Salsa
Partner work and connection, rhythm and musicality, turns and combinations, style and expression.
Private salsa & bachata · Largs North, Adelaide
Move your body, move your mind.
Private Latin dance lessons with Vanessa. Come on your own or with a partner, and learn at your own pace.
Beginners welcome
No partner needed
First class free
First class
free
Your teacher
Hi, I’m Vanessa
I trained in professional salsa in Colombia for more than seven years, and competed in salsa and bachata in groups, as a couple and solo. In Australia I’ve taught Latin dance in schools, at events, in dance studios and here at Vailatino.
I created Vailatino for everyone who has always wanted to dance but never had the tools.
I teach with patience and love. Dancing makes me happy, and so does sharing it.
Read our storyDance styles
Explore our dance styles
Our lessons are private, so each one is built around the style you want to learn.
Bachata
Connection and body awareness, smooth and fluid movement, musicality and timing, sensuality and expression.
Other Latin rhythms
Reggaeton, salsa choke, champeta and merengue: Afro-Latin grooves and the cultural roots behind them.
New to dancing?
Never danced before? Start here.
Learning to dance starts with feeling safe. In a private lesson all the attention is on you, with no one to compare yourself with and no rush.
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Built around you. Each class adapts to your body, your level and your goals.
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No judgement, just learning. Patience comes first.
Prices
Your first class is free.
After that, choose single classes or a monthly plan. Monthly plans lower the price per class.
See all pricesFirst class
Free
1 hour · solo or couple
On your own
$60
per private class (1 hour)
As a couple
$75
per private class (1 hour)
Community · A separate group
Salsa Ladies Team
Our lessons are private. We also run the Salsa Ladies Team, a separate, non-profit group of women who love Colombian salsa.
The team rehearses once a week, working on choreography and technique, filming videos and preparing for competitions. Beginners are welcome.
Location
Based in Largs North, Adelaide
Once you book, Vanessa sends you the address and arrival details.
Message Vanessa on WhatsApp
Or email [email protected] · Follow @vailatino
FAQ
Questions before your first class
I’ve never danced. Can I still start?
Yes. The lessons are private and designed for people who have never danced: you learn at your own pace, with no pressure and all the attention on you.
Do I need a partner?
No. You can take individual lessons on your own, or come with a partner for couple lessons.
Which dance styles can I learn?
Salsa and bachata, plus other Latin rhythms such as reggaeton, salsa choke, champeta and merengue.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes you can move in, and shoes that slide a little. Sneakers are ideal, and socks or bare feet are fine too. Bring water.
How much does it cost?
Your first class is free. After that you can choose single classes or a monthly plan, on your own or as a couple.
What if I’m running late or need to cancel?
There’s a 10-minute grace period. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, AUD 5 is added to your class. To cancel or reschedule, please give at least 2 hours’ notice. With less notice, AUD 5 is added to your next class.
Free
Your first steps start here
Your first private lesson is free and lasts one hour, on your own or as a couple. Once you book, Vanessa sends you the address and arrival details.
Book your free first class