Bachata in Perth — your questions answered

No. You never need a partner at Refinery Dance. We rotate partners in class so you get to dance with everyone. It's one of the best ways to improve quickly and meet the community.

None at all. Our Beginners class is built for adults with zero dance experience, as well as dancers of other styles who are new to bachata. We teach you the technique to lead and follow from scratch, in a way that's genuinely approachable for adult beginners.

You'll fit right in. Our Beginners classes are designed with adult beginners in mind, whether it's your first time or you're returning after years away. We teach every step in an approachable, understandable way, so you just need to be taught how.

At Vault Creative Studios, 15 Gordon Street, West Perth WA, in the heart of West Perth, easy to reach from Perth CBD and surrounding suburbs.

Bachata is a partner dance from the Dominican Republic, originating in the 1960s. As a social dance it's open to complete beginners. We teach both its traditional Dominican roots and modern sensual technique.

If you're new to bachata, start with Beginners. From there you can move into Beginners 2, then Bachata Sensual Foundations. Our Traditional (Dominican) Bachata Solo Lab is open to any level and needs no partner.

All bookings are handled through our members portal at portal.refinerydance.com.au, where you can see class times, choose a membership or casual class, secure your spot and add it to your calendar.

Yes. We offer private lessons, 1:1 coaching, and can perform or teach at events. Get in touch via our contact page with the details.

We're Perth's most awarded Bachata school in both 2025 and 2026, and the only school in Perth with instructors who've won National and International competitions. We hold current international certifications, and we teach in a way built specifically for adult beginners.

Yes. Bachata fills your social, creative, mental and fitness cup at once. It's a welcoming way to meet open-minded, well-travelled people and take back control of your social life, without relying on friends' schedules.

Yes. Refinery Dance specialises in adult dance classes in West Perth. Our Bachata classes are designed for adults of every level, from total beginners to intermediate, in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment.

Yes, Bachata is a Latin partner dance. We teach both leading and following, and because it's improvised social dancing rather than fixed choreography, you learn to dance with anyone, with no set partner required.

We host Rise by Refinery, our own bachata social, most months in Perth, a quality night out with the warmth of a friends' gathering. It's a welcoming place to practise partner dancing socially, whether you're a regular or brand new.

Our focus is Bachata, Perth's fastest-growing Latin partner dance, taught by instructors whose backgrounds span salsa and other Latin styles. If you love Latin dancing and social dancing, Bachata is the most beginner-friendly place to start.

We'll let the results speak: Refinery Dance is Perth's most awarded Bachata school in 2025 and 2026, with instructors holding national and international titles and certifications. We focus on real technique so you can social dance with confidence anywhere.