Bem Vindo! (Welcome!) to Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy, Brisbane’s home of social Latin dance and culture since 1994.
Come join us and be welcomed onto our dance floors and into our vibrant community.
You’ll find a Latin dance course to suit with classes running 6 days a week from introductory to advanced in 11 popular Latin dance styles.
For safety, we’re following the QLD Dance & Physical Performing Arts COVID Safe Industry Plan.
If you’re new to Latin dance, come join us for a 10 week Intro Course, find out more and book online here.
If you have Latin dance experience, find the full current schedule here.
Join us for a 90min party-style Intro Lesson to get a taste of what Latin dancing and the Rio Rhythmics Community is all about.
Saturdays fortnightly.
Find upcoming Saturday Latin Mix Intro Lesson and Party dates and book online today here.
Find all upcoming Latin dance events via our Facebook Events here.
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an advanced social Latin dancer we offer courses, coaching, festivas, social catch ups and a life of dance for you.
DIRECTOR’S WELCOME
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LATEST STORIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
White Magic | Fundraising for ASCEP
For almost 15 years, Rio Rhythmics have been supporting ASCEP, a creche for children with mental and physical disabilities in Goiânia; Brazil. In July 2015, our directors Jada and Tarcisio visited the creche and were thrilled to see the development in the centre. Jada...
Learn percussion and be at the heart of the Parade!
Ever wondered what it would be like at the epicentre of a Brazilian Carnaval parade? Be part of a drumming crew that drives the rhythm and produces the energy that drives the dancers crazy! Rio Rhythmics is proud to be co-hosting a 10 week Carnaval percussion course...
Dance Journey | Zuleika Henderson
"Rio Rhythmics started me back on my dancing journey after many years and I’ll be forever grateful to everyone there for giving me the confidence to reconnect with my passion. It really did make a big difference to my life." Zuleika Henderson In 2011 Zuleika started...
QUT Dance curriculum | Rio Rhythmics Director invited panelist
Rio Rhythmics Director, Jada de Goey Teatini-Climaco has once again been invited to be on the assessment panel for QUT's dance subject "Latin Dance Party" which covers Salsa Rueda, Bossa Nova and Merengue. The subject was created by former Rio Rhythmics instructor,...
Celebrate Halloween Latin style | Fiesta Latina Saturday 31 Oct 2015, West End
Closing the week long celebrations in West End, Fiesta Latina celebrates Halloween - Latin style. Known as "Day of the Dead" this community event is hosted by LACA, Latin American Community Association QLD. Closing Russell St in West End, festivities will include...
8th Annual Kurilpa Derby Sunday 25 October 2015| Rio Rhythmics Samba
Starting at the top of Boundary, Kurilpa Derby is a crazy cavalcade of West Enders riding in all manner of bikes, scooters, street cars, bath tubs and anything else with wheels. Hosted by WECA (West End Community Association), the event has a fantastic community...