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Cultural & Folk in Melbourne

5 verified schools across Melbourne offer cultural & folk — in Oakleigh, Oakleigh South, Pakenham, South Yarra and West Preston.

Traditional and cultural dance forms including Irish, Indian classical, flamenco, and folk styles.

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South Yarra

1929 Studios

Adults only

Ages 18+

Swing dance studio in South Yarra specialising in lindy hop, tap, and solo jazz with drop-in classes.

  • Cultural & Folk

Oakleigh South

Jalwa Dance Company

Cultural and entertainment dance company in Oakleigh South offering Bollywood, belly dance, and Indian classical styles.

  • Cultural & Folk
  • Latin & Ballroom

Pakenham

McAleer Irish Dance School

Ages 2+

Family-run Irish dance school founded in 1973 by Kathleen McAleer ADCRG. State, National and World Championship competitors since 1974, with classes from 18 months to adults.

  • Cultural & Folk
  • Children's Dance

West Preston

SENES Flamenco (Centro de Flamenco Melbourne)

Ages 9+

Melbourne's premier flamenco school, established 2011 by Spanish-trained artistic director Aya Kitaoji. Weekly dance, cajón, castanets and cante classes for all ages, plus regular live performances.

  • Cultural & Folk