Queer Dance Connect

CLASS
Beginner Salsa Session

DATE
11th April 2026

ADDRESS
Alma Studios, 103 Foveaux St
Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
Australia

Always wanted to try salsa dancing but felt too shy to take the first step? 🙈 Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered.

This beginner-friendly salsa class is the perfect place to start.

Saturday 11 April 2026 11:00am – 12:00pm (Registration from 10:45am)

📍 Alma Studios 103 Foveaux St, Surry Hills
💲 $5 per person
🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly

All levels welcome. No partner needed.

Beginner-friendly salsa in a safe, fun and supportive space. Come as you are. Limited slots. RSVP to .can.follow

DM to register in advance.

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COMPETITION
Grand Open De Metz

ADDRESS
Complexe Sportif, 4b boulevard Saint Symphorien
Longeville-les-Metz, METZ, 57070
France

EMAIL:
[email protected]

WEBSITE:
metzdanse.com

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COMPETITION
Boston Open Dancesport Championship

DATE
18th April 2026

STYLES:
American Rhythm, International Latin, American Smooth, International Standard, Country Western, Solo dancing

ADDRESS:
300 Hillside Ave
Needham, MA, 02494
United States

Join us for a joyful, high-energy celebration of ballroom dance — welcoming same-sex, gender-free, traditional and reverse-role couples. Independent. Inclusive. Fun. Everyone belongs on this dance floor.

WEBSITE
www.BostonOpenDanceSport.com

EMAIL
[email protected]

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PARTNER SEARCH
Erwan (32)

HEIGHT: 165cm with heels

LOOKING FOR: A male Latin Leader to dance in A class at the Gay Games. Open to ballroom also.

LOCATION: London

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EMAIL: [email protected]

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CLASS
Beginner Salsa Session

DATE
7th March 2026

ADDRESS
Alma Studios, 103 Foveaux St
Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
Australia

Always wanted to try salsa dancing but felt too shy to take the first step? 🙈 Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered.

This beginner-friendly salsa class is the perfect place to start.

Saturday 7 March 2026 11:00am – 12:00pm (Registration from 10:45am)

📍 Alma Studios 103 Foveaux St, Surry Hills
💲 $5 per person
🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly

All levels welcome. No partner needed.

Beginner-friendly salsa in a safe, fun and supportive space. Come as you are. Limited slots.

DM to register in advance.

INSTAGRAM
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CLASS
Danser Nos Vies

STYLES:
Cuban salsa, Bachata and Kizomba

LOCATION:
27 Rue de Chabrol
Paeis, Île de France, 75010
France

DETAILS:
Q***r cuban salsa, bachata and kizomba classes and trainings in Paris.

Since 2020, as the first q***r salsa community in Paris, ***rsalsaparis is increasing q***r dancers of afro-caribbean dances' visibility in France and moving institutions' outlook on our experiences.

Dany, the founder of Q***r Salsa Paris created a space for q***r dancers to fall in love with themselves through dance called Danser Nos Vies (Dancing Our Lives).

Come say hi on your next trip to Paris!

INSTAGRAM:
***rsalsaparis

E-MAIL:
[email protected]

WEBSITE:
www.dansernosvies.com

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PARTNER SEARCH
Zoltan

AGE: 46
HEIGHT: 178cm
DANCE STYLES: Ballroom and Latin American

LOCATION: Elda, Alicante/Alacant, 03600. Spain

LOOKING FOR: Looking for a male follower or leader to compete in Ballroom and latin. I'm leaving in Spain, Close the Alicante.

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COMPETITION
Le Rendez-Vous de Paris

ADDRESS
Gymnase Japy
2 Rue Japy
75011
Paris

Same-sex and equality dance take over Paris — and everyone’s invited to the floor!

Organised by Rainbow Evidanse, in partnership with the Fédération Française de Danse, Rendez-vous de Paris is a weekend of dance, sharing, self-challenge… and contagious joy.

Friday, April 10, 2026 — 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Practice / Training Session

A chance to meet again and say welcome, greet friends and fellow competitors, find a partner for the occasion, feel the floor, run through your choreographies…
There are plenty of good reasons to stop by Gymnase Japy!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 — 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
A competition (but above all, a celebration)

On the programme: dance in all its forms — for all bodies, all roles, all identities.

Saturday, April 11, 2026 — 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm
A Ball to keep the magic alive

When the competition ends, the dance floor stays open.
A ball to meet again, dance some more, laugh, work up a sweat… and let the magic linger just a little longer

Sunday, April 12, 2026 — 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
A workshop to refine your art

Want to improve?
Classes and talks led by our judges and former champions will help you work on specific technical elements, with high standards, kindness… and passion.

Sunday, April 12, 2026 — 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
A Tea Dance to say “see you soon”

Because we don’t like rushed goodbyes…
the weekend ends gently with a friendly tea dance.
One last dance, a few shared smiles, and an appointment already made for 2027

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DANCE HOLIDAY
For the Boys - 2026

ADDRESS
Victoria Hotel, Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon

EMAIL:
[email protected]

Registration is now open for the #1 holiday for men who dance with men!

Our glorious team of teachers, Axel Zischka, Valentin Regnault, Torben Doose and Nuno Sabroso will offer a variety of Ballroom, Latin and American Smooth lessons at the improver, intermediate and advanced level, and DJ Gary Malden will keep you dancing until the wee hours in the magnificent Warwick Ballroom.

- £420 includes round trip train fare from London Paddington to Torquay on the English Riviera (£350 without train fare)
- 3 nights in a shared twin/double room with ensuite
- All meals, a spa, the sea, unlimited dancing
- Use of 2 ballrooms outside of class times, and
- the most wonderful group of dancing men you could ever wish for!

There are a limited number of small single rooms without supplement as well as standard rooms for single use for a £60 supplement. These will be offered on a first come first served basis.

To register, please email Michael on [email protected]

Please indicate your room preference, whether you are willing to share a room if there are no singles available, and whether or not you would like to include train fare in your booking.

Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive payment details. You will be welcome to pay in 1 or up to 3 instalments. £100 at the time of booking and the remainder in March and April. Payments are only refundable until 12 March.

Please feel free to share this event.

Let's hear it for the boys!!!

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CLASS
Rock

Welcome to your first q***r rock dance class in Paris!

Starting in January 2026 and for 6 months, we’ll teach you how to dance 4-count rock so you can have a blast on the dance floor at parties.

Join us on Friday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 pm in Oberkampf, Paris, for 1 hour of beginner rock in a safe and q***r-friendly class. 💜

ADDRESS:
160 rue Oberkampf
Paris, 75011
France

INSTAGRAM:
***r_paris

EMAIL:
contact@dancingq***[email protected]

WEBSITE:
www.dancingq***r.com

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PARTNER SEARCH
Jakob

AGE: 23
HEIGHT: 173cm
DANCE STYLES: Ballroom

LOCATION: Currently based in Darmstadt, Germany
Relocating to Vienna or Barcelona in Autumn 2026

LOOKING FOR: A leader (male/female) for extra practise outside of class. Looking in Vienna or Barcelona.

My goal is to master the technical nuances of Slow Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Slowfox, and Foxtrot with precision.

I strive to be a technically sound follower - no "blame the leader" attitude here!

The Vibe: I’m very happy to be part of a wider network of dancers - no exclusive "dance-marriage" required!

Based in Darmstadt - relocating to Vienna or Barcelona in Autumn 2026.

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