ABOUT ALEGRIA DANCE CO - FING YOUR JOY
OUR STORY
The Story of Alegria Dance Co
By Founder: Justin Moulton
Fourteen years ago, the journey of Alegria Dance Co began with a simple dream and one passionate dance teacher — me, Justin.
Back then, we were known as Alegria Dance Centre, a small studio with a big heart. The name Alegria, meaning joy and happiness in Spanish, wasn’t chosen by chance. It was a promise — a mission to bring that joy to every person who walked through our doors, whether for a class at our studio or a performance at a corporate event.
The vision was always clear:
Could we help more people in Melbourne experience the magic of dance?
We set out to build more than just a studio. We wanted to create a supportive, welcoming community where people danced not for perfection, but for the pure fun and joy of it.
Our first Medal Day in 2010 featured just three brave students in our tiny space. It may have been small, but it was the beginning of something truly special.
Fast forward ten years, and Alegria was running four major events annually. Our Exhibition Gala Balls began drawing crowds of up to 200 guests, with performances that lit up the room. By 2019, we had as many as 45 performances in one evening — a moment that made me pause and realise just how far we’d come.
Of course, like so many others, we faced the challenges of Covid. But thanks to our loyal and beautiful dance family, we weathered the storm — together. The spirit of Alegria never faded. In fact, it only grew stronger.
In 2023, we embraced a new chapter, rebranding as Alegria Dance Co to better reflect the vibrant, modern, and community-driven space we’d become. And in March 2024, we opened the doors to our brand-new studio in Cheltenham — a place that finally feels like home.
Today, after 14 incredible years, we continue to do what we love most:
Helping people dance, connect, and experience joy.
We’re proud of our past, excited for the future, and endlessly grateful for everyone who has been part of this journey.
Here’s to many more years of dancing together.
With gratitude,
Justin Moulton
Founder – Alegria Dance Co
43 Ambrose Avenue, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Dance
If you need some time for you, and you've always wanted to learn to dance and have always loved music. It's now that time in your life where you start to experience some joy and finally give yourself the treat you deserve! Learn to dance at Alegria Dance Co, you won't regret it!
Why Alegria?
We're all about making dance fun, easy and completely non-intimidating. Our dance studio is 100% exclusive to adults learning to dance socially! That's right, you get to be the kids on the dance floor having fun :-) We teach you the dances you want to learn, at the pace that you feel comfortable!
Your Home
With our non-intimidating environment, passionate, friendly and experienced team, and a bunch of like-minded students having fun, there's no place like Alegria Dance Co! We aim for our dance studio to become your new home for dancing, it should feel that comfortable!
Our Services
Alegria Dance Co offers a range of dance services exclusive to adults learning to dance. We specialise in Latin American including the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive and Paso Doble. Ballroom including the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz and Quickstep. Street Latin including Salsa, Merengue, Argentine Tango, Zouk, West Coast Swing, Mambo and Bolero.