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Salsa Connection is a two time winner of the Virginia Dance Awards "Outstanding Latin Dance Studio"

A little about our studio . . .

Our studio is a friendly, safe space that caters to all levels of learning.  We strive to make every class both education and fun!  We have cubbies to store your belongings while you're taking class, restrooms directly outside the door, and a waiting area if you happen to arrive early and need a place to hang out! ​

Location

Our studio is located in the heart of the Arts District at 23 W Broad St, Suite 401, Richmond, VA. From Broad Street, the building says City Center RVA.  There is a bus stop directly in front of the building on the Broad Street side. The Virginia Credit Union is on the corner.  Students should enter through the rear​​ of the building (paid parking lot directly behind the building). The door in the back of the building is glass with a white 23 on it (see photo above). The elevator is to the right after coming down two stairs.  Our studio is located on the 4th floor in Suite 401 at the end of the hallway after exiting the elevator.  ​

Parking

There are a variety of parking options.  There is a paid parking lot directly behind the studio.  This is the most convenient, but they ticket so don't forget to pay!  There is street parking on the streets surrounding the building. Parking is free on Grace Street after 6:00 PM on Monday-Saturday and free all day on Sundays.  Broad Street has free three hour parking (check the signs) in many areas, and free with no time limit after 8:00 PM.   Find more information about parking in the city on the city's website at www.rva.gov/public-works/parking-enterprise .

About SCDC 

The members of Salsa Connection Dance Company (Salsa Connection) have collectively been dancing, training, teaching, and performing in the Greater Richmond Area since 2009.  Initially teaching and performing as a continuation of Latin Vintage Dance Company under the guidance of Julissa Cruz, co-owners Carey Mitchell, Candice Deisher, Rudy Saint Julien, and Crystal Bullock first offered instruction at the Ezibu Muntu dance studio before moving their classes to Dogtown Dance Theatre (“Dogtown”).  In 2019, the co-owners created their own dance company and incorporated under the name Salsa Connection because it aptly encompasses their mission: (1) to remain connected to the Salsa community through our continued training and performances; (2) to connect new dancers to Latin dance through classes and personal instruction; and (3) to maintain personal connections with fellow dancers in the RVA community through social events and community outreach.  Salsa Connection continued to teach classes at Dogtown until its closure in 2022.  Thereafter, Salsa Connection opened its own studio in the Richmond Arts District and currently offers a full schedule of weekly group classes in Salsa On1, Salsa On2, and Bachata.  Salsa Connection also offers private lessons, and the company can be booked for events and performances.
 
In addition to offering weekly group classes with a focus on fundamentals and proper technique, Salsa Connection provides growth and performance opportunities to dancers in the community through its student performance team.  Salsa Connection holds auditions once a year, and the performance season runs for approximately a year.  Members of Salsa Connection’s student performance team attend regular weekly rehearsals and participate in training to further their growth as dancers and performers.  Salsa Connection’s company and student teams have performed at events across the United States.  Candice and Rudy, two of Salsa Connection’s co-owners, also compete at events throughout the United States and Canada. 

In an effort to provide educational opportunities for the Richmond dance community, Salsa Connection hosts three events each year where we bring out of town artists to teach workshops and perform.  Artists are carefully selected to ensure quality instruction for Richmond dancers, and many of the artists are nationally and internationally recognized.  We look forward to many more years of serving the Richmond, Virginia area and sharing our love of dance!
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Candice Deisher

Owner/Instructor

Carey Mitchell

Owner/Instructor

Rudy Saint Julien

Owner/Instructor

Crystal Bullock

Owner/Instructor
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Location

Our studio is located in the heart of the Arts District at 23 W Broad St, Suite 401, Richmond, VA. From Broad Street, the building says City Center RVA.  There is a bus stop directly in front of the building. The Virginia Credit Union is on the corner.  Students should enter through the rear​​ of the building (paid parking lot directly behind the building). The door is glass with a white 23 on it (see photo above). The elevator is to the right after coming down two stairs.  Our studio is located on the 4th floor in Suite 401 at the end of the hallway after exiting the elevator.  

Parking

There are a variety of parking options.  There is a paid parking lot directly behind the studio.  This is the most convenient, but they ticket so don't forget to pay!  There is street parking on the streets surrounding the building. Parking is free on Grace Street after 6:00 PM on Monday-Saturday and free on Sundays. Broad Street has free three hour parking (check the signs) and free with no time limit after 8:00 PM.

A little about our studio...

Our studio is a friendly, safe space that caters to learning.  We have cubbies to store your belongings while you're taking class, restrooms directly outside the door, and a waiting area if you happen to arrive early and need a place to hang out!  
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