Samba

**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

Get ready for a night full of rhythm, passion, and Latin vibes at Pachanga Bar Melbourne! 💃🕺 Join us every Thursday for our Bachata & Salsa Social Night — the perfect midweek escape to dance, learn, and connect with amazing people. ✨ What to expect: * 🕣 8:30 PM – Free Bachata Class (Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants to improve their moves) * 💃 9:30 PM till Midnight – Social Dance Party with the best Bachata, Salsa & Latin hits * 🍸 Free Entry * 📍 Pachanga Bar – 95 Queen Street, Melbourne CBD No partner or experience needed — just bring your best energy and a big smile! Enjoy delicious cocktails, meet friendly people, and let the Latin beats take over the dance floor.

Welcome to Pachanga Nights – Melbourne’s Latin Party Spot! 🎉 If you love Latin music, good vibes, and meeting fun people — this is your group! Pachanga Bar is the heart of Melbourne’s Latin nightlife, bringing together locals and internationals every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for unforgettable nights of reggaeton, salsa, bachata, and Latin hits. Join us to dance, socialize, and enjoy delicious cocktails, mojitos, and Latin energy in the city center. Whether you come alone or with friends, you’ll always find a warm and friendly community waiting for you. 📍 Location: 95 Queen Street, Melbourne CBD 🎶 Music: Latin, Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata & Global Beats 🍹 Drinks: Mojitos, Margaritas, Latin Cocktails & Signature Shots 🕺 Events: Weekly parties, themed nights & special celebrations Follow us on Instagram for updates: @pachangaau Come experience the true Latin vibe of Melbourne — every night is a Pachanga! 💃🔥

Turn your Thursday evening into something special! Join us at **600 Little Collins St, Melbourne** for a **free beginners Salsa class** that’s all about great music, great people, and unforgettable energy. You don’t need a partner or any experience — just come ready to have fun and learn something new. ✨ **What makes it amazing:** * Easy-to-follow steps designed for first-timers * A vibrant, welcoming crowd * The perfect mix of fun, movement, and social connection 📍 **Where:** The Salsa Foundation — 600 Little Collins St, Melbourne 🕕 **When:** Thursday 6 PM (arrive 5–10 mins early to check in) 🎟️ **Cost:** Free — bookings essential (spots fill quickly!)

Your new Thursday Bachata spot! FREE first-timers class 6:15pm followed by 3 more classes then 100% Bachata social! **🔥 UPDATE – BRING A FRIEND & SAVE 🔥** Bring a friend to classes and **you BOTH get $5 off** *(Leaders bring a follower & vice versa for best results 😉)* ## BACHATA VIBES THURSDAYS **Weekly Bachata Social + 4 Classes** 📍 **79–81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda** **Your Thursdays just got dangerous.** **Bachata Vibes Thursdays** is your new weekly escape — a place where music drips, bodies move, and connections spark. **A brand-new weekly Bachata experience combining quality classes, social dancing, and an incredible atmosphere in a beautiful, modern venue unlike anything else in the dance scene.** Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned dancer, our doors are open to everyone looking to further their learning, have a good time & make friends. New to Bachata? Addicted already? Either way, come for the classes… **stay for the vibes.** We will start each Thursday with a FREE first timers class followed by our lineup of three dynamic Bachata classes tailored to different skill levels, allowing you to progress at your own pace and expand your dance repertoire. **CLASS SCHEDULE** **6:15pm – FREE Intro to Bachata** A complimentary class for first-timers and beginners. Learn the basics and ease into the night with confidence. **7:00pm – Improvers (Level 1)** Ideal for beginners. We recommend 3–4 weeks before progressing to Level 2. **8:00pm – Social moves & Combos (Level 2)** Our largest class and open to most dancers. Perfect for those with **2 months to 2 years** of experience, covering essential moves and popular combinations. **8:00pm – Intermediate (Level 3)** Designed for dancers with around 3 months of Level 2 experience and regular social dancing. ### 🎶 9:00pm – 12:00am 100% BACHATA SOCIAL As the lights dim, the party begins. **Ducey Love & guests** playing their favourite Bachata tracks. To differentiate this night from our other events, along with playing all the current favourites of the last few years, we will also be more open to playing a bit more Dominican, English remixes (only the good ones, we swear) and maybe even a few Salsa & Zouk requests. Last 30 mins of the night we slow it down and play all slow sensual Bachata. ### DOOR PRICES • **1 class + social:** $25 • **2 classes + social:** $35 • **Social only:** $20 Look out for early bird discounts online and either get in touch with us or have a chat to us at the front desk about uni student discounts and loyalty card discounts! Help us make Thursdays your favourite night of the week at **BACHATA VIBES THURSDAYS!** 💃✨ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1980846244440?aff=oddtdtcreator ### ⚠️ COMMUNITY SAFETY NOTICE Our events are built on **respect, consent, and care for our community** — especially the safety and comfort of women on and off the dancefloor. If you are on the **Obsesión banned list**, this ban **automatically applies to all related events**, including **Latin Obsession, Bachata Obsesión,** **Bachata Vibes, Latin Vibes, Albion Fridays, and all collaborative events**. This policy exists to ensure a **safe, welcoming environment** where dancers can learn, connect, and enjoy themselves without pressure, discomfort, or fear. Harassment, boundary violations, predatory behaviour, or repeated disregard for consent will **not be tolerated**. We believe great dance scenes are built on **trust, accountability, and mutual respect**. By attending our events, you agree to uphold these values and contribute to a space where everyone — particularly women and marginalised dancers — can feel safe, supported, and empowered. Thank you for helping us protect and strengthen our community. 💜

Salsa Thursdays @ The German Club Tivoli. We create a great atmosphere to meet new people and have some fun. 4 levels of Salsa classes from 7pm or come along for the dance social from 9pm. Club Tivoli is an amazing venue with an established restaurant and bar and loads of onsite parking, this is a one-stop-shop for dancing, dinner and drinks. Make Thursdays the highlight of your week. LEVELS: SALSA Beginner 1 7:00PM (Suggested duration 6 weeks) This class breaks down the rhythm and timing, basic footwork variations and leading/following fundamentals, with basic turn patterns at a slow pace. This class can also be used as a revision or warm-up for the beginner class. No experience required. *** SALSA BEGINNER PLUS 8:00PM (Suggested duration 3 months) This level is not for first time Salsa students, to enter this level you must have previously completed at least 4-6 lessons in Salsa. With an emphasis on timing and more leading and following techniques, this is a faster-paced class with weekly easy to learn moves. Requirement: First Timer level or understanding of Basic footwork, timing & turn patterns. *** SALSA INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 7:00PM (Suggested duration 12 months) This level expands on lengthy routines with double turns and spinning for males and females. Requirement: For those who have danced for at least 3 months in Beginner level 1, dance in time and can pick up complicated new moves with ease. *** ADVANCED LEVEL 8:00PM (Suggested duration on-going) A very challenging class, fast-paced with intricate turn patterns, routines, Salsa styling and Shines. Requirement: For those who have danced for at least 6-12 months in Intermediate level. For dancers who have a greater understanding of modern salsa. *** SOCIAL DANCING Featuring Various DJ's playing Salsa & a little Bachata from 9pm till late Dance Social is FREE The bar is open so drink, dance and be merry. *** DETAILS • Our classes are structured so that you can start at any time throughout the year and you can come & go as you please. • No partner or bookings required. • The dress code is smart/casual. • Ideal footwear for ladies- a medium to high heel. • Ideal footwear for men – leather or hard rubber sole shoe. • Classes are subject to change without notice. FEES $20 FOR ONE CLASS OR $30 FOR TWO CLASSES ON THE SAME EVENING. MS Dance cards can be used at these classes. ***FREE PARKING ONSITE*** For additional information email us at info@melbournesalsa.com.au

Hello everyone! Join us for an Apache Kafka® x Apache Flink® meetup on **Feb 12th from 5:30pm**, in Melbourne! The address, agenda, and speaker information can be found below. See you there! **📍Venue**: 394 High Street Northcote, Victoria 3070 \*\*\* **🗓 Agenda:** * 5:30pm: Doors open * 5:30pm - 6:00pm: Pizza, Drinks, and Networking * 6:00pm - 6:30pm: Haswin Vidanage, Senior Product Engineer, Papercut Software * 6:30pm - 7:00pm: Zhengwen Peng, Staff Technical Support Engineer, Confluent * 7:00pm - 7:30pm: Additional Networking \*\*\* **💡 Speaker:** Haswin Vidanage, Senior Product Engineer, Papercut Software **Talk:** Incremental Microservices Migration Using Change Data Capture (CDC) **Abstract:** This session will focus on how teams can migrate to microservices without disrupting their roadmaps. **Bio:** Haswin Vidanage is a Senior Product Engineer, Papercut Software. With over ten years of experience in full-stack development and microservices architecture, Haswin is passionate about designing scalable software solutions, advocating for engineering best practices, and enhancing developer productivity. \-\-\-\-\- **💡 Speaker:** Zhengwen Peng, Staff Technical Support Engineer, Confluent **Talk:** All you need to know about Kafka Transaction **Abstract:** In this session, we will be covering: 1. Why we need Kafka transaction. 2. How it works under the hood. 3. Some facts that the developer should be aware. **Bio:** Zhengwen is the staff technical support engineer at Confluent where he possess a wide and in-depth knowledge with Confluent’s products, particularly on data streaming with Flink and Kafka. \*\*\* If you would like to speak or host our next event please let us know! community@[confluent.io](http://confluent.io/)

Samba gives a great cardio work out and introduces to Brazilian culture. Join the fun staff of Vava United School of Samba instructors for a samba experience. 8:00pm class is for absolut beginners to dancers looking to sharpen technique. 9:00pm is for experienced sambistas that want to heighten their stamina, learn Combinations and love the samba rhythms. Beginners ($10) Intermediate ($10)

**Ed and Gail's Second Saturday Dance** features our eclectic mix of your favorite DJ’d dance selections suitable for a wide variety of dance styles (similar to the Tuesday night music mix). Pre-dance lessons taught by various visiting guest instructors in differing dance styles each month. 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Beginner lesson 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Easy Intermediate lesson 8:30-11:00 pm Dance (Variety) $15

Carnaval is here in the DMV! Live music, lively atmosphere, dancing, sing and SAMBA on February 14! Celebrate with the sensational Heitor Presser and Vava Samba School! https://posh.vip/e/we-are-carnaval

Get started! Whether you are experienced or a complete new thisdrum class offers fun for you. Learn the basics of popular Brazilian rhythms: samba, samba reggae, axé, ijexa and more. We provide the drums in a fun atmosphere to learn. Drop in:$10

**Title**: Powering AI Through Data Modernization: Modernizing ETL with Databricks & Unity Catalog In this session, we will discuss how enterprises are modernizing their data platforms by migrating from legacy ETL tools (such as Informatica and traditional data warehouses) to Databricks Lakehouse architecture, and how Unity Catalog enables enterprise-grade governance, security, and discoverability across data and AI assets. We will start with food and drinks at 6pm and then move into the presentation at 6:30pm. The session will cover: * Why traditional ETL platforms are becoming a bottleneck for scale, cost, and AI adoption * How Databricks changes the data engineering and analytics operating mode * The role of Unity Catalog in centralized governance * How this foundation enables AI and Gene.AI use cases on trusted data * Q&A Our speaker for this event is **Hirenkumar Dholariya**. Hirenkumar Dholariya is a Senior Data Engineering Architect with 18+ years of experience modernizing enterprise data platforms for global Fortune 500 organizations, delivering up to 40% system performance improvement and 20–35% infrastructure cost reduction through large-scale migration from legacy ETL platforms to cloud-native Lakehouse architectures. He specializes in Databricks-based data engineering, Unity Catalog–driven governance, and building scalable, secure, and real-time analytics platforms. He has led multiple enterprise-wide transformations from tools such as Informatica and traditional data warehouses to Databricks, establishing governed data foundations using Unity Catalog and enabling advanced analytics and AI use cases on top of trusted data platforms. His leadership focuses on architecting durable data platforms, enabling teams to move faster with confidence, and translating data and AI investments into measurable business outcomes. *