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Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series (Sep 18 – Oct 16)

September 18, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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$94

La Peña is now offering intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue dance class series on Mondays!
This is a 4-week series (Sept-Oct, 2023).

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

You haven’t taken the beginners class yet? Register for that one first!

SERIES DESCRIPTION

Following the success of our Beginners Dance Class Series, La Peña is excited to present our new Intermediate Salsa, Bachata & Merengue Dance Class Series: (4 Sessions) Mondays 7:30-8:30pm. Sept 18 – Oct 16, 2023. This is a 4-class series designed for beginner to intermediate students to expand their skills of three popular Latin dance styles.

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+. Please see our Community Agreements below.

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.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

SERIES SCHEDULE (4 sessions) 9/18/2023 – 10/16/2023

  • Monday, September 18, 2023, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Monday, September 25, 2023, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Monday, October 2, 2023, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Monday, October 16, 2023, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Note: There will be NO class on Monday, October 9th, due to the holiday.

Series Tuition Cost: $94 for entire series . (Please note: Drop-ins are NOT available, please purchase your registration in advance.) GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

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

LA PEÑA COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS

Classes are the most fun when everyone feels safe and included! We invite you to participate in creating a community culture in which we support and hold each other accountable for making La Peña a safe and inclusive space that we can all enjoy. By signing up for this class you consent to the following Community Agreements:

  • Treat everyone with respect
  • Practice thoughtful communication and language
  • Practice consent
  • Honor everyone’s gender identity and preferred pronouns
  • Be self-aware
  • Take care of yourself and each other
  • Practice active listening

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT LA PEÑA SOON!

Details

Date:
September 18, 2023
Time:
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Series:
Cost:
$94
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Website:
bit.ly/SBMdance2

Venue

La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705 United States
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