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LATIN PASSION DANCE ACADEMY

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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

 MAY 2024 CLASSES NOW READY FOR REGISTRATION 🌼.  Take a look at the options below and simply click on the button beside the class to learn more about the class details and prices. Let's start your dance journey together! 🌟

STUDIO LOCATION: 1106 Dearness Drive, Unit 1 & 2; London
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Click on the button beside each course to read more about the class description and fees.

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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🕖 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:  CLUB FUEGO , 530 Clark Road, LONDON​​
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WE ARE VERY EXCITED THAT FOR THE MONTHLY SOCIAL ON APRIL 20, WE WILL HAVE DJ LOCANO FROM THE NIAGARA DANCE COMMUNITY jOIN US ! 

 

The event will also be our ALOHA EDITION (theme). 

SALSA ON ST CLAIR RIVER CRUISE
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE GALA, DEC 2ND, 2023 
MARCONI CLUB, LONDON, ONTARIO

Save the date for our next Gala on Dec 7th, 2024

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STREET SALSA
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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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.

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