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 NOVEMBER SCHEDULE 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
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![WOW!!! Exciting News Alert! 🌟 We've been nominated for 2 categories in CommunityVotes London 2024!
One is for "education - lessons and courses," and the other is for "sports rec and fitness / dance lessons."
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https://london.communityvotes.com/n/1948004-latin-passion-dance-academy
We would love it if you could HELP US CONTINUE TO RECEIVE NOMINATIONS until Sunday, December 8th. **Our goal, with your support, is to make it to the shortlist for the final voting phase.🏆**
To all our @followers, amazing students and everyone who has attended our in studio classes, indoor dance socials, outdoor street salsa, workshops, and dance camps, etc, your support means the world to us. Teaching and growing the salsa/bachata dance community is our PASSION! 💃🕺
Please NOMINATE us by following the link below and searching for the Latin Passion Dance Academy name. Your nomination just to get on that shortlist right now, would mean so much to us! ♥✅♥✅♥✅♥
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for your ongoing support - we are grateful to each and every one of you!
Warm wishes,
Anna Marie & Fernando 🌟](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/469209709_1692192358345118_4274488605332895184_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=7G9mFYev_DcQ7kNvgHDVY7t&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AyyjPbP-A9jCchmjiiHxz96&oh=00_AYBvPOeARrVPnRijrAOm-7BNbtjbVfQIDLmhmpYHfxjuDQ&oe=675671C9)
![🎃 DANCERS: get ready for SALSAWEEN and BOOCHATA WEDNESDAY on OCT 30 👻 ‼️
We had so much fun last year and we're excited to make this year even more epic! COSTUMES ENCOURAGED, but don't forget to factor in danceability when getting dressed up. #breathe 😉😁
⛔️NO LESSONS AS WE ARE STARTING later, at 8:30PM⚠️
****Here's a TREAT🍬 : DJ MIAMI (@miami0128) will be back to play and keep us on the dance floor! (no trick) 🤗🎧 ****
🎟 $15/cover *
📍@peppermoonrestaurant
1100 COMMISSIONERS RD EAST, LondON
🎁 door prizes, giveaways, etc. all night.
📸🎞 from 2023 📲⬅️
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📝Note for DANCE PASSPORT holders:
This event will also be marked as one of our "passport" events for September AND October, so don't forget to bring your exclusive @latinpassiondanceyxu #DANCEPASSPORTS to get your stamps ! 🛃
[Ps: let us know if your Wednesday dance visa page is full yet so we can discuss picking out your travel "souvenir" reward. 🎁]
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#Halloween Dance #HalloweenWednesday #wednesdayevent
#salsasocials #salsabachatalondon #salsabachatadanceinlondon #salsalessons #salsadance #bachatadancenight #bachatalondonontario #latindancing #latinpassiondance #latindancenight #Wednesdaynightinlondon #wednesdaynightdance](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/464637824_1847859019385343_6294961794668392642_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=aAqAgN348icQ7kNvgF6fFgf&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AyyjPbP-A9jCchmjiiHxz96&oh=00_AYAW9sgZ8Dk5y58jlH69bKmvfuwuhVQ6kcWSmezXWddzCQ&oe=6756813F)
![🔆join us every week for SALSA WEDNESDAY at the beautiful @peppermoonrestaurant, LondON
💃 7:15pm Dance lesson (no partner required);
💃8-11 pm - Dance Social
🎟 $10/cover
📍@Peppermoonrestaurant, 1100 Commissioners Rd EAST, LondON
[note: please use the side door, especially if arriving after 9pm]
🍽 Salsa Night only special: $9.99/any appetizer 😋
Dress to impress, and See you all soon! 💃🕺
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📌Ps: please remember that this establishment is a fully licensed venue and NO outside food or drinks are allowed (this also includes personal water containers/flasks). Thank you for your understanding and cooperation 🤗
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#salsasocials #salsabachatalondon #salsabachatadanceinlondon #salsalessons #salsadance #bachatadancenight #bachatalondonontario #latindancing #latinpassiondance #latindancenight #Wednesdaynightinlondon #wednesdaynightdance](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/461723729_895060679230608_2103946450435733172_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=DoyzIL9J3IkQ7kNvgFhkaaz&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AyyjPbP-A9jCchmjiiHxz96&oh=00_AYDNvGkYby7GHf3jfEAecZXRqnZA6GXuKLpylYd5oKSbSg&oe=675686EF)
![Hi everyone, our Salsa Improver level class schedule has changed ‼️ it is now Saturday, from 1-2 pm, Sept 14, 21 & 28.
✅️ you can still sign up to join us. Class description and fees can be reviewed through the link in our website [click on the blue star next to the class ⭐️]
🔗 www.latinpassiondanceacademy.ca](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/459138205_1277186669936069_5820346098272963387_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=6inUCRFeRM8Q7kNvgEhLlnY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AyyjPbP-A9jCchmjiiHxz96&oh=00_AYBLNI-Y23WyHZhh1uNZO3ZGy9wmFJFRg4mcnuFSvvd0ZQ&oe=675682E2)
![💃 SALSA WEDNESDAY SEPT 4, WILL BE BACK AT THE BEAUTIFUL @peppermoonrestaurant 🕺
Join us with a special guest instructor for the dance lesson at 830pm.
🕺 Jason Parker will be here to take us through the paces as he focuses on timing, frame and footwork. Considered as a mentor and dance coach by many who have come to know him, Jason does not often teach in public. So we are in for a treat! This is for all of you who have been looking for more than the "basic" lessons.... [warning: keep up! 😁]...
🔆 9:15-11:30 pm - Dance Social
🎟 $10/cover
📍@peppermoonrestaurant, 1100 Commissioners Rd EAST, LondON
[note: please use the side door, especially if arriving after 9pm]
🍽 Sept 4 Salsa Night special: $16/any burger 🍔 😋
Dress to impress, and See you all soon! 💃🕺
📌Ps: please remember that this establishment is a fully licensed venue and NO outside food or drinks are allowed (this also personal water containers/flasks). Thank you for your understanding and cooperation 🤗
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#salsasocials #salsabachatalondon #salsabachatadanceinlondon #salsalessons #salsadance #bachatadancenight #bachatalondonontario #latindancing #latinpassiondance #latindancenight #Wednesdaynightinlondon #wednesdaynightdance](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/458372323_1244623813093244_1347476535344936958_n.heic?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=x62aFwdY1fkQ7kNvgHBtTfU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=AyyjPbP-A9jCchmjiiHxz96&oh=00_AYC1nMJ9o8nUovEV8sYTs1Eqt8xbLqOdPn4FmBISN_OJPA&oe=67568945)
Salsa Wednesdays
** weekly dance socials** SEE UPDATE AS OF AUG 21 BELOW...
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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🕖 7:15 pm Dance lesson - easy to learn, easy to follow (by Latin Passion Dance or guest instructors)
💃8-11:00pm DJ music & Dance Social
🎟 $10/cover [$5/students with valid school ID] - cash, e-transfer, tap (debit/credit)
📍WHERE: as of August 19, our Wednesday dance home is at PEPPERMOON RESTAURANT located at 1100 Commissioners Rd EAST *** PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT FOR LOCATION/event UPDATES @latinpassiondanceyxu ***
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LOCATION UPDATE eff Aug 21
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.
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Latin Passion Dance Academy is thrilled to share that our 3rd Annual Christmas Dinner & Dance GALA will be held at the elegant Marconi Club of London's grand Ballroom on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. Join us for an evening of celebration and exquisite dancing!
We are excited to welcome back the legendary DJ Carlitos, a renowned Salsa night DJ from Toronto who graced us with his presence at our inaugural Gala in 2022. Due to popular demand, we have invited him back to ensure an unforgettable evening of dancing to the rhythms of salsa and bachata.
For our Dinner guests, the experience will be elevated with live musical entertainment by the talented Latin jazz trio led by Gianny Correa. Known for their contributions to the dynamic Latin Power Band, Ana and Gianny will showcase their smooth jazz style like never before.
Dinner: A three-course meal consisting of salad, entree, and dessert will be provided, along with a complimentary tea and coffee station. The entree will include potatoes and vegetables as well. When purchasing your ticket, kindly indicate your preferred dinner entree choice (Roast Chicken, Roast Beef, Vegan, or Vegetarian meal) in the "info" section, before you complete the check out process.
Please note that your online purchase serves as your ticket verification. The name of the purchaser will be on the guest list upon your arrival. Limited quantities are available for some ticket options, so we encourage you to secure your tickets early. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
LPDA passport members: please be aware that flash* sale tickets are excluded from any additional LPDA passport discounts. Your passport discount is applicable starting October 22. Thank you for your understanding.
Refund Policy
ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE - no exceptions.
In the event that the event itself is canceled by us, refunds (less Square service charge fees) will be processed. Remember that you are responsible for your own ticket purchases, even if you are buying on behalf of someone else.
Dress Code: Formal Attire
Please dress in your finest attire to make a statement on the red carpet.
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Gentlemen are required to wear a dress shirt, tie, vest, and/or blazer.
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Ladies should aim for red carpet elegance.
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Kindly be advised that jeans are not allowed at this event to uphold the sophisticated atmosphere of this grand occasion.
Event Details Summary:
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DATE: Saturday, Dec 7th, 2024.
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DOORS OPEN: 6:30 pm.
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VENUE: Marconi Club, 120 Clarke Rd.
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DINNER SERVICE: Begins at 7:30 pm.
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DANCE ONLY: Guests can enter the main Ballroom after 10 pm.
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DRESS CODE: Formal attire.
Questions
Feel free to reach out to us at latinpassiondance@gmail.com if you have any inquiries.
Let's Dance!
We are thrilled and prepared for a wonderful night filled with dinner, dancing, and celebrating the Christmas season's joy with everyone!
Look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!
Anna Marie & Fernando
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!
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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.
