valeria balderas
hola!
my name is valeria, i'm 29 and i'm a dance teacher.
my abuelita started taking me to dance classes when i was 7 every day after school. a big part of my story is thanks to her, i didn't know how these classes would change my whole life.
MY FIRST LOVE WAS THE JAZZ TECHNIQUE - I LOVED THE MUSIC, LINES AND PIROUETTES. but then i also expanded my training to include lyrical, acrodance and stretching.
i've had beautiful moments as dancer but my favorite memories are as a teacher and choreographer. i started teaching classes 12 years ago in mexico across all age groups. i found joy and happiness in my classroom from the moment i started and i knew teaching was what i wanted do for the rest of my life. i love connecting with my students, watching their progress and supporting them as much as i can.
Because of my dance journey, i've gone to incredible places and had beautiful experiences and great projects - one of them is my company "force dance competition" (link below). but the most important part is the opportunity i've had to meet amazing people that have become part of my life.
recently, I moved to new york city, and like everybody here i came following a dream.
last year i started teaching reggaeton in manhattan. as a latina i grew up dancing and singing this music during my teenage years. i love how it's becoming part of nyc culture, because it's not just dance, it's "perreo".
fun fact - the reggaeton i enjoy most is the old school because it reminds me of my quinceañera era. so don't get surprised if in my dance classes i play a very very old and classic song.
my choreographies are a reflection of my personality, since i was young i liked to be "sensual" - dressing up, dancing, singing and even talking. years later i discovered that this is a part of myself that i love because it makes me connect with my body and mind in beautiful ways and makes me aware of my power.
however, it didn't always feel magical. growing up in a conservative society made me feel judged. Like i was doing something wrong and it was something of myself i had to hide.
now i can't be happier to share a little part of me in my dance classes and to empower us together.
i'm a mexican immigrant woman in this city, trying to keep writing my dance story with new adventures and friends, and i really wish you could be part of it.
About Force
my name is valeria, i'm 29 and i'm a dance teacher.
my abuelita started taking me to dance classes when i was 7 every day after school. a big part of my story is thanks to her, i didn't know how these classes would change my whole life.
MY FIRST LOVE WAS THE JAZZ TECHNIQUE - I LOVED THE MUSIC, LINES AND PIROUETTES. but then i also expanded my training to include lyrical, acrodance and stretching.
i've had beautiful moments as dancer but my favorite memories are as a teacher and choreographer. i started teaching classes 12 years ago in mexico across all age groups. i found joy and happiness in my classroom from the moment i started and i knew teaching was what i wanted do for the rest of my life. i love connecting with my students, watching their progress and supporting them as much as i can.
Because of my dance journey, i've gone to incredible places and had beautiful experiences and great projects - one of them is my company "force dance competition" (link below). but the most important part is the opportunity i've had to meet amazing people that have become part of my life.
recently, I moved to new york city, and like everybody here i came following a dream.
last year i started teaching reggaeton in manhattan. as a latina i grew up dancing and singing this music during my teenage years. i love how it's becoming part of nyc culture, because it's not just dance, it's "perreo".
fun fact - the reggaeton i enjoy most is the old school because it reminds me of my quinceañera era. so don't get surprised if in my dance classes i play a very very old and classic song.
my choreographies are a reflection of my personality, since i was young i liked to be "sensual" - dressing up, dancing, singing and even talking. years later i discovered that this is a part of myself that i love because it makes me connect with my body and mind in beautiful ways and makes me aware of my power.
however, it didn't always feel magical. growing up in a conservative society made me feel judged. Like i was doing something wrong and it was something of myself i had to hide.
now i can't be happier to share a little part of me in my dance classes and to empower us together.
i'm a mexican immigrant woman in this city, trying to keep writing my dance story with new adventures and friends, and i really wish you could be part of it.
my mission
giving you a safe space where you can express yourself and connect with more women without feeling judged about anything! i want to you believe in your capacity as a dancer and explore your body and sensuality through dance.