Madison Classes
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All Madison Dance Ula La classes are taught by Kye Rivers and Ann Marie Bakanov (US Amateur International Latin competitive couple based in Chicago @kye.and.anna)
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Location: Classes are held inside Synergy Dance Academy, 549 Zor Shrine Pl, Madison, WI 53719
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​​​ADULT INTERNATIONAL LATIN DANCE GROUP CLASSES
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​​International Latin Technique Fundamentals - Cha Cha, Samba, Jive and Rumba Rotation
- Classes will focus on technique including footwork, balance, alignment, styling and many other things.
2025 SCHEDULE:
-Friday June 6, June 20, June 27
- 7:00-7:45 and 7:45-8:30
-$15/45 minute class; both classes for $25 for NEW students
Please note that while some dance experience is helpful for all of our technique classes, 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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RSVP is highly encouraged. Please RSVP at danceulalamadison@gmail.com
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Private Lessons & Competition Coaching for Adults & Children
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Private Lessons Available with Kye Rivers and Ann Marie Bakanov
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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:
Kye Rivers - $90 per 55 min lesson
Ann Marie Bakanov- $90 per 55 min lesson
​PAYMENT:
Venmo, zelle, and cash are accepted.
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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!