About The Social Dance Studio
The Social Dance Studio is based in Braidwood NSW and teaches throughout the Capital Region. We have a lot of fun and laughs while learning Ballroom, Latin and Swing dancing. You don't need a partner - you might meet one on the floorboards!
As well as social dancing, you can "feel the Pulse and see the change" in a Callanetics® class - the precision-based pulsing method that tones and reshapes the entire body.
Or maybe you just want to let loose and join the Zumba® party. These classes are aimed at the more mature mover and will get you fit while teaching you some very cool solo dance moves.
Carolyn holds the following licences and memberships:
Callanetics® instructor licence
Zumba® instructor license and Zumba Instructor Network member
Barre Fitness Alliance premier member
AIDA (American International Dancers Association) professional member
Classes
Learn Ballroom, Latin, Swing, or solo dancing.
Feel the Pulse and See the Change with Callanetics®.
Dance like you're a Teenager again with Thursday Swing/Salsa classes.
Join the Zumba® party!
Private Classes
Private lessons are perfect for dancers who want to focus on a particular dance, learn for a special event, or are more serious about their dancing.
Private lessons are currently available by appointment on Saturdays and cost $100 for a 1-hour class. Call Carolyn 04 3822 3247 to book.
Group Classes
Group classes are small enough so that you still get personal attention. They're a great place to start learning and meet other students.
$25 per person for a 1-hour class, Thursday and Saturday afternoons. Old Sunday School Hall 68 Wilson Street Braidwood.
Call Carolyn on 04 3822 3247 to discuss the best class to begin.
Wedding dances
We love teaching wedding couples, parents of the couple, best people, guests or any combination thereof! We'll make dancing at your wedding memorable and enjoyable.
Wedding lessons by appointment and special packages are available. Call Carolyn on 04 3822 3247 to discuss your special dance.
Callanetics®
Feel the Pulse. See the change. Experience the precision-based pulsing method that tones and reshapes the whole body. Callanetics® has been trusted worldwide for over 40 years.
Thursdays 11am - 12pm
Old Sunday School Hall 68 Wilson Street Braidwood.
And from 15 June 2026:
Mondays 11:45am - 12:45pm
Danzón Dance Studio 96 Barrier Street Fyshwick
Call Carolyn on 04 3822 3247 to book.
Dance like you're a teenager again!
Thursday afternoons in June see the introduction of Swing and Salsa dance group classes. No partner necessary as you can dance to this music solo!
$25 per person per class.
Old Sunday School Hall 68 Wilson Street Braidwood.
Swing 1pm - 2pm
Salsa 2pm - 3pm
Call Carolyn on 04 3822 3247 to book.
Zumba®
These classes are designed with the more mature mover in mind. All the fun, music and energy of a Zumba® class, just a little more mellow. And as a bonus you'll take away a bunch of cool solo dance moves to let loose on the dancefloor!
Thursdays 12 - 12:30pm
Old Sunday School Hall 68 Wilson Street Braidwood.
And from 15 June 2026:
Mondays 1:00 - 1:30pm
Danzón Dance Studio 96 Barrier Street Fyshwick
Call Carolyn on 04 3822 3247 to book.
Biography
Hi, I’m Carolyn, owner and principal teacher at The Social Dance Studio.
I started Ballroom dancing later in life, and by the end of my first lesson at Danzón Dance Studio in Canberra, I was hooked. I trained every day, did my first performance eight weeks later, and then trained as a teacher.
Fast forward to 2020 when I moved back to the Braidwood area, and I started teaching social dancing in this beautiful little town.
I am a professional member of AIDA , a licensed Callanetics® instructor, a licensed Zumba® instructor, premier member of the Barre Fitness Alliance, and will complete my Certificate III in Fitness in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you might meet one on the dancefloor! Group and private classes are suitable for solo dancers. You'll pick up some cool solo dance moves in the Zumba® classes and also in some of the Move It or Lose It and classes.
You don't need to buy special dance shoes, although you might want to in the future. Shoes should have some slip in the sole so that you can turn easily without sticking to the floorboards. Heels should be held firmly so you don't "fall off" your shoes. Flipflops/thongs, mules platform shoes and the like are not suitable. No bare feet.
Bring a yoga/exercise mat and a towel. Wear comfortable clothes that let you move freely. Callanetics® is best practised with bare feet or grippy socks unless you need to wear shoes for medical reasons (eg, neuropathy).
These Zumba® classes combine all the fun of a regular Zumba® class to your favourite Latin rhythms, just at a more mellow pace. There's little or no bouncing, no jumping and a lot of very cool solo dance moves.
Wear comfortable clothes that let you move freely and gym-type shoes that support your feet/ankles. Bring water and a towel.
We have regular, free social dances in town. Contact Carolyn to get the details.