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April 27th, 2017

May is here which means it's almost summer!  Whether your goals are to look your best in a bikini, be able to dance the night away or have the endurance and strength for your outdoor adventures, VMAC is here to make sure you are ready.

Make sure to check out our recent additions; Brazilian Samba on Wednesdays and Casino Rueda ("Cuban Salsa") on Tuesdays as well as our May workshops, which include Tango, Kizomba, Casino and Zouk/Kizomba/Kuduro with the one and only Ivo Vieira!

Read below to find our May schedule, socials, workshops and free yoga!

**Please note that there will be no classes on Monday 5/29 due to Memorial Day.  U-Jam on Saturday 5/27 will also be cancelled. **
NEW CLASS: Brazilian Samba
New Class, Brazilian Samba

The style of samba that Pauline teaches is from Rio de Janeiro. It's known as samba no pé  (samba on the feet), the dance that brazilians do at parties, for carnaval.....everywhere!   It's not only a great workout, but the music is infectious and it's hard to be unhappy while 
dancing to it.

Pauline has been teaching for the past 11 and a half years and has loved every minute of helping  people enjoy the music with their bodies as well as their ears.   Altogether, over the last 15 years, She has spent over a year and a half studying in Rio in order  to share her passion for samba no pé with the confidence that she is showing the utmost  respect for this wonderful dance and brazilian culture. Pauline also plays samba and has a deep  connection with this rhythm. She lives and breathes it!

All Levels!  Every WEDNESDAY at 6:30pm!
Workshops
Mastering Molinette Energy

Deepen your understanding of the circular energy created in turns & strengthen the connection to your partner to effortlessly lead/follow in Tango. Learn how to master the technique to play with the dynamics generated in the Molinette for effective and precise improvisational play.

Glykeria Manis

Saturday, 
May 6
12:00-2:00pm
$20 pre-registered/$25 at the door
Pre-register Here

Beyond Beginners Kizomba Workshop
Already know the basics of Kizomba? Come and take your Kizomba dancing to the next level!

Improve your leading and following skills, learn higher level concepts and movements, and learn about other dances that influence Kizomba such as Semba and Tarraxinha.

Carolina & Jamal Rahima

May 7th
Sunday 12:00-2:00 pm
$20 pre-registered/$25 at the door

Casino Partnering Workshop
Been taking Rueda de Casino classes for a while and are comfortable dancing in a group, but find yourself at a loss when you're out of the Rueda and dancing Casino one-on-one?
Don't worry, you're not alone. Rob had the same issue when he first started out.
By popular demand, Vitalidad's Rob Hilario will be running a Casino Partnering workshop on  May 20th, Noon-2pm at Vitalidad Movement Arts Center. He will help you with the following:
We'll focus on:
Leading and following the turns that make up the cornerstones of Casino
Handwork
Proper Frame

Rob Hilario

REQUIREMENTS:
At least six months in Puente 1 at Casino Fridays, OR
Intermediate Level or higher in my group classes
NOTE: This workshop is not geared towards new students of Casino (Cuban-style salsa). Instead, please attend Rob's Beginner Classes at VMAC on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm.
Prepare to see Casino from a different perspective!
Ivo Vieira Kizomba, Zouk and Kuduro Workshops
Yes it's true, Ivo is coming back to Portland!!! We are excited to bring Ivo back to Portland for workshops, privates, and parties!

Last few time tickets for Ivo workshops were sold out! Don't wait until the last minute to get yours. We have limited space and will probably not have any available tickets at the door the day of the workshops.

***********WHEN**************

SATURDAY MAY 20th - KIZOMBA Workshop 2:30-4:30pm
SUNDAY MAY 21st - ZOUK Workshop 2:30-4:30pm

BONUS Workshop! 
SAT May 20th KUDURO Workshop 5pm-6pm

**********PRICING***********

FULL PASS ALL 5 Hours - $80 before 4/1, $85 4/1-5/19, $90 at door if any left.

KIZOMBA & ZOUK Only (4 hours) - $70 before 4/1, $75 4/1-5/19, $80 at door if any left.

KIZOMBA OR ZOUK Individual Workshop - $40 before 4/1, $45 4/1-5/19, $50 at door if any left.

KUDURO Individual Workshop - $15 before 5/19, $20 at door if any left.

******Pre-register Here*******

KIZOMBA 2 HOUR WORKSHOP: This two hour workshop will quickly review the basics and move on to intermediate and advanced concepts and patterns. Students are expected to have a beginner-intermediate understanding of basic 1, basic 2, basic 3, female saida and male saida. If you are complete beginner we strongly recommend you attend Kizomba class on Saturdays at Vitalidad Movement Arts Center to better prepare yourself for this workshop. This workshop is intended to take the Portland Kizomba scene to the next level.

ZOUK 2 HOUR WORKSHOP: This two hour workshop will review the basics and move on to more intermediate level concepts and patterns. We recommend having some knowledge of basic steps and lateral by attending Nathalia's Zouk Saturday classes before hand. 

KUDURO Bonus Workshop - This is a very energetic and fun solo dance from Angola.
Check it out here
Ballet Conditioning and Technique for Partner Dance Styles

Learn how to apply the grace and precision of Ballet to any style of partner dance, including salsa, bachata, west coast swing, kizomba, and Brazilian Zouk. Lena Thieme will guide you through the ballet conditioning and technique exercises that will bring your partner dancing to the next level!
This will include exercises practicing posture, balance, hand/arm placement, foot/leg work, elongation of movement, turns/spotting, as well as components of ballet partnering that carryover to social partner dance styles. Ladies AND gentlemen will benefit from these activities to clean and enhance their social partner dancing!

Lena Thieme

Sunday
June 4
1:00-3:00pm
Pre-register Here
May Schedule




Welcome Our New Instructors!
Pauline Serrano - Brazilian Samba

Pauline has been teaching for the past 11 and a half years and has loved every minute of helping people enjoy the music with their bodies as well as their ears.  Altogether, over the last 15 years, She has spent over a year and a half studying in Rio in order to share her passion for samba no pé with the confidence that she is showing the utmost respect for this wonderful dance and brazilian culture. Pauline also plays samba and has a deep connection with this rhythm. She lives and breathes it!

Every WEDNESDAY at 6:30pm!
Iñaki Villanueva Torres - Beginners Bachata

Iñaki is dancer, singer-song writer and musician. Growing up in Mexico City, music and dancing were always a big part of his life, from dancing Salsa, Cumbia, and Boleros after family party reunions, to being exposed to Guitar Trios, street band performers, and Mariachi bands at his Dad's Cantina. Music became Iñaki's passion and started playing several instruments at a young age, guitar being his favorite.
Iñaki went on to play in many music groups and bands, in addition to participating in several theater musicals and plays as the musical Grease. He ended up finding a strong connection and fluency in writing music and song lyrics, performing, and recording albums within different genres that ranged from Latin rock, metal/punk to pop music.

Even though Iñaki started dancing at a young age, he did not get serious about dancing until later on in his life. Being a musician has helped him in creating a strong foundation in dancing. Iñaki has been dancing for 7 years, and during this time he has had the opportunity to perform, compete, choreograph and teach. His dance styles of preference are Salsa and Bachata. He has trained and taken many private lessons from different teams and individuals, such as Salsa Con Coco, Rumba Y Cache Teams, Vitalidad Bachata Team,  Alien Ramirez, Cristian Oviedo, Adrian and Anita's Portland's Team Project, Gaby Calderon Equiz (Alma Latina), Marc Brewer, Ataca Y La Alemana, Fernando Sosa, John Freddy Narvaez, and Liz  Rojas (Salsamania Dance Company).

Iñaki is grateful to all of those who contributed to his development as a dancer (and plans to continue learning), and hopes to help others grow and develop their own dancing.

"Save me a dance!" 

Tuesdays - 7:30pm
May Events

VMAC Salsa and Bachata Social -  Salsa & Bachata!  Sunday May 7th 6 pm to 9 pm at Vitalidad Movement Arts Center.  Music provided by DJ Armando. Cover is $5, all ages  welcome.

Monthly Timba Social  - Casino and Casino Rueda Sunday May 14th 6 pm to 9 pm at Vitalidad Movement Arts Center.  Music provided by DJ Rob Hilario.  Cover is $5, all ages welcome.

BachaKiZouk Social - Bachata, Kizomba, and Zouk!  BachaKiZouk Social Sunday May 21st 6 pm to 9 pm at Vitalidad Movement Arts Center.  Music provided by DJ Armando. Cover is $5, all ages welcome. 

FREE Yoga!  - Now twice a week!  Every Sunday 10:30am-11:30am & Thursdays at 9am. Free or donation yoga.  Show up a few minutes early in order to reserve a space.

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Sincerely,

Vitalidad Movement Arts Center 
Jamal & Carolina - Owners
Megan Gregory - Operations Manager

(971) 266 3935
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