Gilkisons are now into the third generation of the family tradition. Included are dance teachers, disc jockeys, lighting and sound architects, world champion dancers and choreographers just to mention a few.

In fact, Gilkisons is the only venue in the city at which this style of dancing, that is, latin and ballroom social dancing is taught. The premises are also available for private function hire.

The founder, Mr Sam Gilkison MBE way back in the 30s said of dancing ‘that certain magic feeling can only be when two people dance to a rhythm as one.’

This can only be a short resume of the many years Gilkisons have been operating and teaching Perth to dance as space does not allow. If you wish to learn and enjoy dancing look no further, 2 million clients since 1931 says it all.

The staff employed are some of the most talented and highly qualified dance teachers in Australia. With the purchase of the city ballroom and associated premises in 1998 dancing is set to a part of Perth for many years to come.

45 Murray Street

(corner of Irwin Street)

Perth City, WA 6000

Ph. 08 9325 6566

Fx. 08 6262 7155