Classes

Spring Transition Classess 2026

29/12/2025

Classes, Workshops / Courses

Spring Transition Classess 2026 You’ve learned the basics… now it’s time to really start dancing.

Casa Cubana’s Transition Class begins 9 August 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/DIAJE

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

09/08/26 Transition Class
16/08/26 Transition Class
23/08/26 Transition Class
30/08/26 Transition Class
06/09/26 Transition Class
13/09/26 Transition Class

Instructors: Pearse and Imalsha

Date

Sunday 9 August 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC+11)

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.

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)

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

Cuban dance video tutorial Beginners.

27/02/2015

Classes, Video

Salsa takes a lot of forms, LA, new york, miami, some with quite different timings and a host of different leads / styles and moves. So when looking for salsa videos on the internet, it can be quite confusing, as often the style isn’t clearly defined.

Here is a video on Cuban dance for beginners that encapsulates true cuban style of salsa. Minimal back steps and weight transfer, moving forwards, encircling each other, body movements. It’s spoken in spanish with strong cuban accent, but the words are the same: adelante y atrás is forwards and backwards, en el lugar is on-the-spot, and crusado is opening-out.

The skill in teaching cuban salsa is in breaking down the steps while connecting them into a real groove that can be dance on the dance floor. This video will complement your cuban-salsa adventures beautifully.