About Us
Ric is not only a skilled dancer, expert in both leading and following technique but also an innovative entrepreneur and events organizer. He is the founder of DEF, an Art and Performance Centre, where together with a team of professionals he teaches workshops on various styles of dancing, from Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata to Hip Hop, Wedding dances and corporate team buildings .In a very short time Ric Banks became a strong name within Dubai dancing scene, recognized and respected by students and fellow professionals for his amazing abilities to lead, teach, create unique choreographies and entertain masses. His classes, workshops and events are extremely popular with high attendance and impressive number of followers.Passionate of the Latin culture and music Ric started dancing as a teen. His natural talent for leading, producing and executing imaginative moves led him to teaching group and private salsa classes in London while studying economics and taking a master degree in Business Administration.
After winning the hearts of Londoners for five years, Ric decided to go on a new adventure and moved to Dubai in January 2012. Since then he established himself as an all time favourite ‘go to’ dance instructor and in-demand performer. If you want to teach your kids or yourself how to dance, then Ric Banks Dance Academy is the place for you. There are many different levels of dance classes available for students of all ages and skills. They offer ballet, hip hop, jazz, and more. There are even adults-only classes that focus on subjects such as mambo and tango! If you're interested in theater, they offer a variety of acting classes that will teach you everything from Shakespearean plays to monologues.
