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Salsa

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​*** Until further notice you must bring a partner.
No partner rotation.
Pre-registration is required.
All classes have limited capacity. ***

If you do not have a partner,
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​to match you with someone also looking for a partner:

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Salsa is a dance and musical genre from NY based on the Cuban Son.
Vitalidad Movement Arts Center has quickly become known to be "the place" to learn salsa in Portland OR.
We offer Adult Salsa classes for beginners and more intermediate/advanced dancers, both On1 and On2.
We don't just teach steps in our salsa classes, we teach proper body movement for salsa, salsa music timing, musicality, technique, and the roots of salsa, all in a fun, supportive atmosphere.
​We hope our salsa classes will help to bring out the salsa dancer in you and help the salsa scene in Portland continue to grow and thrive.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SALSA CLASSES
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SALSA 1 BEGINNERS (On1) 
3 Units: 1A, 1B, 1C
 
This class is for students new to salsa dancing.  We will cover the basic steps of salsa, outside turn, cross-body lead, back-spot turn, cross-body lead with a turn, timing, leading and following technique.  Some basic salsa shines will also be introduced.  This class is intended to give students the confidence to go out and practice their fundamentals in a salsa club or social.

Thursdays 6:30PM - 7:30PM
with Carolina & Jamal

Pass (depends on the month...):
April 2021: 5 Thursdays for $60 (5-week pass)

May 2021: 4 Thursdays for $50 (4-week pass)
June 2021: 4 Thursdays for $50 (4-week pass)
July 2021: 5 Thursdays for $60 (5-week pass)
August 2021: 4 Thursdays for $50 (4-week pass)
September: 5 Thursdays for $60 (5-week pass)
October: 4 Thursdays for $50 (4-week pass)
Nov/Dec: 6 Thursdays for $75 (6-week pass)

Requirements:
No pre-requisites. Beginners level.
Bring your own partner.
Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!


SALSA 2 BEYOND BEGINNERS (On1)
6 Units: 2A to 2F

This class will expand on the curriculum of the beginners salsa class.  Each week we will focus on a a different salsa fundamental movement such as cross body leads, cross body lead with a turn, backspot turn, three sixty, copas, whips, and wraps, working on leading and following technique as well as variations of the fundamentals.  We also focus on salsa shines to build students' coordination and timing, body movement and salsa spinning technique for multiple spins.

Thursdays 7:30PM - 8:30PM
with Carolina & Jamal

Pass (depends on the month...):
April 2021: 5 Thursdays for $60 (5-week pass)

October: 4 Thursdays for $50 (4-week pass)

Pre-requisites:
All 3 units of level 1: 1a, 1b, and 1c.

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SALSA 3 INTERMEDIATE (On1) 
3-month Program

Closed to the public - must be approved before taking this class.

This class dives deeper into understanding the fundamentals, leading and following technique, musicality, body movement and the many rhythms that make up Salsa music and dancing.


Thursdays 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
with Carolina & Jamal

Fee:
​$100/month on a 3-month contract

Pre-requisites:
All 6 units of level 2 (2a-2f) and/or audition

Audition dates:
End of March for April-June unit
End of June for July-Sept unit
​End of Sept for Oct-Dec unit

Salsa 4 INT/ADV (On1)
Coming this Summer

​
Salsa On2 ("New York Style") INT/ADV
This class has a strong focus on developing well rounded Salsa dancers using a combination of drills/exercises to develop good dance technique and musicality, footwork and partnering* (not during covid restrictions).
This class is currently focused on solo shines, no partner needed.

Wednesdays 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
with Carolina & Jamal

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SALSA CLASSES
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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."

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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:


​

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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  • Home
  • Class Information
    • Fitness Classes >
      • Zumba
    • Afro Latin Dances >
      • Afro Latin Funk
      • Bachata
      • Casino "Cuban Salsa"
      • Salsa
      • Zouk
    • Other Dance Styles >
      • Belly Dance
      • High Heels
      • Hip Hop
      • Twerk
  • Register Here
  • Pricing and Policies
  • Workshops and Events
  • Private Lessons
  • Shop VMAC
    • VMAC Affiliates
    • VMAC MERCH
    • Videos >
      • Pachanga!
      • Salsa Follows Styling
      • Salsa Turns & Spins
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