About us
Danza Viva is the longest-running Spanish Dance Academy in Western Australia, established in 1984.
Danza Viva is a fun and vibrant Spanish Dance school with open Flamenco and syllabus classes for adults and kids. Our professional and community dancers perform regularly around Perth and are available to hire to make your event special. Danza Viva stages regular productions from an intimate Tablao style show, to large scale performances featuring the whole school.
Director of Danza Viva Sofia Pratt studied ballet at the Graduate College of Dance before discovering Spanish Dance and Flamenco at Danza Viva. After completing her training at Danza Viva, Sofia went on to study extensively in Spain with some of the most prominent Spanish Maestros including Andrés Peña, Olga Pericet, Ruben Olmo and Javier Latorre. In 2010 the Instituto de la Danza Espanola awarded her the degree of Maestro de Baile, with special distinction. She is also examiner for the institute. Danza Viva was established by Deanna Blacher OAM in 1984 and then taken over by Sofia Pratt in 2015 following Deanna’s retirement.
What we do at Danza Viva
Danza Viva is a Flamenco academy and company providing group and private classes, along with professional dance services for corporate, private, and public events.
Dance Lessons
We offer lessons for all ages and abilities as either open choreography or more structured syllabus class. We also offer one-on-one coaching at all levels.
Productions and Performances
We regularly run Tablao performances at local venues, and annually produce a whole of school show. Danza Viva is also a Fringe World Festival multi award winning company.
Professional Dance Services
Whether you’re looking for entertainment for a corporate event, care home, public event, wedding, birthday, or any other special day, Danza Viva can provide captivating dancers to suit your needs and budget.
Why Choose Us
At Danza Viva we employ a relationship-based approach to learning, focusing on each student’s needs and abilities.
We bring out the inner artist in you
At Danza Viva we strongly believe everyone can make art at any age and with any starting ability. Sofia’s unique approach focuses on finding the perfect way to help you grow and reach your full potential.
We know how to engage and entertain
We have experience of entertaining all sizes of audiences and know how to adjust our approach to meet your needs. Talk to us about what you want, and we’ll make sure your event is one to remember.
Our team learn from the best and teach only the best
Our experienced and professional team continue to learn from the greatest Flamenco artists in the world, annually attending the famous Jerez Flamenco Festival to bring back to Perth the best the art form has to offer.
Our Community
At Danza Viva we’re proud of our students, company, artists, and teachers for making Danza Viva the best Flamenco community in Perth.
Testimonials
Here’s what some of our students and customers have to say about their experience with Danza Viva
An absolutely brilliant show, flawless, entertaining, and moving to watch. Would absolutely recommend for lovers of dance, live music, or Spanish culture with a good old Perth twist (some would even say an improvement 🙂 ).
Carl R.
Such a beautiful art form. Lively, soulful, graceful and powerful. What a night!
Sashi T.
Fantastic show, loved it all, especially the first soloist. Amazing! Lucky to have such talent in Perth.
Rachel B.
What are you waiting for?
Ready to start your learning journey? Looking for some unique entertainment for your special event? Find out how we can help by getting in touch today. Together, we’ll make it amazing!
Our People
At Danza Viva we have the most talented and friendly Flamenco professionals ready to help you reach your goals, while making sure you have fun along the way.
Sofia Pratt
Director of Danza Viva
Annalisa Cicchini
principal dancer and teacher
Eloise Budimlich
principal dancer and teacher
Monica Galeotti Medina
Principal Dancer and singer
Moira Desport
percussionist (la pandilla flamenca)
Will Ditcham
Guitarist (la pandilla flamenca)
Explore Our Gallery
Tableau/Tablao is nominated for Fringe Dance award
Danza Viva’s Director Sofia Pratt’s 2018 Fringe show[…]
Contact us
We’re here to help and discuss your needs. If you’re interested in any of our services or just want to know more, please call or email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Please feel free to reach out us directly using the contact details below, or by using the enquiry form provided here.