Welcome to El Ritmo Productions Virtual Studio
Fun and Engaging Latin Dance classes for kids.
Want to teach your students or kids how to dance Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Tango or Samba?
Full online Latin dance courses for just $49.99 per month.
Perfect foundation for your kids’ or students; includes warm up,
full dance tutorials, cool down, activity packs and easy-to-follow segments.
“Who is this virtual studio for?
“Dancing with Miss Val” is a virtual dance program designed for children aged 3 to 14 years old that want to learn how to move to Latin dances like Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Tango, Samba. Students learn directly from Miss Val providing engaging class videos to kids where parents or caregivers can observe and apply specific tools to teach children, step-by-step dance tutorials.
Course videos are taught in easy-to-learn segments and include warm-ups & cool down, simple choreography, Spanish vocabulary and phrases, practices with authentic music and culture activities to learn from.
This program is perfect for: children who want to learn to dance, children at school or in homeschooling, children in rural towns or families who are interested to be part of the El Ritmo community for a safe, socially distanced activity!
Meet Your Instructor
Conoce A Tu Maestra
Meet Valeria Alonso who is the Founder & Managing Director of El Ritmo Productions and Dancing with Miss Val. An Educator, Dance Teacher, Choreographer,Entrepreneur, Singer & Songwriter, TV Producer & Speaker.
Born in Argentina, Valeria began her dancing career at the age of 6. Her passion is dancing, performing and singing. She has over 15 years experience in working with children in helping them to succeed in the arts. Her knowledge, charisma and energy as a mentor for many children has allowed them to grow, succeed and further develop their artistic talents. She encourages any child who would like to participate in this program to apply and have a go. She looks forward to meeting children who are passionate in the arts and wanting to gain new skills and the correct guidance to become artists of their own dreams.
WHY CHOOSE Dancing with Miss Val
Take a class
Inviting children to discover the fun of dancing Latin styles while learning the Spanish language and the Latin Culture.
Make those moves
Helping children to learn new moves with fun choreographies and allowing them to explore their own bodies, imagination, and creativity in an interactive way.
Feel your soul
Empowering children self confidence, resilience and ability to connect with their bodies through music and dance.
Find your Ritmo!
Dancing is about having a go and through Dancing with Miss Val connect children in overcoming their fear of trying new things.
Dancing with Miss Val online program will Help You:
- Learn fundamental movements for popular dance genres like Salsa, Merengue, Tango, Cumbia and Samba!
- Receive high-quality dancing lessons that are easy to follow and super engaging.
- Work at your own pace in the comfort of your own home, school, educational site or institution.
- Sing and dance along with each lesson, learning about Latin music and cultures from around the world.
- Dance on your own schedule.
- Videos you can stream right from your phone, laptop or TV!
Cumbia
Cumbia is a bouncy, vibrant and quick dance style. The word ‘Cumbia’ originates from the word cumbe, the name of a Guinean dance form. In class, students are introduced to cumbia variations, turns and dance sequences gaining coordination, balance and body stability. The introduction of quick spins and step patterns are added as children progress in the class.
Merengue
Merengue is a fast and energetic dance and has become a very popular genre throughout the world. Incorporating the merengue hip actions and footwork allows students to build balance and strength to their bodies. The introduction of merengue figures, turns and techniques are taught as children progress in the class. This is a fun and energetic dance style that kids absolutely love learning!
Salsa
Salsa is a quick, upbeat and happy dance style danced throughout the world. Teaching the fundamental salsa dance moves, footwork, and sequence to gain an understanding of the rhythm and timing of the music is how students learn to dance salsa in class. As children progress in the class the introduction of salsa spins and techniques are added.
Samba
Samba is an energetic, upbeat and fun dance style for children to learn. Students learn to move to the beats of the Brazilian drums through the energetic samba movements. It encourages students to build their musicality skills and improve their confidence and balance. The introduction of samba jumps, kicks and bounce are introduced as children progress in the class. A style that is recommended most from students!
Tango
Tango is smooth, slow and a steady dance style of basic up & down beats. Learning to move with grace and confidence improves students’ balance, coordination and body posture. Teaching the tango figures, circular movements, tango vals and milonga steps how students learn to dance Tango in class. This is an excellent style that kids love to have a go and explore!
The Virtual Studio’s Dance Styles
Cumbia >
Merengue >
Salsa >
Samba >
Tango >
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Dancing with Miss Val Program Information Book
“Step with a passion. Rhythm to inclusion”
