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
Grooves for Salsa Dancers
What is that thing that helps us cross from doing a dance to feeling it? Part of it is having an understanding of the groove within the dance. This playful class will cover some basic grooves that cross over between styles. The influences we will draw from include Hip Hop, Salsa, Son and Cuban Folklore including Rumba.
I want to help people approach their dance from another perspective and get inside their bodies in a new way.
All levels welcome.
Date:
Sunday June 4th
12pm-2pm
Pass:
$30 in advance here: bit.ly/grooves0604
$35 day of workshop
What is that thing that helps us cross from doing a dance to feeling it? Part of it is having an understanding of the groove within the dance. This playful class will cover some basic grooves that cross over between styles. The influences we will draw from include Hip Hop, Salsa, Son and Cuban Folklore including Rumba.
I want to help people approach their dance from another perspective and get inside their bodies in a new way.
All levels welcome.
Date:
Sunday June 4th
12pm-2pm
Pass:
$30 in advance here: bit.ly/grooves0604
$35 day of workshop
Dominican Bachata Workshop
Know your Dominican Bachata basics? Want to take your Bachata to the next level. This workshop will review the Dominican Bachata Fundamentals and move quickly to more advanced steps and concepts.
This workshop will be both footwork and partnerwork.
Partner not required as we will be rotating.
Requirement: Students must be at level 2 of our Bachata weekly classes.
Date:
Sunday June 4th
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered here: bit.ly/dominican0604
$35 At the door, day of the workshop
Know your Dominican Bachata basics? Want to take your Bachata to the next level. This workshop will review the Dominican Bachata Fundamentals and move quickly to more advanced steps and concepts.
This workshop will be both footwork and partnerwork.
Partner not required as we will be rotating.
Requirement: Students must be at level 2 of our Bachata weekly classes.
Date:
Sunday June 4th
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered here: bit.ly/dominican0604
$35 At the door, day of the workshop
Advanced Casino Workshop
For some of the more challenging concepts available in Casino!
High-level Casino (Cuban-style partner dance) involves exceptional handwork, spacing, and more. For those of you who are ready, we'll delve into the following:
Required:
3+ years experience in Casino or instructor approval
Date:
Saturday June 10th
12pm-2pm
Pass:
$30 Pre-sale here: bit.ly/casino0610
$35 Day of workshop
For some of the more challenging concepts available in Casino!
High-level Casino (Cuban-style partner dance) involves exceptional handwork, spacing, and more. For those of you who are ready, we'll delve into the following:
- Pretzels
- Movement through space
- Ducking
Required:
3+ years experience in Casino or instructor approval
Date:
Saturday June 10th
12pm-2pm
Pass:
$30 Pre-sale here: bit.ly/casino0610
$35 Day of workshop
Cha Cha Chá Workshop
Come and learn how to dance Cha Cha Chá from the basic steps to more intermediate/advanced steps, turn patterns and timing variations.
This workshop will be both footwork and partnerwork.
Partner not required as we will be rotating.
Requirement: Students must be at level 2 of our Salsa weekly classes.
Date:
Saturday June 10th
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered here: bit.ly/cha0610
$35 At the door, day of the workshop
Come and learn how to dance Cha Cha Chá from the basic steps to more intermediate/advanced steps, turn patterns and timing variations.
This workshop will be both footwork and partnerwork.
Partner not required as we will be rotating.
Requirement: Students must be at level 2 of our Salsa weekly classes.
Date:
Saturday June 10th
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Pass:
$30 Pre-registered here: bit.ly/cha0610
$35 At the door, day of the workshop
Rumba for Beginners
Even if you have been to one or two Cuban Rumba classes before this will still be a great class for those of you interested in getting inside your bodies in a way that will help your social dancing whether that be partner dancing or street dancing.
In this 2-hour workshop you will learn the basics of Rumba GuaGuanco, weight transferring, and complex hip patterns.
A must foundation for dancers!
All levels welcome.
Date:
Sunday June 11th
12pm-2pm
Pass:
$30 in advance here: bit.ly/rumba0611
$35 day of workshop
Even if you have been to one or two Cuban Rumba classes before this will still be a great class for those of you interested in getting inside your bodies in a way that will help your social dancing whether that be partner dancing or street dancing.
In this 2-hour workshop you will learn the basics of Rumba GuaGuanco, weight transferring, and complex hip patterns.
A must foundation for dancers!
All levels welcome.
Date:
Sunday June 11th
12pm-2pm
Pass:
$30 in advance here: bit.ly/rumba0611
$35 day of workshop
Breakdance Handstands Workshop
Come learn handstands and inversions with Walle. This course is meant to both provide an introduction into handstands, and introduce students to new shapes, levels, and concepts of arm balances.
Level:
This workshop is for all levels, and the curriculum will be adapted to our students.
Pass:
$30 Pre-Sale here: bit.ly/walle0611
$35 At the door.
Come learn handstands and inversions with Walle. This course is meant to both provide an introduction into handstands, and introduce students to new shapes, levels, and concepts of arm balances.
Level:
This workshop is for all levels, and the curriculum will be adapted to our students.
Pass:
$30 Pre-Sale here: bit.ly/walle0611
$35 At the door.
Guest Instructor Workshops
🌵10 Hour Zouk Intensive with Iago & Vanessa🌵 🌿 June 2nd - 4th, 2023 🌿
Taking the Zouk & Lambada world by storm, Portland Zouk is honored and proud to present Iago & Vanessa for up to 10 Hours of Training! The focus and goal of this Intensive is a dedicated study of WHY Iago & Vanessa use these movements in their dancing, where it makes sense for them, and how to Lead & Follow them flawlessly and with comfort.
More information and tickets at: tickettailor.com/events/vitalidadmovementartseventscenter/841960
Taking the Zouk & Lambada world by storm, Portland Zouk is honored and proud to present Iago & Vanessa for up to 10 Hours of Training! The focus and goal of this Intensive is a dedicated study of WHY Iago & Vanessa use these movements in their dancing, where it makes sense for them, and how to Lead & Follow them flawlessly and with comfort.
More information and tickets at: tickettailor.com/events/vitalidadmovementartseventscenter/841960
