Group Lessons
Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Casino Rueda, Styling, Body Movement and Merengue lessons and workshops are offered with George Cáceres and Geneva Brown of Sabor Latino Dance Co. Let us help you put that Sabor Latino (Latin Flava) into your souls with our easy-going fun-filled lessons and workshops.
Studio Location
Lenora's Ballroom Studio
615 SE Alder St. Portland, OR 97214.
(Corner of SE 6th St. & SE Alder St. Enter through BROWN Side Door Labeled Lenora's Ballroom on SE 6th St. Up the stairs on the 3rd Floor)
615 SE Alder St. Portland, OR 97214.
(Corner of SE 6th St. & SE Alder St. Enter through BROWN Side Door Labeled Lenora's Ballroom on SE 6th St. Up the stairs on the 3rd Floor)
July 2010 Lessons
(July 11 - August 2, 2010)
SALSA, CHA CHA CHA & BACHATA LESSONS EVERY SUNDAY & MONDAY
Learn from Portland's Godfather of Salsa, George Caceres of Sabor Latino.
Learn from Portland's Godfather of Salsa, George Caceres of Sabor Latino.
Sundays (July 11th - Aug 1st)
3pm Beginning Salsa 1
4pm Beginning Salsa 2
4pm Beginning Salsa 2
Mondays (July 12th - Aug 2nd)
6:30pm Cha Cha Cha 'All Levels"
7:30pm Intermediate Salsa
8:30pm Bachata "All Levels"
7:30pm Intermediate Salsa
8:30pm Bachata "All Levels"
Prices
$40 FOR 4 WEEK SERIES / DROP-IN RATE = $12 PER CLASS
SAVE $5 off a series if you pre-register before the day of the 1st class.
To pre-register send an email to dance@saborlatinodance.org or call 503.504.5311
SAVE $5 off a series if you pre-register before the day of the 1st class.
To pre-register send an email to dance@saborlatinodance.org or call 503.504.5311
Class Descriptions
Beginning Salsa 1
Learn the fundamentals of Salsa including rhythm & timing, basic steps & leading & following technique. In this progressive 6 week series you will learn several great basic combinations that will have you dancing on the dance floor in a heartbeat!
Beginning Salsa 2
Now that you have the basic fundamentals you will continue to learn key leading and following techniques to make you a very proficient dancer. Start learning combinations that will include copa's, open breaks and of course cross body lead combinations. Ladies will be introduced to add styling to spark up the dance floor.
Bachata
Bachata is a romantic dance from the Dominican Republic that focuses on true leading and following technique in a closed embrace. Learn from Portland's most celebrated Bachata couple! In the first week we will focus on the rhythm, timing, steps and turns and show you how to make bachata very interesting on the dance floor. Once you have the fundamentals we'll focus on bringing style and interesting turn combinations to show off on the dance floor.
Intermediate Salsa
Now that you've got the basics, lets get cooking! Learn footwork/shines, spinning technique for both leads and follows, styling and of course some really cool partnering that highlights both the leads and follows. Its' time to sizzle on the dance floor. Pre-Requisite: Beginning Salsa 2 series(Twice), 6 months experience or instructor approval)
Cha Cha Cha
Cha Cha Cha is definitely one of the most sensual Latin dances around. Learn to find the Tumbao rhythm to help you understand how to dance Cha Cha Cha the right way. You will focus on rhythm, timing and learn smooth partnerwork to have fun on the dance floor. Become one with the music as most Cha Cha Cha dancers have discovered.
NY Style Salsa "On2" aka MAMBO
This class is geared for Salsa dancers that have a solid foundation of Salsa On 1. Learn to find the Tumbao rhythm to help you understand how to dance Salsa On 2. You will focus on rhythm, timing, spinning and learn smooth partnerwork to have fun on the dance floor. Become one with the music as most Salsa On2 dancers have discovered. Join the On2 Revolution in Portland. Pre-Requisite: Solid Salsa On 1 dancer with a minimum 6-8 months of experience or instructor approval.
Learn the fundamentals of Salsa including rhythm & timing, basic steps & leading & following technique. In this progressive 6 week series you will learn several great basic combinations that will have you dancing on the dance floor in a heartbeat!
Beginning Salsa 2
Now that you have the basic fundamentals you will continue to learn key leading and following techniques to make you a very proficient dancer. Start learning combinations that will include copa's, open breaks and of course cross body lead combinations. Ladies will be introduced to add styling to spark up the dance floor.
Bachata
Bachata is a romantic dance from the Dominican Republic that focuses on true leading and following technique in a closed embrace. Learn from Portland's most celebrated Bachata couple! In the first week we will focus on the rhythm, timing, steps and turns and show you how to make bachata very interesting on the dance floor. Once you have the fundamentals we'll focus on bringing style and interesting turn combinations to show off on the dance floor.
Intermediate Salsa
Now that you've got the basics, lets get cooking! Learn footwork/shines, spinning technique for both leads and follows, styling and of course some really cool partnering that highlights both the leads and follows. Its' time to sizzle on the dance floor. Pre-Requisite: Beginning Salsa 2 series(Twice), 6 months experience or instructor approval)
Cha Cha Cha
Cha Cha Cha is definitely one of the most sensual Latin dances around. Learn to find the Tumbao rhythm to help you understand how to dance Cha Cha Cha the right way. You will focus on rhythm, timing and learn smooth partnerwork to have fun on the dance floor. Become one with the music as most Cha Cha Cha dancers have discovered.
NY Style Salsa "On2" aka MAMBO
This class is geared for Salsa dancers that have a solid foundation of Salsa On 1. Learn to find the Tumbao rhythm to help you understand how to dance Salsa On 2. You will focus on rhythm, timing, spinning and learn smooth partnerwork to have fun on the dance floor. Become one with the music as most Salsa On2 dancers have discovered. Join the On2 Revolution in Portland. Pre-Requisite: Solid Salsa On 1 dancer with a minimum 6-8 months of experience or instructor approval.
SATURDAY LATIN DANCE WORKSHOPS
Saturdays we offer a unique style of classes at Lenora's Ballroom Studio.
We have put together 6 different 2 hour classes that will be rotating throughout the months to help you learn all the favorite Latin dances today including, Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue & Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino). These classes have been structured to provide the key fundamentals to make you feel comfortable on the dance floor no matter what style of music is playing.
Now is the time to learn all the different styles of Latin dancing so that you can dance the night away no matter what style of music is playing!
We have put together 6 different 2 hour classes that will be rotating throughout the months to help you learn all the favorite Latin dances today including, Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue & Cuban Salsa (Rueda de Casino). These classes have been structured to provide the key fundamentals to make you feel comfortable on the dance floor no matter what style of music is playing.
Now is the time to learn all the different styles of Latin dancing so that you can dance the night away no matter what style of music is playing!
SATURDAY 2 HOUR Workshops
July 2010 Schedule
Saturday, July 3rd - NO WORKSHOP (HAPPY 4th of JULY WEEKEND)
Saturday, July 10th - Learn to DANCE Bachata (Bachata for Beginners)
Saturday, July 17th - Learn to DANCE Cuban Salsa
Saturday, July 24th - Spinning & Turning Technique
Saturday, July 31st - Learn to DANCE Salsa (Salsa for Beginners)
(See class descriptions below)
Time:
Saturdays: 5pm-7pm
Price:
$20 (Save $5 off if you sign up before the day of the workshop)
To sign up for the workshops send an email to dance@saborlatinodance.org
Saturday, July 3rd - NO WORKSHOP (HAPPY 4th of JULY WEEKEND)
Saturday, July 10th - Learn to DANCE Bachata (Bachata for Beginners)
Saturday, July 17th - Learn to DANCE Cuban Salsa
Saturday, July 24th - Spinning & Turning Technique
Saturday, July 31st - Learn to DANCE Salsa (Salsa for Beginners)
(See class descriptions below)
Time:
Saturdays: 5pm-7pm
Price:
$20 (Save $5 off if you sign up before the day of the workshop)
To sign up for the workshops send an email to dance@saborlatinodance.org
Workshop Descriptions
Learn to Dance Salsa
In this 2 hour class, you will learn all the fundamentals of Salsa, including rhythm & timing, leading and following technique while learning the 3 basic steps, basic turns and 3-4 beginner partnering combinations. At the end of the class you will have learned enough material to make you feel like going dancing that same night. By taking this class you will also be able to move right into our Beginning Salsa 2 series if you decide to continue taking classes.
Learn to Dance Cha Cha Cha
In this 2 hour class, you will learn all the fundamentals of the very sultry dance known as Cha Cha Cha, including the infectious Cha Cha Cha rhythm & timing, leading and following technique while learning the basic steps, basic turns and 3-4 beginner partnering combinations. At the end of the class you will have learned enough material to make you feel like going dancing that same night.
Learn to Dance Merengue
In this 2 hour class, you will learn all the fundamentals of the very fun Merengue dance including, rhythm & timing, leading and following technique while learning the basic Merengue movement & step, basic turns and 3-4 beginner partnering combinations. At the end of the class you will have learned enough material to make you feel like going dancing that same night.
Learn to Dance Bachata
Come learn the seductive dance from the Dominican Republic - BACHATA! In this 2 hour class, you will learn all the fundamentals of the very sexy BACHATA dance including, rhythm & timing, leading and following technique while learning the basic BACHATA hip movement & steps, basic turns and 3-4 beginner partnering combinations. At the end of the class you will have learned enough material to make you feel like going dancing that same night.
Learn to Dance Cuban Salsa
Una Bulla! Learn this very fun style of dancing as if you were in Havana! Cuban Salsa is a very energized style with lots of great body movement and crazy (in a fun way) moves. Learn moves known as Guapea, Dile Que No, Vacilala, Enchufla, Exhibela and many many others. At the end of this class you'll do the same moves in a Rueda (Circle), better known as Rueda de Casino and exchange partners and just have fun! Una Bulla!
Transition from Beginner to Intermediate Salsa Dancer
This workshop will focus on the key leading and following techniques that will help you get over that hump that we sometimes experience when trying to get past a few months of Salsa lessons.
Leads, learn how to communicate with your follow effectively. In addition you will learn key leading techniques to allow you to transition between moves easily and how to turn your follow to the best of your abilities. Plus you will learn turning and spinning techniques to allow you to make patterns more interesting.
Follows, learn how to listen to your leads effectively so that you are not anticipating what comes next. Learn key techniques in spinning and following so that you are always prepared for whatever your lead has in mind.
This is a MUST for everyone wanting to get over that hump of Salsa dancing. Feel comfortable transitioning from a Beginner Salsa Dancer to an Intermediate one.
Spinning & Turning Technique
As you may or may not know, Salsa dancing incorporates alot of spinning and turning especially for the ladies. This workshop will focus on key spinning and turning technique that will help you elevate your level of dancing on the floor. Learn to use your core to help you spin/turn better. Gentlemen learn the essential techniques to be able to spin/turn your follow smoothly but with clarity. A MUST for anyone wanting to take their spinning and turning to the next level.
In this 2 hour class, you will learn all the fundamentals of Salsa, including rhythm & timing, leading and following technique while learning the 3 basic steps, basic turns and 3-4 beginner partnering combinations. At the end of the class you will have learned enough material to make you feel like going dancing that same night. By taking this class you will also be able to move right into our Beginning Salsa 2 series if you decide to continue taking classes.
Learn to Dance Cha Cha Cha
In this 2 hour class, you will learn all the fundamentals of the very sultry dance known as Cha Cha Cha, including the infectious Cha Cha Cha rhythm & timing, leading and following technique while learning the basic steps, basic turns and 3-4 beginner partnering combinations. At the end of the class you will have learned enough material to make you feel like going dancing that same night.
Learn to Dance Merengue
In this 2 hour class, you will learn all the fundamentals of the very fun Merengue dance including, rhythm & timing, leading and following technique while learning the basic Merengue movement & step, basic turns and 3-4 beginner partnering combinations. At the end of the class you will have learned enough material to make you feel like going dancing that same night.
Learn to Dance Bachata
Come learn the seductive dance from the Dominican Republic - BACHATA! In this 2 hour class, you will learn all the fundamentals of the very sexy BACHATA dance including, rhythm & timing, leading and following technique while learning the basic BACHATA hip movement & steps, basic turns and 3-4 beginner partnering combinations. At the end of the class you will have learned enough material to make you feel like going dancing that same night.
Learn to Dance Cuban Salsa
Una Bulla! Learn this very fun style of dancing as if you were in Havana! Cuban Salsa is a very energized style with lots of great body movement and crazy (in a fun way) moves. Learn moves known as Guapea, Dile Que No, Vacilala, Enchufla, Exhibela and many many others. At the end of this class you'll do the same moves in a Rueda (Circle), better known as Rueda de Casino and exchange partners and just have fun! Una Bulla!
Transition from Beginner to Intermediate Salsa Dancer
This workshop will focus on the key leading and following techniques that will help you get over that hump that we sometimes experience when trying to get past a few months of Salsa lessons.
Leads, learn how to communicate with your follow effectively. In addition you will learn key leading techniques to allow you to transition between moves easily and how to turn your follow to the best of your abilities. Plus you will learn turning and spinning techniques to allow you to make patterns more interesting.
Follows, learn how to listen to your leads effectively so that you are not anticipating what comes next. Learn key techniques in spinning and following so that you are always prepared for whatever your lead has in mind.
This is a MUST for everyone wanting to get over that hump of Salsa dancing. Feel comfortable transitioning from a Beginner Salsa Dancer to an Intermediate one.
Spinning & Turning Technique
As you may or may not know, Salsa dancing incorporates alot of spinning and turning especially for the ladies. This workshop will focus on key spinning and turning technique that will help you elevate your level of dancing on the floor. Learn to use your core to help you spin/turn better. Gentlemen learn the essential techniques to be able to spin/turn your follow smoothly but with clarity. A MUST for anyone wanting to take their spinning and turning to the next level.
Private Lessons
- Are you intimidated by group classes?
- Do you want to learn to dance at your own pace?
- Are you a seasoned dancer and would like to enhance your current skills?
- If you answered yes to any of these questions, then private lessons are right for you!
- Private lessons are available with George Cáceres, Artistic Director of Sabor Latino.
- Lessons available for individuals, couples and small groups. Discounted rates are available when lessons are purchased in 4, 8 or 12 pack deals!
Email: dance@saborlatinodance.org