About Us

The Latin American Dance Association (LADA) was established in 30th June, 1996. It was found by a diverse group of people whoes common passion is latin American dancing, at that time it was led by Walter Alvarez.

It is the longest running latin dance school in Australia and is a non-profit organisation which has been sponsoring World Vision Children since 1998.

The late dance icon Jose Prates was head teacher and taught for LADA from 1997 until his passing in 2004.

LADA has contributed in many ways to the development of the latin dance scene in Sydney. All of LADA's instructors and many of Sydney's prominent dancers had their beginnings with LADA and Jose Prates.

The organisation remains strong and continues to nurture and promote traditional forms of latin dance.

Teachers

Left to Right: Mario, Sheena, Francesco, Genvieve.

Mario DJ for LADA since 1997, currently teaches the Beginner class

Sheena Currently teaches the Beginners/Intermediate class.

Francesco Currently teaches the Advanced class. Teaching since 1997. He also teaches salsa and tango at other venues.

Genvieve Currently teaches the Beginners class. Teaching since 1999.

 

Sponsored World Vision Children

LADA has sponsored children in Latin America via World Vision since 1998. Our current sponsored children are below.

Ingrid (Guatemala)	Maria (Colombia)	Rafael (Brazil)	Maryuri (Nicaragua)	Wilson (Honduras)	Betty (Ecuador)