About Us

Sassy Salsa forever — sharing the joy of Latin dance in Byron Bay since 2000.

Our story

Back to basics, full of heart

Sassy Salsa forever. Our school has been through many shapes and forms. Daniella has loved collaborating with and training many others, and now enjoys the simplicity of stepping back to basics (no pun intended).

Sassy Salsa — which is Dani and the team — teach in Byron Bay and run Community Salsa Events. We have weekly Latin dance classes and private sessions too. For Wedding Dances and Hen Parties just call or email Daniella… so easy.

Daniella, Sassy Salsa Artistic Director
Our services

How we can get you dancing

Weekly Latin dance classes, private sessions, wedding dances and hen parties.

01

Dance Classes

Beginner classes are available for you and your friends. These are super small, intimate classes — maximum 3 couples.

02

Private Sessions

Excellent for those wishing to get a head start with their salsa or preparing for a class. Reasonable rates and student discounts apply — a great way to feel comfortable and fast-track your introduction to salsa.

03

Wedding Dances

Daniella’s wedding dance clients are spreading the word — or rather showing it — with their dance. The wedding dance is a way for partners to connect in a fun, loving and creative way while busy with all those preparations for your special day.

04

Hen Parties

Many styles are available — spice up the party with Latin Hip Hop Reggaeton, or choose a burlesque/cabaret style. Halls for hire in Byron Bay, or Daniella can travel to your home or town. Much fun guaranteed.

Our team

Who’s behind the scenes?

Daniella

Daniella

Founder of Sassy Salsa since 2000.

Jules and Jimi

Jules & Jimi

Always helping and sharing their joy of dance, Jimi and Jules attend class and you’ll see them with other team members at Latin nights.

Sean and Dani DJing

Sean & Dani

Latin beats moving the dancers — Salsa, Bachata or Kizomba.

Sassy Salsa Crew performing

Sassy Salsa Crew

Recently performed at the Byron Latin Fiesta.

16

Years of teaching

152

Salsa performances & events

10,067,000

Salsa steps every year

25

Smiles with every 3-minute salsa dance

Milestones

A brief history of Sassy Salsa

Our vision: we bring the world of dance to you. Latin partner dancing creates instant community and is a fun way to travel and meet others. More than just dance, we share our love of all things Latin.

March 2015

Daniella and the Sassy Salsa Crew have performed and taught at many local events and Latin festivals. Sassy Salsa, with other local teachers, always looks forward to the amazing Byron Latin Fiesta each year.

2014 & 2015

Teaching and performing at Woodford Folk Festival has been a highlight for Dani and the Crew — so much fun sharing the joy of dance with so many happy festival goers.

March 2010

Daniella and Sassy Salsa dancers appeared in the TV series East of Everything, with Daniella choreographing performances and teaching the actors. Dani also choreographed and taught workshops at several Splendour in the Grass events and at the Big Day Out (Mexican theme).

May 2009

Conducted salsa teacher training, which saw the local salsa scene blossom.

March 2000

Daniella founded Sassy Salsa, teaching in Lismore, Ballina and Byron Bay and providing Latin dance classes across the Northern Rivers.

Come and dance with us

Classes, private sessions, weddings and hen parties — just call or email Daniella.

Contact Daniella