Workshops and Special Events
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
Join us for an Open Call for the VMAC Performance Teams at all levels! Come audition for our 2025 Season of Shines and Partnerwork Teams and be a part of Portland's vibrant Salsa community!
No partner required!
Join us on either of the following dates for the free open audition:
Tuesday December 3rd at 9:30PM
Wednesday December 4th at 9:00PM
Signing up in advanced is appreciated!
Tuesday: https://bit.ly/salsateamauditions123
Wednesday: https://bit.ly/salsateamauditions124
No partner required!
Join us on either of the following dates for the free open audition:
Tuesday December 3rd at 9:30PM
Wednesday December 4th at 9:00PM
Signing up in advanced is appreciated!
Tuesday: https://bit.ly/salsateamauditions123
Wednesday: https://bit.ly/salsateamauditions124
Belly dance curious? Want to see what all the shimmying is about? This workshop is for you! Join Elinore for a fun and friendly hour and a half Introduction to Bellydance workshop.
This workshop includes a fun warm up that will get your heart pumping, isolation and traveling step breakdowns, and a fabulous little choreography.
Walk away with a swing in your hips and a love of belly dance!
Saturday Deceember 14th 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Instructor: Elinore
Pre-register Here https://bit.ly/introtobellydance1224
This workshop includes a fun warm up that will get your heart pumping, isolation and traveling step breakdowns, and a fabulous little choreography.
Walk away with a swing in your hips and a love of belly dance!
Saturday Deceember 14th 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Instructor: Elinore
Pre-register Here https://bit.ly/introtobellydance1224
Struggling with your body rolls? In this three-hour workshop, we'll help you unlock the smooth, fluid motion of body rolls, essential for styles like Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, and Cha Cha Cha.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
* Basics of Body Rolls and Waves
* Techniques for Reverse Body Rolls
* Understanding the Difference: Waves vs. Rolls
* Integrating Body Rolls into Walking
* Exploring Snakes and Waves
* Executing Body Rolls without Weight Transfer
* Plus more insights and techniques!
This workshop is a solo journey, so no partner needed. Come prepared to move and learn in an energetic, focused environment
Pre-register Here https://bit.ly/bodyrolls0125
Here’s what we’ll cover:
* Basics of Body Rolls and Waves
* Techniques for Reverse Body Rolls
* Understanding the Difference: Waves vs. Rolls
* Integrating Body Rolls into Walking
* Exploring Snakes and Waves
* Executing Body Rolls without Weight Transfer
* Plus more insights and techniques!
This workshop is a solo journey, so no partner needed. Come prepared to move and learn in an energetic, focused environment
Pre-register Here https://bit.ly/bodyrolls0125
Guest Instructor Workshops
