DANCE ULA LA
An Elite International Latin & Ballroom Dance Experience
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Chicago & Madison, WI
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FREE BEGINNER GODDESS TECHNIQUE CLASS
RSVP REQUIRED, SEE DETAILS BELOW!
Madison Classes
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LOCATION:
All Madison Dance Ula La classes are held inside Synergy Dance Academy, 549 Zor Shrine Pl, Madison, WI 53719
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2024 SCHEDULE:
-In November, we will not have classes on Friday, November 12 and 22 or Saturday,November 23 due to competition.
-Make up classes are available on Wednesday, November 13th from 6-9 pm and Wednesday, November 20th from 6-9 pm. LOCATION: Madison Youth Arts. 1055 E Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703.
-Thanksgiving weekend schedule TBA.
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GODDESS FORMATION TRAINING- A Fusion of Latin, Hip Hop, Belly and African
Beginner Goddess Class
Days & Time: Saturdays 12:30-2:30 pm
Cost: $15 per class with a class package
*No experience necessary. Two left feet welcome! No class on Thanksgiving weekend
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Essence: Advanced Goddess Formation Team
Days & Time: Fridays 7:00-9 pm, Saturdays 10-12:30pm
Cost: $60 per weekend with a class package
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Essence, our advanced formation team, is for ladies only ages 18 and up. Our practices consist of International Latin Technique which we train every Friday night from 7-9 pm. Saturday morning training will consist of choreography and the fundamentals of hip hop, belly and African from 10:00-12:30 pm. ​Our team will be taking part in competitions, shows, and videos. ​Please contact us if you are interested in joining. Dance experience required.
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ADULT INTERNATIONAL LATIN DANCE GROUP CLASSES
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New Student Special - Try your first Friday night class for $10 or two for $20
($15 per class with class package after that).
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Technique Fundamentals - Cha Cha, Samba, Jive and Rumba Rotation -
*Learn body isolations in all 5 dances with a focus on vertical center, back action, legs and feet, and foot articulation. 3-5 concepts covered within at least 2-3 dances per class*
Days & Time: Fridays 6:00-6:55 pm
Cost: $15 per class with a class package
**See revised schedule above for the month of November
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Comp Prep -
*Within this class, we will utilize the concepts from the technique fundamental class in syllabus patterns to music. Dances are on a rotating schedule and we will be highlighting 2-3 dances per class*
Days & Time: Fridays 7:00-7:55 pm
Cost: $15 per class with a class package ​
**See revised schedule above for the month of November
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Comp Choreography -
*Now that you know how to move from foot to foot, it is time to put routines together. All of the routines are bronze level and will be crafted for each of the 5 latin dances by the end of the year*
Days & Time: Fridays 8:00-8:55 pm
Cost: $15 per class with a class package
**See revised schedule above for the month of November
*Please note that while some dance experience is recommended for all of our technique classes, enthusiastic beginners are also welcome.
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**Children with previous dance experience may be eligible to participate in adult technique classes on a case-by-case basis.
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Please note that our 8-class punch cards expire 3 months after the date of issue and are non-refundable.
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Class space is limited. RSVP is highly encouraged. Please RSVP at danceulala@gmail.com
Private Lessons & Competition Coaching for Adults & Children
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Private Lessons Available With Ula Rivers & Kye Rivers.
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In order to progress quickly & reach your full potential as a dancer, one on one training is a must to address your individual problems with your technique.
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To arrange a time and location contact us!
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Rates:
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Ula Rivers - $125 per 55 min Lesson
Kye Rivers - $85 per 55 min Lesson
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LOCATION:
All Madison Dance Ula La classes are held inside Synergy Dance Academy, 549 Zor Shrine Pl, Madison, WI 53719
PAYMENT:
Venmo @Ula-Rivers
Paypal @ularivers
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Madison Kids' Classes
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Location:
Synergy Dance Academy
549 Zor Shrine Pl, Madison, WI
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Saturdays:
Ages 7-10 Kids' International Latin Dance & Technique Class - please contact us for class time.
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Cost: $20/55 min lesson
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RSVP required
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To reserve your child’s spot, please send us an e-mail at danceulalamadison@gmail.com with the following information:
1. Parent’s name, e-mail, and phone number
2. Student’s name & age
3. Class(es) you are registering for
4. Optional: How did you hear about us?
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*If you have a child age 11+ who is interested in classes, please reach out for further discussion.
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**Children with previous dance experience may be eligible to participate in adult technique classes on a case-by-case basis.
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PAYMENT:
Venmo @Ula-Rivers
Paypal @ularivers
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*Space is limited and RSVP is highly encouraged. Please RSVP at danceulalamadison@gmail.com
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Private Lessons & Competition Coaching for Kids
Available with Ula Rivers and Kye Rivers.
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LOCATION:
Dance Ula La classes are held inside Synergy Dance Academy, 549 Zor Shrine Pl, Madison, WI 53719
Kids' International Latin Dance Group Classes - Enrolling Now
Chicago Classes
Adult Advanced International Latin Technique Classes
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Advanced Technique Fundamentals - International Latin
Days & Time: Sundays 12:00-2:00pm
Cost: $20 Per Person
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Location:
All Chicago Dance UlaLa Classes are held inside Dance Center Chicago, 3868 N Lincoln Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60613
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Private Lessons & Competition Coaching Available
Private Lessons Available With Ula Rivers & Kye Rivers:
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In order to progress quickly & reach your full potential as a dancer, one on one training is a must to address your individual problems with your technique.
To arrange a time and location contact us!
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Rates:
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Ula Rivers - $125 per 55 min Lesson
Kye Rivers - $85 per 55 min Lesson
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PAYMENT:
Venmo @Ula-Rivers
Paypal @ularivers
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Meet Your Coach
ULA RIVERS
Ula Rivers provides elite training and has produced champions in multiple styles of dance across various age categories. She believes technique is everything and that comes from her 41 years of dance experience and world class training. Just to list a few of her accomplishments, she has been a finalist in many professional Latin competitions all over the US and opened the biggest dance studio in Chicago by the time she was 21. She performed all over the US and abroad, appearing on tv and magazine covers, and created a high level dance company that took the stage getting hired for their unmatched artistry. She not only believes in quality technique, but also brings out the inner feminine and masculine that is within all of us. Come take lessons with a dance master!