Jeff & Leah Velez

VelezNation

Dancing together since 2005, Jeff & Leah are passionate about movement, connection, culture, history, & music.

​Born and raised in Chicago, IL, they now teach in Portland, OR, and online. 

Looking for weekly progressive classes?


​Find us at:

Traditional / Dominican Bachata

Wednesday Evenings
8:30-10pm

​Foundations + Practica

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Urban/Modern Bachata
(US Style)
Tuesday Evenings
6:30-7:30pm
Beyond Beginner
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Traditional / Dominican Bachata 
(Island Style)
Tuesday Evenings 
7:30-8:30pm
Intermediate

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Personalized Services

Workshops

We offer special workshops for weekenders and congresses (including East Meets West, Logic, Barefoot Fusion Festival, Salseros Productions, Bandon Ballroom series, University of Oregon, and many more.)

Elders Dancing & Motion classes for Movement Impaired

Can’t stand up? No problem! Dance is for every body. We offer dance and movement classes for senior centers, care facilities, as well as for folks using wheelchairs or leg prosthetics. Seated or standing, depending on mobility, we have specialized exercises for Parkinson's, and to help with arthritis and hand mobility, as well as light stretching, all to music. We can tailor playlists for folks with dementia and Alzheimers as well, to help them return to happy times in their lives.

Private Lessons

Personalized time and feedback to work on your dance goals. This can also include choreography for special events in your life: Weddings, Anniversaries, and more. 

Dancing for Kids, School Events, or After School Clubs

We collaborate with dancers and musicians to bring music, history, and dance to K-12 facilities as well, on a recurring or one time basis! We can also work with your teachers to connect to curriculum they are working on. 

Parties

For Individuals: Bring energy, connection, and great music to special occasions with your friends and family! We offer lessons or animations as well as playlists so you can dance and enjoy together.

Bar & Restaurant Owners: We also offer dance classes to help bring folks in to support your business! We have hosted parties at Aztec Willies, Casa Maya, Rustix, TapTap, and more.