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DANCE101 is based in Melbourne Australia and was developed in 2006 and launched February 2007 by Paul Zaidman and Cheryl Smith, an inspiring couple wanting to recreate dance as fun, easy to learn and social

History
After travelling the world dancing together from 2005 to 2007, Paul and Cheryl discovered they had a shared vision to simplify the learning process and make dance more accessible to the wider community

Their first mission was to create lots of locations around Melbourne in pubs, clubs, RSLs and community centres. The aim was to enjoy food, drink and dance in a "normal" social environment

With a focus on Salsa & Latin (but not limited to) Paul and Cheryl went from 5 people in a class to 50 very quickly. They developed a Training Program for Dance Teachers and built a team of passionate, inspiring and dedicated people

After 5 years of developing locations, teachers, students and a small business, Paul & Cheryl took the plunge in 2012 to open their first dance studio and make it a Head Quarters for everyone to share

On March 1st, 2012, DANCE101 became the proud parents of the largest single floor dance studio in Australia. Located 3 minutes from Chadstone Shopping Centre, this fantastic venue is available to everyone, first timers, regular social dancers, competitors, performers, kids, mums, big people, small people, people from all walks of life.

DANCE101 offers a wide range of dance lessons and with the new HQ, its getting bigger by the minute. DANCE101 teach the following styles:
 * Street Latin
 * Salsa, Bachata, Merengue
 * Latin American
 * Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Paso Doble, Jive
 * Ballroom
 * Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Foxtro, Viennese Waltz
 * New Vogue
 * Carousel, Charmaine, La Bomba, Tango Terrific etc
 * Argentine Tango
 * Swing & Rock n Roll
 * West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Rock n Roll
 * Jazz & Ballet
 * Mums & Bubs, Princess Ballet, Kids, Teens & Mums classes
 * Exercise Dance Classes
 * Zumba, Ladies ONLY Latin Workout

Breakthrough teaching techniques
DANCE101 has developed it's own "breakthrough" teaching technique that keeps the fun alive during a lesson, whilst progressing your dancing and getting amazing results

DANCE101 has accreditations from the FATD (Federation Association of Teachers of Dance) and membership with the Australian Dance sport Association. We are the only dance company in Melbourne to have all its teachers accredited as Coaches with the Australian Federal Government!

DANCE101 has experience in professional dance competition, examination work, both national and international.