The next challenge begins
November 5
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT PERFORMANCE CHALLENGE!
Our semi-annual performance challenge gives you an opportunity to push yourself with the short term goal of learning a choreographed routine and performing in front of an audience!
This season’s challenge is great for those who have been taking Salsa on 2 classes for a consistent time of 6 months or more
It’s a great fit for first time performers or those who have performed many times before!
Participants will gain: performance confidence, new moves, street cred, and bragging rights.
Your commitment: 4 weeks - November 5, 12, 19, and Dec. 3 (Skipping Thanksgiving week)
Rehearsal Schedule: Thursdays, 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Location: 305 w 38th Street, 2nd Floor
Level: Open Level, this means you have taken Salsa dance classes consistently for at least 6 months
First performance date: Somos’ Latin Dance Mini Holiday Party, December 5!
Genre and song: Smooth Salsa - Partnerwork focus, with some shines | Song: Severa, Jose Mangual Jr ( Tributo a Cortijo y Ismael Rivera)
Lead’s Outfit for Performance: To be discussed during initial meeting. This is additional cost, however we try to keep it below $50. Dance shoes are required.
Follow’s Outfit for Performance: To be discussed during initial meeting. This is additional cost however we try to keep it below $50. Dance shoes are required.
Shoes: Dance heels for follows, dance shoes or sneakers for leads (solid color)
Cost: Early Bird $200 (First 8), 2nd Early Bird $247 (Next 5), Regular Price: $275
Song
Song will be edited to be about 2 mins long
SAVE YOUR SPOT HERE!
Meet the Team
Join these two amazing women as they guide your in this next performance challenge!
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Owner and Founder of Somos Latin Dance. She is a dynamic and passionate dancer with over 15 years of experience in teaching and performing a variety of partner dances. Her journey began with Ballroom and Latin styles—Hustle, Tango, West Coast Swing, Foxtrot, and Waltz—but it was Salsa and other Latin rhythms like Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, and Merengue that truly captured her heart.
She has competed in major cities across North America, including Philadelphia, Miami, New York, and Montreal. Nancy has performed with the prestigious Eddie Torres Jr. Dancers, appeared at Madison Square Garden during halftime shows for the Knicks and Liberty, and danced alongside Latin music icon Tito Puente Jr. She has also been featured on national television, including a segment on Fox News 5 and ABC News Live.
Nancy is a 200-hour certified Vinyasa Yoga instructor, bringing a unique blend of body awareness and mindful movement to her dance instruction. She continues to train with top coaches and is committed to helping students build strong foundations and connection in partnerwork dancing
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Originally a concert dance performer with a background in styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, modern and african, Andrea Ude holds a BFA in Dance Studies. Her partner dance career began with Ballroom in 2010, before she ventured to the social Latin dance scene of NYC teaching and performing in styles such as salsa, bachata, merengue, and cha-cha. With more than 30 years of dance experience, Andrea has used her diverse background to teach and connect with students for over a decade.She currently teaches salsa, bachata and merengue, is Director/Choreographer of Latin fusion performance team, LFX Dancers and works with non-profit organizations and NYC schools through music and dance group, Dominican Arts Collective.
Previous Challenges
Check out our previous dance challenges!
5 week performance challenge: Cha Cha and Hustle Routine!