Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy
About the studio
Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy (RCDA) is one of Perth's most established Latin dance schools, running weekly classes and a social party every Tuesday night upstairs at the Leederville Hotel. Founded and led by Argentine-born School Director Liliana Sputore, RCDA teaches three levels each of Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba in 6-week course blocks. Classes run from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, followed by a social party from 9:30pm until midnight on the same venue, including a dedicated Kizomba rooftop terrace. The school emphasises connection, musicality, technique and ladies styling, drawing on Liliana's training with internationally renowned instructors such as Eddie Torres, Frankie Martinez and Daniel y Desiree. RCDA group classes teach LA-style "on 1" salsa on a line, while private classes cover Cuban, Colombian, New York and Puerto Rican styles. Bachata instruction spans Dominican, sensual and modern variants. Beyond regular courses, the academy offers private lessons, wedding choreography packages, hens-night classes and gift vouchers, making it a full-service Latin dance school for everyone from absolute beginners to performers.
Founded by School Director Liliana Sputore, who was born to Italian parents and raised in Argentina before settling in Perth. After years of training with internationally celebrated Latin dance teachers across Europe, the Americas and Asia, Liliana built RCDA into one of Western Australia's leading Afro-Latin dance schools. The academy operates from upstairs at the Leederville Hotel in the Leederville Precinct and has run weekly Tuesday-night classes and socials ("Latin Seduction Tuesdays") for many years.
Styles & levels
Weekly schedule 10 classes
Pricing
Courses run for 6 weeks. Casual classes always welcome. Non-student social entry $10.
Instructors
School Director and Principal of Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy. Born in Argentina to Italian parents, Liliana is one of Western Australia's leading salsa and bachata performers and instructors. She has trained extensively across Europe, Argentina, the US and Asia, studying with renowned teachers including Eddie Torres ("The King of Mambo"), Frankie Martinez, Seaon "Stylist" Bristol, Candy Mena, Griselle Ponse, Nelson Flores, Jhesus Aponte, Daniel y Desiree, Korke and Judith, and Alex Alberola. She is fluent in Cuban, LA, New York and Puerto Rican ("on 2") salsa styles, and has mastered modern Dominican and sensual bachata. Liliana specialises in ladies styling for salsa and bachata and is known for empowering women to express themselves through Latin music.
What dancers say 4.8 on Google
"I’ve been taking Salsa lessons with Liliana at Ritmo Caliente for nearly 10 weeks now, and it’s been an amazing experience. Liliana, her team, and all the students are incredibly friendly and welcoming. I’ve learned so much already and can’t wait to start Bachata next term! 💃🔥"
"Liliana at Ritmo Caliente is an absolute gem! Her teaching prowess is matched only by her unwavering dedication to her students' growth. With a wealth of experience under her belt, she brings a vibrant energy to each class, making learning an absolute joy. Liliana's commitment t"
"I attended my very first class at ritmo in October 2017. I enjoyed my first class so much that I signed up for the 6 week course in all styles and booked my very first private with Liliana that following Saturday! ( to this day I still have privates every week and love them espe"
The studio
