DANCE WITH SHACODA · SARASOTA

DANCE CLASSES.
& workshops.

Learn Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, or Merengue with ShaCoda. Find your starting point or build on the moves you already know.

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7+YEARS OF TEACHING
LATIN DANCE
ShaCoda and a partner smiling as they dance

AT SARA DANCE CENTER

Weekly classes.

Learn with ShaCoda.
Sara Dance Center
2821 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

Wednesdays

Fridays

Questions about levels, pricing, or joining?Contact Michele Garden, Owner of Sara Dance Center.

Call 941-812-7311

Make your next move.

Dance classes

Build your foundations and confidence with a class that fits your experience.

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Weekend Workshop Series

Salsa and Bachata workshops with ShaCoda on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Sara Dance Center. All levels welcome.

Salsa
1:30–3:00 PM
Bachata
3:00–4:30 PM
One workshop
$30
Both workshops
$40

Card, cash, Zelle, or Venmo. Register ahead with Michele Garden, Owner of Sara Dance Center. Walk-ins welcome.

Call 941-812-7311

Private lessons

Tell ShaCoda what you want to work on. Lessons are 60 minutes, for individuals or couples, starting at $75.

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Private lesson pricing.

One-on-one or as a couple, every lesson is 60 minutes and built around what you want to work on.

Lesson packageIndividualCouple
Single lesson$75$110
4-lesson package$280$400
8-lesson package$520$760

A studio rental fee applies when lessons are held at Sara Dance Center. Contact ShaCoda for scheduling and terms.

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Workshops & event appearances.

Bring ShaCoda’s teaching to your group, school, or event.

Private & custom workshops

A workshop planned for your group, in the dance style and level that fits.

Pricing available upon request

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Event appearances

Dance lessons at festivals and dance events, teaching at schools and community events, and drop-in classes at dance socials.

Pricing available upon request

Ask about an appearance

Both classes were exceptional today! Loved it. Thanks so much for what you do and the happiness and energy you bring to us all.

SalsaSoul student

Choose your
dance style.

01 /

Salsa.

Build your basic step, timing, and turns. Learn to connect comfortably with a partner and the music.

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02 /

Bachata.

Learn the side basic, direction changes, and smooth turns, with a focus on partner connection.

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03 /

Cha Cha.

Explore Cha Cha timing and playful footwork while building coordination and confidence.

View Cha Cha Lessons
04 /

Merengue.

Follow a steady beat with simple steps and turns, and get comfortable dancing with a partner.

View Merengue Lessons

Ready when
you are.

Send your preferred class and experience level to ask about pricing and joining.

Ask about classes

A few things to know.

Do I need experience?

The weekly group classes start at advancing beginner level. If you’re brand new, ask ShaCoda about the right starting point before joining.

Do I need a partner?

Partner arrangements depend on the class. Mention that you’re coming solo in your inquiry and ask about the available options.

Where and when are classes?

Weekly classes meet at Sara Dance Center: Salsa on Wednesdays, and Salsa and Bachata on Fridays. View the weekly schedule for times and levels, and ask ShaCoda about pricing and joining. View the schedule.

How can I practice between classes?

Practice your steps with music between classes. Open the listening room for Salsa and Bachata, or explore local dance events.