# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BENTLEIGH CUBAN SALSA, RUEDA & BACHATA CLASSES
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 08:15 am – Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 11:15 am
- **Event Description**: BENTLEIGH CUBAN SALSA, BACHATA
& RUEDA DE CASINO DANCE CLASSES


* 2026 CLASSES - NOW OPEN


EVERY THURSDAY


* NO BOOKING OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED 
- You can simply come in on any Thursday


✨ GIVE CUBAN SALSA OR BACHATA A TRY! ?

* No experience necessary  
* No partner required
* Open to all adult ages 


We are 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 in past the glass panel doors
- we are in the room at the far end, on the right.


2026 BENTLEIGH PROGRAM:

6.15PM  CLASS #1: BEGINNER CUBAN SALSA 

Starting with the INTRODUCTION TO SALSA BASICS @ 6.15PM
- Easy to follow, step by step breakdown of the main basics
followed by the main BEGINNER SALSA lesson

(TOTAL CLASS TIME: 1 Hour & 15 Minutes)


7.30PM – 8.30PM
** CLASS #2:  IMPROVER/INTERMEDIATE CUBAN SALSA
(Rueda De Casino & Cuban Salsa)

Ideal for students who are confident with their Beginner level steps and turns. This higher 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
(Beginner to Improver Level)

* No experience necessary - all welcome

* Bachata is the second most popular Latin dance around
the world after Salsa


CLASS COSTS:

DO ANY MAIN CLASS (Salsa or Bachata) - $20 per class

DO ANY 2 MAIN CLASSES - $30 for 2 Classes

* DO all 3 classes for $35


** We only accept CASH at this location


CLOTHING & SHOES:
Comfortable casual clothing.
Recommended shoes when starting are 
low or flat smooth sole shoes, like leather sole shoes.
Avoid sandals & open toe shoes.
Avoid high heels when starting.
Avoid track shoes or runners as these grip the floor & can 
interfere with your turns and movement


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 offer private lessons on a one-to-one basis, with or without a dance partner and for private groups at a time that suits you.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cheltenham/bentleigh-cuban-salsa-rueda-and-bachata-classes/200029640021810
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, dance, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029640021810?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=cheltenham-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cheltenham
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Bentleigh Uniting Church
- **lat**: -37.91878
- **long**: 145.04317
- **full address**: Bentleigh Uniting Church, 495-499 Centre Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia, Cheltenham

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Salsa In Motion (https://allevents.in/org/salsa-in-motion/13188418)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 08:15 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Bentleigh Uniting Church, 495-499 Centre Rd, Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia, Cheltenham
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Salsa In Motion
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops, dance, Entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about BENTLEIGH CUBAN SALSA, RUEDA & BACHATA CLASSES ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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