La Placita

We offer private individual and small group classes, in addition to specialized workshops, at our Potomac-based dance studio, La Placita. You will enjoy intimate and fun instruction with result-oriented and practical strategy.

Dance Classes

We specialize in social Latin Dances, and take pride in taking friends on their next mingling adventure, couples through their first wedding dance, and spicing up empty-nesters’ schedules. SALSA | BACHATA | BALLROOM | LATIN-URBAN |AND MORE!

Private Individual or Couple Dance Instruction

Approximate Price: $75 (one person) or $100 (couple) for one-hour individual session
Custom packages and prices available!

NEW! Progressive Group Series

This 4-week series meets once a week at La Placita, All Out Danza’s dance studio. La Placita is located in the Potomac/Rockville area (Falls Rd and 270). Address and other logistical details will be shared upon registration.

Starting in October!

Beginner Group will meet Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm*
Improver/Intermediate will meet Wednesdays from 7:45pm to 8:45pm*

These classes, where all students pre-register for the totality of the series, are also combined with social dance outings. Please register by issuing a full payment online to secure your spot in the appropriate class and lead/follower intent. Select accordingly during checkout! 🙂

We take instruction and social engagement to another level with this concierge-like approach to dance classes. We are All Out Danza…#dancethatunites

*Refunds are not available for these offerings.

Price: $100 for four sessions or $125 for five sessions (one hour each)

Specialized Workshops

Born in the island of Puerto Rico, I was raised surrounded and influenced by music and dances. I experienced culture and artistic traditions through my family, school, music on the radio and festivals in the town plazas! Professionally trained and mentored by many of the original instructors who pioneered the transition of Salsa from the streets to the studios and stage, I am a member of the first generation of instructors and choreographers who began the evolution and introduction of this neo genre to the Salsa conferences and festivals around the globe.

I feel it’s my responsibility to share all that has and continues to influence my craft. I take pride in knowledge transfer, and the breath of knowledge is deep and wide. Beyond and dance class or workshop, what we offer is an experience.

Specialty Workshops and Master Classes on:

Latin Social Dances – Salsa (On1 and On2) and Cha Cha Cha
Puerto Rican Folklore – Bomba & Plena
Afro-Caribbean Dances & Salsa: Foundation and Integration
Salsa/Mambo – Footwork
Latin Dance Choreography and Performance (Group or Solo)

As a father of two, the idea that current and future generations might not have the opportunity to be surrounded by these tradition and socio-cultural elements ignites the pursuit to impact others through dancing at a broader scale.