KIDS LATIN & BALLROOM DANCING
KIDS LATIN & BALLROOM
Our Kids Latin and Ballroom Dance classes are offered as follows:
- For children over 9 years old and adults: International Latin Dance Classes;
- For any age as Private Lessons.
The Latin Dances that will be covered are: Cha Cha Cha, Jive, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble.
The Ballroom Dances that will be covered are: Modern Waltz, Quick Step, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango.
We have seen a strong interest in our students wanting to compete in Ballroom and Latin Dance Competition. Click on the image below to watch some of our students in the beginning of their competition journey.
DRESS CODE, WHAT TO BRING? WHAT TO EXPECT?
There is no specific dress code for this class; however we recommend that children wear casual/sports attire, and Latin/Ballroom shoes.
Ready to dance with us? Get started today!
Sydney Dance Rhythms is a well established Dance School in Sydney offering dance classes for children, adults and seniors. We run dance classes in Summer Hill and Parramatta. We have developed confident and competent dancers since the beginning of 2010, and we have given everyone the opportunity to perform at different small and large scale events in Sydney. No matter the reason you want to learn how to dance for (be it for fun, to meet new people, socialise, for your wedding, for an event, to get back into dancing, to compete, to follow a career in dance), we can cater for everyone.
FAQ'S
Ballroom Dancing has two branches: Standard and Latin.
Ballroom Standard comprises of 5 dances: Modern Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep and Tango. Standard Ballroom Dances have evolved over several hundred years from dancing in the royal courts of Europe, and still to this day have a regal upright deportment. These dances progress around the room in an anticlockwise direction.
Our ballroom classes will develop your skills of dancing in both open and close hold, and will help you get rid of your two left feet syndrome, coordinate and synchronize your moves with your partner's.
The Latin Dances are the Latin/Rhythm style of dance which are still part of Ballroom Dancing. The difference is that these dances stay in one spot on the dance floor. They are more energetic and use a more syncopated rhythm. The five Ballroom Latin Dances are: cha cha cha, jive, rumba, samba and paso doble.
At Sydney Dance Rhythms, we have decided to include salsa and merengue into the curriculum for children due to high demand of these dances too.
Ballroom Dancing is not only for competitions. Social dancing has become widely spread in Australia: there are many studios, clubs and civic centers in Sydney organizing social nights every day of the week.
Yes the classes encourage both boys and girls to participate.
There’s no need of any prior dance experience.
Yes, you can view a class before registering your child or have a casual class.
Yes, you can still register your child
You don’t need to pay for the full term. Casual classes are available as well
- Clothing: comfortable and practical clothes (i.e. not too baggy so children may trip on it OR too tight that it may restrict movement)
- Shoes: special shoes for ballroom dancing
The classes are 1 hour in duration
We recommend you arrive at least 5-10 minutes prior to the commencement of your class for sign-in.
Term bookings or other discounted packages can only be purchased up to and during the first class of the term, or as otherwise stated on our website. Discounts shall not apply beyond this time.
Term bookings or other discounted packages are non-refundable and non-transferrable upon completion of 25% of the agreed term. For example, in a 10-week term, refunds cannot be accepted after week 3. Any refunds shall be made pro-rata.
No refunds or concessions shall be provided for cancellations for lessons given by you with less than 24 hours’ notice. We reserve the right to give special consideration to extraordinary circumstances and we may request documented evidence accordingly.
SDR reserves the right to cancel a lesson by providing reasonable notice. If this occurs, participants will be notified and refunded accordingly
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“Sydney Dance Rhythms have provided our school with great value and quality dance-fitness classes over the past two years. The energetic dance program known as ZumbAtomic covers a variety of dance skills including Hip Hop and Zumba. The sessions which incorporate fitness as well as dance certainly engage and motivate the students as well as develop their fitness level. Cristina and her staff are qualified professionals who have experience in dancing and teaching young children to grandparents.”
ANNA MONTGOMERY
"I highly recommend Cristina and Sydney Dance Rhythms to anyone interested in wanting their children to participate and excel in dance. My daughter Elena who is 6 was fortunate to have a full term of dance as part of her school curriculum and absolutely loved it and flourished under the instruction of "Miss Cristina". She now attends a weekly jazz dance class and is thoroughly enjoying learning new routines and participating in a fun team environment. My daughter has been to other dance schools in the last 3 years but Sydney Dance Rhythms is definitely the one she has most enjoyed and looks forward to attending every week!"
ANGIE MARINO
“I took my very first dance lessons with Cristina and it was amazing! I learned how to Salsa 6 months ago and I still remember the steps she taught me. I met great people while taking the course and at the end the whole class we went out to for an authentic Salsa night in Sydney. We all got to put our moves to the test, have fun and see how much more we can improve by watching everyone else at the club. Overall, it was a great and affordable opportunity in a relaxed, comfortable environment that everyone should take advantage of sooner than later!”
PETER CHICARIELLI
“My daughter, Lizzie, has enjoyed participating in the Creative Dance Classes running on Saturday mornings. She loves pretending to be animals, doing silly falls, learning a little routine, pretending to sleep and wake like a flower. As a parent, I enjoy seeing the creative play, freeze, circuit, pompoms, the mix of boys and girls and parent involvement.”
EMMA BAYLEY
“My daughter loves the Hip Hop classes. The teacher is wonderful, very friendly and easy going and my child loves her style of teaching.”
Maria
“Our wedding was very memorable and I'm proud to say the bridal dance was the highlight of the night. We had such great fun with you during the dance lessons, and you gave us so much confidence for our dance. You pushed us hard to do a dance that we didn't even think we had the capabilities to do.”
PETER & WINNIE
“It was fantastic having Sydney Dance Rhythms dancers demonstrate and then dance with the members of our senior’s club last week. Our members were very excited to get a chance to dance as most of them have not danced in a long while. It stirred up some lovely memories for them and started conversations about the past. Your friendliness and warmth drew our members into participating and it was a surprise to see some of our frailer seniors take to the floor. The music was well balanced and the variety was enjoyed by all. Our members have agreed that it would be wonderful to have you back again and we look forward to another session of dance and enjoyment.”