Latin Dance Australia Classes
 
salsa
 

The most popular couple dancing in the world and it’s quit easy to learn.
The good thing about salsa is that if you enjoy going out you are able to dance from Monday to Sunday because salsa parties are very popular in Sydney.
We also teach from beginners to the professional level, so, if you fancy becoming a performer we tailor for that too.
 
LDA offers 11 levels in Salsa On1. Click here to know more:
 
LDA offers 11 levels in Salsa On1:
Beginner 1 (level 1)
Beginner 2 (level 2)
Beginner/Intermediate (level 3)
Intermediate 1 (level 4)
Intermediate 2 (level 5)
Intermediate/Advanced 1 (level 6)
Intermediate/Advanced 2 (level 7)
Advanced 1 (level 8)
Advanced 2 (level 9)
SWAT (Salseros with Amazing Talent) – Semi pro (level 10)
Pro Team (level 11)
 
Beginners 1 (level 1)

Welcome to your first class in Salsa the most popular Latin Dance Style in the World. This course is for complete beginners or students with understanding in other dance forms. We will teach you all the Salsa basics starting with the rhythm, basic step variations, leading/following fundamentals, linking to basic turn patterns.

“After finishing this course you will no longer have two left feet, we will have you up and dancing in no time…”

Curriculum: No experience required - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Beginners 2 (level 2)

This course is designed to build on the fundamentals of salsa learned at Beginners 1. It is preparation for Intermediate level. We will teach you new leading and following techniques, body control, spin techniques, e-copa turn patterns and introduce you to shines (solo footwork patterns) and men and ladies styling in Salsa.

“By the end of this course you will realise that Salsa can be addictive!”

Curriculum: Must have full understanding of Beginners 1 course - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Beginner/intermediate class

Beginner/Intermediate is your bridging course to the world of multiple count turn patterns. We teach you how to link all of your beginner 1 & 2 moves to create new and exciting variations that are nice and easy to execute on the social floor.

“At this level you will start to venture more regularly into the Salsa night life of Sydney. Be prepared to change your life for ever.”

Curriculum: Must have completed Beginners 1 & 2 - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Intermediate 1 (level 4)

This course expands upon shines or solo footwork patterns. You will learn double turns, dips, enhance your foot work, leading and following skills as well as showing you more of that sexy Salsa styling.

“By this point you start to go dancing regularly and… need to find out where all Latin clubs, restaurants, music shops are!!”

Curriculum: Must have full understanding of Beginners 2 course - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Intermediate 2 (level 5)

Preparation for Inter/Advanced – “By now you are getting addicted, that’s ok we have been for a long time…” This course we will teach more shines/solo footwork patterns to speed up your footwork, rhythm speed, introduce you to more complex turn patterns, emphases on double turns and male spinning.

“Yes guys you will become a spinning machine…”

Curriculum: Must have full understanding of Intermediate 1 course - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Intermediate/Advanced 1 (level 6)

Intermediate/Advanced level also called ‘nightclub salsa’ teaches you all those sexy moves to burn up the dance floor. Designed primarily for the salsa addict, a new move is taught every week. This is the course where you will stay until you have become extremely confident and have complete understanding of all the leading and following, links, spins, body control and complex patterns. This will be your practice stage; as aspiring candidates will be invited to join the advanced class. We will focus on complex turn patterns and shines/solos. Very challenging…

“At this point you should be able to feel the Salsa running through your veins and you need your weekly fix…”

Curriculum: Must have full understanding of Intermediate 2 course - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Intermediate/Advanced 2 (level 7)

A highly intensive 8wk course concentrating on complex turn patterns, shines and ladies styling building upon the techniques learnt from Int/Adv1. Not for the faint-hearted! New steps learnt every course.

“Once you get to this level you start to think about participate in Salsa competitions and become a Salsa star!”

Curriculum: Must have full understanding of Intermediate/Advanced 1 course - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Advanced Class 1(level 8)

“Congratulations you are now so addicted you can not get enough”.
The advanced course is not for the faint hearted we will teach you very complex turn patterns, shines/solo combinations, ladies triple turns and introduce you to our show moves, lifts, dips and all the tricks to make you the favourite dancer on the dance floor.

“By this point you have changed all your friends for Salseros friends, you will dance every week and your life will be completely different then before, you will really enjoy dancing…”

Curriculum: Must have full understanding of Intermediate/Advanced and receive an invitation from your instructor. - SEE TIMETABLE

 
 
Beginner 2 (level 2)salsaon2
 

Salsa On2 is Salsa danced by breaking on the second beat of the music.
The rhythm change enables you to slow your dance down and enjoy yourself by having more body movement in your dance.
It is very popular all around the world and it is Jaime and Liz’s preferred rhythm to perform and social dancing.
 
LDA offers 4 levels in Salsa On2. Click here to know more:
 
LDA offers 4 levels in Salsa On2:
Beginner (level 1)
Intermediate (level 2)
Intermediate/Advanced (level 3)
On2 Performer course
 
On2 Beginners (level 1)

In this course we will concentrate on the On2 Rhythm and fundamentals so we can apply them to all your regular On1 turn patterns. This will help you develop your understanding of Salsa in a much more in depth way and will help you become a much better dancer in both On1 and On2 salsa…

“Be prepared for a real challenge, changing your old habits to develop new ones can be a daunting thing to do but once you have achieved your goal you will twice as a good as you were before you started your On2 course as it helps to fast track your On1 development”

Curriculum: Must have completed Beg/Inter Salsa On1 - SEE TIMETABLE

 
On2 Intermediate (level 2)

At the intermediate On2 level you will learn various turn patterns to be incorporated in your social dancing routines. You will also learn how to covert On1 moves into On2 rhythm.

“By this point you realise how smooth On2 rhythm is and you need learn to move more silky and graceful. ”

Curriculum: Must have completed On2 Beginners 1 - SEE TIMETABLE

 
On2 Intermediate/Advanced (level 3)

During the 8 weeks course you will focus on On2 leading, body movement and complex turn patterns. At the end of this course you will be dancing fluently On2.

“Once you get here all you want is to dance On2, also you realised you can’t get enough of it and need to go to New York and Puerto Rico for the next Holiday”

Curriculum: Must completed On2 Intermediate - SEE TIMETABLE

 
On2 Salsa Performer course

These courses are run once a year, we teach all the secrets to being a performer, such as posture, projection, expression, arms lines, hands, leg lines, aerials, flips and dips. You will learn a full choreography and will present in front of over 400 people at our Annual LDA Ball our most important event. We get very strict so that you perform to the best of your ability, but you will improve your dancing 100%.

Please click here for full information on LDA Ball.

Curriculum: Must have a full understand on Salsa On2. For Intermediate and higher level only. - SEE TIMETABLE

 
 
 
 

A very energetic solo dance. It is the sensual and fast typical Brazilian Rio Carnival dance. In class you’ll learn footwork technique, Hips movements, body rolls and African-Brazilian movements in a fast pace and it’s suitable for anybody who is looking for fitness or just for a lot of fun.
 
LDA offers 4 levels in Samba. Click here to know more:
 
LDA offers 4 levels in Samba:
Beginner (level 1)
Beginner 2 (level 2)
Intermediate (level 3)
Advanced and Performer
 
Beginner 1 (level 1)

The energetic and very popular Brazilian dance called Samba is an individual form of dance. On the beginners level you will learn the Samba rhythm, Timing, Basic Steps, Basic variations and Axe (the very popular Samba choreographies).
Come prepared to sweat and have fun. It is a great way to improve fast foot work and hips movements.

Curriculum: No experience required - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Beginner 2 (level 2)

After mastering the samba basic step in beginners 1, you will discover the variations of the basic step and learn how to improve your samba free style.
The music and steps will speed it up to a mild samba beat creating an even more energetic atmosphere. Learn also to link steps together, developing styling and preparing for the Intermediate level.

“At this point you are thinking…why I haven’t done this before? Then you discovered that Samba is addicted and you are already checking out travel agencies prices to the next trip to Rio and Salvador in Brazil”

Curriculum: Must have completed Samba Beginners 1 - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Intermediate (level 3)

After realise how fast Samba can be, you will be amazed how faster you can do it on the intermediate level. Here you will learn more complex moves, choreographies, polish your foot work and get a fully understanding of the rhythm. This class is very popular for Ladies.

Curriculum: Must completed Beginner 2- SEE TIMETABLE

 
Advanced and Performer (level 4)

We call it Samba SWAT Team (Sambistas with amazing talent). SWAT is a semi professional performance course. Here you will learn Samba choreographies and experience the feeling of being dressed in a samba outfit. The students in this course will be performing in major events as part of LDA Students performance teams and have the opportunity to be in the spotlight showing off what they have learned during classes.

“If you got to this point you are already saving money to make your dream come true: Get yourself to Brazil as quicker as possible!"

Curriculum: Students can do this course only by invitation or by audition - SEE TIMETABLE

 
 
 
 

It is also a couple dancing with a style which consists of small steps and sway of the hips, very popular now days in Sydney’s clubs.
 
LDA offers 3 levels in Cha-Cha. Click here to know more:
 
LDA offers 4 levels in Samba:
Beginner (level 1)
Cha-Cha Intermediate (level 2)
Cha-Cha Performer Course
 
Beginner 1 (level 1)

Basic steps, shines, leading/following, basic turn pattern, rhythm and timing are instructed in this introductory 4wk course. Be ready to have lots of fun!

“In this course you will discover there is more then Salsa in a social scene”

Curriculum: Completion of Salsa Beg 2 course or higher is recommended but not essential. - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Cha-Cha Intermediate (level 2)

In 4 weeks course you will learn various turn patterns and the techniques to link steps together plus Cha-cha styling for men and women.

“By this point you start to realise there is no reason to leave the dance floor any more and you will need a black, white, red and brow new dancing shoes!

Curriculum: Must have completed Cha-cha beginners 1 - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Cha-Cha Perfomer Course (level 3)


Please click here for full information on LDA Ball.

Curriculum: Must have a full understand in Cha-cha. For Intermediate and higher level only- SEE TIMETABLE

 
 
 
 

Lambada/ zouk is also a couple dancing; it involves a lot of body movement, complex foot work and is considered the most sensual Latin dance in the world. The great thing about our Lambada classes is that we run a social party every Thursday after the classes so you can meet a lot of people.
 
LDA offers 5 levels in Lambada/ Zouk. Click here to know more:
 
LDA offers 5 levels in Lambada/Zouk:
Beginner 1 (level 1)
Beginner 2 (level 2)
Intermediate (level 3)
Intermediate/Advanced (level 4)
Lambada Performance course
 
Beginners 1 (level 1)

In this 4 weeks course you will learn the basic steps, leading/following, Lambada basic body movement and basic turns.

“Be ready to be challenged with your body boundaries”

Curriculum: No dance curriculum required, this course is for absolute beginners. - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Beginners 2 (level 2)

At beginners 2 level you will learn new turn pattern and more complex leading/following. This course is also available only in 4 weeks classes.

“From this point you start to be aware of how your body should lead the ladies and the females can’t wait to flick their hair!”

Curriculum: Must have completed Lambada beginners 1 - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Intermediate (level 3)

In this 4 weeks course you will learn the techniques of how to make your dancing flows like a real Brazilian dancer! We will concentrate in turn patterns and social dancing skills.

“Here you will be so hooked that all you can think about is Lambada/Zouk! You are already searching in the internet for the latest DVDs and music to start your collection”

Curriculum: Must have completed Lambada beginners 2 - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Intermediate/Advanced (level 4)

This is an 8 week course for the Lambada lovers. Here you will learn complex turn patterns, dips and the famous Lambada/Zouk doll technique.

“By this point you are tired to listen Salsa in the clubs and you decided to run your own Lambada/Zouk parties at your house and make a good usage of your music collection.”

Curriculum: Must have full understand of Lambada/Zouk intermediate level- SEE TIMETABLE

 
Lambada Perfomance Course (level 5)


Please click here for full information on LDA Ball.

Curriculum: Must have a full understand in Lambada/Zouk for Intermediate and higher level only - SEE TIMETABLE

 
 
 
 

This popular dance rhythm is from Dominican Republic and has a quite easy basic step with a sensuous touch on the hips movement. It is an intense close dance style including many turn variations. It’s very popular in Salsa parties.
 
LDA offers 2 levels in Bachata. Click here to know more:
 
LDA offers 2 levels in Bachata:
Bachata Beginners 1
Bachata Cool Moves
 
Bachata Beginners 1

In this 4 weeks course you will learn the basic steps, leading/following techniques, Body movement and rhythm.

“During classes you will be thinking: I wonder how we can move our bodies in a such close position?!!!?”

Curriculum: No previous dance experience required but if you are a Salsa dancer it helps. - SEE TIMETABLE

 
Bachata Cool moves

In this course you will learn cool moves to be implemented in your Bachata basics steps, you will learn many turn patterns easy to lead and follow in the social scene.

“From this level you will feel like a Pro. Bachata is so easy and fun that you will be confident to keep it up with all different dance styles at the Salsa parties.”

Curriculum: Must have completed Bachata beginners 1 - SEE TIMETABLE

 
 
 
 

In this 4 weeks course you will learn how to be very feminine on the social floor by incorporating techniques on how to use hands/arms, feet, hips and body with grace and style, including sexy movements to spice up your dancing and to give you more confidence on the dance floor.

“By the end of this course you will be transformed and thinking of how much an woman can do to look good on the dance floor or in normal life.”

Curriculum: Must have completed beginner’s level in Salsa on1 or On2, Cha-cha or Bachata. - SEE TIMETABLE

 
 
 

This 4 weeks course is for those who want to spin like Little Liz and Jaime Jesus.
You will learn to improve your balance, body control, arm frame and tension, speed, timing and “spotting” technique for single and multiple spins and turns.

“Be ready to challenged and excited about the huge improvement on your spins skills.”

Curriculum: Must have completed beginner’s level in Salsa on1 or On2, Cha-cha or Bachata. - SEE TIMETABLE

 
 
 

This 4 weeks course you will learn many male secrets on how implement style in fast and slow foot work, hands positioning, leading the ladies elegantly, posture and male projection on the dance floor.

“Be ready to feel challenged and excited about all styling possibilities available for a man to shine on the dance floor.”

Curriculum: Must have completed beginner’s level in Salsa on1 or On2, Cha-cha or Bachata. - SEE TIMETABLE

 
 
 

This is an essential workshop to master your understanding your rhythm and timing for salsa dancing. By the end of this class you will be able to clearly listen and identify each of the major instruments and to get an understanding of Salsa On1 and On2, very rhythmic and challenging.

Curriculum: No previous dance experience required. - SEE TIMETABLE

 
 
 

LDA is the creator and producer of more then 70% of the professionals in Sydney’s Latin Dance industry today. We proud ourselves to be considered Australia’s Talent Factory by having the best training for those who wish to become a professional Latin Dance Performer or Instructor.
We offer performance courses once a year in all types of Latin Dance taught at our school including: Salsa on1, Salsa on2, Samba, Lambada/Zouk, Cha-Cha, Bachata, Ladies Styling, Shines and Latin Hip-Hop.
Performer’s courses start every year in the first week of June, the training last for 3 months and the performance is displayed at the prestigious annually LDA Ball in September.

For further details please click here:

Curriculum: Must have completed at the least level 3 in any type of Latin Dance learnt at LDA. - SEE TIMETABLE

 
 
 

This is a one to one lesson and it is a more effective way of learning how to dance.
In a private lesson we go through all little details that we can not attend in a group class.
Things such as : posture, hand rotations, precise timing, spotting and many more as well as cleaning up any bad habits you may pick up along the way.
Every individual has their own special needs but when you are in a group class there is no way of giving as much personal attention as we would like to give also the benefits are enormous and this is why we recommend private lessons.

We have Intensive Private Lessons (3 hours in a row) available.

Private classes are taken at Broadway Dance Studios by Internationally renowned Instructors.

Curriculum: No experience required. - SEE TIMETABLE