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Ferocity Dance Company - Fierce Is For Everyone

WE MARCH TO OUR OWN BEAT

Ferocity is: Family. Fierce. Passion.

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Photo Credit: Franklin Liranzo
Ferocity is a judgement free zone.
​People from all walks of life are welcome.
The Ferocity Dance Company was founded in 2012 and focuses on Bachata Fusion pieces: mixing ballroom as well as other dance styles with Bachata to create a distinct viewpoint and style. The Ferocity Dance Company houses two Ladies teams, a student performance group, a competitive group, and the Professional Company.

The mission statement of the Company is: Fierce Is For Everyone. 

Most of the students that attend Ferocity are currently performers or striving performers. Students can be seen anywhere from once a week to seven times a week - it depends on how many teams and workshops they attend! We pride ourselves on offering teams that have different bachata styles so that our dancers learn new things, new styles, and new perspective! It is our hope that through constant support for the dance community, friendly behavior on and off the dance floor, and a distinct respect for all dance styles, that we can create a safe environment for all to learn and enjoy dancing.

Anyone that wants to be family, can be.

Our studio doesn't operate like a traditional dance studio, but it doesn't mean that there's not an opportunity for you to join in on the fun! From training teams to group classes, there's always something you can get involved with if you want to be a part of Ferocity.

Fierce is for Everyone - that means you! 


Group Classes & Workshops

Due to the heavy rehearsal schedule by our teams and other local groups, we don't offer many group classes, but we are glad to offer what we can! ​We also offer Special Bachata Intensives and Boot Camps throughout the year so that we can focus on social dancing which is why we are all here to begin with!

We pride ourselves on having a welcoming studio with a positive energy that makes all feel welcome when they walk through our doors.

Please Note In Person Group Classes Are Back!
​Registration is now open!

Group Classes
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Teams: Non Performing & Performing

We are a performance focused dance company, but we do have various options for those that would rather just get better at  dancing rather than perform for a live audience. Our training group is an excellent choice if you just want to spend time learning patterns, technique and drilling. Our student team is wonderful if you want to learn a choreography and perform.

Ferocity Dance Company (Professional)

The Ferocity Dance Company  is an Advanced Level Performing team geared towards making dancers stronger and more technically proficient in areas that can help them in all dances. The Company is made up of Professional dancers, with different levels of experience and in the Professional Company they work on a variety of routines, both Co-Ed and Same Gender.

Inclusion to this team is by auditions only and before the seasons begin. There is a twelve month minimum requirement to join
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REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Sundays
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Tuesdays
7:00pm - 10:00pm

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Next Season Begins:
January 2023
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Ferocity Amateur Team

The Ferocity Dance Company Amateur team is a Co-Ed Advanced Level Competitive and Performing team geared towards making dancers stronger and more technically proficient.

Inclusion to this team is by auditions only and before the seasons begin. The seasons are 12-14 months long depending on the competitive calendar.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Thursdays
​7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Next Season Begins:
January 2023
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Ferocity Amateur Ladies Team

The Ferocity Dance Company Ladies team is an Intermediate Level Performing team geared towards making dancers stronger and more technically proficient in areas that can help them in all dances. 

Drills, dance and physical exercises, and choreography will be used to work on things such as spins, turns, flexibility, foot strength, styling, lead and follow, and more!

Inclusion to this team is by auditions only and before the seasons begin. There is a twelve month minimum requirement to join


REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Wednesdays: Level 1*
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Mondays: Level 2*
8:00pm - 10:00pm

Sundays: Level 3*
2:00pm - 4:00pm

*Level placement is solely up to the Director. 

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Next Season Begins:
January 2023
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Photo Credit: Carlos Sihuas

​Ferocity Semipro Team

The Ferocity Dance Company Semipro Team is an Advanced Level Performing team geared towards making dancers stronger and more technically proficient in areas that can help them in all dances. The team is made up of Professional and Semi-professional dancers, with different levels of experience and they work on a variety of routines, both Co-Ed and Same Gender.

Inclusion to this team is by auditions only and before the seasons begin. There is a twelve month minimum requirement to join
​
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Sundays
8:00pm - 10:00pm

Tuesdays
7:00pm - 10:00pm

​
Next Season Begins:
January 2023
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​Ferocity Show Team

The Ferocity Dance Company Show team is a Co-Ed Advanced Beginner / Intermediate Level Performing team geared towards making dancers stronger and more technically proficient.

Drills, dance and physical exercises, and choreography will be used to work on things such as spins, turns, flexibility, foot strength, styling, lead and follow, and more!

Inclusion to this team is by auditions only and before the seasons begin. 


REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Mondays
​6:00pm - 8:00pm

Next Season Begins:
January 2023
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Safety in all Instances

On the Dance Floor

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Photo Credit: Media Rebel
At Ferocity we dance a variety of styles of bachata - and we really go through technique and consent in order to make our social dancing as safe as possible. Dips, body manipulations and other things of this sort require the leader AND the follow to have certain knowledge and understandings and consent in order to make the social dance experiences that much more enjoyable! 

Please note that generally speaking, dips should be used sparingly in social dancing. Also, tricks and lifts shouldn't be done on a social dance floor as it can be dangerous not only for the dancers involved, but for the dancers surrounding as well.

If you want to do lifts and tricks, feel free to ask about our performance teams, or of course - you can practice things that you know well and can execute with friends that you trust in a safe environment! 

Off the Dance Floor

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Going dancing can be a very interesting experience if you've never done so before! The lights, music, bar, and hundreds of people dancing and enjoying can be very overwhelming. 

If you'll be drinking, make sure to understand your limits. Not everyone enjoys dancing while drinking as it can affect balance or focus. When you walk from a bar to wherever you may be sitting, always walk around the perimeter of the dance floor instead of cutting right through as you'll be walking by people that are social dancing and arms, legs, and bodies may be flying around !

Wherever you may go, only dance with people you feel comfortable with, and if someone ends up dancing in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, tighten up your frame or stop the dance - social dancing is supposed to be a fun time for everyone.

At All Times

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When you go to big events or Congresses, the focus is on having fun: the workshops, parties until the next day, drinking, pictures and countless other types of activities can and do happen.

Please try to not explore events by yourself, always be in a group and have your friends know where you are. Should anything, in any type of event, happen that makes you uncomfortable, don't be afraid to ask for help from the organizers. ​Also please note that while bachata may look like it's a very intimate dance, it does have rules on AND off the dance floor. 

We are continuously working on and learning how  to make our Company and studio safe and inclusive to people from all walks of life. We take our role and commitment in creating and ultimately, maintaining a safe place for our dancers very seriously and reserve the right to modify and/or refuse entry at any time at the end of our conflict resolution process.

Purchase Ferocity Apparel

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Shipping available for $5 or you may Pick Up at the studio for free.

Ferocity Rhinestone Logo Crop Top

$30.00
Black short sleeve crop top with a large Ferocity rhinestoned logo on the front. No design or lettering on the back.
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Ferocity Rhinestone Short Sleeve V Neck T-Shirt (Feminine Cut)

$35.00
Black short sleeve feminine cut V-Neck T-Shirt with a large Ferocity rhinestoned logo on the front. No design or lettering on the back.
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Ferocity Rhinestone Short Sleeve V Neck T-Shirt (Unisex)

$30.00
Black short sleeve V-Neck T-Shirt with a large Ferocity rhinestoned logo on the front. No design or lettering on the back.
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Ferocity Rhinestone Hoodie (Feminine Cut)

$45.00
Black feminine cut and fitted Hoodie with a large Ferocity rhinestoned logo on the back and a small Ferocity logo in the front breast plate.
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Ferocity Snapback Hat

$30.00

Black and red snapback cap with the Ferocity Dance Company logo embroidered on the front.

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Ferocity Non Rhinestone Unisex V-Neck

$35.00

Black short sleeve unisex V-Neck T-Shirt with a large Ferocity logo on the front. On the back there is a single claw mark with our company slogan "Fierce is for Everyone."

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Ferocity Non Rhinestone V-Neck (Feminine Cut)

$30.00 - $35.00

Black short sleeve feminine cut V-Neck T-Shirt with a large Ferocity logo on the front. On the back there is a single claw mark with our company slogan "Fierce is for Everyone."

Purchase

Masters of Bachata Crop Top

$25.00

Black short sleeve crop top with our company slogan "Fierce is for Everyone" on the front, and a large claw mark in the back with our website address.

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Ferocity Small Drawstring Backpack

$25.00

Black drawstring bag with small backpack straps to help for carrying. Two color Ferocity logo on the front.

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WHAT SOME OF OUR DANCERS ARE SAYING

By far, joining Kat's bachata dance team has been my favorite activity I have discovered in the Washington DC (DMV) area. Kat Arias has built a dance community around her self that is founded on her vision of unity on the dance floor. The comraderie, fun atmosphere, supportive teammates, and most awesome of all: bachata skills workshops and different types of lesson she offers makes you grow into the bachatero/-a you were always meant to be! 

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FIERCE IS FOR EVERYONE.

  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • COVID-19
    • FEROCITY >
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      • FIERCE THOUGHTS
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  • DANCE WITH US
    • COMPETE >
      • AMATEUR
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