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Vitalidad Movement Arts Center (VMAC)
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Ballet school in Portland, Oregon
Fitness center offering ethnic dance, bootcamp & yoga classes with a focus on community & wellness.
Plan your first class
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 503-327-8168
- Website & schedule vmacpdx.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–10 pm |
The programs they offer
“They have a few "ambassadors" teaching the practica so you have more opportunity for one on one assistance.”
What families & students say
“(Level 1 is after class, level 2 is before class) I have found all of the instructors to be incredibly knowledgeable about the history and origins of the dances they are teaching.”
“I would also love to add how nice and welcoming the whole staff is :) I’m so happy I found this community here in Portland.”
“Had a lovely time here - the instructors are kind, inclusive and good communicators.”
“Great class environment and the highly qualified instructors have a very organized, engaging, and purposeful approach to teaching.”
From the reviews
It's been a little over 6 months of classes at VMAC, so I thought I would update my review. I love this dance studio. I have taken level 1 and 2 classes for Bachata, Salsa, West Coast swing and Lindy Hop classes.
I’ve been taking salsa at VMAC for about 8 months. So many great things to say. The instructors are phenomenal. The studio makes dance accessible to beginners, while creating a pipeline with opportunities to help you advance and become a part of the dance community - classes with thoughtfully leveled up curriculum,…
I absolutely love this studio! Highly recommend it. I have been taking salsa classes for about 7 months. The teachers are very fun, supportive and professional. I also love the community that they create and support.
I have been taking classes for about 9 months now. I really love my salsa and bachata instructors - Jamal, Carolina, Deblin and Adayl are awesome. I have done swing dancing for years but new to Latin dancing so I have taken many classes over the years and I am impressed with their clear instructions, their…
Your first ballet class at Vitalidad Movement Arts Center (VMAC)
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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