Helena Mambotera

I am a dancer, instructor, performer, salsera y bachatera located in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia. 

Start a chat

7-8pm - Beginner Salsa
Series: $50 prepay / $60 at door 
Drop-in: $15 prepay / $20 at door

8-9:30pm - Advanced Training Team
Monthly: $80 (no drop-ins; must DM)
Venmo Pay

  Location: Rendezvous, Rockville

Hey everyone! I hope you all had an amazing summer! With the kids back in school, it’s the perfect time for us to get back into the swing of things. I’m excited to announce that my monthly salsa On1 classes are resuming for September!

Beginner classes will be held from 7-8 PM. Sign up now for just $50, or $60 if you register on the day of the class.

For those interested in advanced training, I also have an On1 training team that meets right after the beginner class, from 8:00-9:30 PM on Wednesdays. If you’re curious about joining or want more information, please send me a DM. Let’s dance into September!

October 4
9pm - 10pm Salsa Class
11:30 Performances
10pm - 2am Social
$15 Online / $20 at Door
  Location: Rendezvous, Rockville

🎉 Hey everyone! We’ve got big plans coming up — while we won’t be hosting a social this month due to studio availability, we’re gearing up for an epic celebration in July! Join us as we celebrate the birthday of the one and only Cancer King, Jody Smooth, at Evolution Danz Studio in Rockville.

Tickets are on sale now for just $10 until July 5th. Don’t miss out on this event with your boy, see you there! 🎉

Sunday Aug 25th | 11am - 12pm
Class Location: DCBX Lounge

  Location: The Westin, DC

Grand Opening Tuesday, October 24th, we’re bringing the heat to Taco Tuesdays with a twist of Bachata at our brand new venue!
@lacatrinabarandlounge

NO COVER ALL NIGHT

All the great vibes of Tacos and Bachata closer to Bethesda 💃🎶

A Whole Free parking Garage in front.
Metro a couple blocks away.
Safe fun Environment and open to all levels of dancers

@helenalamambotera
Teaching a great bachata class at 8pm

March 23rd

Workshops 1:30pm - 7:30pm Pre-party Workshop: 9-9:45pm
Party: 9:45-2am

Full pass $70 online / $80 door
Workshop pass $55 online / $65 door
Party w/lesson $20 online / $25 door
Party only $15 online / $20 door
  Location: Salsa with Silvia, Bethesda

Enjoy an entire Saturday of workshops, party and performances.
When:
Saturday, March 23
Workshops from 1:30pm through 7pm
Pre-party workshop 9pm – 9:45pm
Party 9:45pm – 2am
Where:
Salsa with Silvia Studio
4731 Elm St 2nd fl., Bethesda, MD 20814
Performances
TBA
ABOUT
This is a Latin Dance event in Washington D.C. area presented by Aciela Kalmagambetova celebrating talented and empowering female figures in a dance community in DMV area. This event features women’s impact on the latin dance community in DMV area. We intend to highlight a profound impact of a group of women on the dance community in DMV area. D.C. Women’s International Month Celebration (DC WIMC) offers workshops, party, and performances in different dance styles: salsa, bachata, merengue, kizomba.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE. NO CASH ACCEPTED.
 
ARTISTS:
Helena Mambotera
Ardiente Dance Company
Melanie Mueller
Michelle Reyes
Aciela
Cat
 
DJ:
Kaya
 
PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER:
Webb Studios
 
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
TBA
 
Tickets:
Full pass $70 online / $80 at-the-door
Workshop pass $55 online / $65 at-the-door
Party w/lesson $20 online / $25 at-the-door
Party only $15 online / $20 at-the-door

July 16th
7-9pm - Beginner Bachata

$30 before July 15th, $40 after
Venmo Pay

  Location: Rendezvous, Rockville

Get ready to step into summer with confidence and style at our exciting workshops this June! 💃✨

First up, mark your calendars for June 11th, as we kick off with an electrifying Beginners Bachata Workshop from 7:00-9:00 PM. Dive into the rhythms of Bachata, master footwork, and unleash your inner dancer! Don’t miss out on our special $30 sale, ending June 10th! Secure your spot now!

June 25th
7-9pm - Salsa Shines & Partnerwork

$30 before June 24th, $40 after
Venmo Pay

  Location: Rendezvous, Rockville

Get ready to step into summer with confidence and style at our exciting workshops this June! 💃✨

On June 25th, join us for a dynamic 2-hour Beginners Workshop from 7:00-9:00 PM. Elevate your salsa skills with expert guidance on partnerwork and footwork. Grab this exclusive opportunity to refine your fundamentals and save with our $30 sale until June 24th!

I’ll be performing at World Dance Festival Friday Night!! Make sure you get your full pass to guys amazing event and come check me out on Friday!! Click on link for more information.

Tacos and Bachata

October 24th | 7:30pm - 12:30am
Helena Bachata Class: 8pm
Free
  Location: La Catrina, Bethesda

Grand Opening Tuesday, October 24th, we’re bringing the heat to Taco Tuesdays with a twist of Bachata at our brand new venue!
@lacatrinabarandlounge

NO COVER ALL NIGHT

All the great vibes of Tacos and Bachata closer to Bethesda 💃🎶

A Whole Free parking Garage in front.
Metro a couple blocks away.
Safe fun Environment and open to all levels of dancers

@helenalamambotera
Teaching a great bachata class at 8pm

Latin Dance Night

April 26th
7-8pm Salsa Class by Helena Mambotera
8 - 11pm Social by DJ Elvira
$15 lesson + social
  Location: Busboys and Poets, Columbia

Reviews

lauren

Lauren J.

  Facebook >

Everyone should make HELENA’S class part their SALSA JOURNEY! I did and YOU SHOULD TOO! I have taken Helena’s 4 week series!! It’s a lot of fun and the styling portion was an extra added unexpected bonus that I absolutely loved😍! She takes the time to dance with each and every one of her studentS to make sure you’ve got the moves down!! She is conveniently located in Rockville, the studio gave me great feeling with plenty of room and the price is RIGHT and worth it! Make sure u sign up early so u can SAVE!! GO FOR IT!! Enjoy the RIDE🔥🔥🔥

Michelle G

Michelle G.

  Facebook >

Helena has been one of the best teachers if not the best I’ve ever got a chance to learn from. She makes class fun while paying attention to each individual student no matter the size of her class and makes sure we are actually getting the moves. I’ve learned quite a bit from her and would highly recommend anyone to learn with her!! No matter what level you are at I’m sure you will learn something!

larryp

Larry P.

  Facebook >

Helena has been one of the best teachers if not the best I’ve ever got a chance to learn from. She makes class fun while paying attention to each individual student no matter the size of her class and makes sure we are actually getting the moves. I’ve learned quite a bit from her and would highly recommend anyone to learn with her!! No matter what level you are at I’m sure you will learn something!

Screen Shot 2022-05-17 at 1.37.40 AM

John H.

  Instagram >

I've progressed not only in doing the dance moves, but also in understanding why and how it works solo and partnered.

See what's coming up