Refinery Dance · 2026

Performance Teams

Train with us and perform ConRi-style Bachata at the Melbourne Bachata Festival, choreographed and coached by Cornel & Rithika. Everyone signs up individually — no partner needed, we'll pair you up.

$535 ppper team you join · with a festival pass (+$50 without)
2–4 Oct 2026Melbourne Bachata Festival
We'll pair youNo partner needed — sign up individually

How it works

Priced per person

It's $535 per person for each team you join (with a festival pass; +$50 without). Priced per person, not per couple — everyone signs up individually, even for the Couples Team. No partner? We'll pair you up.

Training & style

Routines are ConRi-style Bachata — a fusion of Bachata, Hip Hop and Salsa. Choreographed by Rithika (Ladies) and Cornel & Rithika (Couples). Your price includes training with Cornel & Rithika in Melbourne ahead of the national team performance.

See ConRi-style Bachata

This is the style you'll be learning and performing — a fusion of Bachata, Hip Hop and Salsa.

The teams

Bachata & Heels · performing in heels TBC

Ladies Team

Starts Thu 6 Aug · 7:30–9:30pm
8 weekly sessions, plus 2 × 1.5hr sessions on Sat 19 & 26 Sept (time TBC).

Want to join but not perform? Do the first 4 weeks for $275.

Couples · we'll pair you up

Couples Team

Starts Tue 11 Aug · 7–9pm
7 weekly sessions, plus 2 × 2hr sessions on Sat 19 & 26 Sept.

Everyone signs up individually — no partner needed.

The festival & how to join

Festival pass

$280 until 15 July
$310 until 25 Aug

Melbourne Bachata Festival · 2–4 October 2026. We recommend travelling 1–5 October.

How to join

1. Confirm your team with Gemma.
2. Pay a $300 deposit to PayID 0422 055 548.
3. Balance $235 (+$50 without a pass) due 1 Sept.

Good to know

Perth performance date — to be confirmed.

Video project — happening after the festival; price confirmed once teams are finalised.

Costume prices — to be advised.

Ready to perform?

Confirm your team and secure your spot. Everyone signs up individually — no partner needed, we'll pair you.