Newcastle Latin Dance Classes

When selecting the best Newcastle Latin dance classes for beginners, it’s important to focus on schools that emphasise real connection and techniques. If you want to learn to dance in Newcastle, Dance On Newy focuses on the history, musicality and timing so you can express yourself. The beginner's classes are split into two levels, so you’re always paired with students at your level.

There are a few Newcastle Latin dancing schools to choose from. Your availability plays a large role in which one to choose, but you should also read student reviews. If you want salsa lessons in Newcastle or adult dance classes and to learn bachata, we offer a free trial week so you can try all our different styles.

Our teachers have over 80 hours of combined experience teaching Latin dance. They always take the time to address your questions and concerns and focus on creating a welcoming space. We equip you with all the skills you need to dance for real, instead of just memorising steps.

We offer salsa and bachata classes in Newcastle for both beginner and experienced dancers. On Tuesday, we offer Cuban salsa (casino), which includes rueda de casino, where couples dance in a circle and frequently change. On Wednesdays, we offer linear salsa (LA style) and Dominican bachata, which is footwork-centric.

Our Latin dance Newcastle classes are suitable for any level. We encourage you to come by and enjoy a free trial to see which style you enjoy. Everyone is welcome at Dance On Newy – after all, we all had to start exactly where you are now.

Our Newcastle salsa lessons are designed to make you a confident dancer. You’ll meet lots of new people, have a great time and be pushed out of your comfort zone to try something different. Newcastle Latin dancing is great for your health, from the social aspect and technical movements to the mental health benefits of moving.

Our salsa and bachata classes in Newcastle are partner dances. You’re encouraged to swap partners frequently to get you used to leading and following different people, which is the best way to improve. You’re always welcome to stay with your own partner if you don’t feel comfortable. We focus on improvisation and equipping you with moves that you can string together however you’d like.

Every Tuesday night after class, we head to The Crown & Anchor for a night of Latin social dancing. It’s a great way to practise what you just learnt and enjoy more music and dancing. If you want to learn Latin dancing in Newcastle, socials are the best place to hone your skills, and tons of fun!

Yes. We offer a free trial week for all new students in the first week of each term. You’re welcome to try a week of free dance classes in Newcastle.

It depends on your experience. We offer beginner Cuban salsa, intermediate Cuban salsa, and open-level linear salsa. They’re all very different, so we recommend giving them all a go to see which ones you want to continue taking. We have an unlimited weekly membership that includes all four Newcastle Latin dance classes every week.

No! Even if you’ve got two left feet and feel nervous, you’ll quickly feel welcomed. Dancing with people of a similar level means you won’t be so self-conscious. Once you’ve spent some time in the beginners class, you’ll have a solid foundation and dance frame. Then you’re ready to move up to the more advanced classes.

You can find Dance On Newy on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Mayfield Senior Citizens Centre, 102 Hanbury Street, Mayfield 2304, NSW. Our Latin dance classes in Newcastle.