Adult Dance Classes

Friday Nights at LaVida

The Place to Be!

SOCIAL SALSA & BACHATA DANCE PARTY & CLASSES

8:00 – 8:45 PM Absolute Beginner Bachata – level 1
8:00 – 8:45 PM Advance Beginner Bachata – level 2
8:00 – 8:45 PM Intermediate Bachata – level 3
8:45 – 9:30 PM Absolute Beginner Salsa – level 1
8:45 – 9:30 PM Advance Beginner Salsa – level 2
8:45 – 9:30 PM Intermediate Salsa – level 3
9:30 – 11:30 PM SOCIAL SALSA & BACHATA DANCE PARTY

🔥 Salsa & Bachata Social Night – Every Friday! 🔥

Dance to the best Salsa & Bachata beats, with a live DJ on the 3rd Friday.

📍 LaVida Dance Studio
11961 124th Ave NE, Totem Square Plaza, Kirkland, WA

🎟️ Tickets:
NON-MEMBERS

$50 – 2 Classes + Dance Party
$40 – 1 Class + Dance Party
$30 – 1 Class
$20 – Dance Party only

🎶 Dress comfortably & bring your best vibes! No partner needed! No experience required!

No Partner Required!

  • Adult Classes
Join our progressive 45-minute Bachata classes!
You’ll learn essential steps, fun patterns, and lead/follow techniques that build confidence and flow!

Our goal is simple: to help you feel confident and ready to shine on the dance floor at Social Dance Nights. Along the way, we encourage you to enjoy the journey and celebrate progress, not just the destination.

📅 Every Friday
🕗 8:00 PM – Absolute Beginner – Level 1
🕗 8:00 PM – Advance Beginner – Level 2
🕣 8:00 PM – Intermediate – Level 3
🪩 9:30 PM – Stay and practice at our Social Dance Party
💃 No partner required!

💵 Membership: $95/month
💵 Trial: $30

FAQ: Salsa and Bachata are both social latin dances, but they have very different vibes:
Salsa is upbeat and energetic with faster music and playful turns, while Bachata is smoother, slower, and easier to relax into.
Learning both makes you a more confident, well-rounded dancer. Since both Salsa and Bachata are played during all Dance Socials, you’ll get to enjoy way more songs on the dance floor!

Join our progressive 45-minute Salsa Classes!
You’ll learn essential steps, fun combos, and lead/follow techniques that build confidence and style!

Our goal is simple: to help you feel confident and ready to shine on the dance floor at Social Dance Nights. Along the way, we encourage you to enjoy the journey and celebrate progress, not just the destination.

📅 Every Friday
🕗 8:45 PM – Absolute Beginner – Level 1
🕗 8:45 PM – Advance Beginner – Level 2
🕣 8:45 PM – Intermediate – Level 3
🪩 9:30 PM – Stay and practice at our Social Dance Party
💃 No partner required!

💵 Membership: $95/month
💵 Trial: $30

FAQ: Salsa and Bachata are both social latin dances, but they have very different vibes:
Salsa is upbeat and energetic with faster music and playful turns, while Bachata is smoother, slower, and easier to relax into.
Learning both makes you a more confident, well-rounded social dancer. Since both Salsa and Bachata are played during all Dance Socials, you’ll get to enjoy way more songs on the dance floor!

Join our progressive 60-minute Argentine Tango Classes!

Learn the elegant movements, technique, and musicality of Argentine Tango. As you progress, the material becomes more dynamic and expressive.

📅 Every Sunday
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM – Beginner Level – Level 1/2
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM – Intermediate Level – Level 3/4
💃 No partner required. Join anytime!

💵 Member: $95/month (preregister)
💵 Trial: $30 per (cash only)

👠 Wear comfortable clothing and shoes with clean soles, ideally leather or suede.

Ever wanted to dance gracefully with confidence and style?

Join Solo Ladies Latin Mix, a dynamic class where you’ll explore the rhythms of Cha-Cha, Samba, Paso, and Rumba, all without the need for a partner!

Designed for those who are new to dance, as well as beginner and intermediate dancers, this class focuses on elegant body movement, expressive arms, and stylish footwork. Learn fun combinations while improving coordination, rhythm, and confidence in a fun, supportive environment

📅 Every Wednesday 7:30–8:30 PM
⏱️ 60-minute class, once per week
✨ Join anytime!
🎯 Level: Open to all. No experience needed!
💵 Membership: $120/month
💵 Trial class: $35

Join our fun and high-energy Hip-Hop class with amazing instructors!

Discover the joy of movement as you learn foundational hip-hop grooves, dynamic combos, and techniques that build rhythm, coordination, and confidence – all in a supportive, uplifting community of adult students.

📅 Every Saturday 1:00–2:00 PM
🕐 60-minute class, once per week
✨ Join anytime! 
🎵 Level: Open to all. No experience needed!
💵 Membership: $120/month
💵 Trial class: $35

Wanted to come back to dancing?

Or maybe you never stopped, and now you’re ready to move with confidence and style.

This class is for intermediate and advanced dancers with experience in Ballroom Latin styles like Cha-Cha, Samba, Jive, and Rumba. Classes focus on body movement, musicality, styling, and performance quality, with layered combinations that allow dancers to grow at their own pace in a supportive environment.

Optional performance opportunity for dancers who want to build stage confidence and showcase their progress.

Perfect for dancers with a solid foundation who want to continue growing and dancing with confidence.

📅 Every Thursday, 7:30–9:00 PM
⏱️ 90-minute class, once per week
✨ Join anytime
🎯 Intermediate & Advance Level
💵 Membership: $149/month
💵 Trial class: $45

Ladies Performance Teams

Join our Ladies Performance Teams and experience the excitement of performing on theater stages and at local events.
  • Adult Teams

Join Ladies of LaVida, a supportive performance team for women dedicated to building strength, confidence, and grace through dance.

Classes combine stretching, cardio, and choreography in Fusion, Ballroom/Latin Fusion, Jazz, and Jazz Funk. Dancers learn two choreographies for stage performances and a third for a summer video project. Dedication is essential, and progress is guaranteed. This team proves that with passion and commitment, anyone can shine at any age!

Team Pre-Requisite: Beginner (not newcomer) to intermediate level. Prior dance experience in any style is a plus.

How to Join: Attend a tryout class during open enrollment in September or February. After class, you and the instructor will determine if it’s the right fit.

TEAM TRY-OUTS
📅 Dates: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026
🕢 When: Tuesdays, 7:30–9:00 PM
💵 Price: $45/class
📱 Text us to sign up: 425-642-1547

Social Dance Events

Open to all. Everyone’s invited. Let’s dance!
  • Social Dance
Join us EVERY Friday for Salsa and Bachata classes, followed by a lively Social Dance Party and a live DJ on the third Friday of each month. Our Social Dance Party is a fun, welcoming event where everyone gets to dance, mingle, practice their moves, and enjoy watching o...
Milonga LaVida, held every 1st and 3rd Sunday at LaVida, offers an intermediate tango class followed by a friendly Argentine Tango social dance night with music, mingling, and light refreshments.
On June 27, 2026, celebrate the 11th Annual Eastside Salsa Marina at Kirkland Marina Park with an intro Salsa class, an evening of outdoor salsa, bachata, and cha-cha dancing, plus live performances—all open to the public, no partner or experience needed.

Private Lessons

  • Private Lessons

Bring your vision to life with a personalized dance routine designed just for you, whether it’s for a performance, competition, or special event.

Our professional instructors craft choreography that matches your style, skill level, and goals while helping you move with confidence and expression.

We specialize in:
💃 Talent Show Numbers
🔥 Performance & Competition Routines
🎭 Studio or Group Projects
🎥 Video & Stage Productions
✨ From concept to spotlight, we’ll make your routine unforgettable.

Schedule & Pricing

45-minute Friday classes & socials

  • $50 - 2 Classes + Dance Party
  • $40 - 1 Class + Dance Party
  • $30 - 1 Class
  • $20 - Dance Party only

60-minute classes

  • $35 - 1 Class

90-minute classes

  • $45 - 1 Class

Registration fee $50/yr, new students receive 50% off on their trial day

NON-TEAM CLASSES

  • One 45-minute class per week – $95/month
  • One 60-minute class per week – $120/month
  • Two classes per week – $180/month
  • Up to 7 classes per week – $250/month

TEAM CLASSES

  • One Team – $164/month
  • Two Teams – $300/month

  • Unlimited Free Dance Party Socials
  • Opportunity to take videos after class for home practice

  • Free 1st stage performance at Winter Showcase (performance wear, video, stage photos)
  • 2nd stage performance at Annual Production & Recital ($245 includes: costume, photoshoot, rehearsals, videos, stage photos)
  • 2 dance routines per year per team
  • Free use of space for practice
  • Opportunity to take videos after class for home practice
  • Private Facebook Chat of supportive community with class videos
  • Free Friday Dance Party Socials

No Partner Required!

Come to Our Friday Night Social Event!