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Nairobi · Est. 2018Master the rhythm
Master the rhythm
of Nairobi.
From your first nervous step to the centre of the social floor — Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba taught by Joy Waria and her team.
The Founder
Joy Waria — a life in motion
"Dance is not just movement. It is a conversation between two souls and the song between them."
Trained across Cuba, Colombia and Lisbon, Joy returned to Nairobi with a mission: bring world-class Latin dance education to East Africa. A decade later, Waria Dance Academy is home to a thriving community of dancers — beginners to professionals.
Read her storyWhy Dance With Us
A studio designed around how you actually learn.
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World-Class Instruction
Joy has danced and trained on three continents.
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Inclusive Community
Beginners welcome. Partners not required.
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Beautiful Studio
Purpose-built space with sprung floors in Karen.
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Social Calendar
Monthly socials, workshops and showcase nights.
The Disciplines
Three styles. One love.
Beyond Group Classes
Private, wedding and corporate experiences.
Wedding Choreography
A first dance you'll remember forever. Bespoke choreography for your big day.
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Corporate Workshops
Team building through rhythm. On-site sessions for offices and away-days.
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Stories from the floor.
"Joy doesn't just teach you to dance — she teaches you to feel music in your bones. Six months in, I'm a different person on the floor."
Wanjiru K.
Bachata Student · Westlands
"Our wedding first dance got a standing ovation. Joy turned two left feet into a moment our families still talk about."
Brian & Amani
Wedding Couple
"The community here is unreal. I came for the classes — I stayed for the people. Friday socials are the highlight of my week."
Daniel O.
Salsa Member
In Motion
A glimpse of the studio.
What's On
Upcoming events & socials.
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Membership
Find your tier.
Drop in for a single class, commit to a month of unlimited dancing, or work one-on-one with Joy.
Most Popular
Gold Monthly
KES8,500
Per Month
- Unlimited group classes
- 1 social event pass
- Member-only workshops
- 10% off private lessons
Private Elite
KES15,000
Per Month
- 4 private 1-on-1 lessons
- Custom choreography plan
- Priority studio booking
- All Gold benefits
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Frequently Asked
Answers before you arrive.
Get In Touch
Step onto the floor.
Book your first class, ask about wedding choreography, or just say hi. We respond within a day.
Studio
The Hub, Karen · Nairobi
Hours
Mon–Fri 5pm–10pm · Sat–Sun 10am–6pm
Call / WhatsApp
+254 725 945 686