Welcome to Acereko Dance Company

Salsa/Mambo On2 New York Style/Acereko Groovy Style and All Latin Dances in Bethesda, Maryland

Register for second tryout on Feb 19th

Ronald Rios salsa instructor director of Acereko Salsa Dance Company in dc dmv area

Discover Our Story

With 21 years of experience in Salsa, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Latin Jazz, Maestro Ronald Rios has trained at the top Salsa dance academies in New York City and shared the stage with the industry’s best. At Acereko, we combine this diverse experience with a passion for helping dancers grow, offering multiple styles of Salsa, groove, and energy. Our focus is not just on team-based learning, but on helping you develop your own unique style, whether as a social dancer or a performing artist.

salsa classes by ronald rios in dc area

Master a variety of dance styles

Mambo Shines demo by Acereko Dance Company
Mambo Shines demo by Acereko Dance Company

We offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to enrich your salsa dance journey

  • Afro-Fusion: Dive into the heart of Afro-Cuban traditions
  • Pachanga: Learn this playful and rhythmic style with our unique twist
  • Cha-cha: Add flavor and syncopation to your footwork
  • Mambo Moderna: Fuse classic mambo with innovative modern techniques
  • Body Movements & Isolation: Gain control and fluidity with expert body mechanics
Ronald rios salsa classes dmv

Perfect your partner work with four unique styles

Old School Mambo similar to yamulee dance company
Old School Mambo similar to yamulee dance company

Our class teach you not just the steps but how to build connection with your partner through distinct styles of partner work

  • Classic Mambo: A timeless approach to mambo partner work
  • New School Mambo: Explore contemporary variations of this iconic dance
  • Paseala: Improve your fluidity with smooth partner turns and walk
  • Alardes/Sombreros/Ganchos: Master intricate and showy partner techniques to impress on the dance floor

Looking for exceptional dance classes in your area? Acereko Dance Company in Rockville is here for you!

Class Schedule

Monday

7:30 PM – 8:30 PMBeginner classic mambo on2 – 5 week session
(Timing, footwork, groove, and partnerwork)
8:30 PM – 11:00 PMTeam Practice

Tuesday

7:30 PM – 8:30 PMMambo Afro Fusion
9:00 PM – 11:00 PMTeam Practice

Wednesday

7:30PM – 8:30 PMIntroduction to Mambo On2 For Beginners
8:30 PM – 9:30 PMBeginner/ Intermediate shine with Beg intermediate Turn Patterns
9:30 PM – 11:00 PMTeams Practice

Thursday

7:30PM – 8:30PMVanessa y Su Cadencia
Pure Lady Styling & Spinning Technique
8:30PM – 9:30PMVanessa y Su Cadencia & Edwin y Su Rumba plus intermediate turn patterns
9:30 PM – 11:00 PMTeams Practice

Prices

1 class$15Click Link here
5 classes$60Click Link here
Monthly (All classes inclduing 16+ classes)$150
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Join us today

Discover your passion for dance with Acereko Dance Company, located in Bethesda, MD. Our studio welcomes students from across the DMV area, offering professional salsa, mambo, and Afro-Cuban dance lessons. Whether you’re in Maryland, DC, Virginia, or any part of the world, our expert instructors are here to help you shine on the dance floor.