Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series!

Our popular Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class is back!

Register now for this beginners 4-week class series that will take place on Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:15pm from April 4-25, 2023 at La Peña.

This is a series designed for beginner students 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! This class is taught as “leaders” and “followers” and is inclusive to folks of all genders, non-binary & LGBTQAI+. Partners or experience are not necessary!

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 and knees and get your own authentic feel for each genre and rhythm!

SERIES SCHEDULE (4 weeks) 4/04/23 – 4/25/23

• Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 6:15pm-7:15pm
• Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 6:15pm-7:15pm
• Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 6:15pm-7:15pm
• Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 6:15pm-7:15pm

Series Tuition Cost: $94 for entire series . (Please note: Drop-ins are NOT available.)

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

COVID-19 POLICY: This specific class series does not require vaccinations and masks are optional. However, if City of Berkeley health policies change at any given moment, we will be adhering to those requirements. If the class cannot be held in person due to new mandates, the class will be held online. In addition, we ask that you contact us if you exhibit any COVID-19 symptoms or test positive for COVID-19. We also offer the following accommodations:

• If a student misses one class due to COVID-19 or another illness, they may request an additional BAILA! ticket.

• If a student misses 2 or more classes, please contact us so we can find a solution on a case-by-case basis: Classes@lapena.org