Meet The Manly Salsa Team

Manly Salsa has been teaching Salsa and Bachata to thousands of students in Manly for over 10 years, since early 2015. Our focus goes beyond teaching steps. We are about building a genuine social community while making the learning process simple, clear, and enjoyable. Alongside regular classes, we also run choreography teams for students who want to train, perform, and grow further in their dancing.

Directors
Chrissele and Richard are the Directors of Manly Salsa. They lead the school with a focus on high-quality teaching, community, and creating a relaxed, welcoming space for students at every level.

Salsa Teachers
Rich, Chrissele, Justin, and Bella teach Salsa across all levels and choreography teams. Classes focus on clear fundamentals, musicality, and technique, while keeping the atmosphere social and approachable. Chrissele and Justin also lead higher-level Salsa on Tuesdays, with Chrissele teaching Ladies Styling for Salsa and Bachata. Bella teaches Salsa Levels 1 and 2 with Rich and is actively competing in Salsa, Bachata, and Reggaeton.

Bachata Teachers
Justin, Lauren, Rich, and Olivia teach Bachata across all five levels and choreography teams. Justin and Lauren are a well-known pairing in the Australian dance scene, combining strong technique, musicality, and clarity. Olivia brings a movement-focused approach influenced by yoga and meditation, helping students build connection and flow.

Regular Substitute Teachers
Luke and Liz are our regular substitute teachers and long-standing members of the Manly Salsa community. They bring consistency, enthusiasm, and a familiar presence, both in class and on the social dance floor.

We love dancing, but more than that, we love seeing students learn and grow. Whether it is your first class or you have been dancing for years, you are always welcome here.

Hope to see you on the dance floor soon.

The Manly Salsa Crew