Start the New Year dancing with our 12-week Afro Latin Dance Series! Join Angelica & Jahaira, two-time World Champions, as they teach the fundamentals, musicality, history, and evolution of Merengue, Salsa On1, and Bachata. Perfect for beginners and anyone eager to learn fundamentals, this series focuses on building social dance skills in a welcoming, inclusive community.
🌈 Queer-inclusive and open to all!
At In Lak’ech Dance Studio, we’re proud to create a safe space for everyone. This series is great for couples, but partners are not required—come solo, make new friends, and connect through dance.
Reserve your spot and dive into the rhythms of Afro Latin dance! A perfect opportunity to meet new people, dance with new friends, and embrace the joy of movement. 🌎
Ready to level up your Salsa On1 and/or Bachata game? 🌈✨
Join us at In Lak’ech Dance Academy for an 8-week journey focused on building confidence, connection, and pure dance joy! This series is for dancers with 6+ months of experience, and we’re here to make sure you feel at home, no matter where you are on your dance journey.✨
Social dancing is a vibrant and engaging form of expression that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. At its heart, social dancing focuses on connection, communication, and enjoyment between partners, where each participant listens and responds to the other's movements and cues. Beyond technique, social dance emphasizes etiquette and respect, ensuring that all participants feel comfortable and included. Whether on a crowded dance floor or in an intimate setting, the essence of social dance lies in its ability to foster joy, creativity, and human connection.
I had the time of my life taking the introductory series! I take a lot of dance classes to build my skills and develop as a dancer, and when I signed up for the fall series, I decided that I'd take this to have fun! And I had SO MUCH FUN! Each week I got to dance with lighthearted, funny talented, and genuinely kind folks. And because I saw most folks week after week, I developed sweet friendships with the people I danced with. I feel so fortunate to be in the In Lak'ech Dance community and to have learned from Angelica & Jahaira!
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We accept 30 students in each series. It is based on a first come first serve basis.
We recommend that folks wear their masks. Please do share with Angelica and Jahaira any access needs that you might have so you can be supported to participate fully in class.
Questions? We've got you!
No, you are required to have a partner. We will be rotating partners in class.
We do not offer refunds for any reason. However, your class registration can be transferred to another person if you cannot attend. Please email us at inlakechdance@gmail.com for more information.
Yes, this series is for someone who has little to absolutely no experience dancing Bachata and or Salsa. However, if you have experience and want to brush up on your basic fundamentals, this series is for you too.
Yes, we do! We never want money to stop someone from dancing. Please email us at inlakechdance@gmail.com to set up a payment plan.
If you have the time and resources to take both series, then go for it! Please be aware that you are committing yourself to 3 hours of dancing each week plus any extra rehearsal on your own.
Our Bachata and Salsa series takes place once a week in Oakland for 90 minutes. It is a 12 week program (3months), 18 hours total per series.
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