January flew! And I think this is the earliest I have noticed retailers bringing out the red hearts right after Christmas..but yes the Red Month is here. For those of you that insist on coming up with some standout gift, consider attaching a gift certificate to your most creative gift. (So you can really just gift yourself with a complimentary private lesson-yay! Only through 2/14)
New class cycles begin on Monday: 6:30pm Social Ballroom (open level) 7:30pm Salsa. As always, the first classes always sets the tone and dictates the direction of the class, so bring your best!
Beginner Salsa & Bachata has been moved to Tuesday nights at 7pm (at the Balorico Studio),
Ladies Styling is offered at 8pm Tuesdays, in anticipation of returning to our co-ed Drills class in March.
The highlight conversation of the month was surrounding the topic of "How long will it take to improve?" This is the universal question in dance, however the truth is the learning never ends-there is always something new or rehashed to appear new ;) Top professionals continue to taking "coachings" or private instruction. The point is, it depends on your individual goal(s): Do you seek confidence on the dancefloor? Do you want to get good only to the point so that you don't suck for your dance partner? Do you thrive to be in the spotlight? Do you wish to prove something to yourself? (keep in mind goals change periodically and ITS OK :) Another point is that lets say, you don't get enough social dance acceptances/requests, it could be because A: your leading/following needs work (Default thinking), B: unconsciously your physicality may not be "inviting" enough (Are you hiding without knowing it) or C: you have gotten so good, the follows/leads are getting intimidated for some reason? Remember, EVERYONE started the same way, so just DANCE!
Happy February everyone!
March 4th Spring Series
Welcome to BALORICO's weekly Salsa & Bachata dance training at Viva Arts! SPRING dance series March 4 - April 22nd Sign up on our Classes & Workshops page. As we continue to graduate dancers into the community with dance confidence and an improved sense of body motion awareness, HAVING FUN is the main reason we are all here. Be the fun, be THE DANCER in your world and be proud about it. We are looking forward to sharing more dances with you in 2024. Our Level II class is Wednesday nights 8pm. This class is open to all dancers who have ever taken a beginner course in either Salsa or Bachata. Enjoy both dance styles and work on polishing your expression. Not sure about your level? Try it with our 6 class pass or sign up for private instruction. Reach out at balorico@gmail.com. Join us Wednesday night for our PRACTICA March 27th at 9pm. You will be re-energized during this mid-week practice session that includes mini-lessons in various Latin dance styles. New styling wo