Studio Highlights: Events, Classes, Advice and Adventures

  • Latin Jazz with Desueno Dance at Links Hall
    Denita Inez
    Latin Jazz Workshop Join us for this special workshop where we will be learning Latin Jazz choreography. You can expect dance movements that are smooth, lyrical, and informed by Latin, Jazz, and contemporary dance.We will begin with a warm-up, followed by technique exercises, and then the main combination. Movers of
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    Denita Inez spread the joy of dance and invited everyone to enjoy Chicago Summerdance at the Taste of Chicago on ABC News Chicago. Denita Inez spread the joy of dance and invited everyone to enjoy Chicago Summerdance at the Taste of Chicago on CBS News Chicago. Denita Inez taught a
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    Always a Desueno favorite, Cumbia is descended from Colombia and is embraced and popular in Mexico and around the world. We can’t wait to get the party started with this dance. Saturday, September 30, 20231:00 PM – 2:00 PM3117 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL
  • Follows Salsa Styling class with Desueno
    Denita Inez
    Do you ever wonder what to do with your arms and your hands during social dancing? What about safely adding hips and leg styling? We will learn options for styling safely during partner work and shines. You’ll enjoy this class most if you already know your Salsa basics and timing.
  • Friday Bachata Bash with Desueno
    Denita Inez
    Bachata Bash Desueño Dance parties are filled with social dancing and crowd animations. We welcome dancers and movers of all levels. You’ll hear a mix of mostly Bachata sprinkled with a few other Latin styles. Stay tuned for the next Desueño Dance Party
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    Short list of upcoming Salsa and Bachata Dance Festivals. Dance FestivalDatesLocationWebsiteState/Province Reno Latin Dance Fest01/09/2025 - 01/12/2025Reno, Nevadahttps://www.renolatindancefest.com/NV BIG Salsa Festival San Diego01/16/2025 - 01/20/2025San Diego, Californiahttps://www.bigsalsafestival.com/san-diegoCA Houston Salsa Congress01/16/2025 - 01/19/2025Houston, Texashttps://www.houstonsalsacongress.com/TX Chicago International Salsa Congress02/13/2025 - 02/16/2025Chicago, Illinoiswww.chicagosalsacongress.comIL Atlanta Salsa and Bachata Festival03/06/2025 - 03/10/2025Atlanta, Georgiahttps://www.atlantasbf.com/GA San Francisco
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    My affiliate links are at the bottom of this post if you would like to skip ahead. My students often ask me about what shoes to wear for Salsa dancing. You want a shoe that will allow you to move freely and easily, but that will also provide enough support
  • Lunchtime Latin dancing
    Denita Inez
    The Green at 320 is a brand-new beautiful park located at 320 S Canal in downtown Chicago. Park amenities include lawn games, Foosball, Ping-pong, and more. They have activities throughout the week including yoga, photography workshops, live music, and dance! Join Desueño Dance for a short performance, mini-lessons, music, and
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    Desueño Dance is delighted to host an evening of performances and a dance party on Sunday, August 28th at Dance Center Chicago. Join us for an evening of choreography featuring our team and special guests. The show will be immediately followed by social dancing including Salsa, Bachata, and Cha-Cha. Desueño
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    Denita Inez will be in Troy, Michigan on July 31st to teach a beginner Salsa On2 lesson at the YA Salsa Social. The YA Salsa Social is Detroit’s biggest Salsa dance party. Hosted once per month by YA Salsa, attendees have the chance to learn Salsa from some of the