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Dance Classes in Johannesburg

Did you know that Johannesburg is big on salsa? You always knew that Johannesburg was home to the pantsula dance but there are so many other dance forms being enjoyed all over the city including dance forms like hip hop, ballet, tap dancing, acrobatics, and even modern dance. The large city which is the heart of gold also beats for dancing and moving your feet to the rhythm.  Believe it or not, Johannesburg locals find ways to venture for dance classes almost every night of the week and during the weekends. Every Sunday, Sampson Mulugeta hosts dance lessons in Johannesburg at a rooftop near Maboneng Precinct. Then every other night of the week, you can visit a variety of dance schools in Melville, Emmerentia, Parktown, and Sunninghill to get your dance fix. Dance has always held a prominent place in Jozi and is getting more popular among locals. Dancing has always allowed people to express themselves. However, of late Johannesburg people are learning that dance is an inevitable part of every party. Every person wants to let loose and have fun and they do this through dance.

Learn to Dance in Johannesburg

Kizomba, ballroom dancing, salsa, crossbody, Cuban, and bachata are all dance forms that you can learn in Johannesburg. Johannesburg is the central hub for dance classes. You can venture to a deserted shopping complex in Sunninghill at night to a particular restaurant called Meat Lounge and you will find that it has been converted into a dance studio. The shopping mall after-hour dancers are headed by Monica Munoz who is also the head of the dance school Estilo Cubana. Estilo Cubana is one dance school in Johannesburg that has been awarded the certificate of recognition for the contribution and development of Cuban culture in South Africa by the Cuban Embassy in South Africa. This school started back in 2004 has since been bringing Cuban culture to South Africa via dance. The school that has popularized dance styles such as Cuban salsa called casino is just one of the many popular dance schools in Johannesburg. In fact, throughout Johannesburg, there are numerous dance studios, schools, social dancing classes which are all based upon the idea of having fun while learning dance skills. The truth is that whether you are a novice dancer or an expert dancer in one particular dance style, you can still tap your way into dancing success. All over Johannesburg, you will find dance lessons being offered to children, adults, couples, and even a variety of private dance lessons. Learning a new skill like dancing can be a fun-filled experience and rewarding too. You need not only learn dance for fun but to meet your fitness goals or to kick start your career as a dance teacher. Clearly, from the number of schools teaching dance in Johannesburg, it is safe to assert that teaching dancing is a lucrative career.

So are you ready to get footloose? Well, if you feel that you are stiff as a board, perhaps, consider taking dance lessons privately in the comfort of your own home. Learning dance by taking dance lessons nearby your home or from your home itself with a private tutor can still be an effective form of learning. If you are asking, “Is there any salsa lessons near me?” or, “Where can I find a teacher to teach ballroom dancing lessons?” then you are ready to get moving. With the Johannesburg landscape being filled with dance teachers, you will be able to learn any dance style rather easily. So take the first step towards stepping elegantly across the dance floor!

Finding Places to Dance in Johannesburg

Have you heard about Johannesburg’s nightlife? If you would like to show off any dance moves that you have learnt, there are bars, clubs, and sophisticated lounges that allow you to shake your legs and burn up the dance floor.  

Located in the Sandton Sun hotel, you will find the elegant Alice and Fifth bar that opens up its dance floor just before midnight. If you are seeking to venture to inner-city Johannesburg, you will be glad to note that Newton is home to some of the biggest dance parties ever. And Bar in Newton opens up the dance floor on Friday nights allowing the youth to let loose and toy-toy. Toy-toy is a dance form that expresses defiance and protest. For university students, it shouldn’t be hard to find a dance floor where you can build up a sweat in Melville close to the universities. Jo’anna Melt Bar is an ideal spot to strut your dance moves with its vintage aesthetic allowing you to take the best Instagram pictures possible as well. If you think about it- learning to dance may improve your social life too, making you the life of any party.

How Much Does a Dance Class Cost in Johannesburg?

When looking to take dance lessons in Johannesburg, you can expect to pay a large sum of money. However, paying for a hobby is never a burden.

If you are looking to take salsa classes at a well-renowned dance studio, you must remember that you will pay far more in comparison to taking dance lessons at lesser-known places.

Here are some prices to give you an idea:

• A single drop-in class can cost between R120 to R155
• Four dance lessons in Johannesburg can add up to R400 to R420.
• Private lessons at a popular dance school can cost R800- R1500
• Taking 10 classes per month can cost anything from R800 to R1000.

For most group dance classes you are expected to drop in for your lesson at a certain time and dance at the pace of the group. If you are more comfortable with learning to dance at your own pace, it is a possibility to choose to take private lessons. However, again, learning to dance in Johannesburg will mean more costly private dance lessons. The average price you can expect to pay for a private dance class is R200 per hour. Again, the price that you will pay will depend on the dance style you choose.

Between private lessons, group lessons, private dance teachers, dance academy courses, or conservatory courses, there are options for whatever you are looking for. On the Superprof site, you are bound to find professional actors and personal trainers who are offering private dance classes at a reasonable fee. You even have the option of having your first dance class free of charge just to get you in the groove.  The cherry on top is that many Superprof tutors even opt to teach you from the comfort of your home. Find a professional dance teacher now and tap your feet to the beat.