Bloom - Bachata Dance (Advanced class)

Join Us for Advanced Bachata Dance Classes! Organized by Amal Unite & Empower: Bloom Wellness Program.

Advanced Bachata Workshops – Refine Your Style and Technique

Already comfortable with your basic Bachata steps? Ready to take your dancing to the next level? These advanced-level classes are designed for dancers with some Bachata experience who want to refine their technique, expand their styling, and deepen their connection to the music.

With Natali, our skilled and passionate instructor, you’ll explore advanced movements and styling in a supportive and energetic environment that celebrates creativity and community. This Bachata season, we are focusing on solo dancing.

📍 Location: 7 Ricketts Rd.

🕕 Time: Fridays, 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM

🚗 Free on-site parking

What You’ll Learn:

• Complex turn patterns and partner combinations
• Advanced body movement and isolations
• Arm styling and footwork variations
• Musical interpretation and syncopation
• Smooth transitions between traditional, sensual, and modern Bachata styles

We will have childminding from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM for Bachata.

Why Join?🔥 Challenge yourself with advanced techniques and combinations🌎 Experience the evolution of Bachata across different styles🤝 Connect with other passionate dancers and grow your social dance skills🌟 Improve confidence for social dancing and performance.

Stay for Bachata social after class! Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided after every class for our participants. This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with our community and expand your network. Bachata social happens until 8:30 PM.

What Is BLOOM?

BLOOM is Amal Unite & Empower’s free wellness program, offering nature activities, art, peer support, and social drop-ins that help people connect, recharge, and feel at home in our community. BLOOM brings together people from different backgrounds to learn, enjoy themselves, and build friendships that continue beyond a single event. BLOOM is open to newcomers and the broader community. Brought to you by Amal Unite & Empower, with generous support from IRCC, the North Pine Foundation, and JIG (Department of Jobs, Immigration & Growth)

🔔 Important: One-Time Participant Form (Required)

To help us continue offering free wellness activities to the community, we ask all participants to complete a short one-time information form.

This is a requirement from our funders and helps us keep Bloom running at no cost to you. The information is confidential and used only for reporting and planning.

👉 Please fill out the form before attending an activity:

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If the form isn’t completed in advance, you may not be able to participate—so thank you for taking a moment to support this important step.

Participant Expectations and Code of Conduct:

To help create a safe and welcoming space for everyone, we ask all participants to:

1. Be respectful of others’ boundaries and comfort levels
2. Ask for consent before taking photos or recordings
3. Avoid personal or intrusive questions
4. Respect privacy and shared experiences
5. Follow guidance from facilitators and staff

We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment. Bloom reserves the right to remove participants from a session if these guidelines are not followed.

By registering, participants agree to these guidelines.

Scent Free Policy:

Some participants have strong allergies to perfumes, colognes, and other scented products. To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, we kindly request that all participants avoid wearing strong perfumes, colognes, or heavily scented lotions to class. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

📸 Photography & Video Notice:

Photos or videos may be taken during Bloom events to help promote our programming. By attending, you consent to this use. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.

Don’t miss out! Registration is required for each class