SALSA CLASSES AT VMAC
New series start the first week of every calendar month.
Once a monthly series has started, we don't accept late registrations.
Pass depends on the calendar...
Some months have 4 weeks and others 5 weeks.
$75 for months with 4 calendar weeks.
$93 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
NO DROP IN PASSES!
Each student must pay for the entire month-long series.
All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
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Once a monthly series has started, we don't accept late registrations.
Pass depends on the calendar...
Some months have 4 weeks and others 5 weeks.
$75 for months with 4 calendar weeks.
$93 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
NO DROP IN PASSES!
Each student must pay for the entire month-long series.
All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
WE ARE MOVING TO OUR PERMANENT HOME THIS OCTOBER 2023
2648 E. Burnside St.
ABOUT SALSA
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 PROGRAM AT VMAC
We highly encourage all students new to VMAC to take these classes from level 1 Beginners, even if they have been social dancing before or taken classes at other studios, to get familiar with our studio's teaching style, vocabulary, our VMAC culture and community.
SALSA 1 BEGINNERS (On1)
3 Series: 1A, 1B, 1C
(Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 3 series need to be completed before taking level 2 series. They're all for beginners!)
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.
Tuesdays 7:30pm with Tara & Branden (starting Nov. 7th)
or
Thursdays 6:30pm with Carolina & Jamal (starting Nov. 2nd)
Pass depends on the month...
Requirements:
SALSA 1 BEGINNERS (On1)
3 Series: 1A, 1B, 1C
(Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 3 series need to be completed before taking level 2 series. They're all for beginners!)
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.
Tuesdays 7:30pm with Tara & Branden (starting Nov. 7th)
or
Thursdays 6:30pm with Carolina & Jamal (starting Nov. 2nd)
Pass depends on the month...
- Some months have 4 Thursdays and others 5 Thursdays. $75 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $93 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
- For November/December we'll do a 2-month unit starting the first week of November, and close during Holidays.
- NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long series.
- All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
Requirements:
- No prerequisites. Beginners level.
- Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!
- No partner needed. All students rotate around.
SALSA 2 BEYOND BEGINNERS (On1)
6 Units: 2A to 2F
(Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 6 series need to be completed at some point before taking level 3 classes)
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.
Tuesdays 8:30pm with Tara & Branden
or
Thursdays 7:30pm with Carolina & Jamal
Pass depends on the month...
Requirements:
6 Units: 2A to 2F
(Not needed to be taken in alphabetical order, but all 6 series need to be completed at some point before taking level 3 classes)
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.
Tuesdays 8:30pm with Tara & Branden
or
Thursdays 7:30pm with Carolina & Jamal
Pass depends on the month...
- Some months have 4 Thursdays and others 5 Thursdays. $75 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $93 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
- For November/December we'll do a 2-month unit starting the first week of November, and close during Holidays.
- NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long series.
- All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
Requirements:
- All 3 series of level 1: 1a, 1b, and 1c. They don't need to be taken in alphabetical order, just make sure to take all 3 at some point.
- Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!
- No partner needed. All students rotate around.
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.
We do not currently offer 1 hour of level 3 by itself.
Requirements:
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.
We do not currently offer 1 hour of level 3 by itself.
Requirements:
- All 6 units of level 2 (2a through 2f) and/or audition
- Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!
- No partner needed. All students rotate around.
SALSA 4 (On2) INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
3-month Program
This three month intensive course will expand upon and reinforce the techniques and concepts taught in the level 3 intensive. A strong focus will also be placed on learning the fundamentals of On2, including timing, the On2 prep and differences between On1 and On2.
Wednesdays 6:30pm
with Tara & Branden
This course will also prepare students for Level 5 Salsa.
Requirements:
3-month Program
This three month intensive course will expand upon and reinforce the techniques and concepts taught in the level 3 intensive. A strong focus will also be placed on learning the fundamentals of On2, including timing, the On2 prep and differences between On1 and On2.
Wednesdays 6:30pm
with Tara & Branden
This course will also prepare students for Level 5 Salsa.
Requirements:
- At least 2 rounds of the level 3 intensive program and/or instructor approval.
- Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!
- No partner needed. All students rotate around.
SALSA 5 (On2 "New York Style") ADVANCED
Instructor Approval required
Advanced on2 Salsa consists of month-long series each month focusing on different concepts to continue to grow as dancers. Footwork and partner work will be taught weekly and carry over to the next week's pattern through the month. Other important areas of focus will be Pachanga, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Son, Afro Cuban, Body movement and isolations, musicality, spins and turns and more.
Wednesdays 7:30 pm to 9 pm
with Carolina & Jamal
Pass depends on the month...
Requirements:
Instructor Approval required
Advanced on2 Salsa consists of month-long series each month focusing on different concepts to continue to grow as dancers. Footwork and partner work will be taught weekly and carry over to the next week's pattern through the month. Other important areas of focus will be Pachanga, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Son, Afro Cuban, Body movement and isolations, musicality, spins and turns and more.
Wednesdays 7:30 pm to 9 pm
with Carolina & Jamal
Pass depends on the month...
- Some months have 4 Wednesdays and others 5 Wednesdays. $75 for months with 4 calendar weeks. $93 for months with 5 calendar weeks.
- NO DROP IN PASSES! Each student must pay for entire month-long series.
- All sales final, no refunds. No extensions.
Requirements:
- Instructor approval.
- Bring comfortable clothes and a smile!
- No partner needed. All students rotate around.
WORKSHOPS:
Various Subjects
Check the Workshops tab for more information about workshops that will continue to grow and develop your Bachata technique, musicality and body movement.
Various Subjects
Check the Workshops tab for more information about workshops that will continue to grow and develop your Bachata technique, musicality and body movement.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Salsa Lessons are also available with Carolina, Jamal, Tara, Branden, or Malik.
More information is on our Private Lessons Page.
More information is on our Private Lessons Page.
