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​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.
$75 for months with 4 calendar weeks.
​$93 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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CASINO CLASSES

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

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.
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CASINO 1 BEGINNERS
Level 1 has 3 units: 1 Teal, 1 Orange, and 1 Navy. Make sure to take all 3 units before moving to Level 2. Not needed in any order, just some time before moving up.

Tuesdays 6:30pm


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
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Pass depends on the month...
  • Some months have 4 Wednesdays and others 5 Wednesdays. $75 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $93 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.

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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.

Tuesdays 7:30pm


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

Pass depends on the month...
  • Some months have 4 Wednesdays and others 5 Wednesdays. $75 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $93 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: 1 Teal, 1 Orange, and 1 Navy, before starting level 2 classes.

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CASINO 3 ​INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
​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!

Tuesdays 8:30pm


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

Pass:
  • 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.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CASINO CLASSES

PRIVATE LESSONS

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Private Casino Lessons are also available with Rob.
More information is on our Private Lessons Page.
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​LOCATION

We've moved to our permanent home!
2648 E. Burnside St.
CONTACT US

(503) 327-8168
(business hours)

[email protected]
(off hours)

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
  • Home
  • Classes, Workshops, Socials
    • Weekly Class Schedule
    • Partner Dances >
      • Bachata
      • Brazilian Zouk
      • Kizomba
      • Lindy Hop
      • Salsa
      • West Coast Swing
    • Solo Dances >
      • Bellydance
      • Breaking
      • Funk/CampbellLock
      • Hip Hop
      • Hip Hop Grooves and Choreography
      • Jazz Funk
      • Sensual Rhythms
      • Sexy Heels
      • Vogue
    • Private Lessons >
      • Private Lessons Info
      • Instructors
    • Workshops & Special Events
    • Dance Socials
  • Register Here
  • Pricing, Policies, FAQs
    • Pricing
    • Policies
    • FAQ's
    • Blog
    • Testimonials
  • Kids Classes
  • Studio Rental
  • Shop VMAC
    • VMAC Gift Cards
    • Apparel
    • Shoes
    • Online Videos >
      • Pachanga!
      • Salsa Follows Styling
      • Salsa Turns & Spins
  • Teach at VMAC
  • Hiring
  • PCDC NON-PROFIT