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Australia’s First Latin Dance Academy | Since 1994

FIND COMMUNITY

And start something new!

New to Dance? Grab Our $199 Intro Deal & You'll Be Latin Dancing in 10 weeks (SAVE $60)

CURRENT STARTER COURSE SCHEDULE

Aug Intake (Green) | September Intake (Purple)

5:40pm Studio 2 | Latin Dance Starter A, 10 weeks | No prior experience needed.

Latin Dance Course Starts 31 July
Enrol in Latin Dance (Starter A)

6:40pm Studio 2 | Latin Dance Starter B, 10 weeks | No prior experience needed.
Latin Dance Course Starts 4 September
Enrol in Latin Dance (Starter B)

 

5:40pm Studio 1 | Linear Salsa Starter, 10 weeks | No prior experience needed
Salsa Course Starts 5 September
Enrol in Linear Salsa (Starter B)

6:40pm Studio 2 | Cuban Salsa Starter, 10 weeks | No prior experience needed.
Course Starts 5 September
Enrol in Cuban Salsa (Starter B)

5:40pm Studio 2 | Brazilian Samba Starter (solo dancing), 10 weeks | No prior experience needed. Course Starts 2 Aug
Enrol in Brazilian Samba (Starter A)

6:40pm Studio 1 | Samba de Gafieira & Bolero Starter, 10 weeks | No prior experience needed. Course Starts 2 Aug
Enrol in Samba de Gafieira & Bolero (Starter A)

5:40pm Studio 1 | Bachata Starter, 10 weeks | No prior experience needed.
Course Starts 3 Aug
Enrol in Bachata (Starter A)

5:40pm Studio 2 | Latin Dance Starter B, 10 weeks | No prior experience needed.
Latin Dance Course Starts 7 September
Enrol in Latin Dance (Starter B)

 

6:40pm Studio 2 | Brazilian Zouk Starter B, 10 weeks | No prior experience needed.
Brazilian Zouk Course Starts 7 September
Enrol in Brazilian Zouk (Starter B)

6:00pm Studio 2 | Tango Starter A, 10 weeks | No prior experience needed.
Tango Course Starts 8 September
Enrol in Tango (Starter B)

SATURDAY

90min Saturday Night Latin Mix Intro Lessons fortnightly, 7 - 8:30pm. Come on your own, with your partner or a friends.
GET LATIN DANCE SOCIAL NIGHT TICKETS ???

SUNDAY

3:00pm Studio 1 | Cuban Salsa Starter, 10 weeks | No prior experience needed.
Course Starts 6 Aug
Enrol in Cuban Salsa (Starter A)

??? EVERYONE CAN DANCE ???
Over 20 years teaching Australians to love and live Authentic Latin dance and culture

SOCIAL LATIN DANCE: TRY A CLASS FOR FREE!

So many people love to dance and cherish social dancing as a joyful part of their life. 

Discover how social Latin dance can bring you personal growth, health & fitness, a world of social activities and an avenue for self expression by enrolling into a Starter Course.

Step onto a dance floor that is welcoming and fun … who knows where it could take you!

A lifetime of social activties, learning, laughter, cultural inspiration and good health is awaiting YOU!

BOOK A FREE CLASS
Take Your First Step Today
Join Our Most Popular Intro Course Now Here

New to Latin dance & want to learn from home? Join our Online Latin Dance Intro Course today.

This is our most popular beginner Course, delivered by our Directors via pre-recorded video lessons you can follow along at a pace that suits you.

You don’t need any experience, and you can do it with a partner or on your own.

This is a home-study version of the course where more than 45,000 people have taken their first Latin dance steps.

Make your move today and join our Dance for Life community.

Find Out More + SIGN UP for online beginner Latin Dance Courses Here

SUBSCRIBE FOR DANCING NEWS & RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY FOR TWO TO A 90MIN LATIN DANCE INTRO LESSON AND PARTY NIGHT.

All the best things start with one small step. Be welcomed onto our dance floor and into our community at a fun party-style intro lesson and dance night away, plus be first to know about new Courses and receive dancing tips and inspiration.

I was hooked! I signed up for another couple of classes – and the whole world started to open around me. The teachers all had different styles – but I was in awe of each and every one of them. I saw amazing people dance – and started to emulate their moves … Rio became family to me
– Nigel
YOUR EXPERIENCE
BECOMES PART OF YOUR LIFE

We run more than 50 courses each week, from beginner to performance level.

We also offer parties, major events, festivas and teach you a social approach to learning how to dance to the level you wish – from beginner to expert.

Experienced dancer?  Start with an Experienced Dancer Intro Pass. 

TAUGHT BY SOCIAL COURSE EXPERTS
Our courses are expert, fun and truly road-tested.

We’ve taught more than 44,000 people since opening in 1994 and are the leading institution for social Latin Dance & have an astonishing Dance Library from which your content is drawn.

INSTRUCTORS CONSTANTLY INSPIRE
You’ll benefit from our team of 12 highly talented and extensively trained instructors.

They’re world class.

Our senior instructors have studied here and overseas and bring deep experience and fun to your dance journey.

TAUGHT BY SOCIAL COURSE EXPERTS
Above a French bakery you’ll find our long-time home: Studio 1 with its classic high ceiling and large dance floor.

And our newer sister Studio 2 is just up the road & shows-off with a gorgeous balcony overlooking Boundary St. nightlife.

Classes run seven days a week in our two dedicated and centrally located Studios.

From Archana:
My experiences with Rio Rhythmics over the past years have been nothing but fantastic. The team at Rio’s has always nurtured, supported and guided the dancer within me and given me plenty of exciting and fun opportunities. I’m so proud and grateful to be a part of the team at Rio Rhythmics.

Dancing isn’t just about being able to do the steps or having good technique or exercising to keep fit, it is about how it makes you feel inside and how you share your energy and emotions with those around you. Dance is a way to be heard without having to speak. Dancing has weaved itself into every aspect of my life and is one of the things closest to my heart. It is one of my true passions.

– Archana, Rio Student

Take Your First Step Today

Book now for new Intro & Improver Courses in Studio.
CLICK HERE TO ENQUIRE & BOOK NOW

THE RIO TEAM

Here most of us are at our last White Magic Annual Christmas Fundraising Ball (it has a White dress theme and we were asked to “be creative” as you can probably see!).

From our Samba to Salsa to Bachata to Brazilian Zouk and our happy and highly efficient front of house team, we bring countless decades of authentic Latin Dance skill, passion and instruction. You will meet most of us as you journey through our courses and dance styles.

You inspire us to do what we do!

Obrigada!

Get To Know The Instructors
DANCE STYLES YOU’LL FIND ON OUR DANCE FLOORS
ARGENTINIAN TANGO
CUBAN SALSA & LINEAR SALSA
SAMBA NO PE FOR LADIES
BOLERO
BRAZILIAN PERCUSSION
DOMINICAN BACHATA
FORRO
KIZOMBA
MERENGUE
LATIN DANCE – MIXED LATIN STYLES
RUEDA
SAMBA DE GAFIEIRA
ZOUK LAMBADA
CHOREOGRAPHY COURSES
PERFORMANCE TEAM

SUBSCRIBE FOR DANCING NEWS AND RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY TO A 90MIN LATIN DANCE INTRO LESSON FOR YOU AND A FRIEND.

You’ll receive complimentary entry for two to our Saturday night Latin Mix Intro Lesson and party night, plus be first to know when new Intro Courses are released and receive informations tips, inspiration and updates from our dance floor.

PS. Are You An Experienced Dancer?

You have some Latin dance experience – a little, a lot, it’s fresh, or it’s been a while … we’d love you to join us and help you find your sweet spot at Rio!

It can be tricky to know where to begin and sometimes that can mean the difference between getting back into what you love, finding a new studio to dance at or … missing out.

Our Experienced Dancer Intro Passes, for $24 or $45 give you a simple & fun way to find the courses and levels that are right for you.

Available for Virtual Studio Courses and In-Studio Courses.

PASS DETAILS AND PURCHASE

Reviews

I went to learn to latin dance at Rio Rhythmics, but have received so much more. I\’m now part of a beautiful community people who are very supportive of your journey. Their teachers are true professionals who make classes fun! Weekly social dancing on Fridays and Saturdays helps you fast track your learning, whilst getting a good work out, connecting with like minded people and having fun!??

– Hayley

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February 16, 2019, 3:32 am

They are in extremely welcoming open bunch of people, quite fun And Charismatic, you know who I mean Pablo.

– Michael

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March 24, 2019, 9:42 am

great staff, awesome atmosphere. I love doing my Kizomba class there.

– Denis

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February 2, 2019, 6:42 am

I’ve really enjoyed the last 6 weeks, the instructors are fantastic , couldn’t recommend this company and enough 🙂

– Kylie

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February 12, 2018, 10:20 am

Did my first private Samba lesson with the lovely Rebecca yesterday. Practiced madly today what she taught me yesterday and feel great, Rebecca gave me the twigs and tips to better my Samba posture, loosen and open my frame, what a difference it has made already. Thank you I am so looking forward to my next 4 lessons.

– Wendy

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October 10, 2016, 5:07 am

The dance teachers at Rio Rhythmics have a passion for Latin American dancing that is matched only by their desire to share this passion and dance culture with the wider community. New skills developed, new friends made, so much fun!

– Jeanine

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October 29, 2019, 12:38 pm

My first lesson and it was so much fun. Can\’t wait for next week

– Michelle

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April 5, 2017, 10:45 am

Mega friendly Staff and fellow students, all of whom are keen to share the journey and help each other! No egos here – just great fun!!!!

– David

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November 6, 2018, 11:58 pm

What a rich experience it is to learn how to dance at Rio Rythmics. Not only that you become part of a really lovely dance community where everyone is loads of fun along with being super polite. If you are after a great night out plus learning how to dance, do yourself a favour and go to Rio Rythmics!! Highly recommended.

– Julie

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May 18, 2019, 6:38 am

I love the friendly & welcoming environment Rio Rhythmics has created. The teachers are amazing, so skilled and patient. The fellow students & dancing support team are great too. Dancing has become the highlight of my week.

– Tina

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November 7, 2019, 12:30 pm

Rio rhythmics is the oldest Latin Dance school is Brisbane and has taught tens of thousands of beginners. They love beginners and encourage beginners more than anywhere. This is a safe and inclusive community which is the heart and soul of Latin dance in Brisbane

– Nigel

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May 18, 2019, 2:35 am

The beginner class on a Saturday from 7pm to 8.30pm is for everyone. So much fun, lots of support and encouragement. See you there!

– Kat

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May 18, 2019, 1:34 am

Great teachers and a nice place to meet new friends =) I love the environment !!!

– Juliana

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May 17, 2015, 9:25 pm

Great teachers and a nice place to meet new friends =) I love the environment !!!

– Juliana

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May 17, 2015, 9:25 pm

Totally love dancing My mind and passion have left behind at Rio Rhythmics

– Jacqueline

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July 24, 2015, 11:26 am

Friends I have known have been to and loved Rio Rhythmics. Friends I have known met at Rio Rhythmics and fell in love and married. My daughter went to Rio Rhythmics she got the dance and the confidence. I went and now I can dance and I know how to lead too …. if you want to dance and can\’t or can ….. you have to spend some time here to get the why … why is this place do good .. so many reasons …

– Stephen

recommends

February 12, 2014, 11:34 am

Great variety of dance classes! Social dancing is always loads of fun! Great people! 🙂

– Lone

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August 9, 2013, 7:20 am

Great place to Latin dance in Brisbane.

– Andrea

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February 15, 2019, 9:46 pm

Friends I have known have been to and loved Rio Rhythmics. Friends I have known met at Rio Rhythmics and fell in love and married. My daughter went to Rio Rhythmics she got the dance and the confidence. I went and now I can dance and I know how to lead too …. if you want to dance and can\’t or can ….. you have to spend some time here to get the why … why is this place do good .. so many reasons …

– Stephen

recommends

February 12, 2014, 11:34 am

Rio rhythmics is the oldest Latin Dance school is Brisbane and has taught tens of thousands of beginners. They love beginners and encourage beginners more than anywhere.

This is a safe and inclusive community which is the heart and soul of Latin dance in Brisbane

– Nigel

recommends

May 18, 2019, 2:35 am

Our kids are absolutely loving their latin dance classes. They’re 11 and 13. It wasn’t a surprise that my daughter would love it but my 13 yr old son does too. Fabulous teaching and so warm and welcoming.

– Bianca

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July 17, 2019, 8:49 am

WE Loves Rio Rhythmics, its fun, its a great way to exercise and to meet new friends. MR West End has danced here.

– Matthew

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October 7, 2016, 4:14 pm

I am so in love with this place. We have been learning the basics of Latin dancing and they welcome beginners with open arms. The teachers are all so great and knowledgeable no matter how much skill (or lack of!) you arrive with. I highly recommend going to the weekend parties to meet people and dance, you learn a lot very quickly! We are looking forward to booking onto more sessions!

– Georgiana

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October 25, 2015, 5:48 am

Excellent dance academy, started dancing at the beginning of the year, now we go 3 times a week. Loving it

– Phil

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October 24, 2019, 4:07 am

The beginner class on a Saturday from 7pm to 8.30pm is for everyone. So much fun, lots of support and encouragement. See you there!

– Kat

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May 18, 2019, 1:34 am

Guys if you want to have a lot of fun and meet new friends then you have to come to rio rhythmics and dance the night away!

– Kris

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August 11, 2015, 10:06 am

here there’s a wonderful inclusive culture for all dancers?

– Grace

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April 27, 2019, 3:41 am

Great community. Wonderful dancing!

– Ana

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February 16, 2019, 3:07 am

Friendly staff, good variety of dance styles with options for people at all dance levels and plenty of scope for practise outside of class with the parties. Very accommodating if you can\’t make a lesson

– Tash

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March 27, 2017, 4:37 am

Professional and very friendly

– Maria

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August 7, 2019, 10:36 am

Professional and very friendly

– Maria

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August 7, 2019, 10:36 am

I LOVE this place!!!! I actually travel from the Gold Coast to attend the lessons. The level of professionalism is second to none! Flavia and the ladies at the front desk are so helpful and kind. The teachers and student support people are great and so helpful and understand what it is like to be a beginner and offer us lots of support! The social nights are fantastic and a great way to put into practice what you learn in your lessons! Two thumbs up from me! I\’ll keep coming back! You should too!!

– Benjamin

recommends

March 11, 2017, 8:20 am

Great place to learn and to dance.

– Gideon

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October 21, 2013, 6:04 am

I joined in for their street dance display and lesson as part of the Brisbane river festival. The instructions were clear and easy to follow lots of fun there should be more streeet dancing perfect weather for it

– Penny

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October 1, 2017, 12:00

Rio Rythmics is like a big family that have all come together out of a love for dancing and good music

– Colleen

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October 24, 2019, 2:13 am

Fantastic dance school! With many styles of dance and great teachers. The performances by the teachers and advanced dancers are amazing. This school has been here since 1993, how amazing! Rio Rhythmics really dignifies Brasillian culture, music and people. I thoroughly recommend anyone to check it out!

– Crocodiles

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May 18, 2019, 7:39 am

Love Rio Rhythmics. Wonderful teachers and a fabulous community.

– Chris

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March 30, 2017, 3:52 am

Had a private lesson with Pablo and he made me feel very welcome and relaxed. The Saturday night open class and social dance were great fun. I recommend if you want to learn or just love to dance to give it a try.

– Lynn

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September 14, 2019, 12:35 pm

Had a private lesson with Pablo and he made me feel very welcome and relaxed. The Saturday night open class and social dance were great fun. I recommend if you want to learn or just love to dance to give it a try.

– Lynn

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September 14, 2019, 12:35 pm

FIND US HERE

Studio 1 & 2

Studio 1 & Main reception: 163 Boundary Street 

Studio 2: 195B Boundary Street
West End, QLD 4101 

PHONE & EMAIL

Phone

07 3844 1824

 

Email
dancing@riorhythmics.com.au

 

Virtual Studio

www.virtualstudio.riorhythmics.com.au

RECEPTION HOURS

Mail Address

PO Box 5599 West End Qld 4101

Mon – Thu:
Mon – Thurs 3.30pm – 8pm
Open over weekends at event times.
via phone email & messenger.

Studio hours spread across all times classes are running, see our current Schedule here.

Closed Public Holidays