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Romance, Latin Style. ¡Vamos!

By Mia Cárdenas

You don’t have to go far to experience the romance of Latin dancing. If your bucket list includes learning to salsa, tango, samba and rumba, now is the time for you to put on your dancing shoes and hit the dance oor right here in Upstate!

Dojo Dance Company

16 Cedar Street, Kingston, NY 12401 (845)475-6006

DojoDanceCompany.com

Argentina-born Maia Martínez and David Salvatierra, directors and dance instructors at Dojo Dance Company, o er a range of classes in Argentine tango, Latin rhythms and more! More experienced salsa dancers may join one of their Monday classes, or if you’re just starting out, opt for the beginner classes on Thursdays. ¡Olé!

Passion: The Adult Dance Studio

473 Main Street Suite 4, Beacon, NY 12508 845.206.9306

PassionAdultDance.com

Passion dance studio is made for adults (ages 18 and up) to express themselves through dance. If you’re looking to let loose and leave all your adult responsibilities at the door, their all-level samba movement class is for you!

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

1562 Route 9 Second Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 (845) 297-2711

FredAstaire.com/dutchess

Fred Astaire’s legacy and passion for dance continues at Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Transport yourself to Brazil and take a samba class, or if rumba is more your speed, you can dance along to the traditional Cuban rhythm Bolero-Son.