Partner Dance

Classes!

Baila District is adding a new studio space next door and therefore opening the opportunity for new classes! Starting September 2023 we will be hosting a variety of partner dance beginner classes such as:

  • Bachata 101/102

  • Salsa 101/102

  • Westcoast Swing 101/102

  • Zouk 150

Some classes are drop-in friendly and some are monthly series. Check our calendar for more information.

Beginner-Intermediate

Zouk by Hussam & Andrea

Thursday 7:30pm

  • Partner Dance: A Brazillian partner dance with smooth, wave-like and expressive movements. This popular dance is versatile and connected.

  • Dancers with prior experience can take in this technique class featuring a flexible curriculum suitable for both Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Level dancers.

  • Series class (Drop-in Ok)

  • Monthly Series

Beginner-Intermediate

Westcoast Swing (WCS) by Stephen & Jacinda

Wednesday 6pm & 7:30pm

  • Partner Dance: A popular partner dance with origins from Lindy hop, known for its fun, versatile movements adapted to popular music.

  • Advanced Beginner Level

  • Series class (no Drop-in)

  • Monthly Series

    • WCS 101 WED 6-7pm January, March, May

    • WCS 102 WED 6-7pm February, April, June

  • Drop-in Friendly

    • WCS 250 WED 7:30-8:30pm

    • GUIDED PRACTICA 7-7:30pm

Salsa beginner class

Beginner

Salsa 101/102 by Benny & Ashley

Monday 6:30pm & Wednesday 6:30pm

  • Partner Dance: Absolute Beginner Salsa Partnerwork & Shines

  • Open Level; Beginner Friendly

  • Series class (no Drop-in)

    Salsa 101

    • January or March: WED 6:30pm

    • February or April: MON 6:30pm

    Salsa 102

    • January or March: MON 6:30pm

    • February or April: WED 6:30pm

  • Beginner Special $65/Month (4 or 5 classes depending on the month)

Bachata beginner class

Beginner

Bachata 101/102 by Benny & Ashley

Thursday 6:30pm

  • Partner Dance: Absolute Beginner Bachata partner

  • Open Level; Beginner Friendly

  • Series Class (No Drop-in)

  • Monthly Series

    • Bachata 101 January, March, May

    • Bachata 102 February, April, June

Sensual Bachata Technique Class

Open-Level

Sensual Bachata 150 by Alexa & Cathan

Tuesday 6:30pm

  • Partner Dance: Sensual Bachata Technique and Partnerwork

  • Pre-Requisite: Bachata 101/102

  • Drop-in Friendly

  • 2-month Series (ex. Jan-Feb, Mar-Apr)

Sensual Bachata Class with Alice & Ankur

Intermediate

Sensual Bachata 201 by Alice & Ankur

Tuesday 7:30pm

  • Partner Dance: Sensual Bachata Intermediate Technique & Partner

  • Pre-Requisite: Bachata 101/102; Bachata 120; Sensual 150

  • No drop-in; Assessment Required. (Assessment occurs every 2 months)

  • 2-month Series (ex. Jan-Feb, Mar-Apr)

Advanced

Sensual Bachata 301 by Margarita & Johnny

Tuesday 7:30pm

  • Partner Dance: Sensual Bachata Intermediate Technique & Partner

  • Pre-Requisite: Bachata 101/102; Bachata 120; Sensual 150, Sensual 201

  • No drop-in; Assessment Required. (Assessment occurs every 2 months)

  • 2-month Series (ex. Jan-Feb)

Bachata 250 with Ashley and David

Intermediate-Advanced

Bachata 250 by Ashley & David

Thursday 8:30pm

  • Partner Dance: Intermediate Bachata Shines & Partner

  • Pre-Requisite: Bachata 101/102; Bachata 120

  • Drop-in Friendly

  • Monthly Series

Ashley Magana - Bachata Styling

Open-Level

Bachata 150 by Ashley

Thursday 6:30pm

  • Solo Dance: Ladies Bachata Styling & Styling

  • Pre-Requisite: Bachata 101/102

  • Drop-in friendly

  • Monthly Series

Advanced beginner Bachata Class

Advanced-Beginner

Bachata 120 by Lucy & Felix

Thursday 7:30pm

  • Partner Dance: Advanced Beginner Partnerwork and Shines

  • Pre-Requisite: Bachata 101/102

  • Series Class; Drop-in ok

  • Monthly Series

Traditional Bachata with Lucy and Harrison

Intermediate

Bachata 200 by Lucy & Harrison

Thursday 8:30pm

  • Partner Dance: Intermediate Traditional Bachata Partner & Shines

  • Pre-Requisite: Bachata 101/102; Bachata 120

  • Series Class; Drop-in ok

  • Monthly Series

Intermediate-Advanced

Bachata 220 by Ashley & David

On Hold

  • Partner Dance: Intermediate Bachata Shines & Partner

  • Pre-Requisite: Bachata 101/102; Bachata 120

  • Drop-in Friendly

  • 2-month Series

Salsa 121/122 with Ashley and Eduardo

Advanced Beginner

Salsa 120 by Ashley & Eduardo

Wednesday 7:30pm

  • Partner Dance: Advanced Beginner Salsa On2 Partner & Shines

  • Pre-Requisite: Salsa 101/102

  • Series Class; Drop-in ok

  • Monthly Series

    Ready to move up? Have you been taking 120 (previously known as 121/122) for 6 months? Each month we will offer a different topic of study and it is recommended for students to take this series for 3 rotations or 6 months before moving up to the next level. Questions? Speak with your instructor.

Mambo 201 with Harrison and Deanne

Intermediate-Advanced

MAMBO 201 by Harrison & Deanne

Wednesday 8:30pm

  • Partner Dance: Intermediate Salsa Partner & Shines

  • Pre-Requisite: Salsa 101/102; Salsa 120

  • Drop-in Friendly

  • Monthly Series

Benny & Ashley (World Salsa Champions)

Intermediate-Advanced

Mambo 250 by Benny & Ashley

Monday 7:30pm

  • Partner Dance: Intermediate-Advanced Salsa Partnerwork

  • Pre-Requisite: Salsa 101/102; Salsa 120; Mambo 220

  • Drop-in Friendly

  • Monthly Series

Open-Level

Mambo 150 by Benny & Ashley

Monday 6:30pm

  • Solo Dance: Salsa Technique and Conditioning

  • Pre-Requisite: Salsa 101/102

  • Drop-in Friendly

  • Monthly Series

Advanced

Mambo 301 by Benny & Ashley

Monday 8:30pm

  • Partner Dance: Advanced Salsa Partner & Shines

  • Pre-Requisite: Salsa 101/102; Salsa 120; Mambo 150; Mambo 220; Mambo 250

  • No Drop-in; Assessment Required. (Assessment occurs every 2 months.

  • 2-month Series (ex. Jan-Feb)

Boogaloo ChaCha with Benny

Intermediate

Cha-cha/Boogaloo by Benny

Wednesday 8:30pm

  • Solo Dance: Boogaloo & Cha-cha Shines

  • Pre-Requisite: Salsa 101/102; Salsa 120; Mambo 220

  • Drop-in Friendly

  • Monthly Series

Check our monthly calendar for all special events.