Having trouble leading or following your partner when Casino dancing socially?
Rob's Casino Partnering class will help you immensely!
Learn the following Beginner and Intermediate concepts on:
-Basic footwork
-Fundamental lead and follow techniques
-Promenades
-Simple pretzels common in Casino
-Handwork
Wednesdays at 8:30pm with Rob for Nov/Dec 2022
Moving to 7-8pm on January 2023
Pass depends on the month...
- Some months have 4 Wednesdays and others 5 Wednesdays. $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 Wednesdays, and close during Holidays.
- NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long unit.
- All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
Requirements:
Must have completed of 3 units of Level 1: 1a, 1b, and 1c, before starting level 2 classes.
CASINO 3 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
SOLD OUT
Have you been taking Rueda de Casino classes elsewhere, but feel unsure of yourself when dancing outside of a called circle? Having trouble leading or following your partner when Casino dancing socially?
Have you been taking Rob's Beyond Beginner Partnering Class and have the basics down, and are looking to make more progress?
If either of the above apply to you, then you're ready for the Casino Partnering - Intermediate class!
Learn the following Intermediate concepts on:
- Cleaning up the communication between lead and follow
- Advanced Footwork (for both leads and follows)
- Advanced Handwork (for both leads and follows)
- Higher-level concepts you can take with you to advanced Casino Classes
Thursdays at 8:30pm with Rob
Pass depends on the month...
- Level 3 classes are drop in.
- Drop in passes or punch cards are ok.
- All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
Requirements:
Must have completed of 3 units of Level 2: 2a, 2b, and 2c, before starting level 3 classes.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Casino Lessons are also available with Rob.
More information is on our "Private Lessons" Page.
More information is on our "Private Lessons" Page.
