About Us

It all started in 1971 when a young couple, Ray & Shelley Salmon, renowned for their dancing demonstrations, decided to open up a dance studio. At the time it was titled "Rai-Shells Dance Centre" later to be renamed to the current "Danceland Ballroom". Today it is one of the top dance studios on the Gold Coast known for producing some of Australia's greatest dancers.

Pupils of any age can learn to dance at Danceland Ballroom. You can attend classes by yourself or you can bring a partner or friend to learn with you. You can participate in as many classes per week as you desire which allows you to learn at your own pace.

Danceland offers classes in Ballroom, Latin, New Vogue, Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Please visit the Classes tab on the left for our timetable and prices and feel free to contact any member of the Danceland team via the Contact page.

Meet the Danceland Ballroom Team.



RAY

Founders of Danceland Ballroom. Have been teaching on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW since 1971 and were South Pacific and Australasian Professional Champions.


SHELLY

Founders of Danceland Ballroom. Have been teaching on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW since 1971 and were South Pacific and Australasian Professional Champions.


SHAY

Australian finalist and Australian representative overseas, Shay has a large collection of titles and brings a wide range of knowledge and experience to Danceland Ballroom. Well known for bringing her passion onto the dance floor and bringing it out in her students.




STEVEN

Australian representative and many times Qld Open Champion, Danceland is proud to have such a top dancer and teacher at the studio.




RHETT

Rhett started ballroom dancing when he was only 8 years old. By 15, Rhett had won many state and national titles, and had represented Australia at the Junior World Championships in Italy where he was placed 22nd. By 17 years old, he had won the New Vogue title at the prestigious Australian Championships both in the Junior and Youth division. Having trained in England for 2 years, Rhett is currently ranked 4th in Australia.




RHYS

Brought up in a Dancing family, Rhys has been involved in Ballroom Dancing since he was 7 years of age. Competing at the highest of levels, in 2001 Rhys became the Juvenile Australian Champion in the New Vogue style. His love of Dancing continues today and shines through his teaching and help at the studio.