SALSA IN MOTION is about teaching you how to dance with emotion…it’s about teaching you how to dance with anyone whether they dance the Cuban style or LA style of salsa. It is about expressing yourself through your interpretation of what you have learnt and to make salsa your very own style. It doesn’t matter whether you are dancing Cuban, LA or even New York styles of salsa or whether you are dancing on 1, 2 or 3… salsa is about letting go and embracing the space around you…dancing with this attitude, your body will spontaneously feel the rhythm and the music.
Salsa is one big family made up of several different styles and we believe it is important to be able to dance with anyone who loves salsa and it doesn’t matter what style you are dancing as long as we know how to lead and follow and enjoy the music.
Our instructors and guest instructors have many years of International and National instructor experience and specialise in teaching Cuban salsa, Rueda de Casino, Bachata, Afro-Cuban, Cuban Rumba, Cha Cha Cha and Son.
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
Our philosophy has always been about bringing people together through the magic of dance and music. Music and dance plays an important part in most cultures around the world and with the ever changing landscape of Australia, with so many nationalities now calling Australia home, it has never been more vital than now to find ways we can all communicate, connect and to make new friends. Many do not speak English as a first language and it takes time to adjust to a new way of life, and this can be difficult and isolating for many.
Many of us are also shy, introverted and sometimes afraid to go out socially or just wanting to try something different or meet new people and for everyone out there, we invite you to join our salsa family.
Salsa In Motion is very passionate about spreading the love and joy through Cuban salsa, Latin dance and music and we care deeply about our community. Over the past 15 years we have volunteered our services to work together with our local councils, charity groups and community groups and have volunteered our performance teams to take part in numerous community activities, festivals and outdoor and indoor charity events to promote the health and well being of the community, encouraging everyone of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds and all nationalities to come together to learn to dance, connect with each other and make new friends and most of all, having fun and enjoyment in a relaxed atmosphere.
With an amazing behind the scenes team of volunteer helpers and a wonderful, dedicated group of students taking part in performances and shows, without them this would not be possible. I wish to say a special thank you to them all, and in particularly to Sean Mackay, Gordon Wu and Oswynne Salins for assisting at all hours, dedicating and volunteering much of their free time to help out with our website, organising, marketing, promotions, fundraising, telephone calls, emails, costume ideas ..and the list goes on…THANK YOU for making a difference!!
Our performance teams have participated in many community and charity events since we started 15 years ago that there are just too many to mention. Some of the events and festivals we have participated in are listed below.
- THE SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL MULTICULTURAL LAUNCH MAY 2023
- BRUNSWICK MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL APRIL 2023
- LAVERTON FESTIVAL 2023
- VICTORIA STREET LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2023 (RICHMOND)
- WYNDHAM LUNAR MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL 2023
- QUANG MINH TET FESTIVAL 2023
- WERRIBEE CHILDRENS PICNIC 2022
- BARKLY SQUARE TRADERS FESTIVAL 2022
- MCKAY GARDEN FESTIVAL 2020
- SPRINGVALE LUNAR FESTIVAL 2020
- PACIFIC WERRIBEE PLAZA (Christmas Performance) 2019
- WANTIRNA GALA BALL DINNER & DANCE (Charity Event) 2019
- NEWROZ FESTIVAL 2019
- SANCTUARY LAKES FESTIVAL
- POINT COOK FESTIVALS & OPEN DAY EVENTS
- ALTONA FESTIVAL
- LAVERTON FESTIVAL
- BRUNSWICK STREET FESTIVAL
- WYNDHAM CITY COUNCIL – ACTIVE IN APRIL
- WEERAMA FESTIVAL
- THE CHILEAN CLUB (Charity Event)