The Social Dance Group
Started in 2024, the Social Ballroom Dancing Group (SDG) caters to beginner and intermediate level ballroom and street latin dancers. We have two concurrent weekly dance programs; one for beginners and the other for intermediate dancers respectively.
SDG is focused on getting its dancers on the dance floor in the quickest possible time… and enjoying the learning experience.
Recognising that dancing is a social activity, SDG is focused on members getting to know and dance with each other at regular in-house SDG social functions, practice nights, and in public social events, preparing our dancers to dance in either a club or cruise dance floor.
Partners are preferred but not required.
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Our lessons are taught by two professional dance teachers, Ryen Niven-Tate and Corey Stemp
2026 Class Schedule
Weekly classes begin in the middle of January and go for between 46-48 weeks of lessons for the year.
There are two groups within each class: one for beginners, and one for those with some dance experience. During the class, each teacher will instruct one group before swapping to the other, so you’ll have the opportunity to learn from both teachers.
If there are sufficient new beginners in early 2027, we will add a new beginners class to assist new dancers to transition to the existing beginners’ class.
The current schedule for each class:
Teacher #1: 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Social: 8:15 pm – 8:45 pm
Teacher #2: 8:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Our practice night is on the 4th Sunday of the month. We also organise a number of events and get togethers throughout the year.
Fees and sign-ups:
SDG membership fees are as follows (works out to be just over $10 for 1.5 hr of lesson and 0.5 hr of social):
$550 per person for the year.
$350 per person for six months (new members only).
As the SDG is a subgroup of the CAV, membership in the CAV is also required. This is currently $98 a year for all members with a $11 one-time admin fee for new CAV members.
Casual rates for SDG members are $100 (for 4 consecutive classes).
Not sure if our program is right for you?
Register with us to try out the first class at no cost and with no commitment to continue. Send your queries or register your interest by emailing us at sdg@cavinc.com.au.
A beginner level Bachata class did this after about 45mins at our Bachata Christmas in July social.
Dancers of all levels giving it a go!
Its all about the fun
The aim of the SDG is for members to have fun dancing, and enjoying the company of like minded people. Why not give it a try?
Nicholas Lee
Chairperson, Social Dance Group 2024-present
Corey Stemp
With over 20 years of experience, Corey Stemp is a passionate and knowledgeable ballroom dance professional, dedicated to teaching dancers of all ages and abilities. Having started his dance journey at the age of five, Corey has developed a deep expertise in Ballroom, Latin, and New Vogue styles.
A two-time Australian New Vogue Champion, Corey has competed in numerous competitions across Australia. He currently competes alongside his partner, Timeah, in both Ballroom and Latin categories.
As a highly skilled instructor, Corey offers lessons for complete beginners, social dancers, wedding couples, kids, and debutante balls. He also specializes in awards programs, para dance, and all-abilities dancing, ensuring that dance is accessible to everyone.
Additionally, Corey is an experienced teacher/student competition partner, regularly competing alongside his students in events throughout Victoria and Australia.
Whether you’re looking to start your dance journey, refine your skills, or compete at the highest level, Corey’s expertise and passion for dance make him the perfect guide at the CAV.
Ryen Niven-Tait
Ryen is a life long Ballroom, Latin and New Vogue dancer and has competed in competitions throughout his life all over Australia.
Recent achievements include,
• x2 Australian New Vouge Australian finalists
• NSW Open New Vougue Champion
• Outside Change New Vouge Finalist.
• Wollongong National Championships Ballroom and New Vogue finalist.
Adelaide Spectacular and Adelaide Championships Ballroom and New Vogue finalist.
• Tasmanian Open Ballroom And New Vogue finalist.
Ryen has also performed in floor shows In Melbourne and taught lessons onboard Cruise ships.
2026 SDG Lesson Fees and Contact
Fees:
CAV members – Beginners (Wednesday): 6 months $350; Yearly $550.
Contact:
Chairperson, Nicholas Lee
Secretary: Shirley Teh
email: sdg@cavinc.com.au
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Just dance – everyone doing their own thing. Its all good fun!