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Intro to SalsaINTRO TO SALSA
EVERY FRIDAY at 8:30 - 9:30 PM
(no classes Nov 24, Dec 22, Dec 29)
Introduction to Salsa class is for absolute beginners, and is a great starting point to getting familiar with Salsa moves that you’ll find people dancing at a typical salsa nightclub.
The class is ongoing and held at the same time each week, with the same instructor. It is structured to give you maximum learning results in a group setting through repetition and practice of foundational steps and lead/follow technique to help your muscle memory to execute basic moves and variations with minimal thinking.
The goal of this class is for you to gain confidence in movement, meet people new to dancing, just like you, and be ready to join the Salsa Level 1 series to continue taking steps toward becoming a confident dancer.
An additional learning opportunity is available during private lessons.
You may join the class any time.
No experience needed. No partner required. We rotate partners throughout the class.
Price per person:
Drop-in $25
Monthly Pass $95
Salsa Series Level 1 and 2
SALSA LEVEL 1
Fall Series:
Series 1 - Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10
Series 2 - Oct 17, Oct 24, Oct 31, Nov 7
Series 3 - Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Set up your Salsa fundamentals in our Level 1 class. Let’s consider the dance as building blocks of increasing complexity. In our Salsa Level I series, we will cover everything needed to give you a good foundation that you can build on, and take your first steps on a social dance floor.
You will learn and practice skills that will set up your fundamentals to prepare you for a night of social dancing and receive the tools to progress into our next level of classes, and to have fun on a social dance floor.
What you will learn:
- Basics of the music
- Timing
- Frame
- Hand Connection
- Open Connection
- Cross body leading
- Right and Left Turns
No experience needed. No partner necessary, of course. We rotate partners throughout the class.
Price per person:
Drop-in $25
Salsa 4-week Series $95
SALSA LEVEL 2
Fall Series:
Series 1 - Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10
Series 2 - Oct 17, Oct 24, Oct 31, Nov 7
Series 3 - Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5
Time: 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM
This class builds on what you have learned in Level 1. All students will have to demonstrate the fundamentals from Level 1 to join Level 2. Some of the things you will learn are
- Smoothly changing connections
- NY Prep for spins
- Solo moves (the basics of shines)
- Close Connection
- Connection Transitions
- Slide
- Coca Cola
Pre-requisite: be able to demonstrate the fundamentals from Level 1 and/or pass Evaluation. All evaluations happen 10 min before the Level 1 class. Please, come see the instructor.
No partner necessary, of course. We rotate partners throughout the class.
Price per person:
Drop-in $25
Salsa 4-week Series $95
Bachata
BACHATA CLASS Level 1 & 2
level 1 - Sep 15, Sep 22nd, Sep 29th, Oct 6th
Level 2 - Nov 10th, Nov 17th, Dec 1st, Dec 8th
BACHATA LEVEL 1
Sep 15, Sep 22nd, Sep 29th, Oct 6th
Fridays 8:30 - 9:30 PM
These classes are designed for people who are starting to dance latin music. Instructions on basic steps, turns, timing, body movement, alignment and posture will be emphasized. Terminology and vocabulary will be taught as the class progresses too.
Students will begin with simple warm-up and basic steps or partner work combinations so you feel comfortable while learning step by step. No partner necessary, of course. We rotate partners throughout the class.
Instructor: Julia
Price per person:
Drop-in $25
Bachata 4-week series Pass $95
BACHATA LEVEL 2
Nov 10th, Nov 17th, Dec 1st, Dec 8th
Fridays 8:30 - 9:30 PM
Take this class if you are familiar with Bachata basic steps, know some simple moves but want to keep growing. Combining bachata music with more contemporary music, and deep emotion, this form introduces more fluidity, waves and a circular motion into the interpretation. In this course you will learn the principles of lead and follow technique, connection, body waves and social dancing patterns.
With musicality and styling for leads and follows students will learn to build confidence executing moves on the dance floor.
It is structured to give you maximum learning results in a group setting through repetition and practice of steps and lead/follow technique to help your muscle memory execute basic moves and variations with minimal thinking. No dance experience or partner needed.
Price per person:
Drop-in $25
Bachata 4-week series Pass $95
Argentine Tango
Argentine Tango Classes
EVERY SUNDAY (from Sep 10th)
Beginners Level 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Intermediate Level 6:00-7:00 PM
Argentine Tango Drop-in classes for Absolute beginner and Intermediate level. No dance experience or partner needed. Join us anytime! You will be taught the fundamental movements of Argentine Tango, technique and musicality. As you progress the material will evolve in its complexity on the intermediate level. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes with leather/suede sole. Walk-ins are welcomed!
Price per person: $25
Bachata Ladies Styling
Bachata Ladies Styling
Dates: Sep 25th, Oct 2nd, Oct 9th, Oct 16th
Mondays 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
It’s not how much talent you have but how big your desire is to learn and grow as a dancer.
After the completion of the series, you will have an opportunity to try-out for the Bacheetahs Ladies Team and train to perform.
Price per person:
Drop-in $35
4-week session 130$
Bachata Ladies Team BACHEETAHS
Bachata Ladies Team "BACHEETAHS"
Try-out date: November 6th
Time: Mondays 7:30 PM- 9:00 PM
Price: $40
DATES: November 6th - February 5th (12 trainings for ladies who want to learn the choreography and ladies styling only)
NOV 6, 13, 20, 27
DEC 4, 11, 18
JAN 15, 22, 23, 29
FEB 5
Sign Up DATES: November 6th - April 25th (for ladies who want to perform)
TIME: Mondays 7:30PM-9:00PM
Your heart beats for Bachata, you are a team player and looking for a very special challenge combined with a lot of fun among great people in regular training sessions? Then become part of LaVida BACHEETAHS TEAM! A sharp and fabulous ladies team will focus on connections to music, arm styling, body rolls and body isolations. It’s not how much talent you have but how big your desire is to learn and grow as a dancer. Being on our team will help you grow not only as a performer but more importantly as a social dancer!
Pre-Requisite: completing Bachata Ladies Styling Series or some experience in dance, strong desire to dance is a must
Tuition: $149/month auto-pay charged on the 15th of each month (performance costume is not included)
Sign UpSOCIAL EVENTS
Salsa & Bachata Dance Social - FRIDAYS
SALSA & BACHATA DANCE SOCIAL (every 3rd Friday of the month)
DATES:
AUG 18th, SEP 15th, OCT 20th, NOV 17th, DEC 15th
Join us for Public Dance Social w/ intro classes at LaVida!
Dj Raj spins best ♫ SALSA/BACHATA MUSIC
✧ SCHEDULE ✧
✓ 8:30 - 9:30 PM - Bachata class for beginners
✓ 8:30 - 9:30 PM - Salsa class for beginners
✓ 9:30 - 11:30 PM - Salsa & Bachata dance social
Class + Salsa & Bachata party $25 Pay at the door or online
Salsa & Bachata party ONLY! $15 Pay at the door
Argentine Tango Milonga Dance Social - SUNDAYS
MILONGA (every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month)
DATES:
SEP 17
OCT 1, 15
NOV 5, 19
DEC 3, 17
Come dance, mingle, and socialize! Experience the dance night of Buenos Aires. Milonga LaVida is a social Argentine Tango dance night open to the public. We are a friendly welcoming community.
✧ SCHEDULE ✧
✓6:00pm - 7:00pm pre-milonga class for Intermediate level
✓7:00 pm -10:00 pm Social Dancing Milonga LaVida
Entrance: Milonga $15 (light refreshments provided)
Class $25
Cash only
Eastside Salsa Marina Annual Public Dance Event - JUNE 10TH 2023
EASTSIDE SALSA MARINA ANNUAL EVENT -JUNE 10th 2023
What's better on a summer night than dancing all evening long at the waterfront?!
Join us for the 9th Annual Outdoor Public Salsa Dance Party at the Kirkland Marina Park under the roof of main gazebo!
Invite Friends FB event
No dance experience needed. No partner required.
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM Beginner Salsa Class
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Social Dancing | Performances | FUN
Cash only
PRIVATE CLASSES
Individual Private LessonsIndividual Private Lessons
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 make them extremely qualified to provide either. They are excited to share their experience and expertise with you during private lessons.
LEARN MOREGroup Private Lessons
Group Private Lessons
Do you want a dance class just for your social bubble?
We can help! We are now offering the option to charter your own private dance class.
Invite your trusted friends, choose your day, time, and style of dance. You can even mix and match different styles of dance to create a well-rounded experience!
Wedding Dance Lessons
Wedding Dance Lessons
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 for the bride! The possibilities are endless!We also offer instructions to prepare Mother-and-Son dance, Father-and-Daughter dance, Bridal Party Group dance, Corporate Dance Choreography, Flashmob Choreography, Class and/or Performance at your event.
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