A salsa school that has a focus on both technique, authenticity and a social community

Imagine you could be moving to music, learning a new skill, getting fit and expanding your social network all at the same time… Salsa and Bachata dancing allows you to achieve all of this at once and own a skill to be proud of!

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, Palo Monte etc)
  • Colombian Salsa (Caleña/Cali Style)
  • LA Salsa (On 1)
  • NY Mambo (On 2)
  • Bachata (Moderna & Dominican)
  • Reggaeton & Body Isolations 

Not only will you learn from expert teachers who have travelled numerous times to Colombia, Cuba and Africa, you will become part of an warm social community, feel a sense of achievement, and have a HUGE amount of fun!

FIRST CLASS IS ON US!

Come and join our friendly team for a dance class – it’s on the house! We’d love to show you why Danzar Latino is one of the fastest growing dance groups in Australia! Just fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch regarding dates and times.

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    STYLES WE TEACH

    CUBAN SALSA/CASINO

    Cuban Salsa (Casino) is a dynamic and fluid style of dance that combines elements of traditional Son with modern Salsa based turn patterns. The dance itself travels in both circular and linear patterns and uses a lot of body movement.

     

    CALEÑA (CALI STYLE)

    Known as the Salsa capital of the world, Cali, Colombia is the home of this highly energetic and technical dance style. Cali Style is renowned for being sharp and impressive and is often danced to very fast and intense salsa music.

    RUMBA

    Cuban Rumba is a rhythmic and playful style of dance and music which is based around solo dancing and body movement. This characteristic dance style is emblematic of Cuban culture, roots and history, and is fundamental in understanding Cuban dance.

    AFRO CUBAN

    Afro-Cuban dance is an earthy and traditional style which utilises lots of body movement with highly rhythmic drum based patterns. It will take you beyond a purely step-based focus and will develop your ability to embody different emotions, characters and movements.

    LINEAR SALSA

    Salsa On 1 (LA style) is a linear style of dance and is an essential style to learn for the social dance floor. Renowned for fast spins and intricate turn patterns, this dance style has been hugely popular in the Latin dance world for the past 15 years.

    BACHATA

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    MAMBO/ON 2

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    LOREM IPSUM

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    UPCOMING EVENTS!

    INSTRUCTORS

    Caroline Puriri-Komarnicki

    Caroline began learning how to play music at the age of 3 and later on decided to pursue flute in which she completed up to Grade 8 through the Australian Music Examination Board, and guitar for pleasure. She also began athletics at the age of 7, where her love and appreciation of sports truly developed. Caroline competed at numerous state, national and international competitions, with ambitions of competing at the Commonwealth Games and Olympics. Unfortunately do to illness, Caroline put a hold on her athletics, but in that time decided to take back up her musical studies and went on to obtain a degree in Sound Production & Audio Engineering, as well as Electronic Music Production.

    Having an extensive background in music and sports, Caroline then decide to begin dancing at the age of 21 as she wanted to learn how to “properly express herself to the music she loved and do it justice.” From her very first lesson, Caroline was enamoured and inspired and soon after decided to be the best that she could be and take it beyond what she had ever imagined.

    “Sanushka not only taught me everything I know and made me into the professional dancer that I am today, but has also equipped me with vital skills as a student, dancer and teacher which has helped me break limiting beliefs such as ‘you have to start from the age of 3 to be a professional dancer with a background in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary etc’.”

    Just over 3 years later and Caroline is now teaching and dancing full time at The Secret Garden of Dance, has taught at overseas events and has worked with some of the industries best in her primary style.

    Sanushka Ranasinghe

    Sanushka has been a professional dancer and teacher for over 17 years and is the founder and principle teacher at The Secret Garden of Dance and Danzar Latino. Sanushka has taught and learnt close to 50 styles of dance, including Salsa, Afro Cuban, Swing, Tango, Hip Hop, Michael Jackson, Latin American & Ballroom. He’s also performed, competed, conducted workshops & judged at various events including the World Salsa Solos (Brisbane), Sydney Cuban Salsa Congress, Melbourne International Latin Festival, Byron Bay Latin Fiesta, the Victorian Salsa and Bachata Championships and was the primary guest at the international Afro-Latin Dance Retreat in Bali.

    Sanushka has been a professional dancer and teacher for over 17 years and is the founder and principle teacherat The Secret Garden of Dance and Danzar Latino. Sanushka has taught and learnt close to 50 styles of dance, including Salsa, Afro Cuban, Swing, Tango, Hip Hop, Michael Jackson, Latin American & Ballroom. He’s also performed, competed, conducted workshops & judged at various events including the World Salsa Solos (Brisbane), Sydney Cuban Salsa Congress, Melbourne International Latin Festival, Byron Bay Latin Fiesta, the Victorian Salsa and Bachata Championships and was the primary guest at the international Afro-Latin Dance Retreat in Bali.

    Sanushka’s success as a choreographer and teacher was brought to the public attention in 2012 when one of his bridal couples Frankie and Ryan made worldwide headlines for their jaw dropping Lindy hop/Swing routine. Their wedding dance went viral on YouTube, was featured in major newspapers, online forums and editorials both in Australia and the UK and was televised on the major TV networks in Melbourne.

    Sanushka’s love of music and dance started at an early age with Michael Jackson and he has inspired him immensely and has helped him achieve his unique style. He also incorporates other styles of solo dancing including Hip Hop, Funk, Reggaeton, Cubaton & Dancehall. Sanushka also has a strong musical background and he brings this experience to his lessons, developing his students timing and rhythm. He’s also very passionate about the peripheral elements of dance, such as its rich diversity, culture and history.

    Simon Spencer

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    Jojo & Winston

    “Thank you for helping us to make our wedding day extra special. You gave us the ability and opportunity to create a beautiful memory and to impress our guests! You have amazing talent, skill and patience and we wish you all the best in everything that you do.”

    Kerry-Ann & Tom

    “Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou!
    You are such an amazing teacher & because of you Tom and I were able to perform a wedding dance that absolutely exceeded our expectations! Our guests were blown away with what we achieved, especially as no one had ever seen Tom on the dance floor before!…You are so talented at what you do & we truly appreciate all that you did for us.”

    Yasmin & Mannit

    “Thank you so much for teaching us the box rumba for our first dance at our wedding. We thoroughly enjoyed working with you and the dance went really well! Thanks for being so patient with us. We enjoyed dancing so much that we are thinking of doing dancing classes with you guys again! Thanks once again!”

    STUDENT PROFILE

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