Get ready for an electrifying 4-week dance series where Bollywood meets hip-hop! This *open-level class* is perfect for anyone looking to groove, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer. Over the course of 4 weeks, we’ll dive into different sections of a single Bollywood hit song, blending the vibrant expressions of Bollywood with the dynamic edge of hip-hop.

This series is led by Annwesha, who has been teaching her own dance classes in Seattle for 5 years. She’s passionate about creating an inclusive, exciting space for dancers of all levels and can’t wait to meet you!

Team Audition

Baila District is hosting team auditions for all of 9 performance and non-performance dance teams. Dance teams is a unique way to train and improve by learning and ultimately performing a choreographed routine on stage. Each team will receive technique training specific for performance skills but also beneficial to dancer’s vocabulary, adaptability, agility, studiousness and stamina. In addition, teams are a great way to meet new people, create a community and travel together to national dance festivals.

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Salsa Performance Teams: 

1) Salsa Partner Teams

• Mambo con Clave (Open-Level)

• Mambo Beat (Intermediate)

• Mambo Reborn (Advanced)

2) Ladies and Men Solo Salsa Shines

• Mambo Kings (Open-Level)

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Team Structure:

• 6 months+ commitment

• Weekly training classes 1-2hr

• Weekly team practices 1-2hr

• Choreography focused with additional dance training

• Ultimate goal is performing one or two choreographies at end of each season

• Participation in team activities such as social gatherings, team outings, festival travels, volunteer at studio events

• Extra curricular guest workshop requirements min 4 hr per season

• Final performance roster subject to assessment from director

• Training instead of performing on teams is possible with director approval

• Monthly team fee do not include additional costs such as costume, shoes, festival passes, extra training

• Limited scholarships available - inquire with team director during audition

There is one audition time for all salsa teams and one audition time for all bachata teams. You can note your team preference in the survey. Results will be emailed out one week after auditions. If you can't make it to the audition and need to schedule a make-up please email us. If you do not hear back from us please reach out: info@bailadistrict.com

New Sensual Bachata Training Group

Sensual Team Training group is a non-performing team. Students interested in advancing their Sensual Bachata vocabulary and skills in depth will benefit from longitudinal training facilitated by instructors in a group setting for 6 months. Students gain a lot of value in the longevity and continuous development of dance technique through this group. We recommend intermediate dancers with at least 6-12months of dancing to join this group. The instructors will be assessing students on the first day and admitting students based on skill level and lead/follow ratio.


Audition will also be an information session to answer any question.

Make-up auditions are possible based on individual circumstances; email us at info@bailadistrict.com to inquire. All skill levels are welcome!

Team Structure:

• 6 months+ commitment

• Weekly training classes (1-2 hours)

• Weekly team practices (1-2 hours)

• Choreography-focused with additional dance training

• Ultimate goal: performing one or two choreographies at the end of each season

• Participation in team activities, social gatherings, outings, festival travels, and volunteering at studio events

• Extra-curricular guest workshop requirements (minimum 4 hours per season)

• Final performance roster subject to assessment from the director

• Training instead of performing on teams is possible with director approval

• Monthly team fees do not include additional costs such as costume, shoes, festival passes, and extra training

• Limited scholarships available; inquire with the team director during auditions

Team Audition

Baila District is hosting team auditions for all of 9 performance and non-performance dance teams. Dance teams is a unique way to train and improve by learning and ultimately performing a choreographed routine on stage. Each team will receive technique training specific for performance skills but also beneficial to dancer’s vocabulary, adaptability, agility, studiousness and stamina. In addition, teams are a great way to meet new people, create a community and travel together to national dance festivals.

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Bachata Performance Teams:

1) Bachata Partner Teams

• Baila Primavera (Open-Level)

• Baila Republic (Intermediate)

• Baila Co-ed Advanced

2) Ladies Solo Bachata Styling

• Baila Mamacitas (Open-Level)

• Baila Ladies Advanced (Intermediate-Advanced)

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Team Structure:

• 6 months+ commitment

• Weekly training classes 1-2hr

• Weekly team practices 1-2hr

• Choreography focused with additional dance training

• Ultimate goal is performing one or two choreographies at end of each season

• Participation in team activities such as social gatherings, team outings, festival travels, volunteer at studio events

• Extra curricular guest workshop requirements min 4 hr per season

• Final performance roster subject to assessment from director

• Training instead of performing on teams is possible with director approval

• Monthly team fee do not include additional costs such as costume, shoes, festival passes, extra training

• Limited scholarships available - inquire with team director during audition

There is one audition time for all salsa teams and one audition time for all bachata teams. You can note your team preference in the survey. Results will be emailed out one week after auditions. If you can't make it to the audition and need to schedule a make-up please email us. If you do not hear back from us please reach out: info@bailadistrict.com