Team building & DEIB training

The strongest team-building exercises are those that put people slightly outside their comfort zones and open people up to a new perspective. We blend fun bachata and salsa movements and routines with learnings on what it means to be queer and how dance is a great place for people to explore new sides of themselves, queer or not.

If you are looking for a blend of fun team-building and DEIB education, this is for you.

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Here’s What We Will Cover During Our Time Together:

Spend time discussing and acknowledging the roots and history of Bachata and Salsa

Teach fundamental steps, dance patterns, and movements

Practice what we learned in fun and collaborative ways

Practice thinking beyond the binary on what our dance can feel and look like

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Elevate Your Team with Dance

At Queerchata, our corporate team building sessions are designed to foster collaboration and creativity through the joy of dance. Participants will engage in Bachata and Salsa, guided by expert instructors who tailor each session to meet your team's unique needs.

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Meet Your Instructor

Adrián is the founder of Queerchata and the instructor for all of our corporate clients. Adrián is not only a talented dance instructor with a knack for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for people of all skill levels and backgrounds, they also have a wealth of knowledge and experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which you will see weaved into your corporate events.

Background:
Adrián has spent 12 years working in tech, including in people operations at Google where they led programs for underserved communities, such as Black and Hispanic students in STEM, and veterans returning to the workforce. Adrián became the youngest person to earn the Diversity Core Impact Award for leading diversity programs and recruiting at Google.

Later, Adrián led the YouTube content strategy for LGBT content creators in Latin America. And developed employee resource groups and workplace programs that foster psychological safety.


Adrián has been a speaker and lecturer at:

  • Booking.com Craft Conference in Amsterdam
  • Lesbians Who Tech
  • Write/Speak/Code
  • Google Talks
  • LWT Leadership Diversity Summit

As leaders of the Pride Employee Resource Group at our office, we’re always looking for ways to expand the horizons of our members and allies. The folks at Queerchata led a fun and engaging dance workshop that was work appropriate but also pushed on the idea of traditional gender roles within dancing. They were very considerate of people's comfort level, adjusted the pace when people fell behind, and reviewed steps as much as we needed. They really met everyone where they were at!

Rachael Datello
Manager, Production Management
Netflix Animation Studios

I love Queerchata, learning to dance in such a inclusive, fun, and supportive space has been amazing! I have always loved dancing but disliked how heteronormative and patriarchal it can feel. I immediately signed up for the next class when I finished the first one.

Lindsey

This place is always a joy to dance in. I’ve met so many beautiful people here and the classes are just as amazing! Definitely recommend trying it out.

Sharon

Signing up for a Queerchata class is probably one of the best things I've ever done for myself! Really appreciate all the thought & effort the QC team puts into creating safe & fun spaces for us. It's so true, healing happens in community :]

Aucoeur

Adrian's intentionality in creating uniquely inclusive spaces is remarkable. Whenever I attend a QC event I know I'm going to feel like I'm part of something special and I know I'm going to have an awesome time to go with it!

Chris

We loved seeing our guests participating in the dance lesson. A true celebration of community and movement that brought a lot of joy to participants and observers. It was a perfect way to end our NHM Commons Opening Celebration! Can't wait to think of other opportunities to bring Queerchata back to NHM!

Joel Quizon
Manager, Public Programs
Natural History Museum

Queerchata has been life-changing for me. The feeling of camaraderie, safety, and joy I feel when I participate in a class is unparalleled.

Mel

I've had a wonderful time at every queerchata event I've attended and there's been many. Lots of dancing and a beautiful affirming space to exist in!

Thali

The Queerchata team is building a fun, safe space and a welcoming community for queer people in the salsa/bachata dance scene. Everytime they're involved, I know it's going to be great time.

Arturo

Queerchata is such a fun experience! If you’re queer and looking for a safe fun place to dance and mingle, I highly recommend going to a Queerchata social. ✨ Best of all, Queerchata makes their events super beginner friendly so that everyone can be a part.

Ángel

Thank you for all the work you’re doing to create such a joyful space for me and my friends! It’s something I really look forward to on my tougher days.

Julia

To elevate your dance in a safe queer space, what more can someone ask for. I love it here ❤️.

Michael

Queerchata is incredible. It's been so healing to dance in an inclusive environment free of gendered expectations and full of acceptance.

Nicole
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