Dancing Tuition

Welcome to Sebastians dance classes! where you'll find a friendly and uplifting atmosphere. We have a great team of trained teachers who specialize in beginner classes, so if you've always wanted to learn but put it off because of nerves or you think you have two left feet, this is the place to be! Our motto is, "If you can walk you can dance!".

We teach with step-by-step instruction, giving attention to proper technique. Rather than teaching 6 - 8 new moves per class that will leave you confused and not doing any of them well, we teach 2-3 new manoeuvres, with constant revision, leaving you encouraged, relaxed, yet challenged and entertained and with the thought, "Hey, I can do this!!"

Our experience has shown that the following are realistic goals:

  • By 2-3 weeks the nerves go away and you will feel more relaxed.
  • By 4-6 weeks you will know some moves, keep the beat well and be wanting more!
  • By 10-15 weeks you will be swinging and rock 'n' rolling away at any dance.
  • By 20-30 weeks you will be as good as any social dancer who knows how to dance.
  • After 1 year of weekly classes and regular dances you will be considered an experienced social dancer.

At Sebastians you will gain an appreciation for the different styles of dance from 6-beat swing, Aussie Style Rock 'N' Roll (which is uniquely Australian), Modern West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop to Modern Jive (Latino-Rock) (4 beat swing). You'll be able to dance to all types of music all night long, without having to sit out any songs.

You don't need a partner and there are no up front fees, but simply pay as you go.

Dress code is neat & casual, preferably with shoes that don't have a soft rubbery sole.

So why not come along? It's a great way to learn how to dance, meet really nice people, and get fit while having a great night out!

Whether a beginner, intermediate or advanced student, at Sebastians, you'll learn correct technique, without losing the wild & fun spontaneity that will keep you 'relaxed but alert'!

Class Descriptions

UPPER INTERMEDIATE: This class consists of largely NEW MOVES AND MANOUVRES in the styles of West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop and Jive (6 & 8 beat patterns), some Rock 'N' Roll. This class is ideal for the experienced social dancer (1-2 years experience).

BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE: This class consists of Sebastian's main intermediate repertoire directly following the beginner level in basic Rock 'N' Roll & basic Swing. We are going to learn new moves, line dances and progressive social dances. This class is ideal for the experienced beginner (6-12 months experience).

BEGINNER: This class consists of basic Rock 'N' Roll and basic 6 beat Swing. This class is for the person who has little or no dance experience.

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