Salsa & Bachata Social Dancing for EVERYone.
Fun, beginner-friendly Latin dance classes in Canberra. No partner or experience needed.
Beginner Salsa & Bachata · 8-week terms
Gorman Arts Centre · Braddon
Select your level to start.
Salsa runs five levels from absolute beginner through to advanced.
Bachata runs two. Not sure where to start? Look for the Start here tag.
Salsa 1
Brand new to Salsa On2 or Mambo? Learn and refresh your basics and partnerwork fundamentals. No experience needed.
Salsa 2
Time to build on the basics with combinations, and leading and following with confidence.
Salsa 3
We're stepping up the complexity with multi-spin patterns, body movement and musicality.
Techniques
Open level class to improve your dancing — frame, turn techniques, footwork drills and musical interpretation. Improves every dance you do.
Advanced Salsa
Invite-only. Contact us for more information.
Bachata 1
Brand new to Bachata? Learn the basics, partnerwork fundamentals and feel the music. No experience needed.
Bachata 2
Time to build on the basics with body movement, new combinations, and leading and following with confidence.
Ready?
Term 3 starts 11 May. Pick a class — first night is the best night.
RegisterFirst time at JST?
Here's what you can expect.
01
You don’t need a partner
We rotate through partners every class. You'll get a chance to dance with everyone, and get used to leading and following.
02
You don’t need experience
You don't need prior experience We start from the very beginning. Bring comfortable shoes and clothes. We'll break down every step and move.
03
You'll find your people Most of our community came in not knowing anyone. Now they have friends to learn with and weekend social plans (that may or may not include dance).
You’ll find your people
MORE THAN A CLASS.
IT’S WHERE CANBERRA DANCES.
JST grew out of a love of social dancing — the real reason most people start Latin dance. Class is where you learn. The community is where it sticks.
We wanted a Canberra dance studio created by social dancers, for social dancers.Jess & Trev — Founders
JST started in 2023 with a small team and a clear idea: classes that feel as warm as the social floor they prepare you for. Three years on, that's still the brief. Beginners welcome. Egos optional.
GORMAN ARTS CENTRE, BRADDON
A beautiful old hall with timber floors, paper lanterns, and just enough room for the whole class to take a breath between rounds. Five minutes from Civic, parking on site.
- Address
- 55 Ainslie Avenue
Braddon ACT 2612 - Parking
- Free on-site
after 6pm weekdays - Best entrance
- Main hall door
off the courtyard - Get in touch
- admin@jst.dance
COME DANCE WITH US.
Term 3 kicks off 11 May 2026. First night, every term, is always the friendliest. We hope to see you there.