Salsa and bachata classes for the Queer community and their friends
Monterey Peninsula
Enjoy the meandering coast, gentle sea breezes, surging waves, and hang out with the adorable seals and sea lions on the beach.
Find your chosen family on the dancefloor
Queerchata connects Queer dancers through movement. Our salsa and bachata classes allow you to explore dance outside the binary, celebrate community, and improve your dance skills. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just trying something new, you’re welcome on our dancefloor.
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Classes for every level
Bachata 1
Beginner
Learn the basics or improve on your foundation with our intro class. We'll focus on fundamental bachata steps and techniques for creating strong connections with your dance partner. We also spend time acknowledging the roots and history of bachata and learning how to think beyond the binary on the dancefloor.
Build on the fundamentals of bachata with a deep focus on body movement and how you connect on the dancefloor. In this class, we’ll focus on intermediate dance patterns, proper leading and following techniques, and musical rhythm. You’ll also learn how to explore the dancefloor in a safe and respectful way.
This class allows experienced dancers to create meaningful art and perform! You’ll learn choreography, grow as a performer, and improve your body movement and musicality. Performing is always optional. Past performances include Santa Monica Pride, Angel City Football Club, LA Sparks halftime show, and more.
Bex (he/they) is a trans nonbinary artist and Latin dance instructor from Venezuela, and the founder of Queerchata. Bex fosters spaces for Trans and Queer dancers to explore their identities and form deep connections with themselves and their communities.
What you'll find
Space to be yourself
A supportive environment
New friends and community
Intentional teaching for different learning styles
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.png?width=300&height=300&name=Untitled%20design%20(4).png "Bex Nitti, founder of Queerchata")