Events
In the Community
June 20th
B A L O R I C O will be animating the dance floor with Carlos Cascante y su Tumbao at KNKX Radio's Member Thank You party. Its gonna be HOT!!
July 1
Join us for our upcoming OPEN HOUSE at Kenyon Hall 7904 35th Ave SW, on Monday July 1st. Prueben las clases antes de registrarse! Lunes 1er de julio 4pm-8pm
More schedule details coming soon!
*** Recently past events ***
May 18th
BALORICO at Century Ballroom in honor of
the 8th Anniversary of All Vynl Night Salsa. Thank you Seattle for all the love.
MAY 17th, 7pm
Our monthly Friday DANCE PARTIES have a life of its own, we curate an engaging evening including mini dance lessons, tasty bites, adult beverages and host beautiful artwork by POC artists that have things to say. Guest performers and guests join us to bring a special different element each moth. Support this local social promoting CULTURA, BAILE & a WELCOMING art-centric community.
No partner needed. All dance levels welcome, 21+ event.
Thank you to our event sponsor John L. Scott Real Estate West Seattle
January 30th
Salsero Meetup to support this new film featuring a prominent Latina role, addressing the issue of drug trafficking, family separation and overcoming unfortunate circumstances with bravado & wit. 
Thank you to Sony Entertainment and Allied Global Marketing.
Salsa CONTONEO class with Vanessa @7pm
Work your styling with AfroLatin body movement, Flavor and Swag #wearRED
Salsa CONTONEO class with Vanessa @7pmDecember 31st
It's a SAMBA affair for New Years Eve with Tudo Belleza!
December 27
Salsa New Year Opening Party Show
This Festival produced by Corazon productions welcomes international dancers, choreographers and sure-to-excite shows by guest artists. www.salsanewyear.comMaking plans? Use discount code "Vanessa"
December 17th
BALORICO's annual tradition of creating a home for Latin dance in West Seattle continues. Special performances, mini-dance lessons, art on display by Latinx artists and live vocals at Kenyon Hall.
Preview our brand new Ladies Theatrical Dance class - the possibilities are endless
Preview our brand new Ladies Theatrical Dance class - the possibilities are endless
December 9th
Youth Ballroom & classical music concert
FREE event for ALL families
November 1st @ The Columbia Tower
Day of the Dead Celebration
October 26-27th
Seattle Latin Dance Festival
October 20th
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Dances of the African & Arab Diaspora
partial show proceeds benefit T.U.P.A.C.
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Public Forum: Visioning a Latinx Art Center
Co-hosted by:
La Sala, Seattle Amistad School & Latino Community Fund of Wa.
A relevant public forum welcoming all who enjoy and wish to see Latinx art & culture thrive in the Pacific NW.
Contemporary Peruvian Artists @ ArtXchange Gallery
Original new evening-length, multi-media work presented by Balorico Dance in response to the paintings of Peruvian born painter William Hernandez and poet Christa Kaainoa. Thematic work reflecting on family,
friendship and intimate relationships.
Poetry references:
Northfork, Skeletons, Kaeli and Spinners
Clothing drive beneficiary is youthcare.org
New choreography by Vanessa Villalobos
Visual Art: William Hernandez, Poetry: Christa KainnoaChoreography: Skeletons by Vanessa Villalobos
Dancers: Hendri Walujo & Irene Shaver
Live Music by Gerrardo Calderon
Wedding Party Dance show
@ the Armory Court Stage
@ Century Ballroom May 19
Meet the choreographer, get insider dance planning tips, enjoy a lesson!
Afro Latin body movement with Vanessa - Sunday at
Mambo Pica Pica -Capital Hill.
B A L OR I C O presents dances from Peru - all family event at the
Vanessa & Eduardo are performing at SNS Vynl Night, at the Latin Dance Rhythms Festival and Scorpio Night ! Join our workshop on Salsa Musicality and Interpretation Saturday 10/21 @ 12:30pm
BALORICO presented a new work inspired by the Yoruban deity of OYA for the Seattle Women's Steel Pan Project, Earthy Things Made Even.
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| Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with Latin music, dance and art for the whole family. October 8th in Puyallup. |
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| A celebration of the African and Arabic connections in dance at the Cultura Event Center, Tacoma. |
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La Cocina presented by La Sala, a satellite Latino/a/x Art Exhibition to the Seattle Art Fair. Be This exciting month-long Latino art space that will pop up in Pioneer Square that began at the Good Arts Building during the month of August, is now in the Mt. Baker Neighborhood Center for the Arts through the month of September.
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| Seattle Salsa Congress "Fabricando Fantasias" |
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LINES Dance Academy 10 year Anniversary Celebration
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Seattle Latin, Brazilian and Caribbean Festival at the Royal Room
Vanessa & Eduardo co-hosted the dance celebration to live music by Salsa band TUMBAO
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| See the Univision event coverage here. |
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A unique evening recognizing the best of our Latino music industry in the Northwest.
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| Rumber@ Soy Video here |
Afro Latin Drills & Warmup class for on2 dancers at Mambo Pica Pica, 7pm.
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| Rumours Nightclub-Honolulu, Hawaii Photography: Pamela Garcia |
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| Rose City Salsa Congress- "Fantasias"Photography by Pablo PDX |
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| Sound in Motion Dance Studio - Lynnwood |
BALORICO presents Salsa & Peruvian Dance
as part of ALAS' Professional Development and Cultural Celebrations@ Seattle University
Balorico at Forum Nightclub - a benefit event
Balorico presents a professional development workshop for K-12 dance educators "Salsa For All Ages," Dance Educator's of Washington State One-Day Conference
5th Year Anniversary of De Cajon Project with Monica Rojas and friends
New business inaugurations using music and dance to create community
