Our motto:
to offer the highest quality of teaching
in a fun & friendly space
to offer the highest quality of teaching
in a fun & friendly space
Imagine you could be moving to music, learning a new skill, getting fit and expanding your social network all at the same time… Salsa, Bachata & social dancing allows you to achieve all of this and develop a skill you’ll truly love!
At DANZAR LATINO
we offer classes that use one of the most advanced teaching methodologies in the industry
to deliver authentic Latin dance classes in:
- Cuban Salsa (Casino)
- Afro-Cuban (Rumba, Orishas etc)
- Colombian Salsa (Caleña/Cali Style)
- LA Salsa (On 1)
- NY Mambo (On 2)
- Bachata (Moderna & Dominican)
- Reggaeton & Body Isolations
We’re also dedicated to creating a welcoming space for all students, where you will become part of a fantastic social community, feel a sense of achievement, and have a tonne of fun!
DANCE STYLES
This is a dynamic and fluid style of dance that combines elements of traditional Cuban Son with modern Salsa based turn patterns. This is a great style to develop your body movement and flavour!
COLOMBIAN SALSA /
CALI STYLE
Cali, Colombia is known as the Salsa capital of the world and is home to this highly energetic and impressive dance style. Cali Style is renowned for being sharp and technical and is perfect to develop your footwork and musicality!
CUBAN RUMBA /
GUAGUANCO
This is a highly rhythmic and expressive genre of dance that is comprised of three styles; Yambú, Guaguancó and Columbia. This dance style is emblematic of Cuban culture and is a great way to develop your body movement and styling!
AFRO-CUBAN
There are many styles of dance that fall under this genre, which has its roots predominantly in Central and West Africa, and of course Cuba. Aside from developing your body movement and coordination, these styles will help you to embody different emotions and characters!
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TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
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How can I rave about this place enough? Caroline was so patient & thorough. She was the perfect teacher - so kind with her instructions and feedback. She managed to completely transform our lack of confidence into a beautifully choreographed piece including 2 lifts when i never even considered one. Even on the day with the obstruction of my dress, the perfectly chosen & taught steps, we were so happy with the end result. We also left this very late - learnt it all with 1 class a week just a few weeks before the wedding! Thank you Caroline!
Nishara S
November 11, 2021We had a great experience at The Secret Garden of Dance. Initially super anxious about our wedding dance, Caroline's patience and fantastic teaching skills transformed us into confident dancers. Her step-by-step guidance and encouraging approach made the learning process fun too. On our wedding day our the dance went off without a hitch, earning us tonnes of compliments from our guests. We're grateful to The Secret Garden of Dance and especially Caroline for turning our anxiety into dance floor magic. If you're seeking a top-notch dance studio with a friendly atmosphere and exceptional instructors, this is the dance studio to go with!
Ashleigh Alebakis
December 5, 2023We were quite nervous to perform a first dance at our wedding but Caroline and Sanushka taught us so much and we felt very connected to their philosophy and honesty with us. We learnt so much and loved going to our lessons as well as the group classes. Our guests continue to comment on how amazing our dance was and we feel so grateful to the secret garden of dance for taking the time and developing the perfect dance for us. Thank you so much! Looking forward to coming back for some more classes in the future.
Alyssa
March 20, 2024From the very beginning of our wedding planning journey, we knew that our first dance was something we really wanted to put time and effort towards. Sanushka and the team at The Secret Garden of Dance were incredible in always leading with our vision and story in creating something really special for us. Sanushka has a passion for both dance and teaching, meaning we didn’t just learn choreography, we got to try out different styles of dance, watch the instructors demonstrate their ideas and really workshop everything as a team. Our lessons were truly an unexpected highlight of the wedding planning process! We always looked forward to our time at the studio as it gave us an opportunity to learn something new together as well as to slow down and focus on each other, which often gets lost amidst the rush of planning a wedding. Our first dance was such a dream and Sanushka went above and beyond to make sure that on the big day, we felt confident to truly enjoy that moment in front of all of our loved ones.
Sashini and Kavinda
September 13, 2022 -
I have been dancing salsa for 5 years socially and attending different dance schools. The instructors at this school by far have helped me grow my understanding of movement, timing, precision and musicality at a rate I didn't think was possible. So many lightbulb moments. The teachers are patient, articulate and FUN! I highly recommend this school of dance as you will not be disappointed!
Melly Moo
April 2, 2021We can’t thank Sanu enough for being an incredible dance teacher! He helped choreograph, teach and perfect our wedding dance and our incredible lift. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the dance was and everyone has said our dance was the “WOW” factor for the night. Sanu is very down to earth and besides being an amazing teacher would always be there to listen to us even on our down days. We could not have envisioned a more beautiful, choreographed dance and looking forward to returning for further classes.
Bianca Wilson
November 15, 2023Sanushka is our dance guru! I knew the moment that I met him that Sanushka was a gifted teacher who skillfully knows how to get the best from his students. He puts you at ease immediately and is able to hone in to the exact detail that will make all the difference. He runs his studio with integrity and only employs and trains only the best teachers. I have been to many dance studios in Melbourne and The Secret Garden stands out. It is a welcoming space and a comfortable size that prevents the classes from ever being too large. I always feel welcome when I visit. Thanks Sanushka and Caroline for being such amazing mentors and supporters of Shepparton Salsa and bringing your talent to Shepparton, and jumping on board with all of my ideas! Pics from some of the workshops that Danzar Latino has run for us.
Tracy Birchall
March 20, 2022Very professional, good communication. Has the ability to very concisely identify and correct faults to make his students look like amazing dancers in a remarkably short period of time.
Robert H
March 31, 2021
TEACHERS
FAQS
Short answer: Yes we do (but you can also drop into any class casually)
We run 6 week short courses in a term structure, allowing our students to build on the previous week’s material. However, we welcome casual drop in students as well. We introduce new material and dance content every 2 – 3 weeks so you won’t feel like you’re drowning in class! We have various levels that allow our students to develop their dancing, so you will never hinder your progress.
Short Answer) No you don’t!
We welcome all students whether you chose to come on your own, with a friend, family member, partner or a fellow dance student.
We recommend you wear active wear, casual attire and avoid clothes that are too tight or restricting. Some students come straight from work and others are in shorts and t-shirt. We also have bathrooms where you can get changed.
Recommended: Sneakers, trainers, walking shoes, flats, low heels with ankle support, Ballet flats, Ballroom and Latin dance shoes
Please avoid: Stiletto heels, heels with no ankle support, heavy boots, shoes with thick rubber soles, sandals/thongs/jandals/slip ons/flip flops!
Short answer: 1 hour
Our classes are typically 1 hour in duration, whether it’s a private or group class. We may start or end the class 5 minutes earlier to complete payments, make another booking or answer any questions.
We accept cash, eftpos, credit card (Visa & Mastercard only) and online bank transfer