Welcome to Latin Dance Classes at MIIS!
Your place to learn salsa, bachata, merengue, and more latin dance styles right on campus.
Get StartedClass Info
Class takes place every Tuesday from 1:00-1:50pm on the Pierce St Promenade in front of McCone.
Location
Pierce St Promenade in front of McCone
Class Time
Every Tuesday from 1:00-1:50pm
Meet Your Teacher
V has five years of dance experience. She specializes in salsa caleña, a style of footwork-heavy salsa from Colombia. She has danced on salsa and bachata performance teams for several years. She is passionate about helping people develop their sense of musicality and gaining confidence with expressive movement. She is known to incorporate instruments into her classes to help students develop a deeper understanding of the music.
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Musicality
Movement that aligns with or expresses the rhythm and mood of the music.
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Expressive Movement
Moving the body to convey feelings, ideas, or emotions.
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Instrumentals
Gaining an understanding for the role of different instruments in the music.
Music
Inspiration
Playlists to help you catch a vibe
Interested in Latin Dance?
No prior experience is necessary to join class. Show up ready to move and willing to try something new, and we'll all have a fun time together.
Resources
Class demos and general dance inspiration!
- All
- Demos
- Inspiration
- Resources
- Joy of Dance!
Salsa Caleña Demo
Salsa Caleña Intermediate Routine
Song: Con la Punta del Pie by La Gloria Matancera
Salsa Caleña Demo
Salsa Caleña Beginner Routine
Song: El Negro Bembón by Ismael Rivera
Salsa Caleña with a Partner
Beautiful example of two people enjoying salsa caleña together
J Lo's Salsa Caleña Back-Up Dancers at Super Bowl LIV
J Lo's preferred back-up dancers come from a dance academy in Cali, Colombia called Swing Latino. Check out this snippet where you can see them throwing down some salsa caleña moves!
Having fun with Salsa Caleña
Two people dancing salsa caleña at El Rincón De Heberth, an iconic dance spot in Cali, Colombia where lots of talented dancers go
Salsa Caleña Influencer - Tatan Hernández
Check out this Instagram account for some super cool salsa caleña tutorials and inspiration! This dude has tons of flow and is sick to watch
Salsa Caleña Influencer - Jhon Jairo Rodriguez
Check out this Instagram account for some rad salsa caleña inspiration! I took private lessons with this guy a few years ago, so you might even see a familiar face if you go back far enough...
Merengue in the Wild
Dance is not meant for the classroom! Although that can be a way to build confidence and skills, at the end of the day, I believe dance should be about having fun. I'm having a great time dancing merengue at this wedding in Mexico!
Song: Sopa de Caracol by Banda Blanca
Sharing Dance and Connecting with Others
While this is not my uncle, it is someone's uncle. Dancing is an intergenerational activity that gives us a space and opportunity to connect with others. It's fun to see how different people move and express themselves. My friend's uncle has great moves!
Song: Navidad by Guayacán Orquesta
Pricing ((it's free))
Dance class is completely free and you don't need to register in advance. Just show up, learn something new, and have fun!
ABSOLUTELY FREE
Dance class is completely free as part of your tuition at MIIS. In fact, you're basically losing money and not getting everything out of your tuition by not coming. Think about it.
$0 / week
I'm in!- Learn the basics of different latin dance styles including salsa, bachata, merengue and more
- Become familiar with musicality concepts so you can better understand and interpret the music
- Listen to great music (bangerz ONLY)
- Get your exercise in for the day!
- Be RELENTLESSLY encouraged by your instructor V
- Absolutely no previous dance experience required; beginner-friendly
- Get to play with percussion instruments on occasion such as maracas, clave, and cowbell