Havana Dance Academy

I’ve been coming to Havana Dance school for 2 years now. Fraudy and Alfredo are both excellent teachers and I can’t speak more highly of them.The community here at Havana is great and I’ve developed numerous friendships since coming! ☺️

When I started classes with Fraudy, the first thing that stood out was his attention to detail. It seemed over the top at the start, but I soon realised that if you don't get the fundamentals right from the beginning, you develop bad habits that are had to get rid of. I recommend him not only because of his expertise in teaching Cuban Salsa, but also for his fun personality and friendly classes.

I look forward to coming to my classes with Havana Dance so much! I am in beginning stages of learning but it is so much fun. I just love the instructors, they are all so passionate about the dance and Cuban culture. Fraudy has an infectious personality. He is so patient, and his passion for the culture and all dance styles is contagious. He probably doesn’t remember but years ago, I joined an intermediate class thinking I knew it all because I’d done a few LA style classes. Fraudy doesn’t miss a beat though (literally) and he recommended I start at the beginning foundations instead. Initially my ego was a bit bruised, but I understood. I really wanted to learn and was disappointed that an injury kept me from coming back. But now I’m back, (yep, started at beginners) and I’m glad that he talks about the importance of foundations so much. I'm grateful for his attention to detail and the little things, because there is nothing better, even in the early stages, than being able to dance on the floor socially. I just can’t wipe the smile off my face!

I attended about 4 classes with Fraudy and I was told that my left arm was not resting heavy enough on his right arm therefore lack of good connection for him to lead. As a result, I was not allowed to enroll in the intermediate class.Well I’m pretty disappointed with his attitude towards me as a customer. I don’t understand why he’s made big fusses about my arm in every class (he literally would stop dancing and talk about my issue for 5 minutes in the classes). I guess he is right to say that we don’t have a good connection - goodbye and good luck!

Fraudy, Sunay and the Havana dance academy took me from being a decent salsa dancer (although I thought I was good), to someone who now actually gets asked to dance, to someone who is confident to dance with anyone, in front of anyone. I'm far from the best, but have made amazing progress in 6 months.If you want to be running up skill levels fast, this is not for you. The first class I went to, I thought I knew enough or was good enough to be in one of the higher levels. Fraudy realised that there were ever-so subtle mistakes I was making, and recommended I start from scratch. I put my ego aside and did as he asked. When I started from foundation, I realised how even the simplest mistakes I made affected me as a dancer. This is not like any other dance class, Fraudy is very much of a perfectionist and obsessed with mastering fundamentals. So he will be absolutely focused on perfecting your base, and THAT is what has helped me improve so fast. That may mean you don't learn 5 patterns a day, but whatever you do learn, you will definitely master. And with a solid foundation, it's amazing how easy everything else gets!I can guarantee that, if you are willing to learn, this dance school will take you to great heights in your salsa journey. If however you want to just learn turn patterns at random everyday with little focus on perfecting the execution, and/or don't like someone pushing you to perfect your form, best look for something else. I personally would 100% recommend Havana Dance for Cuban salsa, rumba and son!

I started my first steps in Cuban salsa a few years ago under others instructions who did their best to get me dancing, but it wasn't until I met Fraudy that finally began to progress. Havana Dance is the school of choice if your wish is to learn authentic Cuban salsa and also other dancing styles from Cuba. Fraudy's knowledge and experience is a bonus for all the students and classes are fun and relaxed.

Fraudy and his team are passionate about all aspects of Cuban salsa and provide a friendly and fun atmosphere to learn.The teachers provide clear instructions and are happy to help you get the moves/steps right, which is quite different from other schools I have been to.In addition to the weekly classes, they also run monthly socials which give you a chance to practice the skills outside of a class environment.I love learning Cuban salsa at Havana Dance and highly recommend them!

The best place in Sydney to learn Cuban salsa!!! All levels classes, relaxed environment and fun classes with Havana team!! Highly recommended for everyone interested in cuban salsa!!

I arrived to Havana Dance through recommendation of a friend and I love the classes. Now, I have been assisting regularly to the classes for almost a year and a half.Teachers explain moves and patterns in detail and at the pace of the students. All in a fun an relaxed environment.Highly recommended!

I met Fraudy, the Owner of Havana Dance, about 10 years ago and as soon as I started his Cuban dance classes, I felt completely relaxed and at ease. His positive energy & well structured classes, make them fun & educational & the time goes by so quickly, you wish you could do more.Fraudy's knowledge, patience & passion of all Cuban dance styles, whether it be Salsa, Son, Rumba, Afro- Cuban, Body Movement and many others, gives him an advantage over other schools. He has brought a professionalism & talent to Havana Dance, that you will not experience at other Cuban dance schools. The moves are broken down and fine tuned, so that you understand the technique behind every step. All the instructors at Havana Dance, teach in the same manner, so that you move up in levels and get the most out of each class.Havana Dance also takes small groups on Cuban dance holidays to Cuba, where you go to Fraudy's origins & experience the real Cuba. As a member of the HD team, I have enjoyed these tours a few times, with more to come.If you are wanting to challenge yourself & learn how to Salsa, Cuban style, definitely try Havana Dance, where you will immediately feel like part of a family & after each class, you will leave, feeling refreshed & energised without a care in the world.