Dance and Music of the South of Italy

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Dance and Music of the South of Italy

Dance and Music of the South of Italy ~ Dance and Music of the South of Italy

Tradition. Rhythm. Community.

Cultural workshops, live performances, and welcoming Tarantella classes for anyone who wants to move and feel part of a community.

WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES
WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES
JOIN A DANCE CLASS
JOIN A DANCE CLASS

3 Ways To Experience The Melbourne School of Tarantella

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Weekly Tarantella Dance Classes

Learn the steps of the most common dances from Puglia, Calabria and Campania, their history, evolution, and application to modern life. Classes are inclusive, relaxed and fun. No previous dance experience needed.

Dance Classes
Dance Classes
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School & Community Workshops

Our school workshops cater for primary and secondary students and are a FUN way to encourage curiosity and openness towards other cultures and folk dancing.

Workshops
Workshops
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Performances by SANACORI MUSIC

Sanacori's performances can be accompanied by the vibrant and energetic Melbourne School of Tarantella Dance Troupe for an irresistible dance experience both to watch and, of course, dance!

Sanacori Music
Sanacori Music
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Workshops for schools and community groups

Our workshops are a simple, fun way to introduce people to Southern Italian culture through dance, rhythm, and storytelling. Whether it’s a community festival, celebration, corporate event, or a school incursion, our workshops help strengthen connection and trust. Dancing in a circle creates a sense of belonging you can only experience together.

request a workshop
request a workshop
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Performances by SANACORI MUSIC - Live Music & Dance

Sanacori is a versatile and vibrant music ensemble  reinterpreting traditional songs from Italy and the Mediterranean (Albania, Greece, Spain).

Sanacori's performances can also be accompanied by the vibrant and energetic Melbourne School of Tarantella Dance Troupe for an irresistible dance experience both to watch and, of course, dance! Perfect for festivals, community events, school showcases, and cultural celebrations.

Book a performance
Book a performance
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Tarantella Dance Classes

If you’re curious about Tarantella or just want to dance, this is the best place to start. Our classes are open level, warm, and full of energy.

  • No experience needed

  • Everyone is welcome

  • Come as you are

Weekly Classes

Join us on Tuesday evenings during school terms at Schoolhouse Studios, 28 Victoria St, Coburg from 7 pm – 8 pm

JOIN A DANCE CLASS
JOIN A DANCE CLASS
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About Melbourne School of Tarantella

Founded in 2011, we are Australia’s first school dedicated to Southern Italian traditional dances.
Our commitment to cultural education and community engagement was recognised with the Merri-Bek Council Award for Contribution to Arts and Culture, highlighting the impact of our workshops, classes, and performances across Melbourne.

We preserve and share the rich tradition of the Tarantella through weekly classes, school incursions, community workshops, and live music and dance performances.

Tarantella is a dance that blends individual expression with group connection. We believe dance is still a powerful way to communicate, and we aim to create a welcoming space where people of all ages and backgrounds can learn, move, and belong.

Our performing troupe and Sanacori music ensemble bring the rhythms and stories of Southern Italy to life. Fresh, contemporary, and true to tradition.

About Us
About Us

Get in touch

Whether you’d like to:

  • join a weekly class

  • book a workshop for a school or community group

  • learn a special dance for an occasion

  • or book Sanacori for live music and performance

We’d love to hear from you.

We’re available year-round for festivals, private functions, public events, workshops, and classes.