LATIN PASSION DANCE ACADEMY
welcome!
Latin Passion Dance Academy is dedicated to teaching dancers of all levels, from novice to experienced, in Salsa and Bachata. More importantly, we love being part of your dance journey, taking you from your very first steps to being an enthusiastic, passionate dancer.
3-4 Week Crash Courses
If you want to learn salsa and bachata for social dancing, but don't want to waste time or money without seeing results, our crash courses are for you. In just 3-4 weeks, our beginner classes will give you the solid foundations you need to hit the dance floor with confidence. Feel free to send us an email if you don't see our schedule listed here (below) or on our social media pages. We'd be happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information: LATINPASSIONDANCE@GMAIL.COM
IN-STUDIO CLASSES : PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR SCHEDULE BELOW and let's start your dance journey together! 🌟
** NOTE: we are also available for public and private events, celebrations, private classes, etc.
STUDIO LOCATION: 1106 Dearness Drive, Unit 1 & 2; London
Salsa Wednesdays
** weekly dance socials**
Latin Passion Dance Academy invites you to join us every week for salsa night, featuring salsa music along with a mix of bachata, merengue, and cha cha! The evening is open to dancers of all levels, from beginners to experienced salsa dancers.
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🕖 8pm Dance lesson - easy to learn, easy to follow (by Latin Passion Dance or guest instructors)
💃8:45-11:30pm DJ music & Dance Social
🎟 $10/cover [$5/students with valid school ID] - cash, e-transfer, tap (debit/credit)
📍WHERE: PEPPERMOON RESTAURANT located at 1100 Commissioners Rd EAST *** PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT for events/social dance updates @latinpassiondanceyxu ***
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STARTING AUGUST 25 - SALSA SUNDAYS!
Starting on August 25, 2024 we will be joining with our good friends at Casa Latina to co-host Salsa Sundays!
Come and join us for drinks, delicious eats, and a fun evening of dance.
5:00pm - Dance lessons
5:45 - 9pm - Dance Social
Music by Nando or DJ Atah
CASA LATINA: 150 Dundas Street, LONDON
*** PLEASE NOTE THAT SOMETIMES CASA LATINA MAY BE BOOKED FOR ANOTHER EVENT AND/OR THEY MAY BE CLOSED FOR ANOTHER REASON, SO PLEASE WATCH THEIR INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT (and ours) to stay up to date on Salsa Sundays.
on pause for the holidays
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SOLD OUT!
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE GALA, DEC 2ND, 2023
MARCONI CLUB, LONDON, ONTARIO
Save the date for our next Gala on Dec 7th, 2024
Downtown London Street Salsa
During the warmer months (MAY TO SEPTEMBER), Latin Passion Dance Academy brings you regular street salsa nights in Downtown London . Since 2022, LPDA has hosted these in partnership with the City of London as part of their weekly activations on Dundas Place. We are proud to say that STREET SALSA FRIDAY has become a very popular outdoor weekly event.
2024: STREET SALSA FRIDAYS IS BACK ON MAY 3RD!!!!
This season, we are thrilled to announce that we will be co-hosting with the amazing folks at Casa Latina in addition to Dundas Place. We are so grateful to bring this special event to Londoners and visitors EVERY FRIDAY from May 3rd to September 27, 2024. The main location will be under the enchanting light canopy of Market Lane, 137 Dundas Street.
While the event is dependent on the weather, our partnership with Casa Latina gives us a backup plan that may allow us to move indoors if needed. Please keep in mind that there may be a couple of Fridays where another community event takes place at the same location. FOLLOW US ON THE DOWNTOWN LONDON STREET SALSA FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES.
Thank you for joining us in creating this vibrant and
inclusive community event!
FREE EVENT, ALL AGES AND ABILITIES WELCOME!
STREET SALSA FRIDAYS WILL RETURN MAY 2025
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INSTRUCTORS
Latin Passion Dance Academy (London) was founded by Fernando Benevides and his partner Anna Marie in 2020.
Fernando has been dancing Salsa for over 30 years, and although his competition days are behind him, Fernando continuously works to improve his style and technique through workshops and working on his own choreography and movement. As a teacher Fernando loves to share his passion for the dance, and focuses on musicality, timing and rhythm when teaching on the dance floor. "You cannot get enough basics"
When she is not assisting in the studio classes, Anna Marie also loves organizing and event planning, all things Salsa dance related. You can find her co-hostessing with Fernando at the weekly #Salsawednesday socials, or working on the business administration side for the studio.
In addition to dancing, Fernando and Anna Marie are also very proud of their partnership with some incredibly talented artists, musicians, and promoters that collectively, call London their home. Together these artists work on showcasing their love and passion for music, art and dance of all genres.
