Cambridge International Friends

Bachata In The Park! - Beginners

Sun, Jul 12 · 11:00 AM BST

Jesus Green,, Cambridge, CB5 8AR, GB

***Very Important: This is an event type where numbers are very important so please respect your RSVPs!

Starting to dance is not as easy as it sounds and I know it very well. So here is an event dedicated for Beginners just to “start” and get on a dance-floor to dance — we don’t care about doing it perfectly.

We will do Bachata!
Here is one of my favorite videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmayR29pKbQ
Just to see the dance.

### Level

This event is for all Beginners. So, if:

• You don't know how to dance Bachata and you just want to have fund and check it out
• Or you already know a few things and you want to get on the dancefloor.

This will work for you.

### Where to find us

We will be in the park. Since we’re in the open air, look for a guy with a small orange blanket and a big wireless speaker. The park is our "dance floor" for the day. Just come and ask “Bachata?” and you’ve officially started.

### The Plan:

• We’ll be hanging out for a while to get to know each other. Feel free to arrive early, say hi, and get used to the vibe of the park.
• Warm-up: we’ll spend the first 5 minutes stretching and then moving our feet.
• Basics: we will review basics, and understand how they are supposed to work.
• Small sequence: You end up doing a small sequence of 3 or 4 moves
• The "Hacks": I'll share a few concepts, like how do I find the damn “1” and tricks to improve, etc…
• Afterwards: we can chill and put on some music if people want.

### What to Wear

Since we are on grass and in the open air, please keep it casual:

• Shoes: Sneakers or flat shoes are best. Avoid formal shoes and NO heels!
• Clothes: Very comfy. Think "going for a walk" rather than "going to a club."
• Layers: This is the UK, so bring a jacket just in case the wind picks up.
• A Change: You might get slightly sweaty once we start moving, so you might want to bring a spare shirt to change into afterwards.

### Keep In Mind

To keep this a “nice” space, here a few points:

• I will be asking if you and your guests are leaders of followers when you join event, so that we can auto-balance ourselves.
• This isn't a speed dating event. We are here to connect with the music and the movement, not to find a "match."
• Please avoid correcting others. If there's a big technical hurdle, I’ll step in to help—otherwise, just keep flowing!
• We all make mistakes, and we are 100% okay with that. It’s the only way to learn.
• If you’re moving, you’re doing it right.
• We know that with time, we’ll all make fewer mistakes. Today is just about getting those first ones out of the way.
• This is a drop-in class, so we are kind of self-contained starting from the basics.
• We are at the mercy of the "typical UK" weather. If it’s cold, rainy, or too windy, I will postpone the event and update you here.
• This is a community-run session. Whether we are a small group or a big crowd, the music stays on and we keep moving!

### Contacts

- If you want to send us a message: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX8dGu8m5wXk9tjuIqTly26LJJCwjosV4R6o06T6nYiuVqVQ/viewform?usp=dialog
- If you have questions please leave a comment on the event.
- This is a link to my whatsapp if you want to get in touch with me: https://tinyurl.com/yz3tym7a

—------ The backstory

Hello everyone!
My name is Manuel and I am a dancer. I do a lot of Salsa and Bachata—you’ll usually find me at events every weekend unless I’m sick.

I’ve spent the past years traveling to festivals and learning from some of the best dancers in the world (and also the worst eheh). I’ve collected a lot of different perspectives and ideas, and I will be sharing them with you. I have a lot to say and a lot to show you, that’s for sure.

Victor and I decided to kick these events off specifically for Beginners. This is for the person who wants to start but doesn't know where to go, or someone who just wants to see if they even like it.

Here is a free event to learn the basics of the dance.
The goal: Just get on the dance floor and enjoy yourself.

We are doing this in the park to keep it free, which I know can feel to be "exposed." But here is the truth: nobody is really looking at you. They might see us, look confused for a second, and then forget we exist 5 minutes later... which is its own kind of sad!
We will be weather dependent, if it is cold/cloudy/raining/windy (pfff the typical UK), I will postpone the event.

Starting is not easy. I still remember exactly how it felt to be a beginner. My goal is to keep this as comfy as possible.

Note: I am not a performer. So I won’t teach you how to “perform” on the dancefloor, but how to dance!

Cambridge 75 Party in Jesus Green

Sun, Jul 12 · 2:00 PM BST

Location not specified yet

Live music and party in Jesus Green!

"It seems that 2026 marks 75 years since Cambridge gained city status and to celebrate this special anniversary, a one-off party is set to take place at Jesus Green on Sunday 12th July.

Join the fun between 1pm-8pm, as a full programme of live music and DJ sets take to the stage to entertain the crowds."
More details: https://www.camcityevents.co.uk/events/75th

As soon as I arrive i will pick a spot on the side and give details on how to find us. I expect it will be fairly busy!
There should be some food vans and stalls around but feel free to bring what you want.

Please sign up if you can make it, and keep your RSVP updated!
Also please respect the RSVP lists. Even if it is happening outside, sign up to the event if you want to participate.
Hope to see you there!

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-- Also please note there is a £5 yearly member fee to cover the admin meetup cost. I am not going to chase anyone, I feel this is each and every one's responsibility to keep the group going.
You can do this online as well (https://revolut.me/vectorash)

Let's meet up and get to know each other!!!! - monthly

Fri, Jul 17 · 7:30 PM BST

Revolution Cambridge, Downing Plaza, 3-4 Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DU, Cambridge, GB

Hey everyone,

Adding this here for visibility as meetup is charging me,
-there is a £5 yearly member fee to cover the admin meetup cost, in person or online: https://revolut.me/vectorash

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This is our monthly International friends meetup.
Let's get together and chat about traveling, living in different countries and anything else you want to talk about.

I know is a bit faster than expected, but due to easter coming and everything is either now or way later :)

We are planning for Revolution! Please do keep an eye on the comments for any changes!

I would recommend, especially for newer people to show up earlier rather than later, when it will harder to separate our group from the rest of the party people :)

Please update your RSVPs accordingly. Meetup is simple.. If you are on the Attendees list I expect you to show up, and if you are not, don't!

I know it's a night out event, still any inappropriate behavior or harassing of any kind will not be tolerated.
Keep an eye on the comments as you arrive, in case there are any changes. I will post where exactly we will be!

Hope to see you there!

***
Also please note there is a £5 yearly member fee to cover the admin meetup cost. I am not going to chase anyone, I feel this is each and every one's responsibility to keep the group going.
You can do this online as well ( https://revolut.me/vectorash )