Private lessons, adults of every ability
Private dance lessons for NDIS participants
Focused one to one Cuban dance lessons at our studio in Nerang, on the Gold Coast, taught by Stephen or Nikoletta. Every lesson is tailored to your individual needs and taught at a pace you are comfortable with. Your support worker is welcome.
How a lesson works
A lesson is one hour of focused one to one instruction at our private studio in Nerang, with Stephen or Nikoletta. There is no set syllabus. We tailor every lesson to your individual needs, start from where you are, and go at a pace you are comfortable with. You tell us what you would like from the hour.
Who we teach
Our private lessons are for adults, over 18, including adults with disability. We have taught private lessons for students with additional needs, including autism. Because every lesson is built around one person, we can adjust as we go: a slower pace, more repetition, more breaks, whatever helps.
Good to know
- Your support worker is welcome to dance as your partner, or to sit and watch.
- Take a break whenever you need one, or finish early.
- Choose a male or female instructor.
- Learn to lead or to follow, whichever suits you.
One student's story
One of our students is on the autism spectrum and has learned Cuban salsa in private lessons with Stephen for over two years. A busy group class, with loud music and a full room, was not the right setting. A quiet one to one lesson was.
Every lesson goes at our student's pace. We move on when our student is ready, take a break whenever one is wanted, and go over a step as often as it helps. When a lesson day does not suit, we move the lesson to another time at no charge.
Our student has an excellent memory for patterns, and learned advanced turn patterns faster than most students do. Over that time we have seen our student's confidence grow, along with fitness and coordination.
Every student is different. What stays the same is a lesson built around you.
What you can learn
Cuban salsa. Salsa as it is danced socially in Cuba: improvised, sociable and closely tied to the music. The basic step is a weight change that takes about four minutes to learn.
Authentic Dominican bachata. The original bachata of the Dominican Republic: close, driven by footwork, and danced to guitar music.
We teach social dancing, the kind you can enjoy with a partner at a party or a social night. We are not training you for a stage.
Prices
One lesson, couples
$150
One hour, for you and your support worker.
Book couples- Saves $100
Four lessons, couples
$500
Four one-hour lessons, for you and your support worker.
Book four couples
Our prices include your support worker. When you book, choose a couples lesson.
Using your NDIS plan
We are not a registered NDIS provider. Here is what that means for you:
- Self-managed or plan-managed: you can choose an unregistered provider like us.
- Managed by the NDIA: your plan funds cannot be used with us. You are still welcome to book and pay yourself.
- What the NDIS usually funds: generally, participants pay the ordinary cost of an activity, the part everyone pays. The NDIS may fund the extra support you need to take part, such as your support worker.
- Before you book: whether any part of a lesson can be paid from your plan depends on your plan and your goals, so please check with your plan manager or support coordinator first.
- Invoices: we can provide an invoice in your name.
Read the NDIS guidance on social and recreation supports (PDF)
Common questions
- Can my support worker come?
- Yes. They can dance as your partner or sit and watch. Our prices include your support worker.
- Do I need to fill in a form?
- No. Just tell us at the start of the lesson about anything we should keep in mind.
- Are you a registered NDIS provider?
- No. Self-managed and plan-managed participants can use unregistered providers. Check with your plan manager first.
- Can I use my NDIS plan for dance lessons?
- It depends on your plan and your goals. Self-managed and plan-managed participants can choose an unregistered provider like us. Participants generally pay the ordinary cost of an activity, and the NDIS may fund the extra support you need to take part, such as your support worker. Please check with your plan manager or support coordinator first.
- Can I take breaks?
- Yes, whenever you need, and you can finish early.
- Is there an age limit?
- Private lessons are for adults, over 18.
- Is the studio accessible?
- Yes. The studio has step-free access.
- Can I come to the Monday class as well?
- Yes. Monday classes at Robina Community Centre are taught in larger groups, so there is no one to one instruction. Your support worker can dance as your partner for the whole class, and the two of you together pay $45 per class. See the Monday timetable.
