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VMAC Monthly Salsa & Bachata Socials
VMAC Salsa Social every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month 7:00 pm to 10 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
2020 Socials
January 5th // January 19th // February 2nd // February 16th // March 1st // March 15th
April 5th // April 19th // May 3rd // May 17th // June 7th // June 21st
July 5th // July 19th // Aug 2nd // Aug 16th // September 6th // September 20th
October 4th // October 18th // November 1st // November 15th // December 6th // December 20th
Rumba Guaguancó Workshop
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Rumba Guaguancó with Donna Mation of Vivan Los Elementos. Accompanied by live music!
In this workshop Donna will be drilling the basics of Rumba Guaguanco as well as a few more complex steps so there will be a little challenge for everyone. you do not need to bring a partner. Great workshop for all those learning to dance salsa or casino. Donna taught her first Rumba workshop in 1998 in Washington DC. She has been regularly teach Afro-Cuban folklore since 2002. Read more about Donna at her Web-site DonnaMation.com Saturday January 18th 11:30am - 1:30pm Vitalidad Movement Arts Center 116 SE Yamhill St. $25 online here: bit.ly/2LPqFy9 $30 at the door. |
Salsa Styling Workshop for Follows
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***Note, location change to Studio E***
This 3-hour workshop is beyond beginner level and will focus on styling and technique for follows. Learn new styling options for: * Footwork * Free Turns * Cross Body Leads and more! This workshop gives you the tools to add your own personal flavor and style to your dancing, when you are with a partner or celebrating your solo moment! Open to ALL gender identities and expressions. Level: Beyond Beginners Taught by Carolina Andrea Mundaraín-Rahima & Deblin McKnight! Saturday January 18th 2pm - 5pm Studio E 1901 SE Grand Ave $35.00 online here: bit.ly/2LPqFy9 $40 at the door. |
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Basics Twerkshop: A Beginners Twerk Workshop
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***Note, location change to main VMAC studio. 116 SE Yamhill***
Are you ready to twerk!? Join me for my Basics Twerkshop and learn some TwerkNFab fundamentals. I will take you threw various booty popping moves, learn to engage the right muscles to werk it, tone up the booty and core, and own your sexy as you SLAY. This will be different than previous Twerkshops as we go deeper into basic techniques. All booties are welcome, no judgments. Sign up to reserve your spot and don’t forget your knee pads and booty shorts! Saturday January 18th 2pm - 4pm Vitalidad Movement Art Center 116 SE Yamhill St. Street parking only $25 online here: bit.ly/2LPqFy9 $30 at the door. |
Afrodance 101 Fundamentals Workshop
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A workshop tailored towards beginners and experienced dancers alike. Here you will gain the tools and skills needed to become an amazing afrodancer. These tools and skills are transferred to other dance styles.
All are welcome! Sunday January 19th 2pm - 4pm Studio E by VMAC 1901 SE Grand Ave. $25 online here: bit.ly/2YIt42Y $30 at the door. |
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Salsa Musicality Workshop
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Ready for the next level?
This workshop will cover the different rhythms in salsa music and give you different tools to be able to express those rhythms. Different types/levels of musicality will also be covered and will be taught using several drills and exercises. This is not your typical "musicality" workshop where you just sit and talk about timing and music theory, you will be dancing and you will be learning to be more musical. You will leave with tools to be able to go home and practice to be a more musical dancer. This workshop is for beyond beginners and above salsa dancers who feel stuck in a box and don't know how to escape from the 123-567. No partner required. Saturday January 25th 2pm - 4pm Studio E by VMAC 1901 SE Grand Ave. $25 pre-registered: bit.ly/2Pjsg1o $30 at the door. |
Wineology DanceHall Workshop
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DANCEHALL WINE•OLOGY WORKSHOP
Movements, patterns, and flow that embody the dance language created by women within the Dancehall culture. A combination of sensuality and fierceness with a lot of hips, booty and a touch of flexibility! Empowering and so much fun! “Feels like we are in a music video!” -Past student All levels welcome! Dancehall is a genre and culture of music and dance that was born in Jamaica and has influenced multiple genres and spread all over the world. Artists like Rihanna, Beyonce... Saturday January 25th 11:30am - 1:30pm Studio E by VMAC 1901 SE Grand Ave. * Street parking only. Do not park in Casabella's lot. $25 online here: bit.ly/2Pjsg1o $30 at the door. * If purchasing passes for more than 1 students, each one must register separately. Thanks! |
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ZOUK: 12 Hour Embrace Workshop with Gui & Kelsey!
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January 24th - January 26th, 2019
Train for 12 Hours with the masters behind the Zouk Embrace! This workshop will SELL OUT! For more information, CLICK HERE |
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Absolute Beginners Bollywood and Bhangra Workshop
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Dance like a Bollywood star!
After 10 years of teaching across the west coast, the charismatic choreographer DJ Prashant returns to VMAC for a workshop dedicated to sharing vibrant dances from India. Come prepared to smile and sweat at this workshop focusing on two high energy music and dance forms. Participants will spend the first hour learning #Bhangra, the high energy folk dance originating from the north Indian state of Punjab. During the second hour, Prashant will introduce you to the dreamy world of #Bollywood, India’s largest film industry based out of Mumbai. You will learn the building blocks of both dances, as well as build a choreography for each form that will have you smiling throughout the workshop and beyond. Sunday February 2nd 2pm - 4pm Studio E by VMAC 1901 SE Grand Ave. $25 online here: bit.ly/2Mgd2bM $30 at the door. |
VMAC 5 Year Anniversary Party
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VMAC is celebrating 5 years as a studio and event center in Portland! Please join the celebration on February 29th, 2020 for an insane night of dancing and joy!
Dress up in your best Gold & Silver looks! Our media team will be onsite to capture magic! This year we will feature the following: * Dedicated Salsa/Bachata/Timba/Kizomba/Zouk Room with DJ Armando Justiniani & DJ Chadsen Kat * Dedicated Hip Hop & Club Styles Room, DJ Simeon Jacob! * Dedicated Bellydance, Forro & Samba Room! * Instructor Showcase featuring all the styles taught a VMAC! * All Styles Battle in the Hip Hop / Club Styles Room - $100 Cash Prize! * Prizes & Giveaways * Social Dancing until 2:30AM! * MC Brandon Harrison More Details: $10 Pre Sale (Paper Ticket) // $11.50 Online // $15 Door 9PM - 2:30AM 3 Rooms, Multiple DJ's, Dancing all night long! Buy your paper ticket at VMAC or online at: http://bit.ly/vmac5years |
