Culture. Connection. Courage.
If you are the kind of person that prides yourself on doing something well, you're in the right place.
*No partner needed*
*No dance experience needed*
Bachata is a partner dance that originated in the Dominican Republic in the 1960's. Since then, the dance style and music has been through many evolutions and with each new iteration comes new techniques. As a social dance, it is open to people with no prior dance experience. We teach you the technique to lead and follow so you can share a dance with other bachata dancers.
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through meet up groups to see which one is the least...weird? Have you searched Eventbrite for something that involves some kind of interaction with others? Are you sick of trying to get your friends to commit to trying something new, or going out?
Then this is where Bachata will change everything.
From the moment you join a class at Refinery Dance you'll be filling your social, mental, creative and fitness cup without even realising.
Refinery Dance was started by me, Gemma Jordan. After years living in Melbourne, traveling a lot, and living abroad I loved being back in Perth, but felt like the vibrancy I enjoyed in other cities was missing.
When I started latin partner dancing that changed everything. No longer was my social life hostage to everyone else's schedule and preferences. Instead, I had a place I knew I could go to by myself, but spend the night dancing, meeting new people and feeling like I belong to something bigger.
That feeling, the independence and enjoyment has been irreplaceable ever since.
Prior to Bachata partner dancing I would describe myself as a hobby-less adult. Now, not only has dancing Bachata in Perth given me a community of outgoing, well traveled, open minded people, but it's also given me more confidence and courage both on and off the dance floor. It's seen me win competions locally, interstate and internationally when I was the underdog. Since it all began I've also completed several Bachata Instructor certifications.
There are so many benefits that you get from dancing- mentally and physically. But for me, the biggest thing is that there is no other activity that I've come across that;
- Welcomes adults being complete beginners
-Allows you to socialise in a way that doesn't rely on consumption of anything
- Is a creative outlet
- Travels well. You can go to any other city in the world and if you know the bachata basics you can find a community of people that will welcome you
- Gives you complete autonomy of your social life. No more depending on random events, or hoping that your friends don't cancel again.
So, if you're looking for a way to meet people that also strive to be their best, are enticed by the idea of dancing, and want to take back control of your social life, put your details below and we'll be in touch with more info on how to get you started.
