Salsaymotion Dance Academy - Dance studio in Bellevue, Washington
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Salsaymotion Dance Academy

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13635 Northeast 8th Street

Bellevue, Washington 98005

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 - 11:30 AM, 5:45 - 9:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 11:30 AM, 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 4:30 - 8:30 PM
30 programs

About Salsaymotion Dance Academy

Salsaymotion Dance Academy, located in Bellevue, Washington, is a vibrant hub for dance enthusiasts of all levels, fostering a welcoming environment for movement and self-expression. Under the expert guidance of Studio Owners/Directors Rico Bravo and Emmy Christine, the academy offers a diverse range of dance styles, including Salsa, Bachata, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Tap, Zumba, and Ballroom. Specializing in Latin dances, Salsaymotion provides comprehensive training in Salsa and Bachata, from beginner fundamentals to advanced techniques, with a focus on personalized learning and a maximum of 30 students per class. Instructors like Gayle Staker, a Latin Dance Instructor with over 25 years of experience, and Maya Tremblay, a dedicated Salsa & Bachata Instructor, contribute to the academy's rich faculty. Samantha Brava, the founder, is renowned for her expertise in Ladies' Styling, and Johnny Bravo is celebrated for his competition-level LA Style Salsa On1 skills. Salsaymotion also features specialized classes such as Ladies' Styling and Latin Body Movement & Shines, alongside specialized performance teams like ESTILO BRAVO, SALSAYMOTION TEAM, and SABROSURA TEAM. These teams focus on advanced choreography, technique, musicality, and performance, with Rico and Emmy known for their fast, sharp, and innovative routines. Dancers join a supportive 'dance family' with opportunities for local and national performances, with past routines showcased on their YouTube Channel and social media. The academy offers series-based programming throughout the year, encouraging dancers to join at the beginning of sessions for structured learning, while also offering flexibility for mid-series entry.

Programs from Salsaymotion Dance Academy

30 programs available

Classes

Gold Package - Special Occasion Choreography
$1600.00

Let our creative instructors help you make your landmark occasion extra special with a choreography tailored to your style, skill level, and choice of dance style and music! All Special Occasion Choreography Packages include our “choreo essentials” along with the private lessons: your music cut, a full first dance choreography tailored to you and your partner, and video recordings for practicing at home!

Silver Package - Special Occasion Choreography
$1350.00

Let our creative instructors help you make your landmark occasion extra special with a choreography tailored to your style, skill level, and choice of dance style and music! All Special Occasion Choreography Packages include our “choreo essentials” along with the private lessons: your music cut, a full first dance choreography tailored to you and your partner, and video recordings for practicing at home!

Bronze Package - Special Occasion Choreography
$1050.00

Let our creative instructors help you make your landmark occasion extra special with a choreography tailored to your style, skill level, and choice of dance style and music! All Special Occasion Choreography Packages include our “choreo essentials” along with the private lessons: your music cut, a full first dance choreography tailored to you and your partner, and video recordings for practicing at home!

20 Private Lessons Package - Couples
$1800.00

Purchasing a package of multiple private lessons though will give you a discounted hourly rate!

20 Private Lessons Package - Individuals
$1550.00

Purchasing a package of multiple private lessons though will give you a discounted hourly rate!

15 Private Lessons Package - Couples
$1425.00

Purchasing a package of multiple private lessons though will give you a discounted hourly rate!

15 Private Lessons Package - Individuals
$1200.00

Purchasing a package of multiple private lessons though will give you a discounted hourly rate!

10 Private Lessons Package - Couples
$975.00

Purchasing a package of multiple private lessons though will give you a discounted hourly rate!

10 Private Lessons Package - Individuals
$850.00

Purchasing a package of multiple private lessons though will give you a discounted hourly rate!

5 Private Lessons Package - Couples
$550.00

Purchasing a package of multiple private lessons though will give you a discounted hourly rate!

5 Private Lessons Package - Individuals
$450.00

Purchasing a package of multiple private lessons though will give you a discounted hourly rate!

Private Lessons - Couples
$120.00

Private instruction gives you the individual attention you need to take the fast route in becoming an amazing dancer, personalize your instruction to your unique learning style and preferences, and work individually with an instructor of your choice when it’s convenient for you.

Private Lessons - Individuals
$100.00

Private instruction gives you the individual attention you need to take the fast route in becoming an amazing dancer, personalize your instruction to your unique learning style and preferences, and work individually with an instructor of your choice when it’s convenient for you.

Bachata

Most levels of Salsa and Bachata are offered more than once a week. Consider taking your dancing to the next level with twice a week class, an unlimited class pass, or one of our pop-up practice teams!

Salsa

Most levels of Salsa and Bachata are offered more than once a week. Consider taking your dancing to the next level with twice a week class, an unlimited class pass, or one of our pop-up practice teams!

CUMBIA – Open Level

In this class you will expand your dance experience to gain a foundational understanding of the basics of Cumbia, a Latin dance popular particularly in Mexico and played frequently at Latin tropical nights, in Latin clubs, and at parties and bars. By the end of this class, you’ll have enough moves and technique to get you on the dance floor, looking good and having fun with a partner! Each week will build progressively upon the previous week so please contact the studio if you’d like to join past the 2nd week of a series. Each technique will be broken down and demonstrated by our cumbia teachers. Cumbia class is taught in both Spanish and English!

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LATIN DANCE FOOTWORK, SPINS, & MUSICALITY (Level 2+ Open Level)

This series is one of our rotating classes that will be taught by instructor Rico Bravo. The class will focus on understanding the technique for spins and turns, creative and fun footwork for shines (when you break away during a partner dance to dance solo for a few bars and then reconnect with your partner), and musicality. Learn how to listen for and what to do with the awesome musicality moments in salsa and bachata music! Open to all dancers level 2 and up!

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Latin Body Movement & Shines (Open level)

This series is offered periodically as a fusion of Latin dance body movement, focusing on creating a more 3 dimensional dancer image with precision, control, and power in the body. The class is taught by talented guest teacher Becca, a Seattle-based artist and choreographer with 18 years experience teaching, performing, and competing in dance and figure skating. Both women and men are welcome!

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LADIES’ STYLING (Level 2+)

This series is one of our rotating classes that will be taught by instructor Emmy Christine. The class will focus on ladies’ styling for both salsa and bachata, learning feminine shines material for breakaway moments, and arm and hand styling for both partnering and solo movement. Join us for an empowering series of building up your confidence in putting your sass, style, femininity, and power into your social dancing! All levels welcome.

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BACHATA Level 4

Bachata Level 4 is an intermediate level series focusing on fluidity, technique, and socially leadable moves that are more complicated and musical. This series is appropriate for dancers who have been taking level 3 bachata for awhile or Int./Adv. dancers who would like to focus in on revisiting various styles of bachata technique.

See schedule for offerings (usually combined with either 3 or 5)
SALSA FUNDAMENTALS Level 2

In this class you will build on your understanding and mastery of salsa basics, building up your repertoire of essential dance floor moves and lead/follow connection. Each week will build upon the previous week with techniques broken down and demonstrated so students can easily grasp them. This series will have new material with each session so that students can take it multiple times as they advance to the intermediate level and become more confident with their technique and social dancing ability.

Mondays 6pm
SALSA BEGINNERS Level 1

In this class you will gain a foundational understanding of the basics. Most classes spend between 5 minutes to an hour teaching the basics. This series focus almost entirely on basic technique. Salsa Basics cover balance, posture, upper/lower body coordination, arm movement, hip movement, weight transfer, connection, developing frame, left turn, side to side, front cumbia, back cumbia, and back break. It will give you the foundation you need to look good and have fun on the dance floor. Each week will build upon the previous week. Each technique will be broken down and demonstrated so the student can easily grasp it. Mastery of the foundational basics will give you the skills and confidence needed to develop into a good dancer.

Mondays 6pm
BACHATA BEGINNERS Level 1

Salsa clubs will often play Bachata music too. Learn the fundamentals of this sensual, romantic dance. In this class, we teach beginning lead and follow techniques along with basic footwork and core body movement. Then we expand upon what you have learned with more difficult combinations and turn patterns, complex syncopated footwork, body movements and isolation, and a deeper understanding of the rhythm of Bachata. Every four weeks we will be teaching new combinations and footwork to give you the opportunity to repeat the series and continue learning. More info on Bachata can be found on our FAQs page.

Mondays 7:00pm
ADVANCED COMPANY CLASS (Level 5)

This class is geared toward students who perform on our teams who are improving their musicality, speed, connection, spin technique, and overall aesthetic when dancing. The class is open to the public for any advanced dancers who would like to train with us! At this level, you will learn lead/follow techniques and styling with more complicated transitions, footwork, floor craft, and partner connection. This class will focus on both salsa, bachata, and Afro-Cuban movement and will have different focuses each week, sometimes bringing in guest instructors.

Mondays 7:55pm - 8:40pm
BACHATA FUNDAMENTALS Level 2

In this class, we teach beginning lead and follow techniques that build upon the basics learned in Bachata Level 1. We expand upon what you have learned with more difficult combinations and turn patterns, more complex syncopated footwork, body movements and isolation, and a deeper understanding of the rhythm of Bachata. Every four weeks we will be teaching new combinations and footwork to give you the opportunity to repeat the series and continue learning. More info on Bachata can be found on our FAQs page.

Mondays 7pm
SALSA Level 3

Salsa Level 3 Salsa is a “bridge” course that can be taken for multiple series in order to build up a greater repertoire of social dance movements that can be linked fluidly and interchangeably on the dance floor. This course is intended to progress dancers to the confidence, speed, and technical level needed to move up to intermediate level 4 salsa.

Tuesdays 7:45pm
BACHATA Level 3

Level 3 Bachata is an intermediate course that can be taken for multiple series in order to build up a greater repertoire of social dance movements that can be linked fluidly and interchangeably on the dance floor. This course is intended to progress dancers to the confidence, speed, and technical level needed to move up to intermediate level 4 salsa.

Tuesdays 8:30pm
GIRLS’ LATIN DANCE CLASS

This class caters to solo dancing Latin dance styles including salsa, bachata, and chachacha with an emphasis on ladies’ styling and learning choreographed routines. Students will have various performance opportunities throughout the year.

Wednesdays 4:40pm - 5:30pm
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED BACHATA (Levels 4/5)

This class is geared for students with a solid, comprehensive foundation in Bachata Basics (see description above). At this level, you will learn lead/follow techniques, transitions, footwork, space management, and develop the skills to easily learn combinations in a manner that really connects with your partner. After taking Bachata Basics and this series, you will have the techniques and a repertoire of moves that will make any dancer at any level happy to dance with you. Every four weeks we will be teaching new combinations and footwork to give you the opportunity to repeat the series and continue learning.

Wednesdays 6:45pm
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SALSA On1 (Levels 4/5)

This class is geared for students with a solid, comprehensive foundation in Salsa Basics (see description above). At this level, you will learn lead/follow techniques, transitions, footwork, space management, and develop the skills to easily learn combinations in a manner that really connects with your partner. After taking Salsa Basics and this series, you will have the techniques and a repertoire of moves that will make any dancer at any level happy to dance with you. Every four weeks we will be teaching new combinations and footwork to give you the opportunity to repeat the series and continue learning.

Wednesdays 6pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Salsaymotion Dance Academy?

Call Salsaymotion Dance Academy at (360) 920-3558 or visit http://www.salsaymotion.com/.

Does Salsaymotion Dance Academy have a website?

Yes, you can find Salsaymotion Dance Academy online at http://www.salsaymotion.com/.

Is Salsaymotion Dance Academy open on weekends?

Yes, Salsaymotion Dance Academy is open on weekends — Sunday: 4:30 - 8:30 PM.

What is the best way to contact Salsaymotion Dance Academy?

The quickest way is to call (360) 920-3558 or visit http://www.salsaymotion.com/.

What are Salsaymotion Dance Academy's hours?

Salsaymotion Dance Academy is open Monday: 10:00 - 11:30 AM, 5:45 - 9:45 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 - 11:30 AM, 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM, Thursday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM, Friday: 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Sunday: 4:30 - 8:30 PM.