WE RUN OUR CLASSES IN A MONTH LONG SERIES PROGRAM.
DROP INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME…
however, the later in the term you drop in, the more advanced the class.
Masks optional but encouraged
No partner required. We will be rotating partners in class for those who choose to, but it is not mandatory to do so.
If you would like to book a private individual, couple, or small group lesson, call or text 503.708.2167
bachata 1
beginning
Instructors: Leah + Jeff
Thursdays 7:30-8:30p
This beautiful dance from the Dominican Republic has taken the world by storm. Get in on the fun! We’ll go through several basic steps, body mechanics, and learning several ways to frame your body to connect to your partner. You will leave this four week, progressive class with the movements you need to enjoy full songs on the social dance floor! For folks who are brand new, and folks who want to work on their basics. This class teaches different sequences at the beginner level each time. Feel free to repeat!
No Partner and No Experience needed.
april sign up:
4/4 , 4/11 , 4/18 , 4/25 , 5/2
may sign up:
5/9 , 5/16 , 5/23 , 5/30
bachata 2
intermediate
Instructors: Leah + Jeff
Thursdays 8:30-10:00p $22, 1.5 hour format!
So you've taken Bachata 1 and learned the fundamentals of social Dominican Bachata. Now let's explore the various generations of Bachata more in depth; the different styles of music, movements, more intricate footwork and framework.
There is so much variation at this level that we encourage you repeat this class as much as you want!
april sign up:
4/4 , 4/11 , 4/18 , 4/25 , 5/2
may sign up:
5/9 , 5/16 , 5/23 , 5/30
SENSUAL bachata: partnering + styling
beyond beginning+
Instructors: Iñaki + Kathy
Wednesdays 8:30-10:00pm
$22 per person or $80 4-class pass no class 5/22
This beautiful dance from the Dominican Republic has taken the world by storm, and evolved into so many styles that the possibilities seem endless. This progressive series will focus on a semi-European style of Sensual Bachata. Students will master several basic steps, body mechanics, and learn several ways to frame your body in order to perfectly connect to your partner, as each dancer is a unique individual. You will finish this series a more graceful and connected dancer, armed with the movements you need to enjoy full songs on the social dance floor!
Beyond beginner level is advised as a prerequisite for this class. A basic understanding of lead and follow principals, head movement, isolations, floor energy, timing, and connection is ideal, but certainly reinforced at this level.
april sign up:
4/3 , 4/10 , 4/17 , 4/24 , 5/1
may sign up:
5/8 , 5/15 , 5/29
SUNDAY BACHATA SOCIAL
every 2nd + 4th SUN 7:00-10:00p
host: Sanchez
$10 cash
Just a great time to dance Bachata with old friends and new friends you haven’t met with. Hosted by long time friend of the Viscount, Sanchez, and the best guest DJs and instructors from around the Pacific Northwest, including Nam K., and Viscount’s own Iñaki, Jeff, and Leah!
No registration required
BACHATA WORKSHOP: Traditional FOOTWORK INTENSIVE
beyond beg-adv
instructor: Leah + Jeff
TBA
$35 per person
One of the most fun elements of traditional Bachata is all of the play you get to do with rhythm, movement, and syncopations.
In this 2 hour workshop, we will use our feet and body to play along with the five instruments and voice! If you’re up for a challenge, this footwork combination will have your brain and body moving! You will leave with many footwork elements you can use on the dance floor both as shines and with a partner, as well as an embodied connection to each of the instruments.
No Partner Needed, Solo work only.
Some experience helpful. (Beyond Beginner +)
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BACHATA WORKSHOP: PARTNER WORK
beyond beg-adv
Instructor: Leah + Jeff
TBA
$35 per person
Let's get your Bachata partnering to the next level. Leah and Jeff will guide you through the fundamentals you already know while gently pushing you forward into a more intermediate skill level by enhancing your musicality, technique, timing, and transitions. Let's not forget body movement!
No partner required, beyond beginner level experience with Bachata required.
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bachata workshop: musicality
All levels
Instructors: Leah + Jeff
TBA
$22 per person
Want to be more musical with your dancing but not sure where to start? Join Jeff and Leah Velez an hour and a half journey through Bachata Musicality. Groove to each of the 5 instruments plus vocals, learn the basic song structure, and dance to each of the four generations of Bachata. (Bachata Clasica, Bachata Tradicional, Urban Bachata, and Bachata Sensual).
No matter if you've never danced, or been dancing for years, you'll leave with more awareness and sensitivity to rhythms that you can use on the dance floor to move more intentionally with the music and your partner. (No partner needed for class.)
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BACHATA STYLING ROUTINE WORKSHOP for FOLLOWS
all levels
Instructor: Kathy
TBA
$28 per person
Join Kathy for this 2 hr choreo class where she teaches you a short Bachata Routine choreographed by the amazing Yared Martinez. Learning choreography will improve your styling, musicality and overall Bachata technique while integrating the body movement and mechanics into your muscle memory. We will examine correct arm styling, hip/body/head rolls, weight shifts and isolations to transform your Bachata and boost your confidence. All levels welcome. This class focuses on solo work only, no partnering.
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More to come…
WEEKLY CLASS PRICING
Drop In - $16
4 class pass - $55 online, expires 45 days from activation
8 class pass - $100 online, expires 45 days from activation
90 minute classes - $22 - expires 45 days from activation
90 min classes 4-class pass - $80 - expires 45 days from activation
90 min classes 8-class pass - $145 - expires 45 days from activation