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BENTLEIGH Cuban Salsa, Bachata & Rueda Dance Classes - Every Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 8:15 AM**2026 BENTLEIGH CUBAN SALSA, BACHATA** **& RUEDA DE CASINO DANCE CLASSES** **\- NOW OPEN \-** **EVERY THURSDAY** *\* No dance experience necessary* *\* No partner required* *\* Open to all adult ages* At: **BENTLEIGH UNITING CHURCH HALL** 495-497 Centre Rd, Bentleigh (\* Located opposite the Bentleigh RSL) **\* HALL Entry** \- via the front entrance of the church \- Go past the glass panel doors \- We are at the far end\, in the back room on the right\. **2026 BENTLEIGH PROGRAM:** **6.15pm – 7.30pm** **#1: CUBAN SALSA BEGINNER** Starting with the **INTRODUCTION TO SALSA BASICS** An extra 15 minutes has been added, aimed specifically to assist new Beginners with a slower breakdown of the main basic steps. More experienced Beginners are recommended to come use this to strengthen their core steps. We found that by doing it this way, new students get a much better dance experience overall. This leads into the main Beginner Salsa lesson. **BEGINNER CUBAN SALSA** (Main Beginner Class) *(Beginner to Improver Level)* *TOTAL CLASS TIME: **1 Hour & 15 Minutes***)\*\* **7.30PM – 8.30PM** **\*\* CLASS #2:** **CUBAN SALSA / RUED DE CASINO** **IMPROVER - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL MAIN CLASS** *(Covering Rueda De Casino & Cuban Salsa)* \- Ideal for students who are confident with their Beginner level steps and turns\. This Improver to Intermediate level class will concentrate on Cuban Salsa & Rueda De Casino to raise the level of the Beginners to Improver Level and higher\. **What is Rueda De Casino?** *Rueda De Casino*, also called just *'Rueda'*, in it's basic form means 'Casino wheel', where dance couples comes together to form a circle, with one main 'caller', who calls out the names of different Cuban Salsa figures made up of different sequences of fun dance moves, which are danced by the couples in synchronisation. As the level of the dancers improve, so does the figures performed become more elaborate and complicated and with the constant change of partner calls, make the dance fun and exciting for the dancers, as well as spectators who view the dance. **8.30pm – 9.30pm** **\*\*\* CLASS #3: BACHATA** *(Absolute Beginner to Improver Level)* \* No experience or partner necessary - all welcome \- Bachata is the second most popular Latin dance around the world after Salsa **CLASS COST:** Casual/Drop-in attendance: Any Main class - $20 per class Any 2 Classes on the night - $30 for both classes or Do ALL CLASSES on the night for only $35! ***\* Please note:*** We only accept **CASH** on this night **CLOTHING & SHOES:** Comfortable casual clothing. Best shoes when starting are low or flat smooth sole shoes like leather sole shoes. Avoid sandals & open toe shoes. Avoid track shoes or runners as these grip the floor & can interfere with your turns **MEDICAL:** Anyone with breathing problems, heart conditions, knee, back or shoulder injuries and who are taking prescribed medication, please consult with your doctor first before joining any classes. **COVID PROTOCOLS:** \* If you have flu like symptoms or feeling unwell, please do not attend any classes \* If you are a first contact, as a precaution, please do not attend any classes until after 7 days of negative tests \* Sanitize hands frequently **PRIVATE LESSONS:** We provide private lessons on a one-to-one basis, with or without a dance partner and for private groups at a time that suits you
HumanArt latex & Fine-Art Nude Photography Lighting Workshop
Sun, Sep 20, 12:00 AMThis is not another portfolio build. The aim is to teach you actual lighting techniques to elevate your photography to award winning levels over an intense 3 hours of creative lighting techniques. • Half hour group chat about finding your own creative style. How to be an ethical photographer. Growing trust in your brand. (10am to 10.30am) • 3 hours Fine Art Nude with Strobe Lighting setups Time: 10am to 1,30pm (3.5 hours) Date: Sunday 20, September 2026 Price: $245 per person ( limited spaces up to 8 attendees) Location: TDA Studio. Factory 4, 200 Chesterville Road, Moorabbin Enquiries: Instagram via either @ni.ck5374 or @humanart_1 or email to [nick@ncpdesign.com.au](mailto:nick@ncpdesign.com.au) Things to bring: Your own DLSR or mirrorless camera capable of mounting a strobe trigger and camera card and spare batteries. This workshop will mainly be using strobe lighting. Model will be @EmmV.Jane ##
Artsy Afternoon @ O3Space ✨
Wed, Sep 9, 2:00 AMJoin us for a chill artsy afternoon, bring any art supplies you like 👩🎨🎨📝✨ Access to O3Space requires you to have the minimum ( FREE! ) membership that you sign up for when you download their app. Simply download the O3Space app, create a profile and use the QR code at the gate to enter/exit the building. The gate is located inside the tram on the right side of the cafe ☕️🚊 The free membership allows you in the building for up to 3 hours per week, if you go over they might charge you so make sure to use the QR code on your way out!! There is a timer countdown in the app so you know how long you have been there ⏰
BRUNSWICK FREE SALSA, CUBAN SALSA, RUEDA & BACHATA CLASSES - EVERY WEDNESDAY
Wed, Sep 9, 8:30 AM**2026 BRUNSWICK FREE SALSA CLASS,** **CUBAN SALSA & RUEDA DE CASINO CLASSES** **\- NOW OPEN \-** with **BACHATA** included in a **shared MONTHLY program** **EVERY WEDNESDAY** at: **BRUNSWICK UNITING CHURCH HALL** 214 Sydney Rd, Brunswick **\* Church Hall entrance is on Merri Street,** Walk up the car driveway on the left side of the church, Enter through the metal fence gate The Hall is directly ahead **EVERY WEDNESDAY** **6.30PM - LEARN SALSA for FREE!** **INTRODUCTION TO SALSA CLASS** \- This session is a full class & have been opened to the community\, to give anyone interested in learning Salsa to come try for **FREE**! \* This is a complete class. \- Learn the Salsa basics for free with no pressure to stay on to do the pay lesson\. \- Once you have learnt the main basics\, we partner you up and show both ladies and men how to dance their steps together\, with the men how to lead and the ladies how to follow\. \- By the end of the 6\.30PM Free Salsa Session\, you will already be able to Salsa! **This Free Salsa class is open to anyone wishing to give Salsa a try!** ***with:*** \* Easy to follow, step by step breakdown of the main basics \* Learn at your own pace \* Come as often as you like to make your Salsa basics strong \* No pressure to stay on to do any of the pay lessons \* No partner or dance experience required! \* All welcome - bring your friends & enjoy a fun night of learning to Salsa! **AFTER THE FREE CLASS?** If you enjoyed the Free class & wish to take your dancing to the next level, the free class is followed by the main Cuban Salsa Beginner class (Beginner to improver level). **2026 BRUNSWICK** **WEDNESDAY PROGRAM:** **\* 6.30PM - INTRODUCTION TO SALSA BASICS (Free Session)** \- GET STARTED WITH LEARNING THE SALSA BASICS\! \* This is a complete class \* Easy to follow, step by step breakdown of the main basics \- This session prepares you for the main Cuban Salsa Beginner lesson that follows after. **\- INTERVAL** - **REGISTRATION** with **Dance Practice** **\*\* 7.30PM - 8.30PM** **BEGINNER CUBAN SALSA (Main Class)** *Cuban Salsa (Beginner to Improver Level)* \- ALL students joining this part of the Beginner class are expected to know their Salsa basic steps **Total Beginner Class with free class: 1 hour & 30 Minutes)** followed by the **NEW SHARED MONTHLY PROGRAM:** =============================== **\*\* CUBAN SALSA NIGHTS ONLY \*\*** **HELD every 1ST & 3RD WEEK of every MONTH** **\- ON 5 WEEK MONTHS – this is on the 1ST\, 3RD & 4TH weeks** (\* No Bachata on these days) **8.30PM - 10.00PM** **CUBAN SALSA INTERMEDIATE** (Cuban Salsa & Rueda De Casino) \- Ideal for students who are confident with their Beginner steps and turns. This level will extend your Salsa dancing to the next level. =============================== **\*\*\* BACHATA & CUBAN SALSA NIGHTS \*\*\*** **\- Held** on the **2ND** & **LAST WEEK** of every **MONTH** **8.30PM – 9.30PM** **BACHATA** *(Beginner to Improver)* followed by **9.30PM – 10.30PM** **INTERMEDIATE** **CUBAN SALSA & RUEDA DE CASINO** (\* Normal 1 HOUR CLASS) \- Ideal for students who are confident with their Beginner steps and turns. This level will extend your dancing to the next level. **CLASS COST:** **CASUAL/DROP-IN ATTENDANCE:** **\*\* CUBAN SALSA ONLY NIGHTS\*\*** – Intermediate Salsa (1.5hrs) - $25/class \* Beginner Salsa Class – $20 **\* DO BOTH** Beginner Salsa Class & Intermediate Cuban Salsa (1.5hr) Class – Only $35 **\*\* BACHATA & CUBAN SALSA NIGHTS\*\*** \- On 2nd & last Week of every month ANY MAIN 1 HR CLASS – $20 **\* DO ANY 2 MAIN CLASSES** – Only $30 **\* DO ALL 3 MAIN CLASSES** on the night – $35 (Beginner Salsa, Bachata & Intermediate Salsa) **PAYMENT OPTIONS:** \* **CASH** recommended to avoid Eftpos sees \* **EFTPOS** \- Visa or Mastercard accepted – Please note – there is a 1.9% surcharge when using Visa or MC credit cards \* Please note: We do not accept Diners & American Express cards **CLOTHING & SHOES:** Comfortable casual clothing. Best shoes are low or flat smooth sole shoes when starting, like leather sole shoes. Avoid sandals, open toe shoes. Avoid high heels when starting to avoid injury Avoid track shoes or runners as these grip the floor and can interfere with your stepping and turns **MEDICAL:** Anyone with breathing problems, heart conditions, knee, back or shoulder injuries and who are taking prescribed medication, please consult with your doctor first before joining any classes. **COVID PROTOCOLS:** \* If you have flu like symptoms or feeling unwell, please do not any attend any classes \* If you are a first contact, as a precaution, pls do not attend any classes until after 7 days of negative tests \* Sanitise hands frequently *We look forward to having you join us!*
A Creative Morning in Nature
Sat, Sep 12, 12:00 AMA Creative Morning in Nature— *spring landscape sketching this month* :) (Self-Guided) Saturday, 12 September, 10:00am — 12:00pm University of Divinity (outside gardens) 90 Albion Road, Box Hill 3128 This is a quiet, self-guided (untutored) space to slow down, create, and spend time alongside others. Please bring your own materials. It’s a morning to create unhurriedly in the beautiful spring — to make, reflect, and simply be. Through art, we hope to create a gentle space for connection, encouragement, and shared presence. We hope this will become a simple monthly rhythm — a place to keep returning to, to create, connect, and enjoy the process together. If this resonates with you, feel free to RSVP here.
Linguas Melbourne's Largest Language Exchange
Thu, Sep 10, 8:00 AM**🌍 Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange** 📍 **Asian Beer Café** Level 3, Melbourne Central 🕕 **Every Thursday, 6:00–10:30 PM** ### ⚠️ IMPORTANT — PLEASE GO TO LINGUAS RECEPTION FIRST **Before buying any food or drinks, you MUST visit the Linguas reception table and get your wristband.** Entry is: **🍺 Purchase food or a drink AFTER getting your wristband** **OR** **🎟️ Pay $5 entry** **If you buy food or a drink BEFORE getting your wristband, it does not count towards your Linguas entry and you will still need to pay the $5 entry fee.** Please remember: **1\. Go to Linguas reception first** **2\. Get your wristband** **3\. Then purchase your food or drink** Find updates and event information on Instagram: **@linguas.au** 💬 Find your people (New!) Looking to practice a specific language? Post in the discussion using: * **#LearnSpanish** * **#LearnEnglish** * **#TeachEnglish** * **#LearnJapanese** * etc. 👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect. 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners: 👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ) ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **160–220 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups/Eventbrite/Facebook). People arrive at different times — **best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.** Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally. 🌏 Who attends? A mix of: * Native & non-native English speakers * International students * Backpackers & working holiday travellers * Professionals & expats * Local Australians You’ll meet people from: Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more. 🗣️ Why join? 👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English 👉 Meet people from around the world 👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social. 👉 You’ll get: * Free drinks (beer/soft drink) * Food (pizza, wedges, etc.) * A fun team to hang out with No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**. Interested? 👉 [www.Linguas.com.au/Volunteer](http://www.linguas.com.au/Volunteer) 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU**
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