Lola’s Dance Boutique is a great place to learn how to dance. We offer new student dance classes, group dance lessons, wedding dance choreography and much more. Our pricing is very competitive! See below for more information about the different styles you can learn with Lola. Visit her studio in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland and get dancing today!
At Lola’s Dance Boutique you’ll learn how to look and feel comfortable, confident and graceful on the dance floor in the most personalised and fun ways possible.
To make that first dance extra special, choose a song and bring in the music to the first lesson. The music can be edited to a time-frame that suits your dance perfectly. You’ll have dedicated one on one time with Lola who will choreograph your special song, to suit your unique style.
Learning to dance for your wedding is a special gift that you and your partner can give to each other. Feeling confident and poised when you dance together will ensure that your very first dance as husband and wife will be a memory you will cherish forever.
Rock’n’Roll is a very happy, bobby, energetic dance. You can use the steps to dance to ANY tune that has a rock rhythm. It is very sociable. Great way to meet people and have fun.
Lola’s Dance Boutique is a great, very fun and well organised place to learn the basics to the advanced level for Rock’n’Roll and other forms and styles of dance.
Many students find Private Lessons beneficial because of the attention to detail and enthusiasm that Lola brings, and the chance to really hone the techniques and fundamentals which students miss in a group class.
Starting off with a private lesson really allows a new student to learn solid basic techniques and moves.
The term “Swing Dance” is commonly used to refer to a group of dances developed in response to swing music, a genre of music developed in the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. During this time Swing dancers were often called “Jitterbugs”.
“Swing Dancing” is used to refer generically to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Shag, Balboa and Blues. This group is often extended to include Jive, Rock and Roll, Western Swing, and other dances developing in the 1940s and later.
Swinging Jazz music features timing associated with African American and West African music and dance – a combination of crotchets and quavers which many swing dancers interpret as ‘triple steps’ and ‘steps’. Yet Swing Dancers have also introduced changes in the way these rhythms were played – a distinct delay or ‘relaxed’ approach to timing.
Many, if not most, of the swing dances listed above are popular forms of social dance. However, Swing Dancing can also be a highly competitive sport; with competitions being held internationally.
Get in touch with Lola now!Jive lessons are Fun, easy to learn and commonly danced to the hottest tunes and latest hits.
During World War 2 American soldiers found that they could not dance the Jitterbug and other US based dance styles with the local French and European women, a need was created for something new and light hearted. From there Modern Jive was born, where easy steps and technique created a new style that could be enjoyed by all.
Since that time, Modern Jive has the versatility to express a range of emotions within the dance, which provides the freedom to express your own sense of style. Modern Jive is a dance style practised around the world under many other names. Jive Dance lessons at Lola’s offer all the fundamentals of Modern Jive dancing in a friendly, fun atmosphere and there is no partner required – you dance with everyone!
Get in touch with Lola now!Ballroom Dancing refers collectively to a set of partner dances, which originated in the Western world and are now enjoyed both socially and competitively around the globe. Ballroom Dancing has a unique history which can be contributed to its popularity today, both recreationally and competitively. This form of dancing began in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, primarily among the “upper class” who regularly participated in private balls. Ballroom Dancing can be broken down into four main dances – The Waltz – Tango – Foxtrot – Quickstep.
During the late 19th century and early 20th century, Ballroom Dancing then became popular amongst the “middle / working class” where they would attend dances at public halls. However, it was during the 1920’s that Ballroom Dancing really started to boom, with competitions being held worldwide.
Get in touch with Lola now!Latin Dancing originated in Latin America and is often referred to as Afro-Cuban Dance. Latin Dances can be very slow and romantic or hot and sexy.
Latin Dance is an umbrella term used to describe the Latin-American dances such as the Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia and Bolero. These dances originally came from Argentina, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico and Puerto Rico with Spanish, African, Cuban and Vernacular influences. Latin dances are generally more sensual, faster-paced and have more rhythmic expression than other forms of dance. Couples in the basic position stand face-to-face. The timing is 4/4 straight rhythm or related. Music may be Latin American traditional or contemporary popular music.
Get in touch with Lola now!Belly Dancing in ancient times had strong connections with fertility and eroticism. Being performed at weddings in many Middle Eastern countries, Belly Dancing creates a closeness between the bride and groom (who had never met), provide a blessing of fertility whilst entertaining the guests. Today, however, Belly Dancing is enjoyed for its artistry, ethnicity, beauty and fun!
The movement in Belly Dancing is an accumulation of many Middle Eastern regions, including; Lebanon, North Africa, Egypt, the Arabian Gulf and Turkey. This is a result of cultural exchange throughout history, both through trade and the shifting of national boundaries.
Aside from the joy of learning a beautiful dance art, enthusiasts at our belly dancing classes note the following benefits;
Strengthening, reshaping and renewed acceptance of one’s body
Greater freedom and range of self expression
Relief from back pain
Familiarity with different musical styles and cultures
Spending time for yourself
Bringing joy to others
Girl time
Great Fun
Private Dance Lessons…
Many students find private lessons beneficial because of the attention to detail and enthusiasm the instructor brings, and the chance to really hone the techniques and fundamentals which students miss in a group class. Starting off with a private lesson really allows a new student to learn solid basic techniques and moves. Lola provides private tuition for: