No dance experience? No problem. We have classes for all skill levels.

September timetable

New term starts Tuesday 1 September

Book your spot

Bachata

FREE Bachata beginners class

Our beginner trial classes are perfect for those with absolutely no dance experience! Bring your two left feet and enjoy a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Dance is a fantastic way to get fit, stay active, and meet new friends. You don’t need to bring a partner, but feel free to bring one along for a fun date night!

Classes run every second week, please check our calendar for exact dates. Spots are limited, so be sure to book!

It’s easy, enjoyable, and best of all, it’s FREE!

6pm in the City

BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS

Bachata starter course (Level 1)

This is a 4-week course that turns absolute beginners into dancers! If you enjoyed the FREE Beginners class, had fun, and want to join our community – this is the course to get you started!

6:30pm Wednesdays
Canberra Movement Hub
Level 1, 83 Petrie Plaza Canberra City
For beginners

Includes: 3 weeks of classes and 1 social dance excursion

Classes on Wednesdays:

2 September, 9 September, 16 September

Social dancing excursions:

Saturday 5 September and Wednesday 23 September

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Bachata program (Level 2)

Our Bachata program is a comprehensive six-month course that dives deep into various concepts each month. With flexible payment options, you can join at the beginning of any month. You'll learn how to lead and follow Bachata enabling you to dance confidently with anyone.

We use a structured and methodical approach to foster smooth, safe, and enjoyable social dancing. By concentrating on a specific concept each month, we ensure that you learn variations of moves, fully understand each concept, and embed the knowledge into your muscle memory. You won’t just attend classes with a random practice, you’ll experience meaningful learning!

7:30pm Wednesdays

Canberra Movement Hub

Level 1, 83 Petrie Plaza Canberra City

Beginner to Intermediate level

Includes: 3 weeks of classes

Classes on Wednesdays:

2 September, 9 September, 16 September

Social dancing excursions:

Saturday 5 September and Wednesday 23 September

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Bachata program (Level 3)

Fundamental concepts and patterns for different styles of Bachata, including; Traditional, Moderna, and Sensual Bachata.

Prerequisite: this class is only open to students who have completed our Bachata level 2 program and assessment.

8:30pm Wednesdays

Canberra Movement Hub
Level 1, 83 Petrie Plaza Canberra City

Intermediate/Advanced level

Includes: 3 weeks of classes and 1 social dance excursion

Classes on Wednesdays:

2 September, 9 September, 16 September

Social dancing excursions:

Saturday 5 September and Wednesday 23 September

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Bachata Sensual Advanced (Level 4)

Bachata Sensual Advanced patterns. Invite only class. Small group training.

Please message us if you are interested in this class and joining the waitlist.

NEW Bachata Practica (Level 2)

Get Your Reps In! Because knowing it in class and owning it on the social floor are two very different things. The Practica is your dedicated space to drill what you've learned, iron out the wobbles, and build muscle memory.

No new content. No pressure. Just you, the music, and an instructor to keep you moving.

Tuesday evenings, running for the entire term.

On week 1, we'll be repping the content from May (Traditional fundamentals).

On week 2, we'll be repping the content from June (Diagonal/Madrid step).
On week 3, we'll be repping the content from July (Shadow Position).

Tuesday 6pm 
City - Level 1, 54 Northbourne Ave (NEW Dance Til Dawn Studio)
Only $15 

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Salsa

FREE Salsa beginners class

Our beginner classes are perfect for those with absolutely no dance experience! Bring your two left feet and enjoy a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Dance is a fantastic way to get fit, stay active, and meet new friends. You don’t need to bring a partner, but feel free to bring one along for a fun date night!

Classes run almost every week, but the spots are limited, so book your free class today!

It’s easy, enjoyable, and best of all, it’s FREE!

Sunday 3pm in Belconnen

BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS

Salsa starter course (Level 1)

This is a 4-week course that turns absolute beginners into dancers! If you enjoyed the FREE Beginners class, had fun, and want to join our community – this is the course to get you started!

4pm Sundays
Belconnen Arts Centre

For beginners

Includes: 3 weeks of classes and 1 social dance excursion

Studio class dates Sundays:

13 September, 20 September, 27 September


Social dancing excursions:

Saturday 5 September and Wednesday 23 September

BOOK NOW

Salsa program (Level 2)

Our level 2 program is a comprehensive six-month course that dives deep into various concepts each month. You can join at the beginning of any month.

Each month, you’ll explore concepts in depth and expand your repertoire with a variety of moves, allowing you to enjoy social parties while building a strong foundation to become an advanced dancer. You'll learn variations of moves, fully understand each concept, and embed the knowledge into your muscle memory. 

You won’t just attend classes with a random practice, you’ll experience meaningful learning!

5pm Sundays

Belconnen Arts Centre

Includes: 3 weeks of classes

Studio classes on Sundays:

13 September, 20 September, 27 September

Social dancing excursions:

Saturday 5 September and Wednesday 23 September

BOOK NOW

Salsa program (Level 3)

Our level 3 program is a comprehensive six-month course that dives deep into various concepts each month. You won’t just attend classes with a random practice, you’ll experience meaningful learning!

Prerequisite: you must complete our Salsa 2 program and pass an assessment before joining level 3.

6pm Sundays

Belconnen Arts Centre

Includes: 3 weeks of classes and 1 social dance excursion

Studio classes on Sundays:

13 September, 20 September, 27 September

Social dancing excursions:

Saturday 5 September and Wednesday 23 September

BOOK NOW

NEW Salsa Practica (Level 2)

We are currently looking for a new space to hold Salsa Practica. Watch this space.

Choreographies

Rithika Ladies Bootcamp

Choreographer: Rithika Poojary

Instructor: Lana

Level: Open

Start date: 5 September

Training: Sat 5 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Tues 22 Sep

Choreography by international artist Rithika Poojary, known for her magnetic and unique fusion style that combines influences from Bachata Sensual, Afro, Heels, Hiphop and Kizomba.

You'll get 5 hours of training in Canberra with Lana, plus 2 hours at Melbourne Bachata Festival (MBF) with Rithika herself.

You can join still join this team if you can't make it to Melbourne and there are plenty of opportunities to perform and film right here in Canberra.


Local & interstate performance opportunities: Floriade 19 Sep

Melbourne Bachata Festival 4 Oct

MoveMe End of Year Party 5 Dec

Local social events

Local video filming

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Las Reinas

Choreographer: Tanima

Coach: Lana

Style: Bachata Sensual (with Fusion elements)

Level: Advanced

Start date: 4 August

Training: Tuesday night


The queens are back 👑


Las Reinas is MoveMe's signature ladies styling team, five years in the making, built on passion, precision, and the kind of sisterhood that only comes from moving together. Founded and directed by Lana, Las Reinas continues to evolve with fresh choreography led by Tanima, under Lana's ongoing coaching and creative oversight.

This Choreography is invite only. Please message us if you are interested.

Salsa Shines & Partnerwork

Instructors: Madeline & James

Style: Salsa (On1)

Level: Intermediate

Start date: 2 August

Training: Sundays

Turn up the heat and your technique with a fun energetic salsa choreography led by James and Madeline. With a mixture of shines and partner work, this salsa piece will be expressive, musically creative, and give you the opportunity to be part of a supportive and welcoming team!


Performance opportunities:

Floriade 19 Sep

Sydney Salsa Mambo Convention 23–25 Oct

⁠MoveMe End of Year Party 5 Dec

Local social events

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Bachata Partnerwork

Instructors: Emma & Hass

Style: Bachata Sensual

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Start date: 4 August

Training: Tuesday night

Time to take your Bachata connection and expression to the next level. Challenge your technique and Bachata application with this beautiful Bachata Sensual routine led by two of Canberra's most loved Bachata dancers. Hone your technique, explore and enhance your styling, and sink into the natural flow of Bachata with this beautiful and fun routine.


Prerequisites: Good application of Bachata fundamentals recommended. Suitable for Level 2 and above.

Local & interstate performance opportunities:

Floriade 19 Sep

Melbourne Bachata Festival 4 Oct

⁠MoveMe End of Year Party 5 Dec

Local social events

BOOK YOUR SPOT

Social dance excursions

Community social party
Salsa & Bachata

Wednesday 26 August
6:30pm @ Movement Hub Canberra

SOS (Salsa on Saturday)*

Saturday 15 August
7pm @ Ainslie Arts Centre
*we play Bachata too

Community social party
Salsa & Bachata

Wednesday 23 September
6:30pm @ Belconnen Arts Centre

SOS (Salsa on Saturday)*

Saturday 5 September
7pm @ Ainslie Arts Centre
*we play Bachata too

Unlimited classes

$128 / month

New memberships in 2026

New ways to enjoy more dancing. Our 'All In' membership gives you unlimited classes for $128 / month. Salsa and Bachata. As many as you want.

New Choreographies

STARTING IN AUGUST

New routines, a great crew, and the perfect excuse to level up your dancing.

Don't see anything you like?

No worries at all! We’re always cooking up new ideas. Just let us know what you’re interested in by filling out the form below!

LOCATIONS

Our community classes are held at three convenient locations. Find the closest class to you and let’s get moving!

CITY

83 Petrie Plaza

Movement Hub Canberra

CITY

54 Northbourne Ave

Dance Til Dawn

BELCONNEN

118 Emu Bank

Belconnen Arts Centre

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