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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,
please fill out this form and we will try
to match you with someone also looking for a partner:
https://forms.gle/FUVePkR5auMzuQ7x5
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 HOURS!
Thursdays 7:30pm-8:30pm (level 2 included and mandatory)
and 8:30pm-9:30 pm
We do not currently offer 1 hour of level 3 by itself.
Fee:
$100/month on a 3-month contract
Pre-requisites:
All 6 units of level 2 (2a through 2f) and/or audition
Audition dates:
End of March for April-June unit - SOLD OUT!
End of June for July-Sept unit - Friday June 25th 6:30pm
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
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.
2 HOURS!
Thursdays 7:30pm-8:30pm (level 2 included and mandatory)
and 8:30pm-9:30 pm
We do not currently offer 1 hour of level 3 by itself.
Fee:
$100/month on a 3-month contract
Pre-requisites:
All 6 units of level 2 (2a through 2f) and/or audition
Audition dates:
End of March for April-June unit - SOLD OUT!
End of June for July-Sept unit - Friday June 25th 6:30pm
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
