Classes at Bella Vita will be cancelled until further notice beginning Sunday, March 15th
Help support Bella Vita Dance Academy by purchasing a Gift Voucher. The gift vouchers are for 4 or 8 weeks of Salsa and Bachata classes (once the studio can be open again). One of the options is also 8 weeks of classes, plus 2 private lessons and a BV T-Shirt. Any purchase will also include this Thursday's 9 Ways to Improve Your Bachata Dancing at 7:30pm. Support BV Here.
FREE ONLINE CLASSES
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Join us online for free! We love what we do and we're continuing to share it on our zoom platform. If you'd like to support the studio, please consider purchasing a gift voucher above for future classes or purchasing a t-shirt to help support local business.
Mondays:
7-7:30pm - Beginner Bachata Series 7:30-8:30pm - Bachata Tuesdays: 7-7:30pm - Beginner Salsa Series 7:30-8:30pm - Salsa Wednesdays: 7-7:30pm - Beginner ChaCha Series 7:30-8:30pm - Choreography Zoom Link Meeting ID: 868 9694 0533 |
Online Registration (Classes are currently cancelled until further notice)
Bachata Beginner Partnerwork
Mondays at 6:30pm, 4-Week Class Cycle. $45/person (Save $15 by registering for 4-week class cycle vs dropping into each class - buy 3, get 1 free!) Learn and work on basic timing, turns and foundations in our beginner Bachata program. This class will also progress into Reverse/Outside Turns, Outside Basic, Hammer Locks, Cuddles and more. |
Salsa - Level 1 (Beginner)
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $75/person, 4-Week Class Cycle - total of 8 classes. (Save $45 by registering for 4-week class cycle vs dropping into each class!) Learn the basics, foundations & timing. The Level 1 Salsa program is designed to get you on the dance floor. This class is also great for review if you have already completed it. (Level 1 classes are 2x per week for 4 weeks - total of 8 classes). This is also a prerequisites for Level 2. |
Bachata Intermediate & Up Partnerwork (Mondays at 7:15pm, 4-Week Class Cycle) $45/person (Save $15 by registering for 4-week class cycle vs dropping into each class - buy 3, get 1 free!)
This Bachata class moves into Hesitations, Grapevines, Step Tap, Bass Step, Syncopations, Delayed Turns, Spot Turns, Half Turn, Body Rolls, Shadow Positions, Neck Rolls and more. |
Salsa Level 2 (Intermediate).
Tuesdays at 7:30pm. $45/person. (Save $15 by registering for 4-week class cycle vs dropping into each class - buy 3, get 1 free!) Intermediate Foundations and Preps (Must have a solid understanding of timing, basics and foundations. Must also complete Level 1 Salsa prerequisites.) |
Salsa Level 3 (Int/Advanced).
Tuesdays $45/person. (Save $15 by registering for 4-week class cycle vs dropping into each class - buy 3, get 1 free!) Must have a solid foundation of multiple spins, preps, on2 timing, copas, and 1’s. This is a faster paced class. Must also have completed Bella Vita Salsa Level 1 and Level 2 prerequisites.) |
Sensual Bachata Course - Level 1
Mondays at 8:00pm, 4-Week Class Cycle. $60/person Interpret the instruments and music with longer movements and isolations, in other words, a higher body expression. Without ruling out the origins and maintaining the essence of traditional Bachata. |
Salsa Footwork/Shines
Thursdays Beginner/Intermediate $45/person. (Save $15 by registering for 4-week class cycle vs dropping into each class - buy 3, get 1 free!). It’s said you should learn to dance by yourself before you start dancing with another person. If it’s true, we have a Beginner/Intermediate Footwork and Shines class to help you work on your timing, balance and styling. |
Cha Cha Beginner/Intermediate Footwork and Shines.
Thursdays at 8:15pm. $45. (Save $15 by registering for 4-week class cycle vs dropping into each class - buy 3, get 1 free!). |
Afro-Cuban All Levels.
Sundays at 2:30pm. $45/person. (Save $15 by registering for 4-week class cycle vs dropping into each class - buy 3, get 1 free!) Intro & Review. We’ll be covering some Rumba and Orishas that can be incorporated into your dancing. |
NH Rueda de Casino Club Beginner
Open to all. Beginner club meets on Sunday at 3:15pm. Come learn this fun Cuban dance! This class will begin to work on fundamental timing and calls and progress into fun combinations. |
NH Rueda de Casino Club Intermediate - Open to all. Intermediate and up club participantsmeets on Sunday at 4:00pm.
Come learn this fun Cuban dance! This class will focus more on some intermediate to advanced calls - containing multiple 8 counts into some fun and complex breakdowns. |
Drop In Class - $15 per drop in (Please note: Drop ins are allowed First Week Only for Beginner Classes. First 2 Classes of New 4-week Class Cycle)
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What to wear to class
Dress comfortably. Sweat pants, dress pants, leggings are all welcome. Wear layers of clothing that you can take off as your body warms up. If you do not have dance shoes, we recommend heels or dress shoes with a slick bottom that do not give traction when spinning.
Dress comfortably. Sweat pants, dress pants, leggings are all welcome. Wear layers of clothing that you can take off as your body warms up. If you do not have dance shoes, we recommend heels or dress shoes with a slick bottom that do not give traction when spinning.
Save the Dates! Upcoming Events:
Get your social dancing on...
You take in a lot during classes and workshops. Now it’s time to apply it to your dancing. Social dancing is a great time to practice your skills. There’s 2 great weekly nights where you can bring some friends and family to come dancing with you.
Copacabana Salsa Night @ 500 Commercial Street in Manchester, NH
Every Wednesday night there’s free dancing from 9-11pm.
Salsa Dancing at the Riverwalk Cafe @ 35 Railroad Square in Nashua, NH
Every Thursday night there’s free dancing from 8:30-10:30pm.
December 23
Bella Vita Holiday Party 💃
Spotlight Room at the Palace Theatre, 96 Hanover St., Manchester, NH
January 25 to February 1, 2020
Havana, Cuba
Getting back to the roots and helping the Cuban people.Cuba Immersion is run by a collective of Cuban cultural practitioners who hail from the company’s founder, Maylena Chaviano’s personal dance and social networks in Havana. Guests stay at casa particulars, train with professional dancers committed to honoring Cuban roots music and movement, and partake in educational, arts and cultural activities backed by Cuban businesses. Hence, the positive economic and social rewards created by Cuba Immersion filters directly back into the lives of Cuban people. Click here for more info.
April 25, 2020
Black & White Masquerade Ball at the Spotlight Room at the Palace Theatre
Ready for a great night out? Join us for a Masquerade Ball at the Spotlight Room in Manchester, NH. Dance Lesson from 7-8pm and Ball from 8-11pm. Special Guests Sharon Denison, psychic medium and DJ Rob Suave will be spinning great tunes for your dancing pleasure. Tickets include entry to the ball, hors d'oeuvres, dance and costume contest, pop the balloons for prizes, performances and more. All Bella Vita Students receive $5 off tickets cost USING CODE: BELLAVITA5. Get your tickets at palacetheatre.org
You take in a lot during classes and workshops. Now it’s time to apply it to your dancing. Social dancing is a great time to practice your skills. There’s 2 great weekly nights where you can bring some friends and family to come dancing with you.
Copacabana Salsa Night @ 500 Commercial Street in Manchester, NH
Every Wednesday night there’s free dancing from 9-11pm.
Salsa Dancing at the Riverwalk Cafe @ 35 Railroad Square in Nashua, NH
Every Thursday night there’s free dancing from 8:30-10:30pm.
December 23
Bella Vita Holiday Party 💃
Spotlight Room at the Palace Theatre, 96 Hanover St., Manchester, NH
January 25 to February 1, 2020
Havana, Cuba
Getting back to the roots and helping the Cuban people.Cuba Immersion is run by a collective of Cuban cultural practitioners who hail from the company’s founder, Maylena Chaviano’s personal dance and social networks in Havana. Guests stay at casa particulars, train with professional dancers committed to honoring Cuban roots music and movement, and partake in educational, arts and cultural activities backed by Cuban businesses. Hence, the positive economic and social rewards created by Cuba Immersion filters directly back into the lives of Cuban people. Click here for more info.
April 25, 2020
Black & White Masquerade Ball at the Spotlight Room at the Palace Theatre
Ready for a great night out? Join us for a Masquerade Ball at the Spotlight Room in Manchester, NH. Dance Lesson from 7-8pm and Ball from 8-11pm. Special Guests Sharon Denison, psychic medium and DJ Rob Suave will be spinning great tunes for your dancing pleasure. Tickets include entry to the ball, hors d'oeuvres, dance and costume contest, pop the balloons for prizes, performances and more. All Bella Vita Students receive $5 off tickets cost USING CODE: BELLAVITA5. Get your tickets at palacetheatre.org