One to one, at your pace

Private lessons

Personalised instruction in Cuban salsa or authentic Dominican bachata, in our private studio at Nerang. Choose a male or female instructor and learn at your own pace.

Nikoletta and Stephen dancing in front of a Cuban flag

One hour, one to one

How a private lesson works

A lesson runs for one hour at our own studio in Nerang. You book and pay online, and the studio address is sent to you as part of the booking. It is a private studio rather than a public venue, which is why the address is not published here.

A lesson is for one person or for a couple. There is nobody else in the room and nothing on a syllabus: you tell us what you want out of the hour and we spend it on that.

Choosing your instructor

You can book with Stephen or with Nikoletta. Both teach Cuban salsa, rueda de casino and authentic Dominican bachata, so it is a question of who you would rather learn from rather than of who teaches what.

Some people want to learn the lead and some the follow, and having a male and a female instructor available means you can be taught by whichever suits. If you have no preference, say so and we will sort it out. You can read about Stephen and Nikoletta first if it helps.

If you specifically want authentic Dominican bachata, a private lesson is the only way we teach it. It is not one of our weekly group classes.

Good to know

  • One hour, at our Nerang studio.
  • One student or a couple.
  • Complete beginners are welcome.
  • Or come to a Monday group class first.

Who it suits

A private lesson is not only for advanced dancers. It is often the easiest way to start.

  • Complete beginnersStart privately, then join a group when you are ready
  • Group studentsWork on the specifics between Monday classes
  • CouplesLearn together, at your own pace
  • Experienced dancersRefine technique, musicality and connection

Book online

Private lesson rates

All lessons run for one hour with Stephen or Nikoletta, at our private studio in Nerang. Book and pay below, and you’ll be taken directly to our calendar to book in an available timeslot. We will be in touch to confirm your booking and the studio address.

  • One lesson, 1:1

    $90

    One hour, one student.

  • One lesson, couples

    $150

    One hour, two students together.

  • Saves $60

    Four lessons, 1:1

    $300

    Four one-hour lessons.

  • Saves $100

    Four lessons, couples

    $500

    Four one-hour couples lessons.

Payments are handled by Stripe Checkout.

After payment you are taken to our booking calendar to choose your time. Cuban Soul takes a flexible approach to private-lesson changes. Contact Stephen or Nikoletta if you need to reschedule.