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Free events this week: Latin rhythms, ancient games, and a trip to Oz

Advertisement BRING THE HEAT Boston's Latin presence stretches far and wide, with plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in rich cultures that can feel both enriching and a lot like home. At the Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library, participants can learn about the many styles of Latin dance with instructor Jose Zamora Orellana. From merengue to salsa, the hands-on session will lead participants — newbies and aficionados alike — through the steps with accompanying music. March 24, 3-4:30 p.m. 41 Geneva Ave. Little Beats Dance Company will join families at CanalSide on Wednesday for an afternoon of movement and learning. Courtesy of Little Beats TWINKLE TOES Unlike adults, children don't have their weekly pilates or cycling class to let off some steam from their stress-filled lives. Thankfully, March 26, 4 p.m. 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge. A 'WICKED' GOOD TIME If you still have the iconic 'Defying Gravity' riff in your head you're not alone. The March 27, 6:30 p.m. 338 Newbury St. Advertisement OLD GAMES, NEW PLAYERS The Harvard Museum of Science and Culture's upcoming ArtsThursdays night will allow attendees to explore a thousands-year-old pastime: board games. The intense competition sparked by strategy and luck traces back to 3000 BCE, when ancient Egyptian societies played the game March 27, 5-9 p.m. 6 Divinity Ave., Cambridge. Human Movement Project at Boston City Hall Plaza as a part of FutureFest. The collective will perform Sunday night during their LabWorks night of contemporary dance. Aram Boghosian MOVING TOWARD WELLNESS The Human Movement Project, a Boston-based dance community, is inviting locals to prioritize their physical wellness through the art of dance. Instructor and Human Movement Project founder Kim Holman will be leading a contemporary dance class for dancers of all skill levels and backgrounds, encouraging participants to use fluid movements as a form of expression. Those who March 30, 1 p.m. 98 Business St., 1B. Deals & steals SWEET TREATS The reward of a 'little treat' transcends basic wants — it's a need. With Boston's many cafés, restaurants, and bakeries, there's plenty to choose from. Over at picturesque 75 on Chestnut on Beacon Hill, customers can get their dessert half-off with their Sweet Tooth Tuesday special. The menu features the likes of chocolate chip cookies and blood orange cheesecake parfaits. Tuesdays, 5-11 p.m. 75 Chestnut St. Advertisement Marianna Orozco can be reached at