All your questions answered

There are a couple of places for social dancing, including Tuesday salsa in Newcastle held after class at The Crown & Anchor. On Mondays, there is a social at The Exchange. Every second week, there’s Tropicana held at The Hive. Make sure you follow us to hear about Latin dance events in Newcastle.

Expect a lot of great music and lots of dancing. Our events are held mid-year and at the end of the year to celebrate all things dance. Our Latin dance events in Newcastle are big events, with a performance and hours and hours of dance, from bachata to salsa and more.

Yes, we encourage it. Aside from meeting the community, it’s a great way to improve your skills. Classes are one thing, but dancing with new people who have different styles, and to more music, is a whole lot of fun. It’s the best way to practice what you learnt in class. If you can't get enough of dance, our private Latin dance classes can help you improve and gain confidence quickly.

Salsa socials in Newcastle can help students practice new steps, meet people, listen to more music and dance with different people. This is what salsa is all about – connection and fun.

When attending your first salsa social in Newcastle, expect some nerves and lots of smiles. Don’t be afraid to ask others to dance. If you’ve got a smile and are showing interest, people will come up and invite you to dance. We have a great community for social dancing in Newcastle and everyone is welcoming of new faces.

Yes. There are bachata events in Newcastle throughout the year, and socials usually have 4-5 different styles of music to accommodate different dances, like kizomba, salsa, zouk and bachata. If you have any requests, the Tuesday night DJs are very accommodating and are volunteers.

They help because you’ll be paired with a leader with a different move set and interpretation of the music, or a follower with more shines and a different frame. Dancing to music regularly helps you understand timing more, and dancing with more people helps you lead better. Instead of doing some set moves in class, you have to really listen to each other to dance socially.

Wear comfortable clothes, dance shoes (or dance socks over shoes) and bring some water. We encourage you to buy a drink at the venue to support them – without them, we wouldn’t have such great social dancing in Newcastle. During hotter months, bring a spare t-shirt – you can get very sweaty!

Salsa and bachata socials are held every week in Newcastle. There are anywhere from 1-3 per week across Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

You don’t need to wait at all. Some people wait until they feel more confident, but the community is welcoming and understands that we were all beginners at one stage. Come along to Latin dance events in Newcastle to dance salsa, or even if it’s just to watch and make friends.

When selecting the best Newcastle Latin dance classes for beginners, it’s important to focus on schools that emphasise real connection and techniques. If you want to learn to dance in Newcastle, Dance On Newy focuses on the history, musicality and timing so you can express yourself. The beginner's classes are split into two levels, so you’re always paired with students at your level.

There are a few Newcastle Latin dancing schools to choose from. Your availability plays a large role in which one to choose, but you should also read student reviews. If you want salsa lessons in Newcastle or adult dance classes and to learn bachata, we offer a free trial week so you can try all our different styles.

Our teachers have over 80 hours of combined experience teaching Latin dance. They always take the time to address your questions and concerns and focus on creating a welcoming space. We equip you with all the skills you need to dance for real, instead of just memorising steps.

We offer salsa and bachata classes in Newcastle for both beginner and experienced dancers. On Tuesday, we offer Cuban salsa (casino), which includes rueda de casino, where couples dance in a circle and frequently change. On Wednesdays, we offer linear salsa (LA style) and Dominican bachata, which is footwork-centric.

Our Latin dance Newcastle classes are suitable for any level. We encourage you to come by and enjoy a free trial to see which style you enjoy. Everyone is welcome at Dance On Newy – after all, we all had to start exactly where you are now.

Our Newcastle salsa lessons are designed to make you a confident dancer. You’ll meet lots of new people, have a great time and be pushed out of your comfort zone to try something different. Newcastle Latin dancing is great for your health, from the social aspect and technical movements to the mental health benefits of moving.

Our salsa and bachata classes in Newcastle are partner dances. You’re encouraged to swap partners frequently to get you used to leading and following different people, which is the best way to improve. You’re always welcome to stay with your own partner if you don’t feel comfortable. We focus on improvisation and equipping you with moves that you can string together however you’d like.

Every Tuesday night after class, we head to The Crown & Anchor for a night of Latin social dancing. It’s a great way to practise what you just learnt and enjoy more music and dancing. If you want to learn Latin dancing in Newcastle, socials are the best place to hone your skills, and tons of fun!

Yes. We offer a free trial week for all new students in the first week of each term. You’re welcome to try a week of free dance classes in Newcastle.

It depends on your experience. We offer beginner Cuban salsa, intermediate Cuban salsa, and open-level linear salsa. They’re all very different, so we recommend giving them all a go to see which ones you want to continue taking. We have an unlimited weekly membership that includes all four Newcastle Latin dance classes every week.

No! Even if you’ve got two left feet and feel nervous, you’ll quickly feel welcomed. Dancing with people of a similar level means you won’t be so self-conscious. Once you’ve spent some time in the beginners class, you’ll have a solid foundation and dance frame. Then you’re ready to move up to the more advanced classes.

You can find Dance On Newy on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Mayfield Senior Citizens Centre, 102 Hanbury Street, Mayfield 2304, NSW. Our Latin dance classes in Newcastle.

Cuban salsa is a type of salsa that originated in Havana in the 1950s. It involves a lot of circular movements and has a heavy Afro influence. At Dance On Newy, we often dance in a Rueda de Casino, which is a group circle where a teacher calls out dance moves that we execute simultaneously. It’s a lot of fun and a playful salsa dance.

There’s an emphasis on circular movements, and you’re not restricted to the ‘train tracks’ of linear salsa. Some of the movements are similar, but there’s a difference in the musicality and type of turns.

Yes. Our beginner salsa classes in Newcastle are split into different groups, with beginners starting at 6:30pm on Tuesdays. We teach our students strong foundations so they understand the music and have a solid frame, which allows them to dance with anyone.

Our salsa lessons in Newcastle start with a warm-up, followed by either some history, different styles like Son, Rumba and Cha Cha Cha, or shines (short solo choreographies). We then separate into experienced dancers and beginners to learn new steps.

Attending Cuban dance classes in Newcastle gives you a great foundation to go social dancing. You don’t need to be a pro or have much experience to start partner dancing, but it’s important that you have a good frame and know how to move correctly without injuring yourself.

It depends on what you prefer – the music is very different, and so are the steps. If you can’t decide if you want to learn Cuban salsa or learn bachata, come along and enjoy a free trial week to try them both.

You should wear comfortable clothes to our casino salsa classes. If you don’t have dance shoes, we sell dance socks that you can slide over your shoes, which help you turn without hurting your knees. Bring along a bottle of water. We supply deodorant and breath mints in case you forget.

Our salsa school has a fantastic community that hangs out even after class. You’ll dance with everyone in the class, attend socials together, and it’s a very social scene. Dancing salsa is a great way to make friends.

There are several social dancing Newcastle venues. You can enjoy Latin dance socials on Mondays at The Exchange, Tuesdays at Crown & Anchor (upstairs) and every third Friday at The Hive.

Yes! A lot of our students can’t get enough of salsa lessons in Newcastle and come to the beginner and intermediate classes. The beginners are split between new dancers and more experienced ones, so you’ll always learn something new. If you want to jump straight into intermediate lessons, let us know your experience so you’re at the right level.

Dance On Newy holds Newcastle bachata lessons every Wednesday at 6:30pm at the Mayfield Community Centre, 102 Hanbury Street, Mayfield.

Yes. Our dance school has open-level bachata classes, so it's a suitable even if you’ve never danced before, We welcome all dancers, no matter their experience level.

Instead of just teaching choreographies, we work to develop your musicality, and work on moves, history and different styles. This gives you a great base to continue dancing with good timing and be able to express yourself. It’s less about memorising moves and more about knowing how to dance for real.

Absolutely. We have experienced and beginner students in our bachata classes. As long as you’re curious about Latin dance classes, you’ll be able to learn. Let our teachers know if you’ve had any dance experience so you’re in the right class.

A lot of our Newcastle students find bachata easier to learn than salsa, because the music is in counts of four, with each count being a step. It’s easier than the 1-2-3, 5-6-7 of salsa. The movements can be similar between the two Latin dance styles. We teach Dominican bachata in Newcastle, which involves a lot of footwork instead of sensual rolls (but we have some of those too, as body isolation is important).

There are weekly socials held at The Crown & Anchor on Tuesday nights. If you’re looking for places to dance bachata near me, take a look at the social dancing events in Newcastle. We run two large parties every year.

The most important thing to consider is which type of music or dance you prefer. A lot of our students have an unlimited weekly membership, so they can enjoy both bachata and salsa. We recommend signing up for a free trial so you can try bachata classes for free for one week.

It can take anywhere from months to years. Dance is a skill, so the more you practice and go to socials, the faster you’ll improve and feel confident. Don’t let that turn you off – it’s a great investment and loads of fun. If you’d like to progress faster, we also offer private dance classes in Newcastle.

At Dance On Newy, we want our students to really understand the music and be able to dance. We always make time for any questions and run through moves several times so they become second nature. This drilling and attention mean our students can progress quickly and enjoy the music and dance.

It’s a time of salsa that’s known for being danced along ‘slots’, in a line, as opposed to Cuban salsa classes that feature lots of turning. Linear salsa has roots in the Cuban Son and Mambo. We teach LA style, which is danced on 1, instead of NY style, which is danced on 2.

The movements are danced along slots, so there’s a lot of back-and-forth movement. Cuban salsa features a lot of spins and turns in a circular pattern. The moves can be flashier with faster turns, making it a technical dance.

A lot of our students decide to start dancing salsa in Newcastle because they want to meet new people, love the music or love Latin dance. It’s great for your physical and mental health. If you haven’t danced before, you’ll see what we mean – there’s a lot of cognitive work involved with learning to dance.

Yes. We have open-level classes and take the time to make sure new students feel welcome and understand the moves. We usually split the classes into more experienced dancers and beginner salsa dancers. This means you’ll learn with people at the same level as you, which makes it less intimidating.

We teach all the fundamentals to beginners: understanding the music, how to build a good dance frame and basic steps. Once they’re mastered, we move on to more complicated steps and moves while still focusing on the musicality and new techniques.

Absolutely! There’s a large salsa community in Newcastle across multiple different styles. Learning linear salsa will help you with social dancing because you need a good connection to communicate the moves. Many of our students try both linear salsa and Cuban salsa.

It depends on what music and movements you prefer. They’re very different styles, so the best thing to do is to start a free dance trial and test them out yourself. Most people have a preference in styles, but they also complement each other.

There are several places to dance linear salsa in Newcastle. We have a page with all the social dancing events going on in Newcastle. Even if you’re new, come and meet the community and have a few dances. It’s the best way to put what you learnt in class to the test.

Expect to leave with a smile. We start the class with a warmup, followed by some history or movements, and then the class is split between the beginner and advanced students, depending on your previous experience. We string movements together to practice every week over the term.

Absolutely. The free trial applies to all four of our weekly classes: beginner's Cuban, intermediate Cuban, linear salsa and bachata. Come along and try them all out to decide which one you want to continue with (or all of them with a weekly membership).

Our beginner dance classes in Newcastle are similar in that they all start with a warmup, talking through the moves or the history and then drilling the steps. Beginners are paired with other beginners so they can learn together with people at a similar level, all while being helped by our friendly instructors. Come along and let us know you’re new to Dance On Newy and we’ll make you feel comfortable and welcome.

Yes – we all had to start somewhere! We get a lot of people along to our beginner dance lessons in Newcastle. A bachata trial or salsa trial is the perfect way to see if our teaching methods and Latin dance classes are the right fit for you.

We offer: Beginners Cuban salsa Intermediate Cuban salsa Open-level linear salsa Open-level bachata classes

Bring some comfortable shoes (best without grip), clothes you can move in and a water bottle. Don’t forget to brush your teeth and put on some deodorant, but if you forget, we offer mints and spray deodorant. We sell dance socks that slide over your shoes so you can turn without hurting your knees.

No, just bring yourself. You’ll have the opportunity to dance with everyone in our classes. This has the benefit of letting you meet more people and dance with different leads and follows, which helps you learn.

Yes, partners aren’t needed, as you’ll be matched with other students and teachers during our free dance classes.

Head to our Momence page and click on free trial:   https://momence.com/Dance-On-Newy/membership/Free-trial-week/183246  Fill in the details. It’s important to note this is only for new students and only applies during the first week of each term. The exact dates are listed on the Momence page. You’ll receive an email before the term starts, reminding you about our dance classes for beginners in Newcastle.

Well, we hope to see you again! You’ll have the opportunity to purchase different memberships and packages. We offer:  Casual classes 5-pack classes for any style Term packages for each dance style A weekly unlimited membership that applies to all four  Head to our Momence page to book.

It’s a no-commitment way of trying out different dance styles and meeting our team and students. It can be intimidating to start dancing. Free salsa classes and free bachata classes in Newcastle are a great way to meet people and test out Latin dance.

It’s a great way to decide whether you want to learn to dance salsa. It’s free and loads of fun. Don’t expect too much during your first week – it takes several classes to feel like you’re on top of things. So we hope to see you again!

It lasts for one week and applies during the first week of each term. We’ll email you letting you know when your free dance trial starts.

Dance On Newy offers private Latin dance lessons in Newcastle. We teach Cuban salsa, linear salsa and bachata.

They’re a great way to receive in-depth personalised help in Newcastle. We might not cover something in class as much as you’d like, or you might be having difficulty understanding the music or expressing yourself through dance, in which case private classes can help.

Private bachata classes in Newcastle will help you get down the basics much faster, and are a great way of adding more moves to your repertoire.

Yes. If you want salsa wedding choreography, we’ll be happy to create one that aligns with your skill level and what you’re looking for at your wedding. We’ve helped many couples celebrate their special day.

Yes. Private Latin dance lessons in Newcastle are great for couples who want to work on their connection or improve together. Let us know what you want to focus on or improve with and we’ll create a private lesson to cover it.

It’s up to you! Maybe you want to learn more moves, or quickly catch up and join our intermediate Cuban salsa classes. Or maybe you want to work on a choreography for a special event or understand musicality better. Whatever it is, let us know and we’ll make a personalised dance lesson in Newcastle for you.

Yes, our private classes are for all levels, no matter your experience. For beginner private dance lessons in Newcastle, it’s usually about building confidence or getting over a hurdle. You’ll receive all the help you need. If you don’t know what you want to learn, we can offer some suggestions.

A one-on-one private dance class means there’s more time to address any concerns, whether it’s not understanding the music or wanting to learn something we haven’t covered in class. Even though our bachata or salsa classes cover a lot of steps, sometimes you want to progress faster and start social dancing.

Yes. We offer Latin dance lessons for weddings in Newcastle.

Use the contact us form to book a private dance lesson with us. Let us know if it’s for a certain event, like a wedding, and what dates and times suit you and we’ll arrange private salsa or private bachata classes with you.

Yes. We offer group classes as a team building activity in Newcastle, corporate events, hen's parties and school salsa classes. If you’ve got a group of people together for a birthday, we can offer you group dance classes.

Yes. Our teachers can attend your event and give hens party dance classes in Newcastle. Let us know the date, how many people are attending and the location.

Salsa dance classes are a great ice-breaker and a way for teams or students to bond. All it takes is a quick look around to see people connecting and sharing good times. If you’re looking for community dance events in Newcastle or school dance workshops, reach out to our team.

Yes! We don’t expect everyone to be able to dance, but after our classes everyone will be grooving and having fun with the basics. If you already have experience, you might be searching for private dance classes instead.

Yes. We’ve helped people celebrate their birthdays with hours of dance classes and a fun social after.

We can teach either salsa or bachata depending on what you want, or a mix of the two.

Yes, we’ve run events with dozens of students or community members. Large groups are no issue for us.

Salsa and bachata dancing is a lot of fun and a way for students to learn new skills. We make each lesson engaging. It can be challenging, but in the best way – students have to learn the moves, communicate them and do a lot of thinking, which makes dance classes for schools very popular. Students love the music and how the classes get you moving.

Reach out to our team about your event, whether it’s corporate team building, a workplace activity or a community event. We’ll be happy to bring our experience and make sure it’s unforgettable.

Yes! We teach salsa and bachata at schools, whether it's a once-off class or ongoing lessons. It's a great challenge for students and they love learning how to dance salsa. We offer discounts for multi-week classes. Contact us to learn more and receive a free quote.

We have a lot of dance memberships in Newcastle at Dance On Newy. You can find them on our Momence page above, but we offer: A free trial week Casual classes Term packages 5-class passes Ongoing weekly memberships

They’re anywhere from $8 - $35 per week, depending on how many classes you attend and which membership you choose. The salsa class prices are most affordable with a weekly membership, because you can go to all three for just $35. Casual classes cost more, as they’re one-offs.

Yes. If you can’t always make it, casual classes or 5-class packs are good options. They apply to any of our dance styles and don’t expire for months and months. If you have a busy schedule, they’re a great option.

We suggest starting with a free trial. Then, choose from beginners Cuban salsa, or open level bachata classes and linear salsa on Wednesdays.

Yes, a lot of students do just that. The term packages are set to a specific style, but with casual classes or an unlimited weekly membership, you can attend all the classes you want.

Yes and no – the weekly membership is $35 per week and lets you attend all four classes we run. The term package lets you attend all 5 classes of a term, but only 1 per week.

They’re just like the casual class, so you can drop in whenever you want. They’re discounted and don’t expire for 3 months. They’re a great option if you can’t commit to a full term. Make sure you book your class first.

Yes. As long as you attend two Latin dance classes per week, it’s better value.

We run Latin dance workshops in Newcastle throughout the year, usually featuring guest teachers who focus on a specific style. Come back to this page, follow us on social media or subscribe to our newsletter for info about when the next dance workshop is.

A salsa musicality workshop, Cali workshop or one that focuses on shines can give you more confidence with certain aspects of your dancing. Having extra hours to practice new techniques every week is a great way to improve your dancing. We also have dance performance courses in Newcastle twice a year.

They’re for everyone. Our bachata workshops in Newcastle are open-level and suitable for both beginner and intermediate dancers. It does usually help if you have some experience, but don’t let that turn you off – you’ll learn lots and have a lot of fun. We tailor the workshops to different skill levels.

It depends on the workshop, but usually: Musicality History Different Latin dance styles Creating music

Yes. We’ve run previous workshops all about making music and understanding the different instruments that make up Son, mambo, salsa, cha cha cha and more. As for techniques, salsa and bachata workshops in Newcastle cover many different styles and movements, from follower shines to Cali salsa.

They’re 5-weeks of choreography which is then performed during our mid-year or end-of-year social parties. You don’t have to perform if you don’t want to, but they’re a lot of fun. We usually have guest teachers come to teach a choreography. They’re open to all levels of dancers and you get to dance in front of all your friends and family in a group, which feels really special.

Yes. Our weekly dance classes focus on different movements and partner dancing, but our workshops might focus on individual movements. They have a theme and are extensive, with several hours spent going in-depth on certain techniques. In comparison, our weekly classes cover more topics, but only for one hour.

Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on social media to hear when the next dance performance is. We usually do dance performance classes in Newcastle twice a year.

You don’t need any experience to join a workshop or performance course. You just need a good attitude! Let us know if you have any questions; we’ll be happy to help or give any additional information you need. They’re a great way to improve your techniques and try something different.

Every week except school and public holidays Cuban salsa - Tuesdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm Bachata - Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 7:30pm Linear salsa - Wednesdays from 7:30pm - 8:30pm ​ Private classes by appointment. Please contact us on 0425715008 or email info@danceonnewy.com

Mayfield Senior Citizens Centre 102 Hanbury Street, Mayfield Opposite the Stag and Hunter Hotel at the corner of Maitland Road and Hanbury Street

Casual class - $30 (1 hour class only) Term package - $100 (5 x 1 hour weekly class of one style - salsa, bachata or tango) Membership - $35/week (all classes included) Terms and conditions apply ​ The best time to join is at the start of the term. See our calendar to find available classes or go to our booking page to join your first class. Here are our options for continuing one (or all) of our classes with us this term. For one class per term - a term package is $100 ($20 per week) For 2 classes or more - a weekly subscription is $35 week (weekly debit - until paused or cancelled - see our website for terms and conditions) To book a term package or weekly subscription, head over to Momence. Here's a video guide on how to book. 1. Go to our Momence page and create a free account if you don't have one. Otherwise, sign in to your existing Momence account. To purchase a membership, you can click on any class. 2. Click on 'book now' to sign up for any of our classes. 3. At the checkout page, enter your card details and click "Buy now". If you have a coupon code, you can enter it here. You should get a confirmation email shortly. If you don't get a confirmation within 10 minutes, send us a message by email or SMS to 0425 715 008 to let us know. If you have any issues or concerns during the checkout process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help you out. In the meantime we look forward to seeing you again at one of our classes!

No, many of our students come alone and we will make sure you get to dance with someone. We change partners regularly so that our students can learn different leads and follows and meet more people.

You can wear anything but relaxed, loose clothing is most comfortable. No thongs, runners, sneakers or hiking shoes. If you don't have flat soled shoes we have 'dance socks' available for purchase.

You can come to class as a casual (see our booking page) which you can book individually. We also offer a 5-class pass for anyone who attends regularly but can't make it every week. Remember to go to Momence and cancel any classes you've already booked in for. Any class credits will be automatically returned. ​ We understand that unexpected things happen and sometimes you can't make it. Please see our terms and conditions for classes, payments and missed classes.

You can cancel a weekly membership at any time by giving notice in writing at info@danceonnnewy.com at least 2 weeks prior to the nominated date of cancellation. Simply send an email to info@danceonnewy.com allowing at least 2 weeks to process. You must ensure any outstanding balance is paid before the cancellation can be activated. All communication regarding changes to your membership must be done in writing. Once your membership has been cancelled, it cannot be reinstated and you must purchase a new membership at your own cost. If you cancel your memberships any future purchases will be subject to current prices.

Yes, you can suspend your plan as many times as you want by giving notice in writing at info@danceonnnewy.com at least 2 weeks prior to the nominated date of suspension. Any outstanding fees must be paid prior to suspensions being approved. The weekly membership can be suspended only for a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 12 months.

Our referral program is a way to reward students for sharing their love of dance. It's simple to get started. Log in to your Momence account, click refer and earn, and select Dance On Newy as the host. Copy your unique code and share with friends. They’ll be invited to a 1-week free trial, eligible for the 1st week of each term. If they purchase a term package, 5-class pass or an ongoing membership, you receive a $35 credit towards your next class! This discount is automatically added to your membership. There are no limits on the number of people you can refer.