¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat
2025-03-26 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-04-02 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-04-09 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-06-18 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-07-23 19:30 - 23:59 UTC | The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2EW, United Kingdom
Hey Salser@s/Bachater@s!
ÁMuŽvete! Wednesday evenings at The Oxford Retreat!
– Improver and beginner classes start at 7.30pm, please be prompt!
– Social dancing runs until midnight
The Oxford Retreat are fully open on Wednesday evenings, so please do join us for a drink and chat before or after the social or even check out their kitchen!!
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On Wednesday we have a 2 levels of salsa classes as usual starting at 19.30. Everyone’s welcome. You don’t need a partner and the dress code is just casual evening wear.
Beginners: learn the basics of timing and movement, as well as some fundamental salsa moves! (we recommend 6 weeks at this level before moving up).
Improvers/intermediate: This class is suitable for improver-level dancers onwards and will teach you turn patterns with a strong focus on great technique and connection. We love teaching you the tricks for keeping your dancing controlled and getting you ready for busy dance floors!
**Party:**
From 20.30 the party will be kicking off! Then our fab DJs, Julian and Gwyneth, will be playing the best Salsa and Bachata tunes.
Approximately once a month, because our fab team needs a break sometimes, the night will be taken over by Sergio Fernandez who will teach a improver level *BACHATA* lesson and then DJ for us (50/50 salsa and bachata from 9pm, with a dash of kizomba).
The whole evening is only £6 (or £4 OUSS members).
See you there!
[[Venue is wheelchair accessible but function room is not. Toilets are also on ground level but not disabled toilets. Seating is available. Not currently equipped with hearing loop capabilities. Is typically very crowded]]

Salsa Percussion w/ Tristan Butler
2025-04-27 13:30 - 16:00 | Arts at the Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AQ, United Kingdom
Join us for a dynamic and immersive percussion workshop with Tristan Butler, leader of Timba Británica!
Tristan will guide us through the essential rhythms of salsa percussion, breaking down the beats that make this music so dynamic. Whether you’re a dancer, musician, or simply love Latin music, this is your chance to deepen your understanding of salsa’s rhythmic foundation.
This interactive workshop will take you on a journey through the core instruments and rhythms that bring salsa to life. You’ll get hands-on experience playing clave, guiro, campana, bongos, congas, and maracas, exploring how each instrument contributes to the layered, vibrant sound of salsa. By the end, you’ll have a new appreciation for the intricate grooves that drive the dance floor!
No prior experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm! If you have your own percussion instruments, feel free to bring them along.
🕑 When: Sunday 27th April🏠 Where: Arts at the Old Fire Station, Loft⏳ Duration: 2-hour class, doors open at 1:30 PM, workshop runs from 2 PM to 4 PM. There will be a short break midway.💰 Cost: £12 (£10 for OUSS members – please bring your membership card).
✨ Plus! Don’t miss Timba Británica live in Oxford on 25th May at the O2 Academy, Cowley Road! Special discount code will be given to attendees on the day!
Spaces are limited, so book your spot now and get ready to feel the rhythm!

Any questions, please ask!

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¡Muévete! workshops are intended to be accessible to all. If you feel you cannot attend for financial reasons, please get in touch!

The workshop takes place in the loft, on the second floor, there is a lift and then a short flight of 4 steps to get into the room. If you are sensitive to loud noises, we recommend bringing ear plugs/defenders.

La Rumba III Festival
2025-05-10 00:00 - 23:59 | James Street Tavern, James Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1EU, United Kingdom
La Rumba III is coming your way!
We have so much fun running this festival that we just had to bring you a THIRD edition of the wildly popular La Rumba event.
On 10th May, we’ll celebrate Latin music and dance with a day long festival incorporating 6 hours of live bands and 4 hours of introductory dance classes.
Doors open at 12pm, with the music starting at 1pm, interspersed with dance lessons at a complete beginner level that anyone can try.
Full line-up below:
Bands:
– 1pm Matt Sullivan – Vibrant and intricate Flamenco guitar
– 3pm Cholao – Energetic Cumbia, Porro y Currulao
– 5pm Mambo Panthers – Infectious Latin American and Caribbean dance hits
– 7pm Jesús Cutiño Band – Cuban Classics and Salsa hits
– Late: Djs Bossaphonik Dan and Chez Woods will close the night with a tropical world music set that will have you dancing until your shoes drop off!
Classes:
– 2pm Merengue
– 4pm Bachata
– 6pm salsa
(Timings may change slightly on the day)
Dance classes are hosted by Laura and Paco who will bring their vibrant energy and love of Latin dance and have you up and dancing in no time!
Early-bird tickets now available @ £10 until 31/12/2024
Tickets £12 in advance / £14 on the door.
Children under 12 go free, 12-18 years old half price.
It’s helpful for us to know in advance if you’re bringing someone under 18 with you, but if you don’t get their ticket in advance, we would still welcome them on the day and their ticket can be paid (if appropriate) on the door!
(OUSS and student discount applies on the door, and for tickets bought at ¡Muevete! Salsa and Bachata on Wednesday nights)

Muévete Events (Gwyneth) is supported by the Early Career Promoter Fund which is managed by PRS Foundation and funded by Arts Council England using Supporting Grassroots Music funding from DCMS.
Muevete events are inclusive events. If you feel unable to access the event for financial reasons, please get in touch.

Oxford Salsa & Bachata Ball
2025-05-17 12:00 - 2025-05-18 01:00 | Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BX, United Kingdom
Oxford Salsa Ball 2025 – Tickets On Sale This NOW! 🎉💃
Get ready for OUSS’ most epic night of the year! Early bird tickets for the Oxford Salsa & Bachata Ball go on sale this Wednesday. 🎟️ Be quick—these discounted tickets are limited! (OUSS members can use the 4-character code on the back of their membership discount for a £5 discount.)
We’re keeping the lineup under wraps until after Christmas, so prepare for an unforgettable surprise. 🌟
Are you part of a student team? Interested in performing at the ball? Drop us a message on Instagram or email us to get involved.
Let the countdown begin! ⏳✨
Stay tuned for updates, and see you on the dance floor!

Tristan Butler y Timba Británica 2025 UK Tour
2025-05-25 19:00 - 23:00 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Meneo Music and Meuvete Oxford present: Tristan Butler y Timba Británica 2025 UK Tour: TIMBA REVOLUTION, The Golden Era of Cuban Salsa
In March 2024, Tristan Butler called together the best young UK jazz musicians, combined them with the top Latino musicians in London and formed the UK’s biggest Cuban Salsa orchestra – Timba Británica.
The 15 piece, cross cultural power house is dedicated to performing the intricate, groove based arrangements of Cuban Salsa – an intoxicating mix of son, rumba, salsa, funk and rock, all played by 15 of the most sought after session musicians in the UK. Now performing and recording a mix of originals and covers or Isaac Delgado, Los Van Van, Buena Vista Social Club, Manolito Sibonet and more!
If you missed their gig at The Bullingdon last August, they’re absolutely spectacular! Expect a night of dancing to the best Cuban/salsa music from London-based, international artists. The night starts with an optional class, with Fabhiola and Ram, suitable for beginners, so bring your friends!
Certainly an event not to be missed!
Full info
Tickets (skiddle)
(or via o2)
Full information:
In this 90 minute concert, 15 piece Cuban Salsa Orchestra – Timba Británica will play a selection of Cuba’s biggest hits from the 1990’s hailed as the ‘Golden era in the Cuban Salsa’ from bands such as Los Van Van de Cuba, Manolito Simmonet Y su Trabuco, Manolin el Medico de la Salsa, NG La Banda, La Charanga Habanera and Issac Delgado.
Having been called “the most exciting band to emerge on the UK Latin Scene in decades..”, Timba Británica was formed in 2024 comprised of best young UK jazz musicians combined with the top Latino musicians in London. In their first year they headlined the Latino stage at Glastonbury, performed a UK tour in collaboration Grammy Award winning vocalist, Mayito Rivera, headlined the UK Havana Salsa Festival and sold out their debut performance at the famous Pizza Express Jazz club in London.
“the cultural duality lies in the blend of players from both countries… an intoxicating blend of son, salsa, rock and funk” – JAZZ WISE
This event is in collaboration with Muevete Oxford who will bring this night of Cuban dance and music to Oxford. Free Cuban Dance classes will be provided by Fabiola and RAM from SalsaFab.
⏰ Event Timings:
6:30pm: DOORS
7:30PM: DANCE CLASSES
8:30PM: SOCIAL DANCE
9:00PM: LIVE SHOW
11:00PM: CURFEW
EVENT BIO FULL
After having played in the UK Latin scene for over 10 years, drummer and percussionist Tristan Butler (UK) had established himself as one of London’s most in-demand Latin percussionists. Spending much of his time in Cuba studying with the drummers and percussionists of Havana’s top bands such as Alain Perez Orchestra, Manolin el Medico de la Salsa, Formell y Los Van Van, El Noro y 1ra Clase, Azucar Negra and Haila Mompié, Tristan was developing his own unique style to Cuban timba playing calling from his Jazz fusion upbringing mixed with in-Cuba training.
In March 2024, Tristan called together the best young UK jazz musicians, combined them with the top Latino musicians in London and formed the UK’s biggest Cuban Salsa orchestra – Timba Británica.
The 15 piece, cross cultural power house is dedicated to performing the intricate, groove based arrangements of Cuban Salsa – an intoxicating mix of son, rumba, salsa, funk and rock, all played by 15 of the most sought after session musicians in the UK.
Within the group’s first 6 months they had recorded a series of Live Sessions at Terminal Studios in London, Headlined the Latino stage at Glastonbury, performed a UK tour in collaboration with Ex-Los Van Van, Grammy Award winning vocalist, Mayito Rivera, headlined the UK Havana Salsa Festival and sold out their debut performance at the famous Pizza Express Jazz club in London.
“the cultural duality lies in the blend of players from both countries… an intoxicating blend of son, salsa, rock and funk” – JAZZ WISE
In May 2025,Tristan Butler y Timba Británica are back with a new project: TIMBA REVOLUTION, The Golden Era of Cuban Salsa.
This 90 minute concert celebrates the Cuban timba revolution in the 1990’s where an explosion of creativity and innovation by the Cuban salsa bands made the biggest leap in development in the sound of modern salsa and later was defined as it’s own genre, Timba.
With bigger bands, mixture of electronic and acoustic instruments and more complex arrangements, the sound of Timba was revolutionary and became a THE sound of progressive Latin music throughout Latin America and remains one the most popular genres across the south American and Latin American world.
Timba Británica will play some of the biggest hits from the 1990’s hailed as the ‘Golden era in the Cuban Salsa’ (TIMBA.COM) from bands such as Los Van Van de Cuba, Manolito Simmonet Y su Trabuco, Manolin el Medico de la Salsa, NG La Banda, La Charanga Habanera and Issac Delgado.
This event is in collaboration with Meneo Music and SalsaFab Oxford.
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Mambo Tropical @ Turrill Sculpture Garden, Summertown
2025-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Turrill Sculpture Garden, Summertown Library, S Parade, Summertown, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7JL, United Kingdom
Mambo Tropical are opening Turrill Sculpture Garden’s 3rd Summer Music Festival: A Music Sculpture Exhibition, taking place over 4 weekends.
Come along for an afternoon of chilled salsa in the shady sculpture garden.
The event is ticketed and tickets can be bought in advance via EventBrite

¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat
2025-06-25 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-07-02 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-07-16 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-07-30 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-08-06 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-08-20 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-08-27 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-09-03 19:30 - 23:59 and 10 more dates | The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2EW, United Kingdom
Hey Salser@s/Bachater@s!
¡Muévete! Wednesday evenings at The Oxford Retreat!
– Improver and beginner classes start at 7.30pm, please be prompt!
– Social dancing runs until midnight
The Oxford Retreat are fully open on Wednesday evenings, so please do join us for a drink and chat before or after the social or even check out their kitchen!!
******
On Wednesday we have a 2 levels of salsa classes as usual starting at 19.30. Everyone’s welcome. You don’t need a partner and the dress code is just casual evening wear.
Beginners: learn the basics of timing and movement, as well as some fundamental salsa moves! (we recommend 6 weeks at this level before moving up).
Improvers/intermediate: This class is suitable for improver-level dancers onwards and will teach you turn patterns with a strong focus on great technique and connection. We love teaching you the tricks for keeping your dancing controlled and getting you ready for busy dance floors!
**Party:**
From 20.30 the party will be kicking off! Then our fab DJs, Julian and Gwyneth, will be playing the best Salsa and Bachata tunes.
Approximately once a month, because our fab team needs a break sometimes, the night will be taken over by Sergio Fernandez who will teach a improver level *BACHATA* lesson and then DJ for us (50/50 salsa and bachata from 9pm, with a dash of kizomba).
The whole evening is only £6 (or £4 OUSS members).
See you there!
[[Venue is wheelchair accessible but function room is not. Toilets are also on ground level but not disabled toilets. Seating is available. Not currently equipped with hearing loop capabilities. Is typically very crowded]]

¡Muévete! @ The Oxford Retreat
2025-07-09 19:30 - 23:59, 2025-08-13 19:30 - 23:59 | The Oxford Retreat, Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2EW, United Kingdom
THIS WEEK’S CLASS IS BACHATA, with Sergio Fernandez
Hey Salser@s/Bachater@s!
¡Muévete! Wednesday evenings at The Oxford Retreat!
– Improver and beginner classes start at 7.30pm, please be prompt!
– Social dancing runs until midnight
The Oxford Retreat are fully open on Wednesday evenings, so please do join us for a drink and chat before or after the social or even check out their kitchen!!
******
On Wednesday we have a 2 levels of salsa classes as usual starting at 19.30. Everyone’s welcome. You don’t need a partner and the dress code is just casual evening wear.
Beginners: learn the basics of timing and movement, as well as some fundamental salsa moves! (we recommend 6 weeks at this level before moving up).
Improvers/intermediate: This class is suitable for improver-level dancers onwards and will teach you turn patterns with a strong focus on great technique and connection. We love teaching you the tricks for keeping your dancing controlled and getting you ready for busy dance floors!
**Party:**
From 20.30 the party will be kicking off! Then our fab DJs, Julian and Gwyneth, will be playing the best Salsa and Bachata tunes.
Approximately once a month, because our fab team needs a break sometimes, the night will be taken over by Sergio Fernandez who will teach a improver level *BACHATA* lesson and then DJ for us (50/50 salsa and bachata from 9pm, with a dash of kizomba).
The whole evening is only £6 (or £4 OUSS members).
See you there!
[[Venue is wheelchair accessible but function room is not. Toilets are also on ground level but not disabled toilets. Seating is available. Not currently equipped with hearing loop capabilities. Is typically very crowded]]
