Do you find yourself often leaving a social feeling ‘okay’ about it, but upon reflection, realise that you’re cycling through the same patterns, just dancing to what you know rather than reacting to what you hear?
Mastering salsa and social dancing isn't just about steps; it's about finding the right guidance and a supportive community. With us, learning to dance becomes an immersive learning journey.
We'll be your mentors, your cheerleaders, and your partners on the dance floor. Let us lead the way as you unleash your dance potential!
Ready to be one of Melbourne’s best social dancers?
Are you new to Salsa?
New Mixed Timetable is Running Now!
At United Latin Dance, we believe a diversified dancer is a great dancer! This is why our syllabus is designed to cover a range of styles, moves, and rhythms to teach dancers to react musically instead of habitually.
Ready for a new challenge in all things Salsa? Join our classes now and become someone's best social dance!
Learning Salsa made easy again
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Your Journey so far...
You started Salsa some time ago and quickly fell in love. After a while, you feel like all you’re doing is another pattern class without actually growing as a dancer. You see other people dancing better than yourself, but you don’t know what’s missing.
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You're not alone
It’s so easy to feel progression as a beginner because there’s so much to learn! But at some point, the feeling of progression dies down and you don’t know where you stand as a dancer, or how to improve. Pattern classes aren’t helping anymore, and you’re not sure what to do.
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We're here to help
With over 17 years of combined dance expertise, rest assured that you are in capable hands. Our dedicated efforts are focused on ensuring that our distinctive methodology not only fosters authentic and rapid growth in your dancing but also covers the full range of Salsa influences. Through a holistic approach, we aim to extract the utmost potential from each individual, enhancing and enriching your dance journey.
What makes us different?
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Jason began his journey in Melbourne over 13 years ago, gaining experience at major local and international dance schools and performing alongside world champion dancers. Jason has consolidated his various dance studies to create a unique teaching style, utilising his experience in Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Ballet to supplement over a decade of Latin dance training. He believes that a “keep it simple” approach is required when teaching salsa. You don’t have to be born a dancer to dance salsa, and Jason is proof of that!
Amy always had a passion for dancing from a young age, but as life would have it, it was taken in a more musical direction. With a background in music theory, she found picking up salsa as a young adult more than easy. After quickly progressing to an advanced dancer, she became part of one of Australia’s premiere dance teams and started teaching.
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Our keep it S.I.M.P.L.E Salsa methodology:
S - Start with Fundamentals: We’ll simplify the techniques for a strong foundation, ensuring everyone grasps the essentials from the start.
I - Instill Concepts Over Steps: Learn the underlying concepts and mechanics of salsa, such as timing, connection, weight transfer, and musicality, so you can apply these concepts creatively when social dancing.
M - Make it Engaging and Memorable: We’ll keep you positively challenged through fun, and interactive exercises!
P - Practice with Patience: Practice is key! but patience with who your dancing with, and also yourself is just as important!!
L - Learn and Adapt: Learning is a journey, but being open to feedback can make it smooth sailing!
E - Embrace Creativity and Expression: Why learn a strict pattern, when social dancing is all about improvisation and freestyle? Self-expression and creativity are encouraged in our classes so you can create your style and be uniquely you ;)
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How many times have you done a class without clarity that you’re doing something correctly? At our studio, we prioritize the power of tailored feedback as one of the most effective tools for improvement.
We understand that without constructive guidance, recognizing areas for improvement becomes challenging. If no one points out potential areas for improvement, how can you be expected to enhance your skills? -
Growth means different things to different people. We take the time to understand our student’s goals so that we can tailor your experience and feedback in a way that works for you.
Whether you just want to feel more comfortable social dancing, or you dream of being on stage, we’re able to help you progress in ways that are important to you.
What We Offer at United Latin Dance
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Salsa for Beginners
Salsa isn't just about dancing; it's a lively way to meet people and have a blast.
Whether you're here to groove, get fit, or try something new, salsa helps you show who you are while connecting with cool folks in our friendly crew!
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Weekly Classes
Discover your transformative journey of salsa dancing with us!
Our classes go beyond steps, focusing on empowering you with fundamental concepts. Whether you're a novice or experienced dancer, join us to unleash your full potential.
Click here and discover how our classes will change your dancing for the better!
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Performance Courses
Experience the joy of dancing while building lasting connections with fellow salsa enthusiasts.
Our performance teams are focused on helping you become the best dancer you can be with tailored feedback, challenging choreographies, and a team of likeminded individuals who will support you through every step.
Click here and learn how you can contribute your passion to our close-knit salsa family!
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Private Lessons
Private lessons are a great way to fast track your dancing.
Our private lessons cater to all skill levels, offering tailored guidance to help amplify your strengths, address specific challenges, and unlock the full potential of your dance journey.
Click here for more information on how you can accelerate your dancing!
FAQ
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You don’t need to have a partner for any of our classes, however if you have someone in mind that you’d like to come with, encourage them to sign up!
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Absolutely! We have quite a few classes in rotation which are friendly to first-time on2 dancers.
If you’re keen to try on2 but not sure which classes would be best suited for your experience level, send us a message and we’ll help you out!
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- Drink bottle
- Dance shoes/heels (recommended but not essential). If you don’t have dance shoes, you can alternatively wear runners or socks
- An open mind and good energy! Learning new things can be intimidating, however, these classes are your safe space to experiment with your dancing without judgment
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We currently run small ‘invite-only’ groups for beginners but will be launching an open beginners course very soon!
