Tania Crivellenti
" A life changing decision: There is no-one that starts dancing at LDA and ends up being the same person. It is a life changing adventure.
For me it was so intense I can divide my life in “before LDA” and “after LDA”. Of course in my case all is different because I worked in the administration first and started attending the classes later.
At first I could work only, as I was studying and on a quest for a permanent visa. As soon as I slayed the dragon (meaning that I got the said visa) I had time and energy to do something I was fighting for: go back to dancing.
See, I danced other styles for most of my life, more than 20 years of classical ballet, some contemporary, modern, quite a lot of jazz were my former styles. I missed dancing to the point of waking up in the middle of the night crying because I dreamt I was performing.
To learn the Latin dance styles was literally “a dream come true”. What I didn’t expect was that it was going to be such an incredible experience.
The classes at LDA are amazing. It is like they say: you only realize how good something is when you experience the bad. Only by going to some workshops somewhere else where things didn’t work well I realized how flawlessly the classes at LDA are.
The syllabus, the rotation systems, the teachers’ training, the motivation of the teachers, all is so perfect that all you have to do is learn the steps, enjoy yourself, relax, have fun and when you least expect, there you are: in the dance floor, feeling the amazing thing that is dancing.
It is my utmost belief that everyone in the world from any culture, should experience dance in some form. Latin dancing is particularly exhilarating because of the interaction with the other people.
Performing at the LDA annual Ball was also ridiculously good. Performing is a great experience and I’ve made friends for life, I got back the feeling that only being on stage can give me and I got my body back the way I like.
I have always been fit but during a few years (during the “visa quest”) I couldn’t exercise at all, that meant my muscles were in bad shape and I was fourteen kilos over my regular weight. In one year dancing I was back into my old self, fitter than ever, fourteen kilos lighter, much stronger and more than happy.
I got addicted and learnt almost all the styles LDA teaches, falling in love with each. I still go out dancing every week and I bet I will do this for the rest of my life.
I have been dancing in Brazil and I have to say that our (Australia’s and LDA’s) level of Salsa and Bachata is generally higher than what I experienced in the cities of Campinas, Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza. I also think that our level of Zouk is pretty high; I was able to dance it well in all these places following a lot of different partners with high technical level.
I have also seen a lot of dance shows in my life including amazing spectacles in Las Vegas and I can say for sure that LDA’s Samba level is extremely good. I am a huge fan of Amy Mills and her work too. Her Zumba is a journey to the joy of dancing.
Concluding I would say that LDA was and is a path for bliss in my life. My personal slogan is: writing is my call, dancing is my bliss"
Tania Crivellenti was the School Manager and Marketing Manager at LDA from 2005 to 2008 and still attends the dance classes at LDA.She has two student’s awards for best dancer at choreographies at the LDA Ball and she is currently a writer - www.taniacreations.com

Jason Ng 
" How I arrived at LDA:  At first I could only Salsa as I learnt from a small salsa-only school run from a community centre, but after seeing how beautiful the dancers looked doing a Bachata and Zouk dance at dance venues - I was sold!  I wanted to learn those styles too so I joined LDA in August/September 2009 where I learn Salsa, Bachata and Zouk and I have never looked back since.

Helene Drimer "I love LDA because:
•   The teachers and students are friendly and I feel welcome there
•   The teaching is 1st class
•   The administration team is efficient and caring
•   The standard of the students is very high and MVP are an awesome team, which give students a fantastic level of dancing to aspire to.
•   It offers so many different styles of dance
•   It is affordable"

Michelle Wang
"I love LDA because it has brought so much fun into my life through dancing and LDA helped me discovery myself - my strength, my potential, a side of me I've never seen. Dance just lights up everything!!!"

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"Please thank the team who performed at my 50th on 4th December at Cabarita- they were absolutely fantastic and all guests commented on how great they were."
Kind regards
Amanda

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Why people love the LDA BALL
Share the experiences of joy and elation with some of the performers as they tell their story. 

Meri Jankuloska
" I came to LDA because I wanted to make friends and not have to go out social-dancing on my own, i planned to stay for 8 weeks, that was the whole idea !! and look where I ended up ...!! I am about to perform for the first time in my life, and if that wasn't nerve racking enough, doing acrobacies..
Who would have thought ?? don't worry, I am trying to beat my nervousness with positive energy .. and the
spray that Mel recommended in class, haha..
After deciding to bring my dancing to the next Level I changed my Return flight and decided to stay in Australia
as long as my visa allows me. because of LDA!"

Lesley Badelles
"My daughter (CJ, 16yrs old) and I got so caught up in the excitement of the LDA ball this year that we postponed our family holiday to start after the ball just so we can be a part of it.

Looking forward to seeing all the performances on Friday night!! Cheers."

Robyn  
I just wanted to pass something on to you with the hope you will pass it on to your relevant team.
 
Today, when I said I LOVED the Cha Cha team ... I WAS NOT KIDDING!!! Last night (saturday), at our shared rehearsal, I was still having real trouble trusting MYSELF to do the 'show move' (between the legs thingy). Most of the Cha Cha team stepped in (and our salsa guys too - but many in Cha Cha are more experienced dancers). Not only to help me understand how the move was done but just supporting me to actually do the move with no judgement. They insisted Dave and I try the move over and over again and even cheered when we pulled it off!! It was so sweet and HEARTFELT!!
 
Words are really hard to find to express just how I felt last night and how deeply thankful I am. Supported..... LOVED.... and it gave me confidence!!... So many amazingly beautiful people ...
 
I already understood why I loved coming to LDA but now .... WOW !! You know that saying that goes: 'You can choose your friends but you cant choose your family' Well this is a family I choose. So many great people who I am proud to call friends - but what a great environment to learn not only the dancing but so much about yourself!! And even when it doesnt go right straight away having people to give you the strength to help you through it.....
 
Can you please pass on my deepest thanks. I am now so excited about next Sunday and learning even more about myself AND of course doing my DANCING !!! I LOVE IT !!!

Melanie Lambert
"A Big thank you to all the beautiful, incredible people supporting me with your encouragement, your presence at the LDA Ball and your belief in me. Being able to dance with my gorgeous daughter was such an experience, it will last a lifetime. LDA Ball was two days ago but the high won’t go away"

Saki Sano
"Wow... what a weekend.
LDA Ball 2011 was one awesome night, thanks to my fellow dancers, amazing choreographers and all the awesome friends I made at LDA!
Special thanks to my dance/life partner, Brian Francisco for putting up with me for last 14 weeks and making our 1st LDA Ball together very successful and fulfilling.
LDA Ball has finished, but this is only the beginning.... :D"

John Chen
"My 1st LDA ball is over. It is such a fantastic experience! Thank you so much everyone! Especially my amazing instructors - You are the best!!!"

Julian Brattoni
"Thanks to my wonderful dance partner, Amber Reid for making my first dancing experience such an awesome one! Thanks to LDA for such an amazing Choreo!"

Efi Madentzoglou
‎" Still cant believe the LDA Ball is over! Words cannot describe the feeling of walking on stage, taking a deep breath, lights coming on and hearing the crowds reaction when we NAIL or routine. Thanku to everyone Bring on next year!!!"

Amber Reid
Words cannot explain how amazing it felt to be up on stage last night. I loved every minute of it 

Nestor Manuelian
"I pinched my self when i woke up today ... and yes, it was not a dream..... The LDA BALL was actually a dream come true :) THANK YOU, WHAT A NIGHT!!" 

Morena Dancewear
‎"Latin Dance Australia Ball 2011, what an amazing night!!
Congratulations to LDA for putting together another successful and inspiring ball.
And congratulations to all the choreographers and dancers on stage, it was truly a pleasure to work with you all. You made those costumes look HOT, HOT, HOT!!!"

If you also would like to send a testimonial about LDA please email us on admin@latindance.com.au.