Our Starter Courses Are Perfect for Absolute beginners
LATIN DANCE STARTER
Our most popular starting course. You will explore the basics of 6 of the most popular Latin styles, including Salsa by feeling the differences in the music and learning organic movement rather than just focusing on steps.
CUBAN SALSA STARTER & RUEDA
With its African roots, Cuban Salsa is not just centered on turn patterns, but interaction and communication with your partner, which means you will be on the social dance floor meeting new people sooner.
TANGO STARTER
Improve your daily life, stylishly. Tango has been hailed as a lifestyle choice, even a philosophy. At the same time meditative and ritualistic, it is passionate and creative. Step by step, Tango will infiltrate your heart and reveal your dancing alter ego.
SAMBA STARTER
SAMBA is Authentic Brazil! You will tap into the strong, confident & vibrant self. This is a fast-moving, satisfying workout done to the driving rhythms of Brazilian percussion and infectious Samba beats.
TESTIMONIAL
2019 SUMMER STARTER COURSE TIMETABLE
HOW WE CREATE YOUR DANCE EXPERIENCE
1. OUR EXPERTISE IS DELIVERING COURSES
We've taught more than 50,000 people since opening in 1994 and are the leading institution for social Latin Dance.
Our courses are expert, fun and truly road-tested.
No partner required, wear whatever is comfortable, prepare for fun. All welcome.
2. EXQUISITELY TALENTED INSTRUCTORS
We have over ten highly talented and extensively trained instructors in our teaching team.
They've studied here and overseas and bring deep experience and fun to your dance journey.
3. FOR ALL LEVELS, FOR FUN - FOR LIFE!
We run more than 50 courses each week, from beginner to performance level.
An experienced dancer? Pick which courses you'd like to try via our full timetable & start with an Experienced Dancer Intro Pass. Perfect!
4. TWO DEDICATED STUDIOS ON BOUNDARY ST. WEST END
Classes run seven days a week in our two dedicated and centrally located Studios.
Studio 1 is where you'll find reception & Studio 2 is where you'll love our balcony overlooking Boundary Street's night life.
It's a 1min walk between them.
Experienced Dancer Intro Pass
You want to dance at the Academy (fabulous!), you have some experience - a little, a lot, it's fresh, or it's been a while ... don't be put off from jumping in and finding your sweet spot at Rio!
It can be tricky to know where to begin and sometimes that can mean the difference between getting back into what you love, finding a new studio to dance at or ... missing out. Now there is a perfect and empowering way to find your favourite courses at our Academy.
Our Experienced Dancer Intro Pass, $45 gives you 14 days of unlimited dancing - we run classes 7 days a week across a vast variety of styles so you can dance to your heart's content, find the courses and levels that are right for you and be welcomed by everyone at the Studio.
TESTIMONIAL
Featured Course: Latin Dance Starter
Feet tap under your desk at work? Cook with music in the background? Look longingly at others dancing? It's time you joined in.
We believe everyone can dance, and that partner dance brings benefits from health, to friendships to connection and joy. It can change your life.
Eight weeks, six styles, supplementary workshops, social nights and a dance floor that has been danced by over 50,000 others since our doors opened.
Whether you're fulfilling a long-held desire, or simply trying something new that's social and fun Latin Dance Starter will not disappoint!
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFo
ADDRESS
Studio 1 & 2
Studio 1 & Main reception: 163 Boundary Street
Studio 2: 159 Boundary Street
West End, QLD 4101
Mail Address
PO Box 5599 West End Qld 4101
PHONE & EMAIL
RECEPTION HOURS
Mon – Thu:
Reception from 3.30pm,
Studio open from 4.30pm
Fri: 5pm – late
Sat: 7pm – late
Reduced hours Weekends and Public Holidays