Dance Culture's 12th Birthday Weekend Workshops & Party International guests DC12

Celebrating 12 years with one unforgettable weekend. 8 workshops & one big party. With special international and interstate guests. Salsa and Bachata dancers, join us as we bring the Brisbane Latin dance community together in celebration. Featuring international & interstate guests: - Anna & Oscar (Vietnam/Argentina) - Jaime Jesus & Mary-Grace (Sydney) - DJ Joyce (Vietnam) ** Schedule ** Friday 1st May - 6:30pm "Dance Floor Survival: What to Do When Everything Goes Wrong" Salsa workshop with Jaime Jesus & Mary-Grace - 7:45pm "How to Never Run Out of Moves" Bachata workshop with Jaime Jesus & Mary-Grace Saturday 2nd May - 1:00pm "How to lead and follow effortlessly and creatively without using force" Salsa workshop with Anna & Oscar (1 hour) - 2:15pm "No more awkward moments when breaks come" Salsa workshop with Anna & Oscar (1 hour) - 3:30pm "Secrets to different tensions" Salsa workshop with Anna & Oscar (1 hour) - 4:30pm Break for dinner - 7:00pm Salsa & Bachata party 'til midnight Sunday 3rd May - Normal Dance Culture classes Monday 4th May (Public Holiday) - 1:00pm "Interpreting lyrics vs instruments" Bachata workshop with Anna & Oscar (1 hour) - 2:15pm "Keeping your partner comfortable in sensual movements" Bachata workshop with Anna & Oscar (1 hour) - 3:30pm "Fix your bad habits" Bachata workshop with Anna & Oscar (1 hour) - Normal Dance Culture classes in the evening ** Workshop Topics and Level ** Learn new movement ideas, soak up some new concepts, and discover different perspectives with these world-class international instructors. Workshop topics to be finalised. There are 4 Salsa workshops and 4 Bachata workshops. All workshops are suitable for dancers with at least 4 months of experience. For Dance Culture students, that means you're in Level 2 or higher. Level 2, 3 and 4 students, in particular, will get a lot out of learning from these world-class, international instructors. All experience levels will get something out of these workshops. ** Passes ** Full Pass (All workshops and party included) - $165 per person ($305 value) Bachata workshops pass (4 workshops) - $120 per person (only $30/workshop) - Add party pass for only $20 (normally $25) Salsa workshops pass (4 workshops) - $120 per person (only $30/workshop) - Add party pass for only $20 (normally $25) Party Pass (just the party) - $25 per person - No door sales (online tickets will sell out) No surprise transaction fees at the checkout. ** Secure your pass today ** Click "Tickets" or "Find Tickets" on this page. Or visit https://enrol.danceculture.com.au/dc12 Passes normally sell out in advance. There will be no tickets sold at the door. ** Is this for me? ** Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a student at Dance Culture. Nor do you need to consider yourself an experienced dancer. We get more experienced by attending these sorts of events. You do not need to bring a dance partner. If you have no experience at all with Salsa or Bachata, you are encouraged to check out our 4-week Introduction to Latin Dancing course: https://www.danceculture.com.au/introduction ** Party Music ** DJ Joyce (Vietnam) and DJ Jean-Luc (Brisbane) will be playing two Salsa and two Bachata songs in rotation. ** What is it like at a Latin Utopia party? ** Check out this video clip! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwQin_4D7Kc ** Who will be at the party? ** We typically welcome 120 to 180 dancers at each Latin Utopia party. For this special edition we are expecting around 200. The experience level of the dancers ranges from those who have been dancing for a week to professional instructors. Dancers from all over Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast typically attend. Sometimes even visitors from interstate. If you have no experience at all with Salsa or Bachata you are still most welcome and there will be dancers in attendance quite happy to show you some basics. You might like to check out our 4-week Introduction to Latin Dancing course: https://www.danceculture.com.au/introduction ** Do I need to bring a dance partner? ** You do NOT need to bring a dance partner. ** Get your pass today ** Click "Tickets" or "Find Tickets" on this page. Or visit https://enrol.danceculture.com.au/dc12 Passes normally sell out in advance. There will be no tickets sold at the door. ** Venue ** This event will be held at Dance Culture's air-conditioned studio at 474 Ipswich Road, Annerley, Brisbane. If you haven't visited us before you can find Dance Culture at 474 Ipswich Road, Annerley. We are right on the intersection of Annerley Rd and Ipswich Rd, across from 99 Bikes. Enter "Dance Culture" into Google Maps to find us. The door to the studio can be easy to miss: it can be found between Yesterday's Thrift Shop and Lifeline's Vintage Revival. ** What to wear/bring ** As long as you look presentable you're all good to go. Breath mints can be found at the reception desk. Deodorant can be found in the toilets. Always good to smell nice. Some people like to bring a change of shirt in case they get sweaty. If you like to drink something other than water, bring that too. ** Merchandise ** Dance Culture t-shirts are now available in the reception area. Various sizes in stock. Both unisex and ladies cut available. If what you want isn't in stock, let our receptionists know and we will make sure it is included in the next print order. ** Terms & Conditions ** Attendance is at the discretion of Dance Culture Pty Ltd. We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove participants whose behaviour compromises the safety or integrity of our classes or events. Refunds of online pass sales are permitted until 6:30pm 25 April 2026. Name changes permitted any time until the start of the event. ** Questions? ** Any questions? Ask Avanka at [email protected]