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Zouk

LaVida is the only place in the Eastside Seattle area that offers weekly Zouk classes and monthly dance socials! Zouk is a partner dance suited for all ages. It’s music is characterized by a slow rhythm and a heart-beat-like deep baseline. It takes its origins in both Brazilian and Caribbean dance cultures, literally engaging people…

LaVida Dance students are required to wear certain shoes and colors of leotards/tights, depending on the classes they are enrolled in. NOTE: Hip Hop and Pop Culture classes do not have a required dress code, although we recommend comfortable, loose, and modest attire with a pair of sneakers used only for dance, or dance shoes.…

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Private lessons with the knowledgeable, patient and professional instructors at LaVida are the most effective way to improve your dancing. Whether you want personal inspiration from a pro, or closer correction to the detail of your movement - our instructors have a rich history of memorable performances, competition titles, TV appearances, and top-level knowledge that…

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Summer camp at LaVida is always loads of laughs with our mashup of dance and circus arts! The student to instructor ratio encourages personalized attention. Our instructors have years of professional experience, and will assure that your children have lots of fun and acquire new skills in a week's time! All teachers are bilingual in…

Make your child's birthday a memorable one by spending it dancing with friends! We offer various themed classes for Kids parties. Kids Party Package includes: 1 hour class taught by one of our fabulous instructors 1 hour in the party room for presents and treats Tables and chairs Set up and clean up *You provide:…

Want to dance to your favorite songs? This 1.5 hour class is for you. It is structured for students to learn popular choreography to their favorite songs in order to dance in clubs or at school dances. Every dance will be learned and worked on 2 weeks in a row, and will be a mix…

This is a 1 hour choreography class that provides a structured method of learning various hip-hop dance movements in a supportive environment. Lead by male instructor, Umario, this class introduces students to the fundamentals of hip-hop. Big movements with high energy instill rhythm and precision in the muscle memory, and help students find confidence and…

In our Ballroom class, kids will establish knowledge of the partner dances (cha-cha, samba, rumba, etc.), and acquire confidence and abilities to dance solo - or with a partner, for fun - or for performance... the skills of a lifetime! No pressure to compete and no dance partner is required to join the class. Every…

Ages 3-6 Twinkle Star Dance is an age-specific 45 minute class containing ballet, ballroom, and jazz/creative movement. The purpose of the class is to introduce young dancers to the three styles of dance and inspire movement and creativity within a positive environment. Dancers also learn basic steps and terminology in all three styles. For example, all…

An introduction to dance and music for kids 20 months and up is the perfect family bonding time! We create a playful and fun atmosphere for our young dancers to express themselves with their parents, letting them fall in love with the art of movement! Implicitly, our toddler students strengthen their bodies and learn basic concepts…

We specialize in teaching to beginner students, leading them to a level of comfort and confidence so that our Eastside Seattle salsa community grows with even more salsa friends! You will appreciate easy to understand instructions at our classes, and fun social salsa dance parties every month. Please enable Javascript in order to get HealCode…

When you watch TV shows like "Dancing with the Stars", or "So You Think You Can Dance", etc., does it make you wish you and your partner could learn how to dance? Are you concerned about an upcoming wedding, private party, or cruise that you don’t want to feel awkward on the dance floor at?…

Our Argentine Tango classes range from the Absolute Beginner series, to training with well-known visiting Maestros from Buenos Aires! The studio atmosphere compliments our weekly Tango Practica and monthly Milonga events beautifully. We are proud to have grown our Argentine Tango community on the Eastside Seattle area to its current size, and welcome you to…

Our Ladies Performance Team is dedicated to building strong, confident, and high-level female dancers that may have not started from a young age. Classes mix a variety of stretching and cardio exercises with dance styles such as International Latin, Jazz, and Hip-Hop. After technical strength is built, choreography and show-dance routines are created for the…

! Create a special dance for your special day! Our professional dance instructors are dedicated to making your first dance a success. We offer unique choreography, tailored to your favorite songs and movements. We’ve done it all: classy Waltz, flirty Cha-Cha, passionate Tango, the Mambo piece from ‘Dirty Dancing’, and even surprise Hip-Hop wedding flashmobs…

Hardwood floors, natural lighting, professional stereo system and spacious design makes our studio perfect for meetings, parties, birthdays...and more! Make your event a memorable one with our various themed classes as an additional service.

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