The Secret Garden of Dance
Latin dance, wedding choreography & social styles taught with cultural depth
The Secret Garden of Dance teaches over 50 styles of dance across Latin, ballroom, swing, and contemporary forms.
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Before your first class
The studio welcomes absolute beginners who have never danced before and explicitly emphasises a pressure-free, friendly learning environment.
Active wear, casual attire avoiding tight or restricting clothes.
Enter via Harold Street car park at the rear of the building (Level 1, 823 Burke Rd, Camberwell).
About this studio
The Secret Garden of Dance teaches over 50 styles of dance across Latin, ballroom, swing, and contemporary forms. Their core offering centres on Salsa (Casino/Cuban, LA on 1, Mambo on 2, Cali style, Cumbia), Bachata (Dominican and Moderna), and Afro Cuban rhythms including Rumba Guaguancó, Yambu, Columbia, Orishas/Yoruba, Congo, Yuka, Makuta, Palo Monte, and Pilon. They also teach Swing (Lindy hop, East coast swing, Charleston, social Jive and Rock N Roll), Argentine Tango (Salon), Social Ballroom (Foxtrot, Waltz, Viennese Waltz), Cha Cha, Son (Tradicional and Montuno), Hip Hop, Funk, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Michael Jackson signature moves, and social Latin American dances including Rumba, Samba, and Jive.
Group classes, private lessons, workshops, and socials run throughout the week. The studio operates 1 pm to 10 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturdays, with studio hire available on Sundays. Classes cater to absolute beginners through to advanced dancers and professionals. Their teaching methodology emphasises music, rhythm and timing, including understanding the core instruments that create each genre. Students learn the history, cultural influences, emotions and sentiments behind each dance style. The studio is located at Level 1, 823 Burke Rd, Camberwell, accessed via the Harold Street car park at the rear of the building, and is equipped as a traditional dance studio with mirrors.
Wedding dance services have been a speciality for over 16 years. Packages range from Simple & Elegant (3–4 lessons from $330) through Memorable & Polished (5–7 lessons from $525), Highly Impressive (10–15 lessons from $950), to Epic Showstopper (15+ lessons from $1,425). All wedding packages include personalised choreography, free music editing, free video clips, and free studio hire to practise. New couples receive a free, one-hour consultation lesson with no obligation. The team can choreograph Box Rumba, Wedding Waltz, or any couple's choice of style.
Instructors named in reviews include Sanushka, Caroline, Simon, and Amy. Student feedback highlights the studio's warm, pressure-free environment, the instructors' passion for dance and teaching, and their ability to work with couples with zero dance experience.
What to expect
Your first visit
Your first visit begins with a free, one-hour consultation lesson with no obligation to book further. An instructor will discuss your goals, teach you basic steps to a song of your choice, and explain the studio's packages and teaching approach in a warm, friendly environment with no pressure.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Named instructors include Sanushka, Caroline, Simon, and Amy. Reviews describe them as highly trained, friendly, passionate about dance and its cultural roots, and skilled at building confidence in absolute beginners.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
The studio welcomes absolute beginners who have never danced before and explicitly emphasises a pressure-free, friendly learning environment.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
What to bring
Active wear, casual attire avoiding tight or restricting clothes. Recommended footwear: sneakers, trainers, walking shoes, flats, low heels with ankle support, ballet flats, or ballroom and Latin dance shoes. Avoid stiletto heels, heels with no ankle support, heavy boots, thick rubber soles, sandals, thongs, jandals or flip flops. Bathrooms are available for changing.
Studio history
The studio has over 16 years of experience specialising in wedding dances and has developed its teaching methodology by studying the art and science of teaching to accommodate students at any experience level.
Styles offered
16 dance styles taught here
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Amenities
Pricing
Approximate lesson costs
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Frequently asked about The Secret Garden of Dance
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does The Secret Garden of Dance teach?
The Secret Garden of Dance teaches Bachata, Ballroom, Contemporary, Latin, Salsa, Swing and 10 more. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is The Secret Garden of Dance located?
The Secret Garden of Dance is located in Coburg, VIC. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does The Secret Garden of Dance offer private lessons?
Contact The Secret Garden of Dance directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does The Secret Garden of Dance teach kids and adults?
The Secret Garden of Dance welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at The Secret Garden of Dance?
The fastest path is to visit The Secret Garden of Dance via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.
Is there parking at The Secret Garden of Dance?
Enter via Harold Street car park at the rear of the building (Level 1, 823 Burke Rd, Camberwell).