Salsa Bachata Duello Saturday Party Vancouver

Salsa Bachata Duello Saturday Party Vancouver runs by Roger, an experienced instructor and organizer of some of Vancouver's most popular events including Salsa Duello and the annual Vancouver Salsa Showcase. The business offers group lessons in salsa, bachata, cha cha and mambo on2, plus regular social dance events throughout the week.

Monday Practica takes place at 927 Granville and runs from 7:20pm to 9:30pm. It combines salsa lessons with salsa practice, followed by a free salsa bachata social for enrolled students. The environment is alcohol-free, all-ages, with hardwood flooring in a studio setting, and casual dress is appropriate.

Thursday Bachata ME is held at 927 Granville from 7:30pm to 9:30pm for lessons, with a party continuing at Union Latino (1149 Granville) from 9:30pm to midnight. The party plays 90% modern bachata with a splash of romantic salsa. Drop-in party entry is $10, though the party is free for students enrolled in Bachata lessons. This is also alcohol-free, all-ages, with hardwood flooring and casual dress.

Group lessons follow a 6-week progressive structure. Salsa 1 Fundamental covers basics, cumbia, side basic, new yorker and cross body patterns. Bachata 1 Fundamental teaches side basics, front and back basics, half steps, turn patterns, cuddle steps, box steps, swivel and body and head rolls. Intermediate and advanced levels build on these foundations with more complex techniques and combinations. No partner is required to enrol.

Roger's teaching style incorporates humour and breaks down patterns to suit dancers of all levels. He offers private lessons Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, for one-on-one instruction and wedding choreography. Co-instructor Elina has been an active member of the Vancouver Latin dance community since 2004, learning modern dance, hip hop, ballet, street jazz, west coast swing and Argentine tango before specializing in salsa, bachata, mambo and cha cha. She has performed on multiple stages, organized dance events and assisted international artists during workshops. She has been teaching salsa with Roger since 2012 and is a member of his Mambo performance team.

The Saturday Salsa Bachata Vancouver party is held at Granville Island Picnic Pavilion from 6:30pm to 10:00pm, with paid lessons at 6:30pm and social dancing from 7:30pm. The social costs $5 donation, and is free for current Salsa Studio students. Contact the WhatsApp group for current information.

Drop in to a welcoming, alcohol-free dance environment with hardwood floors and other dancers of all levels. Monday and Thursday events include structured lessons followed by social dancing. Saturday events at Granville Island Picnic Pavilion run 6:30pm to 10pm with optional lessons at 6:30pm and dancing from 7:30pm. Dress casually and bring a partner or come alone—no partner is required.

Roger is a very experienced instructor and performer who has established himself as one of Vancouver's best instructors and social dancers. He teaches salsa, bachata, cha cha and mambo on2, with a teaching style that emphasises humour and breaking patterns into simple, fun steps for all levels. He also organizes many of Vancouver's popular events including Salsa Duello and the annual Vancouver Salsa Showcase. Elina has been an active member of the Vancouver Latin dance community since 2004, learning various styles including modern dance, hip hop, ballet, street jazz, west coast swing and Argentine tango before specializing in Latin dances. She has taught salsa with Roger since 2012 and is a member of his Mambo performance team.

All lessons begin with fundamental level classes designed for beginners, with no partner required to enrol.