Salsa Extravaganza with Dance Cubana

Dance Cubana are bringing salsa back to Derby Market Hall on Saturday 14 November, from 5pm to 10pm. It's a full evening of Cuban rhythms in the heart of the city, and the floor is open to everyone — seasoned salseros and complete beginners alike. If you've never danced a step in your life, you're just as welcome as someone who's been at it for years.

This isn't a performance to watch from the sidelines; it's a session meant for dancing. The organisers describe the last one as 'absolutely electric', with the energy high, the floor packed and the smiles endless, and they're doing it all over again. It's a family-friendly atmosphere, so you can bring the kids along too. The whole thing takes place inside the historic Market Hall, which gives the night a bit of character beyond just the music.

It's part of the Market Hall's wider programme of creative and independent talent, which also brings in heritage festivals, artisan markets and family activities. So while the salsa is the main draw here, it sits alongside the other things the hall has been hosting across the city.

It runs from 5pm to 10pm on Saturday 14 November, and it's free to attend. That means you can drop in for an hour or stay for the whole five, and you don't need to worry about a ticket. You'll find it at Derby Market Hall, Market Place, Derby DE1 2DB.