Learn the Shim-Sham!
Learn the Shim-Sham!
Join us for fun, community, and dancing every Friday at the Olympia Eagles. Dance to a variety of music like Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, etc. People dance from all over the world with us bringing different styles to the community. Just like how a language can have dialects, accents, and slang, yet still be understood. We don't believe there is a "correct" way to dance, as long as it's to the music and you and your partner are having fun!
schedule
The Eagles third floor (805 4th ave E Olympia WA 98506)
6:30 to 7:30 Bachata class series (not included with admission)
7:30 to 8:30 Salsa class series (not included with admission)
8:30 to 9 Included Intro Salsa Lesson
9 to 12: Salsa social dance party
Admission: $10 at the door cash, card, check (Discounts for those that need it)
Includes into lesson and social dance
Our Team
Rudy Romero
Rudy is originally from Albuquerque, NM and has been teaching various forms of dance for nearly 20 years. He prides himself in teaching carefully crafted instruction and is always willing to take the extra time to help students connect to concepts. Along with producing a internet radio show and helping organize dance events, Rudy is currently studying computer programming at the Evergreen State College.
For private lessons call or text: 1(505) 514-9518
David Portugal
David is a musician, producer, music enthusiast and Dj. David hails out of Tumwater WA. He spends his free time in his studio cataloging and making his own music. David has had over 20+ years to develop his amalgamation of sound. His emotive music selections are his own therapy. His love for music goes beyond the spectrum of mixing music and is dedicated to sharing his love for music. This translates into sets where he infuses all the pieces of music that every music lover could appreciate.
Sunny Paguirigan
Dance became a transformative force in Sunny's life at the age of 12, but it was at 16, when he discovered partner dancing, that his world underwent a profound shift. In 2017, Sunny and David Accurso teamed up, shaping OlyDance into the vibrant community it is today with immense support. Sunny's dedication extends beyond the dance floor as he strives to share the joy of dance with his local scene, whether teaching or supporting other instructors. From the rhythmic beats of Swing to the sultry moves of Salsa, Bachata, Brazilian Zouk Lambada, Argentine Tango, and beyond, Sunny eagerly wants to share the rich tapestry of dance styles with his community.
David Accurso
A serious student of music and dance, David earned a Bachelors of Arts from the Evergreen State College with a focus in Dance and Comparative Movement. David’s interdisciplinary approach draws from Lindy Hop, ECS, Balboa, Blues, Kizomba, Salsa, Bachata, Argentine Tango, Modern Jazz, Odissi (Indian Classical), Ballet, swimming, and musicianship. David has been teaching classes, leading workshops and giving private lessons since 2007, and has since taught around the US as well as internationally. His classes are fun, social, and empowering for the mind, body, and partnership. David's love of dance is contagious.
