Dance Soul Sydney

I was lucky to discover an extraordinary place when I first encountered Dance Souk.I found myself dancing from the first few minutes in my first lesson and my repertoire has continued to expand ever since. Latin, ballroom and tap! All well beyond my expectations.Lauren Choukri and her team are experienced, energised, caring, supportive, warm and encouraging teachers at all times.The studios are exceptionally well appointed and a great learning space.Classes are well structured and there are a wide range offerings from private lessons, group classes and courses. I have been empowered to progress from private to group classes and to tap courses - from a starting point of being rather self-consciousness and not ready for group learning.A highly enjoyable social environment is well catered for each month - it is always a pleasure to attend these events. (I can't imagine myself saying this 12 months ago as I was so scared of a ballroom dance floor - especially an occupied one). I have also enjoyed the opportunity to meet dancers from other schools who sometimes attend.Dance Souk has a very strong community and family environment. Students at all levels are all welcoming and friendly people and always willing to lend a hand and mentor those of us who are less steady in our steps. Thank you all for that. I have made some wonderful friends.Some fellow students have worked with Lauren for many years and travel a long way for classes at Dance Souk.The health benefits to me cannot be understated. I have a higher level of fitness and my posture has improved incredibly from dancing - benefits which are all well known. Just as importantly, though, has been the learning I have gained on correct posture, breathing and stance that my teacher has explained, encouraged, demonstrated and helped correct for me in lessons. I have learnt to breathe correctly and not had to be reminded to not hold my breath as often as I did at first.I dance often at Dance Souk because it is such a pleasure and there is always a sense of fun which is always accompanied by laughter. Smiles are often too.I have come a long way since I first called the Dance Souk office.This has been my little pleasurable secret, now one I am glad that I can share with you!

Great night of dancing

Super friendly atmosphere with and patient lovely teachers. We are learning a dance for our wedding and I can't wait for the next lesson

The teachers at Dance Souk helped us feel confident and natural on the dance floor. My partner and I have discovered how much we enjoy the time together each week. It's a lovely studio space and everyone is really welcoming. Thank you to the beautiful staff :)

We commenced Dancing with FireFly Dance Studio under the expert teaching of Lauren Choukri. We were total beginners. When Lauren started Dance Souk, we moved over with her because we were passionate about dancing but wanted to continue under the expert tutelage of Lauren.Lauren is truly amazing…she exudes love for her work, sincere interest in you, the student, and is extraordinarily insightful in picking the areas to change in order to improve. She is able to adjust her level of intensity of teaching to suit the capability of the student. She can dissect the issues, the moves, the skills required, in order to hone your dancing prowess. We cannot speak highly enough of Lauren Choukri truly a remarkably skilful dancing teacher. In addition she has developed a studio that is flexible and provides variety in its teaching. Whether it be private, group, party, outside shows or contests, it has everything.

Instructor was fantastic and the studio was great. Will be back for sure, thankyou!

Lauren is the best dance teacher, the studio is large and bright, and her lessons and socials are so good, relaxed and fun! My journey through the world of dance has been so much fun, and so easy to persevere with because of the way this studio operates. And, I’ve met a lot of great people too. Absolutely recommend dancing at Dance Soul!