Abq Bachata Workshops w/ Joanie and Stephen
Schedule
Sat Mar 15 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
United We Dance Studios Events & Classes | Albuquerque, NM
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Bachata Workshops w/ Joanie and StephenMarch 15 1PM-4PM - Albuqueruqe NM
Schedule:
All Levels Modern Bachata 1:00PM-2:00PM
Práctica 2:00PM-2:30PM
Int/Adv Bachata Sensual 2:30PM-4:00PM
Location:
United We Dance Studios
1705 San Pedro Drive NE
Albuquerque NM
Cost:
Modern -- $20
Sensual -- $25
Both -- $35
--Cash or Venmo at Door--
or Venmo @Stephen-Smith-561 to preregister 🙏
About the Workshops:
The focus of these workshops will be on learning fun patterns to use at the next Bachata party AND learning the technique you’ll need to execute them safely, smoothly, and in a way that will allow you to feel real connection with your dance partner :) Keep reading to learn which workshop(s) will be right for you…
Modern Bachata 1:00PM-2:00PM:
All Levels Class which will be accessible to the first time Bachata dancer, BUT with enough depth of instruction to help more experienced dancers evolve with the fundamental skills necessary to take their dancing to the next level.
Práctica 2:00-2:30
Complimentary for all. Modern Students stay after your class to practice what you learned and get feedback/ ask questions from your instructors. Sensual Students, come early to warm up!.
Sensual Bachata 2:30PM-4:00PM:
For Intermediate Level Bachata Dancers and Up. Sensual Style Bachata, originated in Cadiz, Spain. Body Rolls, Isolations, and Smooth Flow! Learn the style of Daniel and Desiree, Luis and Andrea, Korke and Judith- and other Bachata stars.
Prerequesite: Several months of prior Bachata experience OR a significant amount of technical dance training in another style or dance.
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About Your Instructors:
Stephen Smith is a Bachata and Salsa Instructor with 12+ years experience teaching Latin Dance. This summer, Stephen was on a country-wide tour in which he taught Bachata in 22 cities across 12 states. Prior to his summer tour he has been teaching progressive Bachata programs with Bachata Sensual Orlando, one of the top bachata studios in the country. And Prior to Orlando, Stephen ran a dance business on Maui, where he taught Bachata and Salsa for 7 years. His own training has included extended visits to Spain, birthplace of Bachata Sensual- where he's trained with renowned artists such as Daniel and Desiree, Sara and Marco, Luis and Andrea, and Korke and Judith.
Joanie is a multi-disciplinary dance artist with 13+ years of teaching experience. Starting with Irish Step dance at age 5, she transitioned to belly dance at the age of 14, and by age 18 was teaching and performing regularly. She spent 8 years as a senior faculty member at Saffron Dance, one of the largest belly dance schools in the country, eventually serving as Artistic Director from 2017-2020. During this time she also spent 5 years as a soloist and company dancer with Nomad Dancers, a Persian and Central Asian performance troupe in Washington DC. In 2017, she discovered partner dance, starting with Bachata and soon expanding to Brazilian Zouk.
Joanie and Stephen both live in Santa Fe, NM. There they teach Bachata every Tuesday night and host dance socials twice a month.
Contact:
FB@Stephen Smith
[email protected]
(920) 400-0706
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Where is it happening?
United We Dance Studios Events & Classes, 1705 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-6735, United States,Albuquerque, New MexicoEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
