Kate & Hugo
Ritmos Latinos Fitness & Beginning Bachata
@ Dragonfly Studio
Hugo is a lifelong dancer, he first learned to dance Cumbia with his mama, Marta, in his native city of Puebla, Mexico. He now enjoys dancing Bachata, Salsa, Cumbia, Merenge, Reggaeton and Quebradita… Hugo has danced all over Mexico; and in the United States, in Chicago, the Bay Area, and Sonoma County… Hugo teaches a dynamic Ritmos Latinos class, and Bachata class with his wife, and love of his life, Kate.
Kate is a professional dancer, dance teacher and Pilates instructor, raised in Healdsburg. Kate holds a BFA in Dance from UCSB, she has danced in Paris, New York City, Boulder, Colorado, the Bay Area, and Sonoma County. She is co-founder of UPside Dance Company. She has always been lit up by the connection and joy in partner dancing, most especially with the love of her life, Hugo.
Kate and Hugo are so excited to share their love of Latin dance with our community…
Beginning bachata- No Current Workshop Dates scheduled. Watch this space for future dates
Beginning Bachata is a fun introduction and practice of basic bachata moves, paired with rhythmic bachata music. We begin with a warm up, follow with practice of the basic steps, and finish with learning a simple phrase. We will integrate some Dominican style (the origin of Bachata dance) and some more Urban style. Come solo or with a partner! All levels welcome and encouraged! Wear comfortable movement clothes. Men wear sneakers, women can wear dance sneakers or short heels.
Ritmos latinos Fitness- Saturdays 9-10am February 1st-22nd, 2025 (Drop in-$25/class or $100 for 4 class series) @ dragonfly studio
Ritmos Latinos is a dynamic cardio dance class, designed to be super fun, musical, and weave together basic rhythms of many different Latin dance styles. It will be a continuous movement class that will elevate your heart rate and make you laugh while you learn some basic Latin dance moves! Come shake it with us! Wear comfortable movement clothes, sneakers for everyone, and bring a water bottle!