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Casino

CASINO PARTNERING

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

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CASINO CLASSES
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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: 1a, 1b, and 1c. Make sure to take all 3 units before moving to Level 2.

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

Thursdays at 7:30pm
Main studio with Rob!

Pass depends on the month...
  • Some months have 4 Thursdays and others 5 Thursdays. $55 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $65 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
  • For November/December we do a 2-month unit with 6 Thursdays, and close during Holidays. Pass is $75.
  • 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!

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.


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 7:30pm
Main studio with Rob!


Pass depends on the month...
  • Some months have 4 Thursdays and others 5 Thursdays. $55 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $65 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
  • For November/December we do a 2-month unit with 6 Thursdays, and close during Holidays. Pass is $75.
  • NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long unit.
  • All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.

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Requirements:
Must have completed of 3 units of Level 1: 1a, 1b, and 1c, before starting level 2 classes.


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!

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

Wednesdays at 8:30pm
Main studio with Rob!

Pass depends on the month...
  • Some months have 4 Thursdays and others 5 Thursdays. $55 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $65 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
  • For November/December we do a 2-month unit with 6 Thursdays, and close during Holidays. Pass is $75.
  • 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 2:
 2a, 2b, and 2c, before starting level 3 classes.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CASINO CLASSES

What people say about VMAC:

​"Vitalidad is a wonderful studio.  I appreciate that it is a Movement Arts Center that includes various kinds of practices including Latin social dances, zumba and yoga.... 
 I personally want a really sophisticated learning experience but it also needs to be FUN. They have mastered the balance. The Portland community is very lucky to have Carolina and Jamal back from NYC."

​Read more reviews....



Vitalidad Movement Arts Center 116 SE Yamhill St Portland OR
CONTACT US

971-266-3935
(business hours)

info@vmacpdx.com
(off hours)
Studio E by VMAC 1901 SE Grand Ave

LOCATIONS

we now have 2 studios,
​10 blocks away from each other:


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Main studio:
116 SE Yamhill St


near Water Ave



Studio E:
1901 SE Grand Ave

inside Casabella Granite building

across from Goodwill

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    • Fitness Classes >
      • Zumba
    • Afro Latin Dances >
      • Bachata
      • Casino "Cuban Salsa"
      • Salsa
      • Zouk
    • Other Dance Styles >
      • Breaking
      • Sexy Heels
      • Twerk
  • Workshops
  • Price & Policies
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  • Dance Socials
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  • Shop VMAC
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