Waacking Beginner Workshop w/ Daniel
Bringing you back to the 1970's LA Disco era vibes. Waacking (AKA: Whacking) is a clubstyle originally created and danced by the LGBTQ community.
This 2 hour workshop covers body mechanics of the style along with History and a short fun choreo to help drill these fundamentals.
Brought to you by instructor Daniel Girón, member of the Legendary House of Mizrahi and Founder of Portland's Premier Kiki House (The House of Ada).
WHEN:
Saturday April 28th, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
PRICES:
$25 preregister/$30 at the door
Register Here
This 2 hour workshop covers body mechanics of the style along with History and a short fun choreo to help drill these fundamentals.
Brought to you by instructor Daniel Girón, member of the Legendary House of Mizrahi and Founder of Portland's Premier Kiki House (The House of Ada).
WHEN:
Saturday April 28th, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
PRICES:
$25 preregister/$30 at the door
Register Here
Bachata Beginner's Workshop
This is a bachata intensive bootcamp aimed at taking you from beginner level to intermediate as quickly as possible.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has taken some beginner level bachata classes but wants to improve quickly! Workshop will cover all basic steps and timing as well as introduce Dominican bachata partnerwork and footwork.
WHEN:
Saturday April 28th, from 2 PM to 4 PM.
PRICES:
$25 preregister/$30 at the door
Register Here
This is a great opportunity for someone who has taken some beginner level bachata classes but wants to improve quickly! Workshop will cover all basic steps and timing as well as introduce Dominican bachata partnerwork and footwork.
WHEN:
Saturday April 28th, from 2 PM to 4 PM.
PRICES:
$25 preregister/$30 at the door
Register Here
Salsa Beginner's Workshop
This is a salsa intensive workshop aimed at taking you from beginner level to intermediate as quickly as possible.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has taken some beginner level salsa classes but wants to improve quickly!
Jamal and Carolina will cover all basic steps and timing as well as introduce other fundamental moves such as; Outside Turn, Lead Turn-Follow Turn, Cross Body lead, Cross Body Lead w/ a Turn, as well as some basic shines.
WHEN:
Sunday April 29th, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
PRICES:
$25 preregister/$30 at the door
Register Here
This is a great opportunity for someone who has taken some beginner level salsa classes but wants to improve quickly!
Jamal and Carolina will cover all basic steps and timing as well as introduce other fundamental moves such as; Outside Turn, Lead Turn-Follow Turn, Cross Body lead, Cross Body Lead w/ a Turn, as well as some basic shines.
WHEN:
Sunday April 29th, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
PRICES:
$25 preregister/$30 at the door
Register Here
Afro Cuban Intensive with Yesenia Selier
All the way from NYC, VMAC is proud to present this 4 Hour Afro-Cuban Intensive with Yesenia Nuttella Commanderr Selier!
DETAILS
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DATE & TIME
* Saturday May 19th from 11:30AM - 1:30PM
* Sunday May 20th from 11:30AM - 1:30PM
WHERE
Vitalidad Movement Arts & Event Center
116 SE Yamhill St
Portland OR
PRICE
$40.00 per day or $69.00 for BOTH days
At the door: $45.00 per day or $80.00 for BOTH days
REGISTER HERE
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You do not want to miss this four hour intensive focused on Afro-Cuban movement and dance with a true Master!
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS COMING SOON!
Who is Yesenia?
A Cuban born performer and scholar, Yesenia Fernandez Selier has worked on oral tradition, hip hop, and conflict resolution, among other topics, at the Juan Marinello Center in Havana. She currently lives in New Jersey and holds an M.A. in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from NYU. Yesenia is the recipient of fellowships from CLASCO and the CUNY Caribbean Exchange Program of Hunter College and she is recognized for her work preserving Latino heritage by the “Save Latin America Organization”. Her work on Afro Cuban culture, encompassing dance, music and race identity has been published in Cuba, United States and Brazil. Yesenia is an accomplished actress and dancer, and instructor of Cuban and Afro Cuban dance. In 2011, she founded the Ibiono Cultural Association in New York City with Master Afro Cuban Drummer Roman Diaz, focused on the continuity of the Afro Cuban Legacy.
DETAILS
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DATE & TIME
* Saturday May 19th from 11:30AM - 1:30PM
* Sunday May 20th from 11:30AM - 1:30PM
WHERE
Vitalidad Movement Arts & Event Center
116 SE Yamhill St
Portland OR
PRICE
$40.00 per day or $69.00 for BOTH days
At the door: $45.00 per day or $80.00 for BOTH days
REGISTER HERE
_______________________________________
You do not want to miss this four hour intensive focused on Afro-Cuban movement and dance with a true Master!
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS COMING SOON!
Who is Yesenia?
A Cuban born performer and scholar, Yesenia Fernandez Selier has worked on oral tradition, hip hop, and conflict resolution, among other topics, at the Juan Marinello Center in Havana. She currently lives in New Jersey and holds an M.A. in Latin American and Caribbean Studies from NYU. Yesenia is the recipient of fellowships from CLASCO and the CUNY Caribbean Exchange Program of Hunter College and she is recognized for her work preserving Latino heritage by the “Save Latin America Organization”. Her work on Afro Cuban culture, encompassing dance, music and race identity has been published in Cuba, United States and Brazil. Yesenia is an accomplished actress and dancer, and instructor of Cuban and Afro Cuban dance. In 2011, she founded the Ibiono Cultural Association in New York City with Master Afro Cuban Drummer Roman Diaz, focused on the continuity of the Afro Cuban Legacy.
Community Yoga
Come join us for community Yoga (Vinyasa) on Sundays from 10:30am, All you need to bring is yourself and anyone else who might be interested. You can come for free or donate cash in a jar.
Make sure to show up a few minutes early to reserve your spot. No pre-registration required.
Make sure to show up a few minutes early to reserve your spot. No pre-registration required.
VMAC Monthly Salsa & Bachata Social
VMAC Salsa Social every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month 6:00 pm to 9 pmish
Not your typical late night salsa event, this social is timed so you can get your Sunday errands ran and still get to bed early enough to rest up for the work week. Alcohol-free and all ages are welcome to enjoy listening and dancing to Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha.
Held at Vitalidad Movement Arts Center and music provided by DJ Armando.
Cover is $5
2018 Socials
January 7th
February 4th, February 18th
March 4th, March 18th
April 1st (Rose City Salsa & Timba Festival After Party), April 15th
May 6th, May 20th
June 3rd
July 1st
August 5th
September 2nd, September 16th
October 7th, October 21st
November 4th, November 18th
December 2nd, December 16th
Not your typical late night salsa event, this social is timed so you can get your Sunday errands ran and still get to bed early enough to rest up for the work week. Alcohol-free and all ages are welcome to enjoy listening and dancing to Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha.
Held at Vitalidad Movement Arts Center and music provided by DJ Armando.
Cover is $5
2018 Socials
January 7th
February 4th, February 18th
March 4th, March 18th
April 1st (Rose City Salsa & Timba Festival After Party), April 15th
May 6th, May 20th
June 3rd
July 1st
August 5th
September 2nd, September 16th
October 7th, October 21st
November 4th, November 18th
December 2nd, December 16th
NEW Monthly Timba Social
Casino community - end your weekend on the perfect note!
DJ Rob Hilario will be playing the music you want to hear EVERY first Sunday of the month, from 6-9pm!
Maikel Blanco? You got it.
Los Van Van? Of course!
Timbalive? You betcha.
And more!
As always, this social will be an early evening, relaxed atmosphere: all ages, no alcohol (there are two bars next door), no judgement, dressing up is optional. Just tons of energy, sweat and dancing! No wall flowers allowed!
$5.00 cash gets you in!
"I don't mess around when it comes to playing Timba." - Rob
Every FIRST Sunday of the Month!
2018 Timba Socials:
Jan 14th
February 4th
March 4th
April 1st (Rose City Salsa & Timba Festival After Party)
May 6th
June 3rd
July 1st
August 5th
September 2nd
October 7th
November 4th
December 2nd
DJ Rob Hilario will be playing the music you want to hear EVERY first Sunday of the month, from 6-9pm!
Maikel Blanco? You got it.
Los Van Van? Of course!
Timbalive? You betcha.
And more!
As always, this social will be an early evening, relaxed atmosphere: all ages, no alcohol (there are two bars next door), no judgement, dressing up is optional. Just tons of energy, sweat and dancing! No wall flowers allowed!
$5.00 cash gets you in!
"I don't mess around when it comes to playing Timba." - Rob
Every FIRST Sunday of the Month!
2018 Timba Socials:
Jan 14th
February 4th
March 4th
April 1st (Rose City Salsa & Timba Festival After Party)
May 6th
June 3rd
July 1st
August 5th
September 2nd
October 7th
November 4th
December 2nd
VMAC Monthly Kizomba & Zouk Social
VMAC Kizomba & Zouk Social every 3rd Sunday of the month 6:00 pm to 9 pmish with music provided by DJ Panaflex. Cover is $5 (cash only)
2018 Kizomba & Zouk Socials:
Jan 21st
February 18th
March 18th
April 15th
May 20th
September 16th
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th
2018 Kizomba & Zouk Socials:
Jan 21st
February 18th
March 18th
April 15th
May 20th
September 16th
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th
