Hello and welcome!
Your dance journey awaits you and we'd love to help you take your first step into the wonderful world of social Latin dance.
Each person's reasons for wanting to dance and reasons for holding back are different. We get it.
Latin dance is your ticket to a fun, vibrant and enriching culture with the opportunity to make new connections and improve your health and well-being.
Ready to dance or want to know more?
Reach out to our friendly team via phone on 3844 1824 from 3:30pm Monday to Thursday and 5pm Friday. Message Us via the button above or Contact Us via the button below to send an email.
We look forward to chatting with you!
Discover the easiest way you can begin dancing & get set up for the best possible entry into the world of social Latin dance
Is there another way to meet new friends and feel socially connected in a healthy, welcoming and fun and way?
And why do so many people love to dance and cherish social dancing as a joyful part of their life that brings them continuous personal growth, health, social freedom and expression?
The answer is simply to be found in the doing: begin dancing exactly 'where you are' with Latin Dance Starter.
But I've never danced before! We hear you say...
Or, I know barely any dance moves, I danced so long ago, I have no rhythm, I can't 'picture' myself ever being one of those people moving with a partner on the dance floor, don't you need a special talent?
Latin Dance Starter is designed for and dedicated to people completely new Latin dance.
to begin, choose a starter course: LATIN DANCE, TANGO, SALSA or SAMBA
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. Meditative and ritualistic, 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.
June & July STARTER COURSE TIMETABLE
6.40pm | Latin Dance Starter, 8 weeks | Studio 2 Starts 1 July ENROLMENT OPEN
6.40pm | Latin Dance Starter, 8 weeks | Studio 1 Starts 3 July ENROLMENT OPEN
5.40pm | Latin Dance Starter, 8 weeks | Studio 1 Starts 4 July ENROLMENT OPEN
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6.40pm | Tango Starter, 8 weeks | Studio 2 Starts 4 July ENROLMENT OPEN
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7.40pm | Samba Starter, 8 weeks | Studio 2 Starts 4 July ENROLMENT OPEN
10.30am | Latin Dance Starter, 8 weeks | Studio 1 Starts 6 July ENROLMENT OPEN
2.30pm | Cuban Salsa Starter, 8 weeks | Studio 1 Starts 7 July ENROLMENT OPEN
Includes optional weekly free 30 min social dance & practice following class (no bookings required)
TESTIMONIAL
YOUR DANCE EXPERIENCE
DANCE IS PART OF LIFE - THE SOCIAL ELEMENT
We run more than 50 courses each week, from beginner to performance level.
We also offer parties, major events, festivas and teach you a social approach to learning how to dance to the level you wish - from beginner to expert.
An experienced dancer? Start with an Experienced Dancer Intro Pass. Perfect!
SOCIAL COURSE EXPERTS
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.
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.
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.
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
Part of something bigger
Wondering what else we offer and how your starter course connects within the whole Academy?
We've created this dedicated Starter web page to make it easy for you to get started, but you may like to check out the full line up.
With nearly 60 classes a week from beginner to advanced, weekly parties and termly specialty courses and workshops...
You're part of something bigger.
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.