08/12/2025

News, Workshops / Courses

You’ve learned the basics… now it’s time to really start dancing.

Casa Cubana’s Transition Class begins 11 January 2026 and is designed to bridge the gap between beginner and intermediate salsa. You’ll build smoother footwork, stronger partner connection, better musicality, and the confidence to shine on the dance floor.

Perfect for anyone who’s completed beginner salsa or has some experience and wants more.

Spaces are limited — and this class fills fast every year.
Don’t say “I should have joined”… join now. 💥Get your tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1511746

One ticket will purchase all 6 sessions, it is not possible to choose individual sessions.

11/01/26 Transition Class 10am-12pm
18/01/26 Transition Class 10am-12pm
01/02/26 Transition Class 10am-12pm
15/02/26Transition Class 10am-12pm
22/02/26 Transition Class 10am-12pm
01/03/26 Transition Class 10am-12pm

Instructors: Pearse and Imalsha

Date

Sunday 11 January 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location

Encore Dance
58A Federal Street, North Hobart Tasmania 7000

2026 Schedule

07/12/2025

Classes, Events, News, Workshops / Courses

Alongside our regular classes, we have a jam-packed schedule for 2026. From transition classes to bridge the gap between beginners and intermediates, through to workshops for Dominican Bachata and the formation of our new Performance Team. Plus of course, you do not want to miss La lnfluencia in March! Further details will be announced on our website and Facebook as they each draw closer.

Christmas Party 2025

05/12/2025

Events, News

HO HO HOTTT… it’s time to SHAKE your BELLS and MOVE those HIPS

**18th DECEMBER @ The ITALIAN CLUB**

**FREE SUPPER** (yes, FREE )

Salsa + Latin vibes ALL NIGHT

**CHRISTMAS-THEMED FANCY DRESS** – go wild, go weird, go WOW

Expect:

Festive beats

Spicy dance moves

Massive Christmas energy

Ridiculously good vibes

Grab your crew, plan your outfit, and let’s turn Casa Cubanas into a SALSA CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND

Workshops with Alissa and Hamish

16/11/2025

Classes, uncategorised, Workshops / Courses

Hamish Fernando (Sydney) & Alissa Cleo (Agua! Cuban Dance Perth) will lead an afternoon workshop series that will focus on body movement, musicality, son, rumba guaguaco, and how to mix these all together to your dance.

But! Before the workshops on the Saturday (29th Nov), we will have a party on the Friday night (28th Nov) at St. Georges Anglican Church. Come dressed to impress as either the Angel or Devil on your shoulder.

And, on the Sunday afternoon (30th Nov), we will be joining with the Vivo Latin Festival in Kingston! This will be a free event, with social dancing, performances and food trucks. Get your tickets here

Where?
– Party @ St. Georges Anglican Church in Battery Point
– Workshops @ INDUSTRIE Performing Arts in Bellerive

When?
– Workshops : 29th November, 11:00 – 16:00
– Party : 28th November, 19:30 – 23:00

Date

Friday 28 November 2025 7:30 PM – Saturday 29 November 2025 4:00 PM (UTC+11)

La Influencia will take over Hobart next year for a rare (and hot!) night of Salsa and Timba grooves!

20/10/2025

Events, News

Casa Cubana are proudly bringing Afro-Cuban powerhouse, La Influencia to Tasmania 28 March 2026.

Performing original music, as well as the music of modern Cuban legends Alain Pérez and Havana D’Primera, the band is made up of some of Australia’s finest musicians, hailing from, and collaborating with, The Cat Empire, John Farnham, Ross Wilson and Christine Anu.

La Influencia will be supported by Tassie’s very own Son del Sur, the band that have been filling venues across the state since their inception in 2004. As Tasmania’s premier live musical group, SondelSur has a repertoire which begins around the 1950’s and reflects on Salsa traditions. Classics by Benni More, Tito Puente and Enrique Jorrin pave the way for famous Afro-Cuban Jazz ““ Descargas by Chucho Valdes, standards salsa tunes by Los Van Van, the Afro-Cuban All Stars, Ruben Blades, Cubanismo and of course music associated with the incredibly successful film Buena Vista Social Club.

Join us for an evening unlike any other – more details coming soon!

Spring transition classes

03/09/2025

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We are running ****a 6 week salsa transition block**** aimed at giving you the confidence to dance in the intermediate class and improve your dancing skills. These classes are also for you if you are already attending Intermediate class and would like to polish what you have learnt. The classes emphasise partner dancing and rueda.

When?

10am – midday, every Sunday for 6 weeks.

17th August
24th August
31st August
7th September
14th September
21st September

How much does it cost?

$120

(That’s only $20 per 2 hour class!)

Bachata Moderna Boot Camp

25/04/2025

Classes, Workshops / Courses

Our instructors Andrew and Katrina will be running 2 hour block classess starting Sunday 18 May 2025 at Encore Dance Studio, Federal Street, North Hobart.

Bachata moderna was actually born outside of Dominican Republic. This is the modern version of bachata danced all over the world, which has influences from salsa and elements of Dominican bachata. With Bachata Moderna your dance won’t be from side to side as the traditional bachata is, instead, you will move and flow on the dance floor with much ease! We also include fast turns and dips which aren’t that common in Dominican style. Bachata moderna is a great style to enjoy bachata even if you don’t like to dance in a sensual way.

Details

We will have 1.5 hour classes with 30 min of practice thereafter from 10am – midday.

Cost $120

Prepayment is required to attend this class as numbers are limited and we want to have an even number of leads and follows.

Get in early to ensure your spot!!

Register by sending an email with your name and phone number to casacubanahobart@gmail.com, or by filling out the following form

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CX8yt9TWLRJuuGaW73i2L5FylNC87Dd1UGu35SNKqxs/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Payment should be made to:

Account Name: Hobart Salsa

BSB: 632 001

Account Number: 100192106

Workshops with El Moro 3 and 4 May 2025

13/04/2025

Events, News, Workshops / Courses

The Dance Event of the Year.

On 3 – 4 May 2025, we present an entire weekend of Cuban Dance Workshops with Airagdin Pavon More (Maestro El Moro, Cuban born and trained). Learn various Cuban and Dominican dance styles from the very best, then test out your new skills at our party.

Tickets: $30 per workshop or grab the whole lot for $120 including free entry to the party. Tickets are limited and on sale now at Tickets.

Party: 8pm Saturday Night at the Mt Stuart Hall.

Workshops

Saturday: Mt Stuart Hall, Byard St, Mt Stuart

Sat 11.15 am Cha-cha-cha (open level): In the 1950s, the Danzon and Mambo combined to create the Cha Cha Cha (also known as the Cha Cha It was later adopted and commercialized by ballroom dancers who for teaching purposes (for those unable to identify the beat). Its name comes from the staccato footsteps of the dancers. Unlike most dances, the Cha Cha Cha is danced offbeat and has a simple procession of foot movements– three quick steps, two slow steps, pause. Like the Mambo and the Rumba, the Cha-Cha-Cha is a very fluid dance with a lot of pelvic motion.

Sat 1.15pm Cuban Salsa (Casino) (Intermediate) : Learn some new turn patterns and techniques to greatly improve your salsa. In Cuba, a popular dance known as Casino was marketed abroad as Cuban-style salsa or Salsa Cubana to distinguish it from other salsa styles when the name was popularized in the 1970s. Dancing Casino is an expression of popular social culture in Cuba and many Cubans consider casino a part of their social and cultural activities centering on their popular music.

Sat 2:20pm Rudea de Casino (Open): Rueda de Casino is a style of Cuban Salsa where several couples dance in a circle guided by a single leader calls out the moves while the pairs in the circle execute them. There are dozens of spins, each one has a name and many have hand signals. The caller will call out different Cuban salsa patterns that might involve switching partners, clapping, yelling, stomping, or just about any movement your creative mind can think of.

Sunday: Encore Dance, 58A Federal Street, North Hobart

Sun 12:05pm Son Cubano (Open): Cuban son dance is a social dance that is typically performed to the music of the son Cubano genre. It is a popular partner dance that originated in Cuba in the early 20th century and has since spread to many other parts of the world. The dance is characterized by its smooth and flowing movements, using the space to travel. This gives a very ballroom dancing feel to the dance. Smooth and flowing movements are meant to reflect the rhythms and melodies of the music. The basic steps of the dance involve a combination of side-to-side and back-and-forth movements, often accompanied by turns and spins.

Sun 1:15pm Dominican Bachata (Open): The Dance Event of the Year. On 3 – 4 May 2025, we present an entire weekend of Cuban Dance Workshops with Airagdin Pavon More (Maestro El Moro) Cuban born and trained). Come and learn various Cuban dance styles from the very best, then test out your new skills at our party Saturday Night.

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Afternoon Workshops and Party with Hamish Fernando & Alissa Cleo

04/04/2025

Workshops / Courses

Hamish Fernando (Sydney) & Alissa Cleo (Agua! Cuban Dance Perth) will lead an afternoon workshop series that will focus on body movement, musicality, and the ability to add pauses and playfulness to your dance.

While most classes focus on specific figures, we want to empower students to feel the music and dance in between the complex figures. When we can enjoy and be creative with our movement in each moment, every dance can become a great experience even when you are just doing the basic steps. Let’s play and connect!

Date

Saturday 19 April 2025 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM (UTC+11)

Location

62 Cambridge Road, Bellerive Tasmania 7018

Salsa Transition Classess February – March 2025

22/01/2025

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Casa Cubana is running a salsa transition class aimed at giving you the confidence to dance in the intermediate class and improve your dancing skills. This class is also for you if you are already attending Intermediate class and would like to polish what you have learnt. Solo, partner dancing and rueda de casino will be covered.

We will have 1.5 hour classes with 30 min of practice thereafter from 10am – midday.

23rd Feb
2nd March
16th March
23rd March
30th March
6th April

Cost $120

Prepayment is required to attend this class as numbers are limited and we want to have an even number of leads and follows.

Get in early to ensure your spot!!

Register by sending an email with your name and phone number to casacubanahobart@gmail.com, or by filling out the following form

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lIyrE_dNeidXwVmktPDcGBzMUDnC_xwqiAbu7Lmxx0s/edit?usp=sharing

Payment should be made to:

Account Name: Hobart Salsa

BSB: 632 001

Account Number: 100192106