Beginners Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (May 13 - June 10)

Beginners Class Series (4 sessions) Mondays 6:15pm-7:15pm. May 13 - June 10, 2024.

This is a 4-class series designed for beginner students with little to no experience to learn and enjoy three popular Latin dance styles: Salsa, Bachata and Merengue!

Join us and explore the possibilities of your body and how to communicate with others through dance, rhythm and flavor! Partners are not necessary! This class is taught as "leaders" and "followers" and is inclusive to folks of all genders, non-binary & LGBTQ+.

Classes are taught by Venezuelan dance instructor Juliana Mendonca (she/her). Juliana’s teaching style is not a traditional ballroom style latin dance class. She first teaches her students to connect to their body and to connect to the rhythms before getting to the steps and turns. This foundation will help you loosen up your hips, knees, shoulders and arms to allow each student to get their own authentic feel for each genre and its unique rhythm.

SERIES SCHEDULE (4 sessions) 05/13/2024 - 06/10/2024

• Monday, May 13, 2024, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
• Monday, May 20, 2024, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
• Monday, June 3, 2024, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
• Monday, June 10, 2024, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
  ***NO class on May 27***

Series Tuition Cost: $94 for entire series . (Please note: Drop-ins are NOT available. Please purchase your registration online in advance.)

BONUS PERK! Students get a FREE ticket to an upcoming BAILA! Community Dance Party. Promo code & details will be emailed after the first day of class.

La Peña is committed to making any gathering taking place in our facility a safe space for all, and centering the voices of indigenous, black, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, women, immigrants/migrants. By signing up for this class you consent to the following Community Agreements:

• Be Present
• Treat everyone with respect
• Utilize thoughtful communication
• Practice active listening
• Ask for consent
• Honor everyone’s gender identity and pronouns
• Take care of yourself and each other
• Take care of the space.
• Honor La Peña staff and organizers requests
  

Registrations are non-refundable. However,

• If a student misses one class due to COVID-19 or another illness, they may request an additional BAILA! ticket (so they can enjoy the salsa & merengue classes taught at the event).

• If a student misses 2 or more classes due to illness, please contact us so we can find a solution on a case-by-case basis.
  

QUESTIONS? Contact us at: [email protected]
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT LA PEÑA SOON!

Host or Publisher La Peña Cultural Center