Salsa class
A community salsa class with instructor(s) to be confirmed. One possibility is Van teaching alongside another instructor.
Community idea · Proposed by Anne
In development
💃 Dance for Colombia
A full day of movement, music and community — currently taking shape in Toronto.
We’re exploring a fundraiser built around the music and dances that connect Toronto with Colombia and Latin America. Salsa, rhythm, percussion, reggaeton — and whatever our community helps us add next.
This is being built in public
This is being built in public
Nothing below is being presented as a confirmed booking yet. Anne is exploring instructors, musicians and spaces now. If you have an idea, a connection or something you can contribute, we want to hear it.
Possible program
What the day could look like
Salsa rhythm & percussion
Anne has a percussionist in mind for a class focused on rhythm and percussion for salsa. Instructor and format to be confirmed.
Reggaeton
A reggaeton class is another idea. Colombian choreographer and dance teacher Carolyn Mae is someone Anne would like to approach; she is not currently listed as participating.
Social dancing / community finale
A chance to bring everyone together after the workshops. Format, music and timing are still open.
Venue
We need a home for it
Anne has already started asking about venue rental. AfroLatino Dance Company is one possible space being considered, along with other Toronto studios and event spaces. A donated or discounted venue would allow more of what we raise to reach the cause.
Contribute
Help build the day
Teach a class, lend a studio, play music, photograph the day, help with sound, volunteer, contribute a prize or introduce us to someone who can.