SOS - 93

After a fantastic 2025 full of fabulous SOS nights, we are kicking off 2026 with a bang at our very first SOS of the year — and our 93rd event! (Yes… the big 100 is coming 👀) CANBERRA — ARE YOU READY FOR THIS? 🔥 🌟 ECHALE SALSITA – Australian Tour 2026 🌟 Presented by Latin Grammy–nominated artist DJ Ricky Campanelli In January 2026, Ricky Campanelli brings the electrifying Echale Salsita Tour to Australia, hitting: Brisbane Melbourne Sydney CANBERRA Salsa on Saturday (SOS), in collaboration with @jst_cbr, is incredibly honoured to host the ONE-NIGHT-ONLY Canberra stop of this international tour. ✨ SPECIAL GUESTS ✨ We are thrilled to welcome back long-time SOS supporters and Australian Salsa OGs Jaime Jesus & Mary Grace 🕺 7:00pm Pre-Party Salsa Workshop Included with entry | No partner required During the day, Jaime & Mary Grace will also be teaching a limited-number of workshops at MoveMe Academy as part of the MoveMe Tribe x SOS Academy Dance Development Project. 👉 Links will be posted in the event — these sessions will sell out. Private lessons available — get in touch. 🎶 THE PARTY 🎶 Expect hours of social dancing on one of Canberra’s best dance floors, powered by: DJ Ricky Campanelli (spinning his own productions + rare global salsa gems) SOS DJs Trev and Max. Live band Music Rotation: 2 x Salsa 2 x Bachata 1 x Cha Cha Cha (Live band follows a similar format — repeat all night!) High-energy vibes. Deep musicality. A dance floor on fire. 🔥 📍 EVENT DETAILS 🗓 Date: Saturday, January 17 ⏰ Time: 7:00pm – 11:30pm 📍 Venue: Ainslie Arts Centre, Main Hall 30 Eloura Street, Braddon 🎟 Tickets: $20 online presale (save 30%) — available until midday Friday before the event $30 at the door (or after presale ends) Ticket includes workshop and social dancing 🚗 OTHER INFO Free onsite & street parking BYO beverages permitted (drink responsibly) Water station provided (bring a bottle) Soft-soled shoes required Please wear heel caps for heeled shoes As always, SOS welcomes dancers from all studios — come meet, mix, dance, and connect. Courtesy, kindness, and respect are expected at all times. 📸 Photo & video may be recorded and used for promotional purposes. Event details subject to change at organisers’ discretion. This is a true celebration of salsa & bachata culture — and the only Echale Salsita night in Canberra. Don’t miss it. 💃🔥