Latin Dance Classes Melbourne

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Learn about our Latin American Dance Classes

Discover the feeling of your body moving to the infectious rhythms of Latin American music. At Rio Dance Studio we can help you become an all round latin dancer. As soon as you enter the studio, you will notice the exciting vibe generated as our friendly teachers guide students through their newly mastered dance steps to pulsating latin beats. Fun, quick and easy to learn, our latin dance classes right here in Melbourne will instantly transport you to South America. We offer Cha Cha Dance Classes, Samba Dance Classes, Rumba Dance Classes, Paso Doble Dance Classes, Jive Dance Classes and Rock’n’Roll Dance Classes. Come and explore these latin dance styles in depth. From beginner to advanced dance classes, let our professional staff guide you and introduce you to latin moves that will leave your family and friends in awe. If you love upbeat music then Latin Dance Classes are right for you!

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Cha Cha Dance Classes:

The Cha Cha Cha, informally called Cha Cha, is a dance of Cuban Origin. This dance style gained popularity in the 1950’s replacing Mambo and is just as popular today. Students enjoy dancing this style to both traditional Cuban music and top 40 pop hits. Come and learn the triple step pattern that makes the Cha Cha Cha basic and learn to match it to one of your favourite songs. Rio Dance Studio offers Cha Cha Dance Classes for beginners and advanced dancers.

Samba Dance Classes:

African people in Brazil brought music and dance from Africa and infused it into Latin American culture. Samba, popularized by the Rio carnival is energetic and full of spirit. Danced to bongos and jungle beats, Samba is characterized by simple forward and backward steps with tilting, rocking movements. Samba is unrelenting in its movement and is a great workout. Our Samba Dance Classes will improve your co-ordination skills and stamina. Rio Dance Studio offers Samba Dance Classes for beginners and advanced dancers.

Rumba Dance Classes:

This Afro-Cuban folk dance is the slowest of the latin dance styles, which makes it perfect for beginners. Danced to romantic latin songs as well as modern love songs, Rumba easily lends itself as a popular choice for wedding dance lessons or for anyone who simply enjoys this style of music. Rio Dance Studio offers Rumba Dance Classes for beginners and advanced dancers.

Paso Doble Dance Classes:

Paso Doble, made famous by Paul Mercurio in Strictly Ballroom, is a theatrical dance where the man is characterized as the matador and the lady portrays the bullfighters cape, caught in the drama of a Spanish bullring. Paso Doble, “two step” in Spanish, combines flamenco with a military march like rhythm. This dance style is a “showdance” performed for examinations or competitions and is not designed for social dancing.

Jive and Rock’n’Roll Dance Classes:

You may have heard about dance styles like jive, jitterbug, west coast swing and lindy hop. All these styles are swing dances and are danced to rock’n’roll music. So, in reality the music is rock’n’roll and various forms of swing is danced to this genre of music. However, in the 1950’s the movie industry popularised the term rock’n’roll as being a dance style rather than naming the dance as swing. In any case if you love rock’n’roll, then you’ll love learning the various forms of jive we teach in our rock’n’roll dance classes. Rio Dance Studio is a top rated Melbourne Dance School known for its beginner dance classes. To learn more about our Latin Dance Classes cull us at 03 9836 5588