Rio Rhythmics

Rio Rhythmics Rio Rhythmics has been improving lives through Latin dance, culture & community since 1994. Australia’s first and most comprehensive Latin dance school.
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Where we are about way more than just dancing, here you will find a whole new social life where you can improve your life through Latin dance and culture. You can begin from the basics with one of our 10wk starter courses available in a variety of Latin dance styles. As well as regular core courses you can enjoy workshops with Rio Rhythmics Instructors, and Interstate and International Instructors! If you have never danced before, a great place to start is our Saturday Latin Mix Party with a 90min Intro lesson 7 - 8:30pm - every Saturday night! Here you will find an active and supportive social community where you can improve your life one step at a time through Latin dance and culture. Dance for life!

04/10/2026

🎵 Discover the joy of Samba de Gafieira! 💃

Samba de Gafieira brings together close partner work, playful spins, and great music, a really fun way to connect and learn together on the dance floor.

We'll guide you step by step, no partner or experience required, so it's perfect for complete beginners. 🕺

Enrolments for our NEW Beginners A Courses are now open! Samba & Bolero starts on 14th October.✨

🔗 Enrol via our website:
https://riorhythmicsacademy.com/
📞 Call 3844 1824 if you have any questions.

💬🌱“I love the way dance contributes to people’s quality of life. It brings people together, keeps us moving and gives ...
03/10/2026

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“I love the way dance contributes to people’s quality of life. It brings people together, keeps us moving and gives us that social connection.” 💃🕺 — Rafael Pitarello

For Rafael, one of the things that makes dance so valuable is everything that happens alongside learning how to dance. ✨

We move our bodies, spend time with other people, share music, laugh, learn and become part of a community.

And sometimes it’s those simple things that make the biggest difference to how we feel, both on and off the dance floor. 💛

Juliana and Rafael

🎉 Happy Birthday, Juliana! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating our wonderful and talented Juliana! 🎂✨With her big smile, warm hear...
02/10/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Juliana! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating our wonderful and talented Juliana! 🎂✨

With her big smile, warm heart and gorgeous energy, Ju brings something very special to Rio. Friendly and outgoing, she has a natural way of drawing people in with her warmth and grace, while her calm nature and genuine kindness make people feel welcome and at ease around her. 💜

As a teacher, dancer and artist, Ju brings so much creativity and expression to everything she does. She generously shares her knowledge, her Brazilian culture and her joy of dance with her students, always treating those around her with kindness, care and respect. ✨

Ju, we feel very lucky to have you as part of our Rio family and are so grateful for everything you bring to our studio and our dance community. 🫶

We hope you have the most wonderful birthday filled with lots of love, laughter, family, friends, celebration and, of course, plenty of dancing! 🥳

Please join us in wishing Ju a very Happy Birthday! 🎂💜






Bring some fresh energy and excitement into your spring! 🌸It's easy to fall into the same routine as the weather warms u...
01/10/2026

Bring some fresh energy and excitement into your spring! 🌸

It's easy to fall into the same routine as the weather warms up. But spring is actually the perfect time to get moving, meet new people, and bring some fun into your week!

Our NEXT Beginner Courses A kick off on Monday, 12th October, and this is your sign to say YES. No partner, no experience, and absolutely no stress required. Just bring your energy and we'll guide you every step of the way.

What you'll love:
✨ Fun and easy-to-follow courses
✨ A warm and supportive community
✨ Inspiring instructors to guide you

Our 10-WEEK Beginner Courses are the perfect way to stay active, meet wonderful new people, and build your confidence on the dance floor this spring.

OCTOBER Beginner Classes A (Starting 12th October):
✨ Mixed Latin: Mondays at 5:40pm
✨ Samba no Pé: Wednesdays at 5:40pm
✨ Samba & Bolero: Wednesdays at 6:40pm
✨ Bachata: Thursdays at 5:40pm
✨ Brazilian Zouk: Thursdays at 6:40pm
✨ Cuban Salsa: Sundays at 2:30pm

📍 Rio Rhythmics, West End
📲 Enrol now: https://riorhythmicsacademy.com/pages/intro-offer-10-week-beginner-course

Or DM us anytime with your questions!

This spring, let's get moving, laugh, and connect. See you on the dance floor! 💛

Public Holiday Reminder: CLASSES ARE ON 📢✨Just a heads up, our classes will be running as scheduled on Monday, 5th Octob...
30/09/2026

Public Holiday Reminder: CLASSES ARE ON 📢✨

Just a heads up, our classes will be running as scheduled on Monday, 5th October (King's Birthday). No need to worry about any changes. 💜

Studio 1
✨ All Brazilian Zouk Classes

Studio 2
✨ All Mixed Latin Beginner
✨ Free Intro Lesson

See you on the dance floor! 💛

🎉Brisbane Festival, thank you for having us! 🙌Over three Thursdays, our Founder Tarcisio led free Latin Dance Workshop...
29/09/2026

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Brisbane Festival, thank you for having us! 🙌

Over three Thursdays, our Founder Tarcisio led free Latin Dance Workshops at the Festival Village, sharing Merengue, Bachata and Samba no Pé, the same music and culture he's loved sharing with Brisbane for so many years. 💃💛

It was so special seeing so many new faces give it a go, all with good music and good energy. 🎶 Beginners, festival goers, families, everyone was welcome on the dance floor.

Thank you to everyone who came along and danced with us. 💜

Take a look at some of our favourite moments. ✨

✨October is here, and the West End dance floor is ready for you! 💃🕺FRIDAY, 2 OCTOBER - BRAZILIAN ZOUK SOCIAL NIGHT7:30...
28/09/2026

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October is here, and the West End dance floor is ready for you! 💃🕺

FRIDAY, 2 OCTOBER - BRAZILIAN ZOUK SOCIAL NIGHT
7:30PM – 8:00PM | Brazilian Zouk Social Combos Workshop
8:00PM – 11:30PM | Social Dancing
🎧 HOST & DJ: Rafa!
📍 Rio Rhythmics – Studio 1, Upstairs at 163 Boundary St, West End
🙌 Recommended for dancers with Level 2 experience and above
🎟️ TICKETS via Eventbrite or at the door:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/brazilian-zouk-social-friday-night-with-dj-rafa-tickets-2001819388679?aff=erelpanelorg

SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER - TANGO PRACTICA
4:00PM – 6:30PM | Guided Tango Practica
💃 Hosts: Glenn & Yulia
📍 Rio Rhythmics – Studio 1, Upstairs at 163 Boundary St, West End
🙌 Recommended for dancers with some Tango experience
🎟️ Tickets: $10 at the door

SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER - LATIN MIX INTRO LESSON & SOCIAL NIGHT
7:00PM | Latin Dance Intro Lesson (Salsa, Bachata, Merengue)
8:30PM | Social dancing featuring a mix of the most popular dance styles
🎧 HOST & DJ: Amanda
📍 Rio Rhythmics – Studio 1, Upstairs at 163 Boundary St, West End
🙌 Absolutely everyone is welcome, no experience or partner needed
🎟️ TICKETS via Eventbrite or at the door:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/latin-mix-social-fun-intro-lesson-social-dancing-tickets-2001041279333?aff=erelpanelorg

Dance, laugh, and start the month with great company! 🌟

27/09/2026

Come try Bachata with us! 💃

Bachata is smooth, with steps that build up into some really fun partner styling. It's social, welcoming, and a great way to build confidence on the dance floor, one step at a time. 🕺

Whether you're a total beginner or just new to Bachata, our community is warm and welcoming, no pressure, no partner, and no experience needed. 💜

Enrolments for our NEW Beginners A Courses open next week, stay tuned. ✨

💬✨"This is why I love social partner dancing. Not because of the steps, but because it forces something we are losing:...
26/09/2026

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"This is why I love social partner dancing. Not because of the steps, but because it forces something we are losing: presence." 💃🕺 — Tarcisio Teatini-Climaco

For a few minutes, dancing asks us to put everything else aside and pay attention to what's happening right in front of us.

The music. Your partner. The way they move and respond. The moment you're sharing.

In a world where our attention is constantly being pulled in different directions, there's something pretty special about that. ✨

24/09/2026

SAVE THE DATES: Spring Workshop Series ✨🗓️

Something Different Is Coming to the Dance Floor 🌸🌷🌼

Across September and October, we’re bringing a collection of special workshops to Rio, inspired by ideas and suggestions from our Rio community. It’s all about giving you the chance to explore different styles, sharpen your technique, and try something outside your regular weekly classes. 💜

🕺 FORRÓ FUNDAMENTALS WITH TARCISIO
📅 Friday 9 October | 7:00–8:00pm
📍 Open Level (some basic Forró experience recommended)
Explore the foundations of Forró, one of Brazil’s most loved social dances. This workshop focuses on the fundamentals of the dance, helping you understand its movement, connection and feel.
🎶 Stay on afterwards for our Samba, Bolero & Forró Social and put what you’ve learned straight onto the dance floor!

💃 SOLTINHO WITH JULIANA & RAFAEL
📅 Friday 23 October
A playful and energetic Brazilian partner dance, full of personality, musicality and fun. Join Juliana & Rafael for two workshops to get you moving:
⏰ 6:30pm: Soltinho Fundamentals (some previous Soltinho experience)
⏰ 7:30pm: Soltinho Beginners (some basic Latin dance experience)
🎉 Then stay and dance at our Monthly Mixed Brazilian Styles Social, featuring Samba, Bolero, Forró and Soltinho.

💃 BRAZILIAN ZOUK FOLLOWERS STYLING & TECHNIQUE WITH JULIANA
📅 Saturday 24 October | 3:00–4:30pm
📍 Level 2+
A special 90 minute workshop dedicated to Brazilian Zouk followers, focused on movement quality, body awareness, musicality, expression and connection. Take the time to refine how you move, build confidence, and bring more of yourself into your dancing. ✨

More Spring Workshop Series announcements are still to come, so keep an eye on our socials and studio updates for what’s next! 👀

Bookings aren’t open just yet, we’ll let you know as soon as they are! 💛

Address

163 Boundary Street, West End
Brisbane, QLD
4101

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 4pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 2:30pm - 6:30pm

Telephone

07 3844 1824

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