Workshops are taught with the intention of providing additional information or context that is not available inside class curriculum. These workshops may be taught by VMAC staff or visiting guest instructors. Check back often for updates!
VMAC Workshops
Bachata Beginner Intensive (Level 1C)
This workshop will fast-track all content covered in the level 1C series. While students who have not taken 1C are welcome to attend, this workshop is intended for students with background knowledge and content.
We will be reviewing and diving deep into the 1C concepts which include:
- Inside Turn
- Double Turns
- Cuddles
- All Level 1 C footwork
- Frame, Connection & Timing
Date:
Saturday, January 28th, 2023
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location:
Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave.
Pass:
$45 Pre-registered online
$50 at the door, on the day of the workshop
Space is limited! Pre-register here and save $5: bit.ly/beginnerworkshops
This workshop will fast-track all content covered in the level 1C series. While students who have not taken 1C are welcome to attend, this workshop is intended for students with background knowledge and content.
We will be reviewing and diving deep into the 1C concepts which include:
- Inside Turn
- Double Turns
- Cuddles
- All Level 1 C footwork
- Frame, Connection & Timing
Date:
Saturday, January 28th, 2023
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location:
Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave.
Pass:
$45 Pre-registered online
$50 at the door, on the day of the workshop
Space is limited! Pre-register here and save $5: bit.ly/beginnerworkshops
Zouk Beginners 3-Hour Workshop
New to Zouk or looking to polish your basics? This workshop is perfect for you!
This 3-hour workshop will focus on fundamental movements needed for students to execute in order to move on to Zouk 2.
No previous Zouk experience is required and beginners are highly encouraged to come to discover the love for Zouk!
Date:
Sunday, January 29th, 2023
12pm - 3pm
Location:
Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave.
Pass:
$45 Pre-registered online
$50 at the door, on the day of the workshop
Space is limited! Pre-register here and save $5: bit.ly/beginnerworkshops
New to Zouk or looking to polish your basics? This workshop is perfect for you!
This 3-hour workshop will focus on fundamental movements needed for students to execute in order to move on to Zouk 2.
No previous Zouk experience is required and beginners are highly encouraged to come to discover the love for Zouk!
Date:
Sunday, January 29th, 2023
12pm - 3pm
Location:
Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave.
Pass:
$45 Pre-registered online
$50 at the door, on the day of the workshop
Space is limited! Pre-register here and save $5: bit.ly/beginnerworkshops
Rumba Guaguancó
with Donna Mation of Vivan Los Elementos. Accompanied by live music!
In this workshop Donna will be discussing the feeling inside Rumba, some history, the basics of Rumba Guaguancó as well as 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, casino, or hip hop.
This will NOT be an intro workshop, and all are welcome to come. It will be helpful if you have attended a previous Rumba workshop.
Date:
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
2pm - 4pm
Location:
Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered online
$35 at the door, on the day of the workshop
Space is limited! Pre-register here and save $5: bit.ly/donnafebruary
with Donna Mation of Vivan Los Elementos. Accompanied by live music!
In this workshop Donna will be discussing the feeling inside Rumba, some history, the basics of Rumba Guaguancó as well as 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, casino, or hip hop.
This will NOT be an intro workshop, and all are welcome to come. It will be helpful if you have attended a previous Rumba workshop.
Date:
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
2pm - 4pm
Location:
Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered online
$35 at the door, on the day of the workshop
Space is limited! Pre-register here and save $5: bit.ly/donnafebruary
Valentine's Day Special Salsa Beginners Workshop
This is a salsa intensive workshop aimed at taking you from beginner level to intermediate as quickly as possible.
Tara and Branden 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.
Valentine's Day Special:
For this one time only, we won't make rotation mandatory! So you can bring your own partner and take the workshop together for Date Night, or come in Solo and rotate around with other students.
Date:
Saturday Feb 11th
5pm - 7pm
Passes:
- Solo pass $30 pre-registered or $35 at the door
- Couple pass $60 pre-registered or $70 at the door
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/valentinessalsa
This is a salsa intensive workshop aimed at taking you from beginner level to intermediate as quickly as possible.
Tara and Branden 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.
Valentine's Day Special:
For this one time only, we won't make rotation mandatory! So you can bring your own partner and take the workshop together for Date Night, or come in Solo and rotate around with other students.
Date:
Saturday Feb 11th
5pm - 7pm
Passes:
- Solo pass $30 pre-registered or $35 at the door
- Couple pass $60 pre-registered or $70 at the door
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/valentinessalsa
Cuban-House Fusion
Donna Mation blends her knowledge of both Cuban social and sacred dances with that of NY style house dance to the sounds of her favorite Cuban flavored house music. This workshop offers an opportunity to bring the movement of the Orisha and Cuban social dance together with the roots of NY Style House dance.
These Cuban rhythms and songs compliment the spiritual vibes that are integral to the House scene throughout the world.
All levels of dance are welcome. Donna will offer challenges for beginners as well as the seasoned dancer.
Date:
Saturday, February 12th, 2023
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered online
$35 at the door, on the day of the workshop
Space is limited! Pre-register here and save $5: bit.ly/donnafebruary
Donna Mation blends her knowledge of both Cuban social and sacred dances with that of NY style house dance to the sounds of her favorite Cuban flavored house music. This workshop offers an opportunity to bring the movement of the Orisha and Cuban social dance together with the roots of NY Style House dance.
These Cuban rhythms and songs compliment the spiritual vibes that are integral to the House scene throughout the world.
All levels of dance are welcome. Donna will offer challenges for beginners as well as the seasoned dancer.
Date:
Saturday, February 12th, 2023
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered online
$35 at the door, on the day of the workshop
Space is limited! Pre-register here and save $5: bit.ly/donnafebruary
Zouk Workshop: The Melding Point
This expanded workshop will utilize drills, technique practices and concepts to create and develop trust within yourself as a leader or follower, and in your partnership together. Brazilian Zouk is a dance that inherently requires solo training and mutual trust and respect. Please note that blindfolds will be utilized whether you are leading or following in part of the exercises; and can be removed at any time.
Required Experience: At least one month of Level 2 or equivalent
Recharge and join us afterwards for the Saturday Social!
Date:
Saturday February 18th
2pm - 5:30pm (30min break)
Location:
Studio E by VMAC
1901 SE Grand Ave
Pass:
$45 pre-registered here: bit.ly/zoukmelding
$50 at the door, day of workshop
This expanded workshop will utilize drills, technique practices and concepts to create and develop trust within yourself as a leader or follower, and in your partnership together. Brazilian Zouk is a dance that inherently requires solo training and mutual trust and respect. Please note that blindfolds will be utilized whether you are leading or following in part of the exercises; and can be removed at any time.
Required Experience: At least one month of Level 2 or equivalent
Recharge and join us afterwards for the Saturday Social!
Date:
Saturday February 18th
2pm - 5:30pm (30min break)
Location:
Studio E by VMAC
1901 SE Grand Ave
Pass:
$45 pre-registered here: bit.ly/zoukmelding
$50 at the door, day of workshop
Intro to Casino for Salsa Dancers
SPECIFICALLY FOR ON1/ON2 DANCERS WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH AND CURIOUS ABOUT CASINO!
Casino (Cuban-style partner dance) is NOT Salsa.
Again: Casino is NOT Salsa.
This workshop is to help set the record circular (you'll see when you attend); it is essentially a supplement to Rob's blog post covering the basic differences between the two dances, located here - https://www.school-of-rob.com/.../casino-is-not-salsa-an...
This workshop will go into details of the following that are specific to Casino!
- Footwork
- Handwork
- Styling
- Spacing
THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER CLASS.
On1/on2 dancers, Level 2 of VMAC's Salsa classes (or equivalent) REQUIRED to register.
For those of you who are past the beginner levels of Casino, this will be a good chance to review/reinforce some of Rob's Level 2 material.
No partner necessary.
Date:
Saturday February 19th
12pm - 2pm
Location:
Studio E by VMAC
1901 SE Grand Ave.
Passs:
$30 Pre-registered here: bit.ly/intro2casino
$35 At the door, on day of workshop.
SPECIFICALLY FOR ON1/ON2 DANCERS WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH AND CURIOUS ABOUT CASINO!
Casino (Cuban-style partner dance) is NOT Salsa.
Again: Casino is NOT Salsa.
This workshop is to help set the record circular (you'll see when you attend); it is essentially a supplement to Rob's blog post covering the basic differences between the two dances, located here - https://www.school-of-rob.com/.../casino-is-not-salsa-an...
This workshop will go into details of the following that are specific to Casino!
- Footwork
- Handwork
- Styling
- Spacing
THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER CLASS.
On1/on2 dancers, Level 2 of VMAC's Salsa classes (or equivalent) REQUIRED to register.
For those of you who are past the beginner levels of Casino, this will be a good chance to review/reinforce some of Rob's Level 2 material.
No partner necessary.
Date:
Saturday February 19th
12pm - 2pm
Location:
Studio E by VMAC
1901 SE Grand Ave.
Passs:
$30 Pre-registered here: bit.ly/intro2casino
$35 At the door, on day of workshop.
Intro to Afro-Cuban
Part 2 due to high demand!!
Cuban Orisha movement is intricately woven together with the music of interlocking drum rhythms and songs. Afro-Cuban dance is full of undulations and exciting rhythmic footwork with an energy that brings us deep into the earth. These unique movements will challenge the language of your body and its rhythmic skills.
This is an intro to the movements of the Orisha including a discussion about where this movement comes from and how it influences the social dance and music from Cuba. Accompanied by live music.
You do not need to have taken Part 1 of this workshop. We'll cover different material that doesn't build up from Part 1.
Date:
Sunday February 26th
2pm - 4pm
Location:
Studio E by VMAC
1901 SE Grand Ave
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered here: bit.ly/afrocuban2
$35 At the door, day of workshop
Part 2 due to high demand!!
Cuban Orisha movement is intricately woven together with the music of interlocking drum rhythms and songs. Afro-Cuban dance is full of undulations and exciting rhythmic footwork with an energy that brings us deep into the earth. These unique movements will challenge the language of your body and its rhythmic skills.
This is an intro to the movements of the Orisha including a discussion about where this movement comes from and how it influences the social dance and music from Cuba. Accompanied by live music.
You do not need to have taken Part 1 of this workshop. We'll cover different material that doesn't build up from Part 1.
Date:
Sunday February 26th
2pm - 4pm
Location:
Studio E by VMAC
1901 SE Grand Ave
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered here: bit.ly/afrocuban2
$35 At the door, day of workshop
Samba Workshop
Samba is a joy filled social dance!
Samba no Pé, or Samba on the foot, is an Afro-Brazilian solo dance brought to Rio de Janeiro by immigrants from the North-Eastern State of Bahia and is internationally known for being danced as part of the Rio Carnival. In this workshop we will learn the basic samba step as well as other foundational footwork you will find in Samba No Pé.
All levels are welcome! If you already have experience dancing samba I will offer you some fun challenges during this workshop.
Date:
Saturday March 4th
2pm - 4pm
Location:
Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered online
$35 at the door, on the day of the workshop
Space is limited! Pre-register here and save $5: bit.ly/sambawithdonna
Samba is a joy filled social dance!
Samba no Pé, or Samba on the foot, is an Afro-Brazilian solo dance brought to Rio de Janeiro by immigrants from the North-Eastern State of Bahia and is internationally known for being danced as part of the Rio Carnival. In this workshop we will learn the basic samba step as well as other foundational footwork you will find in Samba No Pé.
All levels are welcome! If you already have experience dancing samba I will offer you some fun challenges during this workshop.
Date:
Saturday March 4th
2pm - 4pm
Location:
Studio E
1901 SE Grand Ave
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered online
$35 at the door, on the day of the workshop
Space is limited! Pre-register here and save $5: bit.ly/sambawithdonna
Afro-Brazilian Movement Workshop
In this 2-hour workshop we will focus on Orixa movements.
Orixa movements are powerful rhythmic movements with a deep history full of expression. Orixa represent different forces of nature, and in this class we learn to move and express with the attitude and embodiment of these forces that also connect to the many parts of our beings.
All levels welcome.
Date:
Saturday March 11th
2pm - 4pm
Location:
Studio E by VMAC
1901 SE Grand Ave
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered online
$35 at the door, on the day of the workshop
Space is limited! Pre-register here and save $5: bit.ly/afrobrazilianmovement
In this 2-hour workshop we will focus on Orixa movements.
Orixa movements are powerful rhythmic movements with a deep history full of expression. Orixa represent different forces of nature, and in this class we learn to move and express with the attitude and embodiment of these forces that also connect to the many parts of our beings.
All levels welcome.
Date:
Saturday March 11th
2pm - 4pm
Location:
Studio E by VMAC
1901 SE Grand Ave
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered online
$35 at the door, on the day of the workshop
Space is limited! Pre-register here and save $5: bit.ly/afrobrazilianmovement
Guest Instructor Workshops
No upcoming workshops with guest instructors at this time.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
