November is a month for reflection and gratitude. The last three years have been tough, but here at VMAC, we're thankful for so many things. And the PDX dancing community is at the TOP of that list! Each day our students, instructors, and VMAC staff bring smiles to dozens of faces and are the reason we are where we are.
So come celebrate YOU with us by joining us for your favorite dance classes, exciting workshops, magical socials, and fun-filled fitness classes! Bring your friends and introduce them to the community we all love so much!
Thank you for all you do, and we'll see you on the dance floor!
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Take note:
We'll be closed on:
- Thanksgiving Day : Thursday 11/24
- Last 2 weeks of December : 12/19 to 01/01
Thanks for the support!
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AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNIYY |
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Building our Forever Home
The COVID - 19 Pandemic was exceedingly difficult for many businesses and communities around the world. VMAC was dramatically affected as we closed down our very social dance community and every single event that we had scheduled for 2020 and 2021.
We were still paying rent to our landlord and a very wise friend said, "You should just buy a building, the mortgage will be way less expensive than rent." We laughed it off but five minutes later, sitting in the car together, we exclaimed, yes! We should buy a building!
The obstacles were (and still are) quite large. Traditional bank funding will not lend to us due to our Pandemic Financials. Interest rates are climbing. However, we knew that if we kept looking we would find an opportunity that made sense.
And we did.
We found an incredible family who adamantly did not want the building that they've owned since 1925 to be turned into fancy and expensive condominiums. We shared with them our vision, how incredible our community is, and what this building would mean to the cultural community overall.
Through creative financing, we were able to secure our future home. As expected with a 1925 building, it needs an entire remodel! We are talking new walls, new electrical, new plumbing, new HVAC, and more; and while this is an enormous undertaking, it positions us to build the studio how we want; and what will work best for our community.
In order for this transformation to come to fruition, we need your help. The renovation and permitting costs alone are nearly $850,000. We cannot do this alone! We have three different ways you can choose to support us through this journey, and if none of these work for you, we would appreciate any shares with folks who believe in a space where dancing, joy, and growth come together.
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Parking lot next door
For your convenience, our neighbor has finally reduced the prices of their parking lot...
The fee has gone from $4.5/hr to only $2.5 for the whole night!!!
Please take advantage of this low price and protect your car. This parking lot is monitored.
Right next door!
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Donna is back
By popular demand, House and Popping are back at VMAC!
Every Tuesday with Donna:
6:30pm House - All Levels
7:30pm Popping - Beginners
at main studio VMAC 116 SE Yamhill St.
Drop in passes or punch cards.
Space is limited!
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More room for Bellydance
We're very excited by the success of our new Bellydance classes and have moved to a bigger space!
Every Tuesday with Elinore:
6:30pm Bellydance Technique
7:30pm Bellydance with Finger Cymbals
at Studio E 1901 SE Grand Ave.
Parking available!
Drop in passes or punch cards.
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Salsa & Bachata Femme Styling 3-Hour Workshop
Taught by Carolina Andrea Mundaraín-Rahima & Deblin McKnight!
This 3-hour workshop will focus on styling and technique for follows.
Learn new styling options for:
* Footwork
* Free Turns
* Cross Body Leads
and more!
This workshop gives you the tools to add your own personal flavor and style to your dancing when you are with a partner or celebrating your solo moment!
Open to ALL gender identities and expressions.
This is a solo workshop, no partner is required.
Level:
"Beyond Beginners" as a Follow
Date:
Saturday October 29th
1pm - 4pm
Location:
Studio E by VMAC (10 blocks away from our main studio)
1901 SE Grand Ave.
Parking available!
Pass:
$50 Day of Workshop
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Body Rolls 3-Hour Workshop
Taught by Deblin, Carolina and Jamal!
Are your body rolls not... rolling? This two hour workshop will explore how to find the body roll within you! This workshop is designed for students in Salsa, Bachata, Zouk & Cha Cha Cha.
This workshop will explore the following:
* Intro to Body Rolls and Waves
* Reverse Body Rolls
* Waves Versus Rolls
* Walking Body Rolls
* Snakes and Waves
* Body Rolls with No Weight Transfer
and more!
This is a solo workshop, no partner is required.
Date:
Saturday November 5th
1pm - 4pm
Pass:
Studio E by VMAC
1901 SE Grand Ave. (10 blocks away from main studio)
Parking available!
Location:
$50 Day of Workshop
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Beginner Zouk Immersion
Friday - November 18th
6pm - 9pm
Start the weekend off with learning Brazilian Zouk, or brushing up on your basics.
Perfect for Zouk Curious dancers to get a lot of information in a short amount of time. We will be covering one month of the curriculum in this 3-hour series.
Learn to dance the opposite role and gain valuable insight into what the other half of the dance experiences, or simply brush up on your fundamental movements.
Immediately afterward, a Zouk Only Social will be included with your Immersion! Stay and dance with the community!
This event is part of a larger weekend-long event, see below.
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"Sword Secrets & Choreography" 3-Hour Workshop
In this workshop, I will share my secrets for dancing with a sword, keeping it balanced, and staying composed. We will spend the first half hour going over a little history and general tips and tricks for swords, and the rest of the class on a fun choreography to "Fe Khayale" by Samira Said.
This class is appropriate for experienced beginners and intermediate dancers.
I will have wooden practice swords, but please bring your own sword, if you have one.
There is a little bit of floorwork in the choreography, so you might also want to bring your knee pads.
Date:
Saturday December 3rd
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Studio E by VMAC
1901 SE Grand Ave
Parking available! Enter on Stephens St.
Pass:
$30 At the door, day of workshop.
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Fall Zouk Weekender with Felipe Meger!
November 18th - 20th, 2022
This weekend is about leveling up your dance, from head to toe with our guest visiting instructor Felipe Meger from Brazil!
Start the weekend Friday evening by exploring the basics and fundamentals of Zouk. Perfect for Zouk Curious dancers to get a lot of information in a short amount of time. Learn to dance the opposite role and gain valuable insight into what the other half of the dance experiences, or simply brush up on your fundamental movements! Stay and dance with us at the Friday Social! (Included in your beginner pass)
The Fall Intensive will be focused on incorporating movements and styling from Brazilian Zouk, embellishing basics, exploring variations, and finding all the joy in the hips of the dance!
On Saturday, explore creative variations and combinations of movements taught in the PDX Zouk Curriculum, as well as new content! This will be followed by a workshop by Felipe to create a new texture and movement pattern for your Brazilian Zouk dancing.
Join us for the evening class before our Saturday night social for a fun, an action-packed class taught focusing on high-energy Brazilian Funk taught by Felipe!
On Sunday enjoy more challenges and growth by exploring modern movements and fundamentals with even MORE classes by Deblin, Chris & Felipe!
We’ll end the weekend by partying at the VMAC Sunday Social!
LOCATION:
Studio E by VMAC 1901 SE Grand Ave (inside Casabella)
Parking:
Street parking only before 4pm on Friday
Parking lot available after 4pm on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.
TICKETS TERMS:
- NON REFUNDABLE
- Tickets DO NOT transfer to future events
- Workshop and schedule are subject to change
- If you purchase a ticket outside of your skill level, you will be refunded the difference in the pass price.
- You may sell your pass to another student: please email info@vmacpdx.com for more details.
TICKETS PRICES:
- 'Friday Beginner Immersion' Pass (includes Friday workshop and social):
$55
- 'Open Level' Pass (includes Friday Beginner Immersion, all Open Level** classes, and Saturday night class and workshop)
$85 until November 1st
$95 after November 1st
- 'Intensive' Pass (includes Friday Beginner Immersion, all Open Level ** and Intensive*** classes, and Saturday night class and workshop):
***you must be in VMAC Intensive Program or have instructor approval before purchasing this pass
$130 until November 1st
$145 after November 1st
- 'Friday Night' Social Pass:
$15.00
- 'Saturday Evening' Class & Social Pass:
$25
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Sunday Socials
This social features 2 rooms to dance in!
And as always this social will be a relaxed atmosphere to practice what you learn in class: daytime, all ages, no alcohol, no judgment, no need to dress up; just tons of energy, sweat, and dancing!
1st and 3rd Sunday of every month!
🍂 FALL/WINTER 🍂 HOURS: 6 - 9 pm!!
Open-Level Zouk demo class at 5:15pm pm
116 SE Yamhill
Street parking only.
The cover is $10 at the door. CASH, please (or $12 Venmo)
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Shoes for sale at our studio
We now have a small selection of shoes and brushes available in our studio for you to buy.
Please stop by during business hours and check them out.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 6 pm - 9 pm
Tuesday 7 pm - 9 pm.
You don't have to be a VMAC student to purchase these.
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Instructional Videos
Did you know we have videos for sale online?
You can compliment your weekly classes with these awesome videos that you watch from home and at your own pace!
- Salsa Turns and Spins
- Salsa Ladies Styling
- Pachanga
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Online Apparel Shop
Did you know we have an online store too?
We have many styles, colors, and designs that are printed to order just for you!
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Do you love VMAC? Are you great with people?
How about earning some VMAC credits by working at the front desk?
This is a work-study position where you’re paid in VMAC credits to take classes, workshops, private lessons, etc. plus other benefits.
Preference to current students who are already familiar with our studio, and can benefit from free classes.
Email us your cover letter and resume to info@vmacpdx.com with relevant front desk and customer service experience.
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Mindbody App
Download the Mindbody App and easily view and register for our classes on your phone or mobile device!
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Sincerely,
Vitalidad Movement Arts Center
Carolina, Jamal, Deblin - Owners
Antuanet - Studio Manager
Krystle - Studio Asst. Manager
(971) 266-3935 - business hours
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