About this Event
Dance your worries away!
Dancing provides immediate and long-term health benefits. It improves sleep quality, reduces high blood pressure and mitigates risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Classes run Saturdays, May 2nd–23rd
May 2nd: Bachata FREE
May 9th: Cha-Cha
May 16th: Salsa
May 23rd: Cumbia
This class is hosted by danniel monroy and Emily Chapman
danniel (they/them) is a dancer, teacher and choreographer raised in Mexico and now living in Southern California. They have ten years of professional dance experience and have choreographed over twenty dance projects. danniel monroy graduated from UC Riverside in 2021 with a BA in dance and later obtained their MFA in dance at the University of California Irvine, where they have also gained vast experience in teaching people of diverse backgrounds and ages. danniel’s teaching experience includes Latin Social dance such as Salsa, Bachata, Cha-cha, Cumbia and Merengue as well as dance history, dance making and Contemporary American Art.
Emily Chapman(she/her) is a dance artist and teacher. She graduated cum laude with a BFA in Ballet with a teaching emphasis from the University of Utah. She is passionate about progressive pedagogy and inclusivity in dance, with the goal of creating spaces for joy and empowerment through movement. Emily graduated with her MFA in 2024 from UC Irvine.
This Class is perfect if you’re:
- New to dancing
- A little shy
- Looking for a fun date idea
- Wanting something more personal than crowded clubs
Take a break to give yourself time to recharge. Step away from the chaos, take this fun dance class.
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Agenda
Warm-up
Basis Steps
History of the dance
Learn combination
Practice
Cool-down
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2431 N Tustin Ave q, 2431 North Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, United States
USD 12.50 to USD 60.00
