VIVA LA SALSA
VIVA LA SALSA
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM 2026
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1 weekly class
The Lab
Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Access to the VLS community
Access to Community Weeks (guest teachers & practice sessions)
Opportunity to join international dance trips (Korea, Europe, Japan)
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Perfect for dancers who want consistency with flexibility, while still being part of the Viva La Salsa experience.
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$55/week
Perfect for dancers who want consistency with flexibility, while still being part of the Viva La Salsa experience.
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What is included: EVERYTHING in Essential, plus:
2 weekly classes
→ VLS Rehearsal (Tuesdays)
→ The Lab (Thursdays)Practice sessions and stronger integration with the team
Full access to Community Weeks
Priority access to international trips
Opportunities to train, connect, and grow during travel periods
Discounts on workshops and special events
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Designed for dancers who want the full experience, faster progress, and deeper involvement in the VLS community.
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$82/week
For dancers who want the full experience, faster growth, and deeper involvement in the VLS community.
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR MEMBERS
Tuesdays
VLS Rehearsal
7:30 – 9:00 PM
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This course centres around learning and developing a choreography as the core of the training experience.
It is designed to help dancers refine and integrate everything they’ve learned throughout the semester. You’ll strengthen your mambo foundations while developing your social dancing technique, musical interpretation, groove, style, and body mechanics.
Through a structured and dynamic training format, dancers will connect all these elements into a unique choreography while building a confident and expressive way of dancing, guided in the signature style of Almendra and Richie.
Please note:
Enrolment in the Thursday “The Lab” classes is a required prerequisite to participate in this course and to be part of the VLS educational choreography.
Thursdays
The Lab – Special Training
7:30 – 9:00 PM
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In this course, dancers will have the opportunity to learn, drill, and develop the essential skills needed to grow as well-rounded salsa dancers.
You’ll work through the mambo syllabus while refining your technique and building confidence in improvisation, musical awareness, interpretation, groove, and styling.
All of this is delivered in a structured and high-energy environment, in the signature style of Almendra and Richie. Perfect for both social dancers and performers.
Please note:
Experience dancing salsa on 2 is a prerequisite for enrolling in Thursday's “The Lab” classes.
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A Global Dance Experience
Throughout the year, Viva La Salsa offers community Weeks with guest teachers, international trips (Korea - Europe - Japan), social events and practice spaces and performance and training opportunities
This is where your dancing goes beyond the studio.
Upcoming Experiences
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VLS 2026 – EVENTS FOR MEMBERS
VLS Midyear Gala – Melbourne, VIC
June – to be confirmedInternational Trip – Korea
June 12 – June 22Rumbia – Melbourne, VIC
June 26 – June 28
VLS performances -
UNITY Mambo Experience – Melbourne
July 10 – July 12
VLS performance -
International Trip – Europe
August 3 – August 23 -
Sydney Mambo Convention – Sydney, NSW
October 23 – October 25
VLS performanceInternational Trip – Japan
October 26 – November 4
Group performances -
End of the Year VLS Gala – Melbourne
December 30
Final group performances description
2026 schedule
Terms and Conditions
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BOok A
private class
Take your dance skills to the next level with a personalised session.
Private classes offer us the opportunity to create a class that meets your specific needs, pace, and skill level, as well as provide more personalised feedback and guidance.
Whether you want to focus on a particular style, master specific moves, or prepare for a special event, we can design the lessons to meet your objectives.
Privates are either taught by Almendra or Richie, if you have a specific instructor you would like to book with please let us know via email when you book.