Salsa taster class after the beer hour and maybe a follow-up course?

Friday 25 Sept 2026, 18:30 → 19:30 Europe/Berlin

MPI-CBG/CSBD

Brian von Rueden (MPI-CBG), Dana Gründel (HR), Jessica Fiedler (MOZG), Kathleen Kulb (Safety Office//Biological Safety Officer/Scientific infrastructur coordinator), Michael Wogan (MPI-CBG), Petra Kiesel (Max Planck Institute for molecular cell biology and genetics)

To round off our Health Week, a very special event will take place on 25 September 2026 following the Friday seminar.  As always, it'll be followed by a relaxed get-together to connect and unwind.
 
This week, however, we’re adding a special twist: a fun and lively Salsa taster session to dance the science and to kick off the weekend in style!
 
No prior experience is needed — just bring your energy and a smile! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have never stepped on a dance floor before, this is a wonderful opportunity to try something new, enjoy upbeat music, and enjoy a joyful moment with colleagues.
 
 📍 Location: CBG Auditorium or Atrium
 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (immediately after the beer hour)
 💃 What to expect: A short, beginner-friendly Salsa lesson led by a local instructor, great music, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
(MPI-CBG will cover the costs.)
 
A special note: If the taster session is well received, we’re exploring the possibility of offering a follow-up 8-week Salsa course starting in October. This would probably run on the same day and time (Fridays, 6:30–7:30 PM, in the CBG) and would be offered on a self-cost basis (participants would cover the costs).
 
We’re keen to hear what you think of this special twist, and we look forward to receiving your registration and feedback via this: https://plan.events.mpg.de/e/salsa-class-2026 

Please register by 15 September 2026 so that the professional dance teacher, who is joining us from a dance school in Dresden, knows how many people she needs to cater for.

Let’s make the summer last a bit longer with some salsa rhythms and sign up below.