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
Learn how to do a handstand in this beginner friendly 1.5 Hour Workshop!
Walle will take everyone through strength building exercises, confidence boosting drills and finally, one-on-one attention to achieve a handstand! All levels welcome. We'll warm-up, discuss inversions, run through conditioning, and then practice handstands together in a supportive and safe community environment.
No prior experience needed!
April 28th:
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Register Here: https://bit.ly/aprilhandstands
Walle will take everyone through strength building exercises, confidence boosting drills and finally, one-on-one attention to achieve a handstand! All levels welcome. We'll warm-up, discuss inversions, run through conditioning, and then practice handstands together in a supportive and safe community environment.
No prior experience needed!
April 28th:
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Register Here: https://bit.ly/aprilhandstands
This is a beginner breakdance workshop led by Walle Brown.
This class will focus on the standing and assisted lower inversions of breakdancing (Breaking). We will also cover several aspects of the cultural art form: Historical overview, summary of the modern competition meta, and the unique international impact and opportunities of the art form.
Bring water and flexible clothes. Wristbands are recommended. Teacher will adjust content based on individual student ability, experience, and comfort with inversions.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/aprilbreakdanceworkshop
This class will focus on the standing and assisted lower inversions of breakdancing (Breaking). We will also cover several aspects of the cultural art form: Historical overview, summary of the modern competition meta, and the unique international impact and opportunities of the art form.
Bring water and flexible clothes. Wristbands are recommended. Teacher will adjust content based on individual student ability, experience, and comfort with inversions.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/aprilbreakdanceworkshop
Guest Instructor Workshops
6 Hour Bachata Intensive with Bianca & Sergio
May 3rd - 5th, 2024
Portland welcomes the return of giants in the Bachata World.... Bianca & Sergio! This workshop series is designed to integrate for these 6 hours of Modern Bachata & Sensual Bachata Workshops. These two artists have seen it all with their combined decades of experience. Do not miss out!
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FRIDAY May 3rd
== Friday Night Social ==
9PM - 1AM
Friday Night Bachata Social at Rustix!
8343 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
[Included with Full Pass]
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SATURDAY May 4th
== 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Intermediate-level Workshop
Lead & Follow Styling in Partner work
== 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Intermediate-level Workshop
Sergio & Bianca Favorite Movements
== Saturday Night Social ==
10PM - 2AM
Bachata Exclusive Social
Saturday Night Social Pass: $25 (Cash preferred or $27 Venmo)
[Included In Full Pass]
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SUNDAY May 5th
== 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Intermediate-level Workshop
Body Movement & Footwork Flow
== 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Intermediate-level Workshop
The Perfect Dip
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LOCATION:
Workshops & Socials:
Vitalidad Movement Arts Center
2648 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
Rustix Club
8343 SW Barbur Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
Location subject to change at any time.
No refunds or returns will be given to any participant for any reason due to a location change.
Please check back to event for location updates.
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TICKETS PRICES:
Intermediate Pass
$129 Early Bird
$139 Tier 1
$149 Tier 2
Includes 6 Hours of Intermediate-Level workshops PLUS Friday & Saturday Night Socials!
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TICKETS TERMS:
One-Day passes not available
Workshop Topics subject to change
Intermediate-level pass requires at least 1 year of Bachata training
NON REFUNDABLE
Tickets DO NOT transfer to future events
Workshop and schedule are subject to change
Location is subject to change
If you purchase a ticket outside of your skill level, you will be refunded the difference in pass price.
You may sell/transfer your pass to another student: please email info@vmacpdx.com for more details
May 3rd - 5th, 2024
Portland welcomes the return of giants in the Bachata World.... Bianca & Sergio! This workshop series is designed to integrate for these 6 hours of Modern Bachata & Sensual Bachata Workshops. These two artists have seen it all with their combined decades of experience. Do not miss out!
**********
FRIDAY May 3rd
== Friday Night Social ==
9PM - 1AM
Friday Night Bachata Social at Rustix!
8343 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
[Included with Full Pass]
**********
SATURDAY May 4th
== 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Intermediate-level Workshop
Lead & Follow Styling in Partner work
== 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Intermediate-level Workshop
Sergio & Bianca Favorite Movements
== Saturday Night Social ==
10PM - 2AM
Bachata Exclusive Social
Saturday Night Social Pass: $25 (Cash preferred or $27 Venmo)
[Included In Full Pass]
**********
SUNDAY May 5th
== 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Intermediate-level Workshop
Body Movement & Footwork Flow
== 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Intermediate-level Workshop
The Perfect Dip
**********
LOCATION:
Workshops & Socials:
Vitalidad Movement Arts Center
2648 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
Rustix Club
8343 SW Barbur Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
Location subject to change at any time.
No refunds or returns will be given to any participant for any reason due to a location change.
Please check back to event for location updates.
**********
TICKETS PRICES:
Intermediate Pass
$129 Early Bird
$139 Tier 1
$149 Tier 2
Includes 6 Hours of Intermediate-Level workshops PLUS Friday & Saturday Night Socials!
**********
TICKETS TERMS:
One-Day passes not available
Workshop Topics subject to change
Intermediate-level pass requires at least 1 year of Bachata training
NON REFUNDABLE
Tickets DO NOT transfer to future events
Workshop and schedule are subject to change
Location is subject to change
If you purchase a ticket outside of your skill level, you will be refunded the difference in pass price.
You may sell/transfer your pass to another student: please email info@vmacpdx.com for more details
9 Hour Zouk Intensive with Iago & Vanessa
May 31st - June 2nd, 2024
This intensive will be on Brazilian Zouk Timing, using Lambada Timing & Influence
Taking the Zouk & Lambada world by storm, Portland Zouk is honored and proud to present THE RETURN of 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.
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FRIDAY - May 31st
○ 9:00pm - 1:00am
Friday Night Social! Included in Full Pass.
Friday Night Social Pass: $25
Friday Night Ticket Available at the Door: $25 Cash, $28 Venmo.
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SATURDAY - June 3rd
○ 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lambada Feelings
Join Iago & Vanessa as they incorporate popular Lambada Movements inside of Brazilian Zouk. This class will teach us the how, but also the WHY behind inviting movements in certain moments.
○ 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Solo Technique & Styling for Leads & Follows
Focus on your inner dancer! Iago & Vanessa will split leads and follows and go through solo training drills, styling options and where they make sense in the dance. Focus will emphasis the specific techniques they use to bring their signature sauciness into partnerwork!
○ 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Challenge Workshop - APPROVAL MANDATORY
[Separate Ticket]
Favorite head motion movements in Brazilian Zouk with Lambada Influence!
10:00pm - 2:00am: Saturday Night Social!
Saturday Night Social! Included in Full Weekender Pass
Saturday Night Social Pass: $25
Saturday Night Passes available at the door. $25 Cash, $28 Venmo.
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SUNDAY - June 4th
○ 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Turn Combinations for Leads & Follows
Experience turn combinations for Leaders & Followers in this dynamic workshop!
○ 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Traveling Around the World
Iago & Vanessa will teach us how to travel around the room (and each other) comfortably and with their signature sauce.
○ 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Challenge Workshop - APPROVAL MANDATORY
[Separate Ticket]
Favorite head motion movements in Brazilian Zouk with Lambada Influence!
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TICKETS PRICES:
Intermediate Pass [6 Hours + 2 Socials]
$185 Early Bird
$200 Tier 1
$215 Tier 2
Includes Friday Night Social
Includes Classes on Saturday & Saturday Night Social
Includes Sunday Classes
Challenge Pass [APPROVAL REQUIRED]
$85 Challenge Class
Includes an additional three hours of training split into two 90 Minute Workshops. You must purchase an Intermediate Workshop Pass, cannot be taken separately.
Must have strong ability to comfortably lead and follow Balão, Balão Apagado, Frango Assada & Chicote
5 Couples Must Pre-Register for Challenge Class to Occur**
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LOCATION:
** Location subject to change at any time. No refunds or returns will be given to any participant for any reason due to a location change. Please check back to event for location updates.
Vitalidad Movement Arts Center
2648 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97215
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TICKETS TERMS:
- NON REFUNDABLE
- Tickets DO NOT transfer to future events
- Workshop and schedule are subject to change
- If you purchase a ticket outside of your skill level, you will be refunded the difference in pass price.
- You may sell your pass to another student: please email info@vmacpdx.com for more details.
May 31st - June 2nd, 2024
This intensive will be on Brazilian Zouk Timing, using Lambada Timing & Influence
Taking the Zouk & Lambada world by storm, Portland Zouk is honored and proud to present THE RETURN of 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.
==============================
FRIDAY - May 31st
○ 9:00pm - 1:00am
Friday Night Social! Included in Full Pass.
Friday Night Social Pass: $25
Friday Night Ticket Available at the Door: $25 Cash, $28 Venmo.
==============================
SATURDAY - June 3rd
○ 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lambada Feelings
Join Iago & Vanessa as they incorporate popular Lambada Movements inside of Brazilian Zouk. This class will teach us the how, but also the WHY behind inviting movements in certain moments.
○ 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Solo Technique & Styling for Leads & Follows
Focus on your inner dancer! Iago & Vanessa will split leads and follows and go through solo training drills, styling options and where they make sense in the dance. Focus will emphasis the specific techniques they use to bring their signature sauciness into partnerwork!
○ 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Challenge Workshop - APPROVAL MANDATORY
[Separate Ticket]
Favorite head motion movements in Brazilian Zouk with Lambada Influence!
10:00pm - 2:00am: Saturday Night Social!
Saturday Night Social! Included in Full Weekender Pass
Saturday Night Social Pass: $25
Saturday Night Passes available at the door. $25 Cash, $28 Venmo.
==============================
SUNDAY - June 4th
○ 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Turn Combinations for Leads & Follows
Experience turn combinations for Leaders & Followers in this dynamic workshop!
○ 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Traveling Around the World
Iago & Vanessa will teach us how to travel around the room (and each other) comfortably and with their signature sauce.
○ 5:15pm - 6:45pm
Challenge Workshop - APPROVAL MANDATORY
[Separate Ticket]
Favorite head motion movements in Brazilian Zouk with Lambada Influence!
==============================
TICKETS PRICES:
Intermediate Pass [6 Hours + 2 Socials]
$185 Early Bird
$200 Tier 1
$215 Tier 2
Includes Friday Night Social
Includes Classes on Saturday & Saturday Night Social
Includes Sunday Classes
Challenge Pass [APPROVAL REQUIRED]
$85 Challenge Class
Includes an additional three hours of training split into two 90 Minute Workshops. You must purchase an Intermediate Workshop Pass, cannot be taken separately.
Must have strong ability to comfortably lead and follow Balão, Balão Apagado, Frango Assada & Chicote
5 Couples Must Pre-Register for Challenge Class to Occur**
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LOCATION:
** Location subject to change at any time. No refunds or returns will be given to any participant for any reason due to a location change. Please check back to event for location updates.
Vitalidad Movement Arts Center
2648 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97215
==============================
TICKETS TERMS:
- NON REFUNDABLE
- Tickets DO NOT transfer to future events
- Workshop and schedule are subject to change
- If you purchase a ticket outside of your skill level, you will be refunded the difference in pass price.
- You may sell your pass to another student: please email info@vmacpdx.com for more details.