# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Salsa Dance Class & Social
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: This is the chance to dance and groove to wonderful Latin music!

In a group class, learn easy, salsa dance steps, and put them into action with some of the best Latin tunes. It's going to be fun, with lots of encouragement from some great dance instructors!

Then dance to your heart's content in a salsa social.

No experience or partner are required, just a desire to give it a try and enjoy!

WHEN: 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Friday 30 January 2026

WHERE: Wesley Hill Hall, Castlemaine

COST: $20, or $15 concession

BOOK YOUR TICKET ON: https://events.humanitix.com/salsa-dance-class-jan-2026

What to wear/bring:

Comfortable clothes to move in and shoes without too much grip. Please bring a water bottle.

Your hosts are:

Ian Patrick (DJ Juan Opalo) is an experienced salsa teacher who loves to share his passion for of all things Latin. He's led Street Latin Dance events two years running for Mount Alexander Shire Council and run salsa classes and workshops in Castlemaine and Bendigo. Ian is the producer of The Latin Hour on MainFM; DJ for the Bendigo Latin Festival; and has provided great sound for lots of Latin dance events in Castlemaine and Melbourne

Francis Icasiano joins Ian running this class and has been dancing salsa for many years. Francis is involved in many other community dance initiatives in Castlemaine - he is also known as San FranDisco, silent disco practitioner with the D-Tour trio. He also facilitates Home Body dance meditation outdoors.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/castlemaine/salsa-dance-class-and-social/200029355949705
- **Event Categories**: dance, entertainment, workshops, meditation, parties, festivals, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/salsa-dance-class-jan-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=castlemaine-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Castlemaine
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Wesley Hill Hall & Market
- **lat**: -37.06726
- **long**: 144.2204
- **full address**: Wesley Hill Hall & Market, 82 Forest St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia, Castlemaine

## Event gallery

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## Comments

- [Kerry Fox | 2026-01-26 05:39:02] There is 2 different times on website. Evening and morning  same date is this correct.

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Salsa Dance Class & Social being held?
  - **A:** Salsa Dance Class & Social takes place on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am at Wesley Hill Hall & Market, 82 Forest St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia, Castlemaine.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Salsa Dance Class & Social is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Castlemaine, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Salsa Dance Class & Social sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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