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Dancehall

Dancehall classes in Portland Oregon, Dance Hall classes in Portland Oregon, Dancehall classes with Alia Lux
Dancehall Description

Dancehall is was born from Reggae music in the 1980s, on the island of Jamaica in the Caribbean. Dancehall dance and movements are defined and referenced to a Jamaican cultural aesthetic, history, social, and socio-economic context. Dancehall as a genre, is open-ended and continues to grow as codified steps are constantly added to it. The principles of Dancehall dance include movement that is grounded, curvy, fluid and polyrhythmic. Within Dancehall there is also a spiritual component or "vibez" that is part and parcel to Dancehall dance experience that allows for the dancer to "elevate", or feel a higher vibration. 

There are different styles of Dancehall that relate to the era (80s, 90s, 2000s) and the bpm(beats per minute)of the music as Dancehall music gradually began to get faster as years went by. The styles are termed old school, mid school and new evolution (present day) Dancehall. Another style that is specific is the female style of Dancehall. My class will touch on all eras and styles of Dancehall.

****Will only be available as specialty workshops****
Instructor: Alia Lux

​"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....

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116 SE Yamhill St
Portland, OR 97214
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  • Classes
    • Fitness Classes >
      • Zumba
    • Club Styles
    • International Dance Styles >
      • Belly Dance
    • Latin/Afro Dance >
      • Afro Latin Funk
      • Bachata
      • Casino "Cuban Salsa"
      • Salsa
      • Zouk
    • Urban/Street Dances >
      • Hip Hop
      • Twerk
  • Schedule/ Registration
  • Pricing/Policies
  • Events/ Workshops
  • Private Lessons
  • Shop VMAC
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    • VMAC SWAG
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      • Pachanga!
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      • Salsa Turns & Spins
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