Salsa Technique & Styling (Mambo 150)
Open-Level technique focused salsa class focused on body movement, timing and indivdual expression. Classes could include topics such as spin drills, hip and shoulder isolation, stretching and understanding salsa rhythm.
Level: High-Beginner to Intermediate (All are welcome to drop-in and try the class.)
Pre-Requisite: Salsa 101/102
Style: Solo Salsa Technique
Drop-in: Yes
Salsa On2 Partner Technique - Intermediate (Mambo 250)
This class aimed at students who have mastered salsa basics and are looking to add more vocabulary to both their shines and partnerwork patterns. This is our most popular class. Advanced registration recommended.
Level: Intermediate
Pre-Requisite: Salas 101/102, Salsa 121/122, Mambo 201
Style: Partnerwork Focused
Partner: No Partners Necessary
Length: Monthly Rotation. Register for full series for a discount
Drop-ins: Yes
Traditional Bachata (Bachata 201)
- Bachata elective with focus on traditional bachata root from Dominican Republic. This class focus on syncopation, musicality and technique of bachata.
Pre-requisite: Bachata 101/102, Bachata 121/122
Format: Shines & Partnerwork
About the dance:
Dominican Bachata is a lively fusion of rhythmic bolero and Afro-Antillean genres, such as Son and Merengue. Considered a vernacular cultural expression, it permeates community celebrations and gatherings in the Dominican Republic. With deep lyrics expressing love and passion, the term 'bachata' originally referred to lively gatherings. Traditionally performed by a small group of musicians using guitars and percussion, the dance is characterized by sensual hip movements and a simple eight-step structure. Integral to traditional celebrations, the dance is often learned spontaneously, but there are numerous dedicated academies for its transmission.
Sensual Bachata Technique (Sensual 150) by Alexa & Cathan
- Sensual Bachata is a specific style of bachata that comes from Spain. Our instructors train directly under the creators, Korke and Judith, to bring their unique style to Seattle. The 8-week series will guide students through all fundamentals and drills of this style along with its unique set of vocabulary and styling.
Time: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm | 2-month cycles
Level: Advanced Beginners (3+ months social dancing experience recommended)
Pre-Requisite: Bachata 101/102; Bachata 121/122
Style: Partner
Partner: No Partners Needed
Drop-in: OK
Bachata Technique (Bachata 250)
This class is aimed at students with 8+ months of bachata experience who have a solid grasp on basic 4-count timing individually as well as with a partner.
Bachata Technique & Foundations
This bachata class is highly technique-driven and meant to dive deep into the foundations of bachata. The class will break down fundamentals of bachata such as frame, partner connection, body movement, footwork volcabulary and music interpretation.
This is a pre-requisite class for students on the Bachata team. Other students are also welcome to attend.
Level: High-Beginner to Intermediate (All are welcome to drop-in and try the class.)
Pre-Requisite: Bachata 101/102, Bachata 121/122
Style: Partnerwork and Shines
Partner: No Partners Necessary
Length: Monthly Rotation.
Drop-in: Yes