Latin Dance Workshop
Dates
Oct 10 ‐ Oct 10
Schedule
12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Grades/Ages
All Ages
Class Size
The workshop will cover the basics of Latin dance in Bachata, Salsa, and Merengue, along with cultural and geographic context for each style. You’ll learn a brief routine to put those steps to use. Bring a partner if you want, or just come ready to dance and connect. No prior experience is required! This is a free event!
Dress for comfort and confidence. Avoid heavy footwear; no heels necessary.
Schedule:
12:00 PM – Open Doors/ Greet
12:15 PM – Begin Workshop
2:00 PM – End of Workshop/Dismissal
About your instructors:
Karen Arreola and Christian Sosa are Elgin, Illinois-based dance educators, choreographers, and performers with 12+ years of experience in Jazz, Contemporary, Latin, Hip Hop, and more. Their performance credits include OnSean Zion’s Latin Cabaret (2016) and the World of Dance stage, among many more! They are founding faculty of the Activate Your Artistry National Dance Convention and co-directors of Legacy Kidz Hip Hop at Intrigue Dance in Westmont, Illinois.
Christian is currently one of the Executive Directors of CODA (Chicago Onyx Dance Alliance) and a member of 312 Crew, one of the Chicago Bulls’ official entertainment teams. He recently performed in the WNBA All-Star Game halftime show alongside pop star Tyla. Beyond dance, he works as a Surgical Technologist and is a devoted Reggaeton enthusiast.
Karen is a multi-hyphenate creative: a student, community organizer, historian, and digital marketer.
