Latin Dance Classes, Events & Entertainment
COLLINGWOOD - FITZROY - WINDSOR - MELBOURNE So why choose us? THE FOUNDERS OF THE MELBOURNE SCENE! We can fix that!
MELBOURNE SALSA HAS A VERY SIMPLE PHILOSOPHY – TO BRING YOU THE VERY BEST IN LATIN DANCE, TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD & FEED YOUR SOUL. WE ARE ALL ABOUT SHARING OUR LOVE OF LATIN DANCE & BRINGING FUN & HAPPINESS INTO YOUR BUSY LIVES. There must be 100’s of Salsa classes being conducted weekly around Melbourne. Starting in February 2000, Melbourne Salsa are the founders of the modern Melbourne Salsa danc
23/08/2026
RINCON LATINO - Saturday 29th August - ST KILDA
Features YUNIOR MADEN on percussion and
DJ's HAKIM & JULIAN 💃🏽❤️
Details:
https://facebook.com/events/s/rincon-latino-a-vibrant-latin-/1603841714415225/
Our Ladies Shines workshop with Trinity 💃🏽💕
Melbourne Salsa ❤️
Our Ladies Shines workshop with Trinity 💃🏽💕
Melbourne Salsa is delighted to bring you..
'RINCON LATINO'
A new monthly social
in St Kilda
Saturday 29th August
8:00PM-1:00AM
Come along and see what all the fuss is about!
You will love our New Vibrant Latin Night in St Kilda, in the stunning Pride Centre Dance Hall.
We’re turning the Pride Centre into a Latin-style fiesta - the kind of night where you won't want to go home.
Dance the night away to some of Melbourne's best DJ's playing mostly Salsa with a little Bachata and a sprinkle of Cha Cha.
Accompanied by Latin percussionists, will keep you dancing all night.
**FEATURING DJ Hakim & DJ Julian & LIVE PERCUSSIONIST Yunior Madden**
Join the one of the dance classes at 8.30pm to break the ice and warm up your dancing feet.
Brought to you by the pioneers of Salsa events in Melbourne, this is not just any Social it’s a celebration of 26 years of bringing people together and dedication to the art of Latin music and Dance.
- DOORS: 8:00PM - 1:00AM
- SALSA DANCE CLASSES - 8:30PM - 9:15PM
Beginner & Intermediate levels
- DJ'S & Live Musicians – 9:15PM – 1:00AM
FULLY LICENSED BAR (NO BY0)
DRESS TO IMPRESS:
Smart Casual - Evening wear (no shorts or singlets)
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EVENT ENTRY: $25.00
This purchase includes Entry & 8.30pm Dance Class
Purchase your ticket on the night at the door
or
On-line here:
https://melbournesalsa.com.au/pages/student_social
Management reserves the right to refuse entry.
For further details email: [email protected]
Pride Centre - 79-81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda.
Melbourne Salsa
-dancing
10/08/2026
Want to perform at the next MELBOURNE SALSA Student Showcase and be a part of our biggest event of the year?
The prestigious MELBOURNE SALSA GALA BALL returns on
SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER at the Majestic Thornbury Theatre.
This year’s Gala Ball theme is …'VIVA LAS VEGAS' A tribute to the icons.
A spectacle showcasing the most dynamic and exciting entertainers to set foot in Las Vegas. Take a musical journey to experience all of the glitz, glamour and extravagant costumes that made Vegas...Vegas but with a Latin twist. An event not to be missed!
The event will consist of an early dance class, social dancing to a live big band Orchestra, DJ’s, best dressed competitions, and of course our Student Performance Teams and Pro-Ams.
Join a performance team and experience the thrill of showcasing your hard work and passion of dancing to your family & friends and why you miss family dinners, afterwork drinks and arrive home late on a school night.
Afraid of the stage? Don’t worry because you won’t be alone, you'll be dancing with friends, your instructors will be in your corner and the crowd will be cheering you on and celebrating you!
There are 6 teams to choose from, do one or do them all.
SALSA TEAM / CUBAN SALSA TEAM / BACHATA TEAM / LADIES SHINES TEAM / MIXED SHINES TEAM / BACHATA SHINES TEAM
For full details on all the teams:
https://melbournesalsa.com.au/pages/showcase-performance-teams
To register for the audition email: [email protected]
BACHATA SHINES INT/ADV PERFORMANCE TEAM
with Julian Beltran & Kiki Lopez
**This performance course will start on a later date...Details coming soon**
Get ready to hit the stage for this year’s Melbourne Salsa End of Year Showcase, Viva Las Vegas!
Kiki & Julian are bringing a fresh, dynamic take to the stage with a performance project inspired by the musicality, connection, and effortless flow of Bachata.
In a new, fast-paced 5-week format, you’ll dive deep into body movement, styling, and movement quality, creating an authentic, high-energy routine built to dazzle the audience.
Every rehearsal is crafted to be more than just learning choreography—it’s an opportunity to elevate your dancing as a whole. You'll gain practical techniques and expression that you can take straight to the social dance floor long after the curtain falls.
Join us for an unforgettable journey to grow as a dancer, challenge yourself, and shine with an amazing team!
Rehearsals for this team will begin in October... Audition date will be announced in the coming weeks.... Stay tuned.
10/08/2026
Want to perform at the next MELBOURNE SALSA Student Showcase and be a part of our biggest event of the year?
The prestigious MELBOURNE SALSA GALA BALL returns on
SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER at the Majestic Thornbury Theatre.
This year’s Gala Ball theme is …'VIVA LAS VEGAS' A tribute to the icons.
A spectacle showcasing the most dynamic and exciting entertainers to set foot in Las Vegas. Take a musical journey to experience all of the glitz, glamour and extravagant costumes that made Vegas...Vegas but with a Latin twist. An event not to be missed!
The event will consist of an early dance class, social dancing to a live big band Orchestra, DJ’s, best dressed competitions, and of course our Student Performance Teams and Pro-Ams.
Join a performance team and experience the thrill of showcasing your hard work and passion of dancing to your family & friends and why you miss family dinners, afterwork drinks and arrive home late on a school night.
Afraid of the stage? Don’t worry because you won’t be alone, you'll be dancing with friends, your instructors will be in your corner and the crowd will be cheering you on and celebrating you!
There are 6 teams to choose from, do one or do them all.
SALSA TEAM / CUBAN SALSA TEAM / BACHATA TEAM / LADIES SHINES TEAM / MIXED SHINES TEAM / BACHATA SHINES TEAM
For full details on all the teams:
https://melbournesalsa.com.au/pages/showcase-performance-teams
To register for the audition email: [email protected]
***MIXED SHINES INT/ADV PERFORMANCE TEAM with Carly Ericksen***
Commencing Sunday 6th September - Sunday 15th November
(10 weeks Excluding Melb Cup Long weekend)
5:00pm – 6:00pm at The Melb Salsa Studio Collingwood
Guys & Gals, it's your time to shine in this redefined headline act 🕺💃
“Broadway Vegas ” brings smoky jazz, Class and rhythm with a punch. Combining salsa, mambo, and fosse jazz arrangements. Think broadway Vegas meets modern cabaret — top hats, tails, canes and razor sharp charisma. A performance that is theatrical and Unforgettable.
Chicago was a broadway sensation with Catherine Zeta-Jones redefining what a headline act could look like in the 2000s.
Catherine Zeta-Jones didn’t build Vegas — she redefined what a headline act could look like in the 2000s. Her turn as Velma Kelly in Chicago was the spark. That Oscar-winning, razor-sharp, all-legs-and-brass performance took Fosse choreography, Broadway attitude, and film-star glamour and made it global. This will be the inspiration for this performance course.
Want to sharpen, glamourise your dancing skills and add a little Jazz flavour? This performance course is for you!
***INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED DANCERS ONLY***
Entry is via audition only
Audition Date: Sunday 23rd August: 5:30PM sharp at the Melbourne Salsa Studio. Audition will finish by 6:00PM
You will take part in a group salsa class, you will not be dancing on your own and it will not feel like an audition.
Once selected, you must be available to attend the 10 week performance course and perform at the Melbourne Salsa Showcase on Saturday 21st November.
Being part of a team is a commitment and we want every student to grow and experience the thrill of performing!
Cost: $335 includes entry to the Event.
*Please note this price does not include costume, this is an additional cost TBC (approx. $150)
Course Guidelines for students:
- Students are advised to not miss more than 2 lessons.
- If you miss a lesson we advise you catch up with a private lesson.
- Please arrive 10mins early every week to stretch and warm up.
These Courses will be held at the Melbourne Salsa studio 1/326 Smith Street Collingwood (Rear entrance via laneway off Bedford street)
10/08/2026
Want to perform at the next MELBOURNE SALSA Student Showcase and be a part of our biggest event of the year?
The prestigious MELBOURNE SALSA GALA BALL returns on
SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER at the Majestic Thornbury Theatre.
This year’s Gala Ball theme is …'VIVA LAS VEGAS' A tribute to the icons.
A spectacle showcasing the most dynamic and exciting entertainers to set foot in Las Vegas. Take a musical journey to experience all of the glitz, glamour and extravagant costumes that made Vegas...Vegas but with a Latin twist. An event not to be missed!
The event will consist of an early dance class, social dancing to a live big band Orchestra, DJ’s, best dressed competitions, and of course our Student Performance Teams and Pro-Ams.
Join a performance team and experience the thrill of showcasing your hard work and passion of dancing to your family & friends and why you miss family dinners, afterwork drinks and arrive home late on a school night.
Afraid of the stage? Don’t worry because you won’t be alone, you'll be dancing with friends, your instructors will be in your corner and the crowd will be cheering you on and celebrating you!
There are 6 teams to choose from, do one or do them all.
SALSA TEAM / CUBAN SALSA TEAM / BACHATA TEAM / LADIES SHINES TEAM / MIXED SHINES TEAM / BACHATA SHINES TEAM
For full details on all the teams:
https://melbournesalsa.com.au/pages/showcase-performance-teams
To register for the audition email: [email protected]
***LADIES SHINES INT/ADV PERFORMANCE TEAM with Trinity Ozorio Schwarz***
Commencing Sunday 6th September - Sunday 15th November
(10 weeks Excluding Melb Cup Long weekend)
3:45pm – 4:45pm at The Melb Salsa Studio Collingwood
“ Step into the spotlight and join our Ladies Salsa Shines Performance Team for a fun, flirty, and fabulous new choreography inspired by the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas and that 'Feeling Good' vibe" ❤️♠️♦️♣️
Together we'll dive into: ✨ Musicality 🎵 Rhythm and timing 💃 Body movement and styling 👠 Performance skills and stage presence 🔥 Confidence, connection, and expression.
This course is an opportunity to challenge yourself, grow as a dancer, and share the experience with a wonderful group of women, all while working towards a glamorous show stopping performance with a touch of Vegas sparkle.
If you've been looking for a space to refine your dancing, embrace your individuality, and enjoy the journey of performing, don't miss your chance to join us! 🎲
***INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED DANCERS ONLY***
Entry is via audition only
Audition Date: Sunday 23rd August: 5:00PM sharp at the Melbourne Salsa Studio. Audition will finish by 5:30PM
You will take part in a group salsa class, you will not be dancing on your own and it will not feel like an audition.
Once selected, you must be available to attend the 10 week performance course and perform at the Melbourne Salsa Showcase on Saturday 21st November.
Being part of a team is a commitment and we want every student to grow and experience the thrill of performing!
Cost: $335 includes entry to the Event.
*Please note this price does not include costume, this is an additional cost TBC (approx. $150)
Course Guidelines for students:
- Students are advised to not miss more than 2 lessons.
- If you miss a lesson we advise you catch up with a private lesson.
- Please arrive 10mins early every week to stretch and warm up.
These Courses will be held at the Melbourne Salsa studio 1/326 Smith Street Collingwood (Rear entrance via laneway off Bedford street)
10/08/2026
Want to perform at the next MELBOURNE SALSA Student Showcase and be a part of our biggest event of the year?
The prestigious MELBOURNE SALSA GALA BALL returns on
SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER at the Majestic Thornbury Theatre.
This year’s Gala Ball theme is …'VIVA LAS VEGAS' A tribute to the icons.
A spectacle showcasing the most dynamic and exciting entertainers to set foot in Las Vegas. Take a musical journey to experience all of the glitz, glamour and extravagant costumes that made Vegas...Vegas but with a Latin twist. An event not to be missed!
The event will consist of an early dance class, social dancing to a live big band Orchestra, DJ’s, best dressed competitions, and of course our Student Performance Teams and Pro-Ams.
Join a performance team and experience the thrill of showcasing your hard work and passion of dancing to your family & friends and why you miss family dinners, afterwork drinks and arrive home late on a school night.
Afraid of the stage? Don’t worry because you won’t be alone, you'll be dancing with friends, your instructors will be in your corner and the crowd will be cheering you on and celebrating you!
There are 6 teams to choose from, do one or do them all.
SALSA TEAM / CUBAN SALSA TEAM / BACHATA TEAM / LADIES SHINES TEAM / MIXED SHINES TEAM / BACHATA SHINES TEAM
For full details on all the teams:
https://melbournesalsa.com.au/pages/showcase-performance-teams
To register for the audition email: [email protected]
***BACHATA INT/ADV PERFORMANCE TEAM with Abdo Dalloul***
Commencing Sunday 6th September - Sunday 15th November
(10 weeks Excluding Melb Cup Long weekend)
12.00pm – 1.00pm at The Melb Salsa Studio Collingwood
🕶️🖤 Vegas attitude? Check. Bachata? Of course. Michael Jackson? Beat it.
This year, our Bachata Team brings a bold new twist to Michael Jackson’s legendary hit “Beat It”, transforming this iconic anthem into a stylish, powerful bachata performance made for the Vegas stage. ♠️✨
Led by Abdo Dalloul, you’ll explore smooth partner work 🤝, musical styling 🎶, dynamic combinations 🔥, and dramatic moments that capture both the intensity of the music and the elegance of bachata.
Expect confidence, connection, and plenty of wow moments as we bring this timeless classic to life with a fresh Latin flavour. Because in Vegas… you don’t just dance to Beat It… you own the stage. 🎰🕺✨
You do not need to have a partner to register.
***INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED DANCERS ONLY***
Entry is via audition only.
Audition Date: Sunday 23rd August: 3:30PM sharp at the Melbourne Salsa Studio. Audition will finish by 4:00PM
You will take part in a group salsa class, you will not be dancing on your own and it will not feel like an audition.
Once selected, you must be available to attend the 10 week performance course and perform at the Melbourne Salsa Showcase on Saturday 21st November.
Being part of a team is a commitment and we want every student to grow and experience the thrill of performing!
Cost: $335 includes entry to the Event.
*Please note this price does not include costume, this is an additional cost TBC (approx. $150)
Course Guidelines for students:
- Students are advised to not miss more than 2 lessons.
- If you miss a lesson we advise you catch up with a private lesson.
- Please arrive 10mins early every week to stretch and warm up.
These Courses will be held at the Melbourne Salsa studio 1/326 Smith Street Collingwood (Rear entrance via laneway off Bedford street)
10/08/2026
Want to perform at the next MELBOURNE SALSA Student Showcase and be a part of our biggest event of the year?
The prestigious MELBOURNE SALSA GALA BALL returns on
SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER at the Majestic Thornbury Theatre.
This year’s Gala Ball theme is …'VIVA LAS VEGAS' A tribute to the icons.
A spectacle showcasing the most dynamic and exciting entertainers to set foot in Las Vegas. Take a musical journey to experience all of the glitz, glamour and extravagant costumes that made Vegas...Vegas but with a Latin twist. An event not to be missed!
The event will consist of an early dance class, social dancing to a live big band Orchestra, DJ’s, best dressed competitions, and of course our Student Performance Teams and Pro-Ams.
Join a performance team and experience the thrill of showcasing your hard work and passion of dancing to your family & friends and why you miss family dinners, afterwork drinks and arrive home late on a school night.
Afraid of the stage? Don’t worry because you won’t be alone, you'll be dancing with friends, your instructors will be in your corner and the crowd will be cheering you on and celebrating you!
There are 6 teams to choose from, do one or do them all.
SALSA TEAM / CUBAN SALSA TEAM / BACHATA TEAM / LADIES SHINES TEAM / MIXED SHINES TEAM / BACHATA SHINES TEAM
For full details on all the teams:
https://melbournesalsa.com.au/pages/showcase-performance-teams
To register for the audition email: [email protected]
***CUBAN SALSA RUEDA INT/ADV PERFORMANCE TEAM with Abdo Dalloul***
Commencing Sunday 6th September - Sunday 15th November
(10 weeks Excluding Melb Cup Long weekend)
1.15pm – 2.15pm at The Melb Salsa Studio Collingwood
❤️🎺 Love? Yes. Cuban rhythm? Always. Vegas? Even better.
This year, our Cuban Salsa Rueda team brings a lively new Cuban salsa version of the timeless classic “L-O-V-E” to the Vegas stage. It’s elegant, playful, energetic—and impossible not to smile along with. 💃🕺
Led by Abdo Dalloul, you’ll enjoy fun partner work 🤝, creative rueda formations 🔄, fast-paced calls 🎶, and the teamwork that makes Cuban Salsa so addictive.
Expect plenty of laughs, great music, and that unique rueda energy that keeps everyone moving from beginning to end.
Because in Vegas… all you need is L-O-V-E. ❤️♣️✨
You do not need to have a partner to register.
***INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED DANCERS ONLY***
Entry is via audition only.
Audition Date: Sunday 23rd August :4:00PM sharp at the Melbourne Salsa Studio. Audition will finish by 4:30PM
You will take part in a group salsa class, you will not be dancing on your own and it will not feel like an audition.
Once selected, you must be available to attend the 10 week performance course and perform at the Melbourne Salsa Showcase on Saturday 21st November.
Being part of a team is a commitment and we want every student to grow and experience the thrill of performing!
Cost: $335 includes entry to the Event.
*Please note this price does not include costume, this is an additional cost TBC (approx. $150)
Course Guidelines for students:
- Students are advised to not miss more than 2 lessons.
- - If you miss a lesson we advise you catch up with a private lesson.
Please arrive 10mins early every week to stretch and warm up.
These Courses will be held at the Melbourne Salsa studio 1/326 Smith Street Collingwood (Rear entrance via laneway off Bedford street)
10/08/2026
Want to perform at the next MELBOURNE SALSA Student Showcase and be a part of our biggest event of the year?
The prestigious MELBOURNE SALSA GALA BALL returns on
SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER at the Majestic Thornbury Theatre.
This year’s Gala Ball theme is …'VIVA LAS VEGAS' A tribute to the icons.
A spectacle showcasing the most dynamic and exciting entertainers to set foot in Las Vegas. Take a musical journey to experience all of the glitz, glamour and extravagant costumes that made Vegas...Vegas but with a Latin twist. An event not to be missed!
The event will consist of an early dance class, social dancing to a live big band Orchestra, DJ’s, best dressed competitions, and of course our Student Performance Teams and Pro-Ams.
Join a performance team and experience the thrill of showcasing your hard work and passion of dancing to your family & friends and why you miss family dinners, afterwork drinks and arrive home late on a school night.
Afraid of the stage? Don’t worry because you won’t be alone, you'll be dancing with friends, your instructors will be in your corner and the crowd will be cheering you on and celebrating you!
There are 6 teams to choose from, do one or do them all.
SALSA TEAM / CUBAN SALSA TEAM / BACHATA TEAM / LADIES SHINES TEAM / MIXED SHINES TEAM / BACHATA SHINES TEAM
For full details on all the teams:
https://melbournesalsa.com.au/pages/showcase-performance-teams
To register for the audition email: [email protected]
***SALSA on 1 INT/ADV PERFORMANCE TEAM with Abdo Dalloul***
Commencing Sunday 6th September - Sunday 15th November
(10 weeks Excluding Melb Cup Long weekend)
2:30pm – 3:30pm at The Melb Salsa Studio Collingwood
🎲✨ Vegas lights? Check. Classic tune? Absolutely. Showtime? You bet.
This year, we’re hitting the stage with a fresh, high-energy take on “Hit the Road Jack”, bringing one of music’s most iconic classics to the bright lights of Las Vegas. 🎤♠️
Under Abdo Dalloul’s direction, you’ll dive into exciting partner work 🤝, stylish shines 👣, eye-catching tricks 🔥, and plenty of performance moments guaranteed to entertain both dancers and the audience.
So polish those dance shoes, bring your biggest stage smile 😎, and get ready to roll the dice on an unforgettable Vegas adventure.
What happens in Vegas… ends with a standing ovation! 🎰✨
You do not need to have a partner to register.
***INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED DANCERS ONLY***
Entry is via audition only.
Audition Date: Sunday 23rd August :4:30PM sharp at the Melbourne Salsa Studio. Audition will finish by 5:00PM
You will take part in a group salsa class, you will not be dancing on your own and it will not feel like an audition. There are limited places so please register your interest with us now!
Once selected, you must be available to attend the 10 week performance course and perform at the Melbourne Salsa Showcase on Saturday 21st November.
Being part of a team is a commitment and we want every student to grow and experience the thrill of performing!
Cost: $335 includes entry to the Event.
*Please note this price does not include costume, this is an additional cost TBC (approx. $150)
Course Guidelines for students:
-Students are advised to not miss more than 2 lessons.
-If you miss a lesson we advise you catch up with a private lesson.
-Please arrive 10mins early every week to stretch and warm up.
These Courses will be held at the Melbourne Salsa studio 1/326 Smith Street Collingwood (Rear entrance via laneway off Bedford street)