ANZAC Day Street Party
ANZAC Day Street Party Swing Dance Event Every ANZAC Day, we stop and remember the brave young Australians who served in our honour all those years ago. After the dawn services, we go on to celebrate and enjoy the country and the culture that they defended with their lives at BBQ’s, parties, and social celebrations […]
QuickSteps Latin Party
QuickSteps In House Latin Salsa Night – On Saturday 13th April QuickSteps Dance Club Studio held our first ever Latin Dance Party and it was a huge success! Why a QuickSteps In House Latin Dance Party? We love to have variety at QuickSteps and ensure that our members are verstaile social dancers, able to dance […]
Kit Kat Swing Club
The Return of an Old Friend… The latest in a line of events hosted by Eight Count Swing, Kit Kat Swing Club is our new favorite swing dance evening here at QuickSteps! I attended the opening night last Wednesday under the impression that this was a brand-new event. After chatting with a few of the […]
Espirito Latino (On hold)
ANNOUNCEMENT: Esperito Latino is cancelled until further notice whilst the organisers look for the perfect year round venue. I will keep you all updated! Espirito Latino has moved from The Maid to it’s neighbouring pub and next home, The Republic, for some of the winter months. If you’ve already read my blog about Espirito Latino […]
Salsas Complimentary Dance Styles
As with all dance styles the more you practice your salsa, the better. But this doesn’t mean you have to go crazy dancing salsa and only salsa for hours on end. Some styles of dance can directly help different aspects and elements of your salsa. Here’s a guide on using other dance styles to improve […]
Taboo Thursdays at Cafe Piatto, Rundle St East (cancelled)
With yet another mid-week Latin night opening up we are spoilt for choice. Enter ‘Taboo Thursday’ at Cafe Piatto, Rundle Street. Taboo Thursday boasts; Fresh and authentic Latin music selection from DJ Freddy Another option for dinner and dance date night with delicious Italian food $5 drink specials all night Spacious, high-quality dance floor Taboo […]
The Swing Ball At Adelaide Casino
The Swing Ball At Adelaide Casino After two fabulous years, it was sad to see ArtHouse Swing end. However, the void was quickly filled. Enter Lucky Seven and DJ Curvella at Sky City Adelaide for the “Jumpin’ Rhythm and Blues Swing Ball” at the Adelaide Casino! We arrived around 8:30 pm and entered off North […]
Latin Dancing at the Maid Summer 2018/19
In summer 2018/19, the Maid & Magpie Hotel in Magill, affectionately known as ‘The Maid’, hosted a Latin night in the beer garden. The Latin dance community in Adelaide embraced it enthusiastically, enjoying its success over several months. Here’s a rundown so you can reminisce if you were lucky enough to be there or get […]
Wednesdays at Casablabla (Now on Fridays)
Great News! This weekly salsa night is back up and running again but on a Friday! The biggest weekly salsa night on the Adelaide dance scene for many years had been Wednesday night at Casablabla, also known as Pachange Nights. It’s success is attributed to many great features such as it’s funky location, friendly DJ […]
Ballroom Dance Lessons In Adelaide
What is Ballroom dance? A long time ago, ballroom dance was any type of partner dance that was enjoyed both socially and competitively. This makes sense because they were organizing dance events in large ballrooms. However, as dance evolved we came up with a need to group all those dances we have. Two main groups […]
Salsa & Latin Dance Lessons in Adelaide
Learn about Salsa in 60 seconds The music, the rhythm, the way it makes you feel—just watching Salsa gets your heart pounding. Every time you see people dancing Salsa, your body cries out to join in—the soul of Latin America is within you, wanting to break free on the dance floor. It may look hard, […]
Tango Dance Lessons In Adelaide
Learn about Tango in 60 seconds Everyone knows the Tango. It looks so cool, so hot, so smokingly sensual. The music is evocative, provocative and addictive – the tempo of desire, the dance of love. Everyone would love to Dance. The Tango is precise, formal, and classical, but it will stir your emotions and […]
Bachata by the Beach @ Bacchus Bar
Post-Covid Update: Cancelled. Bachata by the Beach is the perfect blend of dance, music, and ocean breeze! Imagine swaying to the rhythm of Bachata with the sand beneath your feet and the sound of waves in the background. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting, this event offers a fun and relaxed way to […]
Let’s Remember: Arthouse Swing
Arthouse Swing stopped running after 2 glorious years. The band miraculously kept it going consistantly for that long but let’s face it; with a band of 20+ people it was never going to be around forever. For those of you that want to know what it was all about below is my blog from the […]
Where can I go to Latin and Ballroom Dance in Adelaide?
Where can I go to Latin and Ballroom Dance – There are many places to go rock ‘n roll, Latin, and ballroom dancing around South Australia but you need to be ‘in the know’… This list will help and we are updating it regularly. Enjoy your dancing and please contact the QuickSteps team if there is […]
Rumba Level Two
Ballroom and Latin Dances
Ballroom and Latin dances are two exciting styles that bring rhythm, elegance, and energy to the dance floor. While Ballroom dances like the Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango focus on grace, posture, and smooth movements, Latin dances like Salsa, Cha-Cha, and Rumba are more rhythmic, expressive, and dynamic. Each style has its own charm, technique, […]
Cuban Salsa vs L.A. Salsa
Cuban Salsa vs L.A. Salsa – Considering learning salsa? You may have noticed that people dance salsa in different ways. You’re not wrong – there are actually two different styles of Salsa. I will show you how to decipher between them and then choose which one is right for you! First Question. Are they […]
Top Songs To Practice Salsa Dancing To?
We’ve all heard the saying that practice makes perfect but sometimes we can come across roadblocks. You may have the best intentions of practicing your dancing but if you spend the first half an hour trying, in frustration, to work out what music to practice you can quickly lose your motivation. Allow me to […]