SalsaDMV (which stands for DC, MD, & VA) has finally found a home! Located in beautiful downtown Bethesda, MD, we have a BRAND NEW dance studio that will offer latin dance classes Sunday through Saturday. We have a wonderful team of instructors that can help you reach your dance goals at any level- as a social dancer, performer, or competitor. Our experienced and trained staff make dancing easy and fun! From the beginner dancer learning to take their first steps to the seasoned salsero looking for a great place to get their salsa groove on, we can help you. Give us a call today!
SalsaDMV's NEW AUGUST CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & PARTIES!
-To register for these workshops & classes, please go to REGISTER NOW
-There is a class limit of 16 ppl so please register early. If a class is full, you will be put on a waiting to dance list! :)
-There is class minimum of 10 ppl. If a class is cancelled for this reason, you will receive a refund or credit for another class.
-These progressive group classes are 4 wks long , 55 min each class, & no partner is required.
-THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR MISSED CLASSES.
-SalsaDMV members pay a $10 monthly fee for membership benefits. They'll receive discounts on lessons, classes, workshops, parties, events, & club admissions each month- Over a $100 value!
-The new studio address is: 4909 Fairmont Ave Bethesda, MD 20814 (Home of SalsaDMV!!!)
***SUMMER SALSA INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS THIS WEEKEND***
Not sure what level you are? Need to review? Don't have time for 4 wk classes? These courses are designed to get you ready for your next salsa fix! *ONLY 10 SPACES AVAILABLE IN EACH WORKSHOP!
Saturday, July 31st2-3:30pm- Salsa Intensive Level 1 (Beginner)3:30-5pm- Salsa Intensive Level 2 (Advance Beg)Sunday, August 1st4-5:30pm- Salsa Intensive for Level 3 (Intermediate)5:30-7pm- Salsa Intensive for Level 4 (Advance Inter)$20 per person/workshop__________PROGRESSIVE CLASSES:These classes are a great way to learn how to dance or brush up on what you already know! While learning to dance is different for everyone, group classes are social, fun, and can be so much more rewarding with a group of people learning just like you! SalsaDMV classes give you the basic steps and foundation you need while emphasizing important fundamentals such as timing and rhythm, proper technique, foot placement, body positioning and connection. We have a syllabus for each class, allowing you to track your progress and work on the appropriate material each week. Our class structure is design to give you the best learning environment possible. Latin dancing is so much fun, you can't help but smile! Isn't it time you took that first step?Monday, August 2nd7pm- Salsa Level 1 (Beginner)8pm- Salsa Level 2 (Advance Beg)Tuesday, August 3rd7pm- Salsa Rueda Level 1 (Beginner) *Salsa Rueda de Casino is a Cuban style of salsa dancing, danced within a group of 2 or more couples!8pm- BachataWednesday, August 4th7pm- Salsa Level 4 (Advance Inter)8pm- Salsa Level 3 (Intermediate)Thursday, August 5th7pm- Mambo Level 1 (On1 Transition class)8pm- Cha ChaFriday, August 6th7pm- Latin Variety (Merengue, Salsa, Bachata)Saturday, August 7th2pm- Salsa Level 1 (Beginner)3pm- Salsa Level 2 (Advance Beg)4pm- Salsa Rueda Level 2 (Advance Beg)Sunday, August 8th2pm- Salsa Shines (Footwork & Body Styling)3pm- Mambo Shines (Footwork & Body Styling)$60 per person/series, $65 if paid 1st day of class, $55 SalsaDMV members__________MONTHLY WORKSHOPS:Twice a month SalsaDMV will hold 2 different workshops to enhance your Latin dancing and repertoire! From a Timing & Rhythm to a Cross Body Lead Variations Workshop, we'll offer something for every dancer. A 2 hr class may be just what you need if you're limited on time or would like to sample a course first. Join us in learning a new dance, specific patterns, musicality, etc. as we continue to have amazing workshops in all levels and styles. Taking a workshop will make you a more versatile dancer each time you participate, not to mention you'll be complimenting your other dance lessons and classes. Sit back, relax, and wait for the workshop that makes you say, "Sign me up!"Sunday, August 8th4-6pm- Michelle Reyes' SUPER SEXY "What To Do Now?" Ladies On1 Styling Workshop (Level 2 & Above)Sunday, August 22nd4-6pm- Robert Legaspi's SUPER AWESOME "Don't Let Go!" Salsa Partnering Workshop (Level 3 & Above)**For this workshop a partner is preferred but not required.$30 per person/workshop, $35 at door, $25 SDMV members__________SALSA PRACTICE PARTIES:SalsaDMV is bringing you the BEST place where you can practice and dance salsa... in our new studio! There are brand new hardwood floors, mirrors, good lighting, slower music to dance to, an instructor available to answer questions, and other people like yourself that just want to practice somewhere other than a club. It's the ideal place to work through those tricky combinations, go over shines & styling, improve spins, watch videos, or whatever you like. We have these parties every other Sunday. Our students find the practice parties to be more relaxed and less intimidating than some clubs. These practices help them become more comfortable with class material and even more importantly, have a higher confidence on the dance floor!Sunday, August 15th & 29th5:30-7:30pm- Salsa Practice Party... ALL LEVELS WELCOME!!!*There will be a 10 min salsa warm up at 5:30pm too!$10 cover, $8 SDMV members~To ensure a balanced ratio of leaders/followers, please RSVP to michelle@salsadmv.com
Thursday, August 19th-22nd - 2nd Annual DC Bachata Congress!"
...4 DAYS & NIGHTS of Dancing, Workshops, & Shows! (Held at the GayLord National Resort & Conference Center on the National Harbor)
Michelle Reyes from SalsaDMV will be one of the featured instructors! There are dancers coming from all over the world! There will be over 50 workshops to choose from throughout the entire weekend! It's definitely a dance event you don't want to miss... They will have 3 ballrooms- 1 for Bachata, 1 for Salsa/Mambo/Cha Cha, and 1 for Zouk/Samba/Kizombo!
PLUS, TOBY LOVE will be playing LIVE on Saturday, Aug 21st!!!
To purchase discounted Full & VIP Passes from Michelle, please use this link & enter code 'meetup' DC BACHATA CONGRESS
"Salsa Tuesdays"- Every Tuesday @ The Barking Dog w/SalsaDMV!
...The HOTTEST Tuesday spot for Salsa in the DC Metro area!
7:30pm- Beginner lesson
8:15pm- Intermediate lesson
9pm-12am- DJ Mike "El Sonero" playing the best Salsa/Mambo, Cha Cha, Merengue, & Bachata!
$5 cover, $10 with lessons
(Special pricing for Live Bands & Special events!)
The Barking Dog 4723 Elm St. Bethesda, MD 20814
For more info on all events, classes, & venues: Contact Michelle Reyes 301.237.3354 or info@salsadmv.com