Salsa Dance Classes & Salsa dancing Events, Latin dance shows in Christchurch New Zealand

• Loaded Hog Salsa Nights on Thursdays 9:30pm - More details about the Loaded Hog Salsa nights below. - Thurs 15th Jan - Zumba with Maria (This Thursday) Join in the fun or just come down and watch.
• Cha Cha On2 Linear Workshops (2 week course) with Reuben & Vikki, starting on Wednesday 21st Jan 2009. For Beginners 6:15pm & Improver/Intermediate 7:15pm. More details below
• New Beginners Salsa Syllabus, from 2009 the Beginners Salsa Syllabus will no longer contain Merengue, it's now PURE Salsa. If you wish to learn Merengue we will be offering this in the Free Casino Salsa Nights from the Wednesday 4th March. More details below.
• Beginners Salsa Class on Tuesdays - We just broke our previous record at Danza Latina, with over 80 people in one class. Also if you are in this class please dont be put off by so many in one class, numbers will drop as this class progresses into its 8 weeks.
• Male Helpers Needed - We are still short on Males (Leaders) for the Tuesday Beginnners at 6:15pm. If you have done more than 8 weeks of Salsa please get in contact with us. This will be free for Helpers who meet our requirements, simply reply to this email to find out more.
• NEW Salsa Performance Course for 2009, 8 week course starting This Thursdays 15th Jan 8pm, ever wanted to learn a routine? or learn skills for performing Salsa? Here's your chance, more details below
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Thursdays - 8pm-9pm Start Date: 15th January 2009
Last chance to join this performance course for a while, as Salsa Sabrosa will be going into training for performances. This is a great chance to learn about performing salsa.
What you will Learn: Advanced salsa routine "Salsa Sabrosa", performance tips, tricks, Mens styling, Ladies styling & perfect timing & allot more. Note: this is a performance course only, you will not be performing, but learning skills & experience of how to perform and learn some of the the Salsa Sabrosa Routine. (Note we will be doing a different section of the routine to the previous course, so if you did the course before you can do it once more.)
Level: Improver to Advanced Duration: 8 week course Teachers: Vikki & Reuben Course price: $90
Take your salsa dancing to a new level! • Train with some of the best salsa dancers in New Zealand to perform or to learn about how to perform and learn a salsa routine. • Participants in this course may be invited to go through to join Salsa Sabrosa performance team after completion. • Some of the current Salsa Sabrosa team will also be assisting and participanting in this course.
Salsa Sabrosa Team Background Salsa Sabrosa is a performance salsa team, all training to perform in comps and performances, this was originally launched in 2007. Performers in this group come from various areas, a number of them are from Danza Latina Salsa & Latin Dance School. For the first time ever it competed and placed 2nd in the South Island Competition 2008. This team aims to go further in New Zealand. To join the Salsa Sabrosa team is 'invite only' and you will need to go through this performance course to join because you will be learning the same routine.
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• Dates: Wednesday Nights - 21st & 28th January 2009 Linear Cha Cha On2 dancing (2 weeks Course). x2 Beginners Classes & x2 Imp/Int Classes. You will also learn about On2 dancing in general.
• Beginners Cha Cha On2 - 6:15pm If you have never danced, at a beginners level or have never dance Cha steps this is the recommened class to learn the Cha Cha On2 Basics and timing. You will also learn a beginners combo and some footwork.
• Improver/Intermediate Cha Cha On2 - 7:15pm A solid understanding of Salsa is needed to join this level, and it's recommened you know how to dance Cha Cha On2 before joining this level. You will learn a Cool Cha combo & moves with some new footwork.
• Cha cha cha Linear On2. Emphasis on timing, leading skills, variations, fundamentals moves, positioning, body isolation and you will learn more complex moves. This is also be a great introduction to on2 in general.
Traditionally cha-cha is danced on2, It starts by the leader steping back on1 on his left foot then break on2. See details below..
• What if I missed the first one? We will review the previous week so you can join either week.
• Cost? $15 per workshop or $25 for 2 weeks or $50 for all 4 workshops.
• Teachers Reuben & Vikki
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• Location: Danza Latina Studio 160 Manchester St - see the location details & map here>
Where did Cha come from? The cha-cha-chá is unusual as dance music genres go in that its creation can be attributed to a single composer (Orovio 1981:130). In 1951, Cuban composer and violinist Enrique Jorrín introduced the cha-cha-chá to Cuban dance floors while playing with Orquesta América. According to Jorrín, the sound made by the shoes of the dancers on the floor sounded like "cha-cha-cha", while they tried to follow the new rhythm that, at the beginning, was simply called "mambo-rumba". In 1953, his La Engañadora and Silver Star became recorded hits. In early days, this dance and its music were both known as "triple mambo" or "mambo with guiro rhythm". The name 'Cha-Cha' is the component of a bell which kept the dancers in time and made a 'cha' sound. (like a metronome). This is why Cha is danced (On2) because it comes from Mambo which is danced On2 also!!!

Beginner Lindy Hop on Wednesdays
5 Week course begins: - Wed 21st Jan 2009, 8:30 - 9:30pm
Lindy Hop for Beginners No partner or previous dance experience required.
Location: Danza Latina Studio - 160 Manchester St, Level 1 see details & map here>
Prices: $50 (or $40 for students) for the 5 weeks
Teachers: Brence & Sharon
Registration - not required, just turn up on the night.
Dance Company: Hepcat Swing
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• Dates: 24th & 25th January 2009
• Times of all Workshops 1. Saturday 4pm Beg, LA Leading & Following 2. Saturday 5:30pm Imp/Int, LA Leading & Following 3. Sunday 4pm Beg, Cuban (Real Cuban Style Salsa) 4. Sunday 5:30pm Rueda, Cuban Salsa, Imp/Int
1. Beg/Imp L.A. , Leading and Following: • Level - Beginners & Improvers • Saturday 4pm-5pm, 24th Jan We will focus on the basics of the dance. What is leading, how to lead, what is following and how to follow. In addition, we’ll touch styling for men and women, and explain different aspects of the dance in a deeper level. This will improve your level of dance, and shed light on things you haven’t seen before. A simple and fun pattern will be studied during the class.
2. Imp/Int L.A. , Leading and Following: • Level - Improvers & Intermediate • Saturday 5:30pm-6:30pm, 24th Jan We’ll touch more advanced aspects of the dance, weight shifting, styling, and the more intricate aspects of leading and following, how to interpret the music, and enjoy the dance. A more complex pattern will be given during the class.
3. Beg/Imp Cuban Salsa • Level - Beginners & Improvers • Sunday 4pm-5pm, 25th Jan The basic steps and patterns of Cuban salsa will be taught during class, focusing on the differences between linear and circular salsa, the difference in leading and following, interpretation and differences in music. No prior knowledge is required.
4. Rueda, Cuban Salsa • Level - Improvers & Intermediate • Sunday 5:30pm-6:30pm, 25th Jan This is basically choreographed Cuban dancing, with know patterns and calls, which is danced in a circle. We’ll go through the basic patterns of this fun dance, and explain it origins and goals. Basic knowledge of Cuban Salsa Dancing is required. This dance can be one of the most fun dances when done properly and with a good group.
• Prices 1 workshop – $20 2 workshops – $35 3 or more - $45
• Teachers Yaron (Israel) & Vikki (Danza Latina)
• Yaron's Profile Yaron started his dancing career in Beer Sheva where he studied at the University and danced Cuban and Rueda for almost a year. After a year moved to Tel-Aviv, where he studied L.A., and a year later he was asked to participate in Israel leading salsa club instructor's course. Yaron instructed there all levels, form beginner to master, in both L.A and Cuban style. He was chosen to represent the club in the biggest Israeli Latin festival "Fiesta" in 2007. He was asked to teach in Beer Sheva, where he learned to dance, and gave private lessons and workshops around the country. Since he went traveling, he has danced and taught in Australia, giving private lessons and workshops.
• Registration - not required, just turn up on the day.
• Location: Danza Latina Studio 160 Manchester St - see the location details & map here>
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• Start date: Mondays 9th February 2009
• Time: 7:30 - 8:30pm (every week for 8 weeks)
• Teachers: Vikki & Reuben
Salsa Class (Linear salsa On1) Learn Salsa dance basics and motion. No Dance partner required & no experience needed. This course is purely Salsa. You can join anywhere up to week2 if you have never danced Salsa! ...tell all your friends so they can join in!
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Danza Latina Studio Location: 160 Manchester St, (Cnr Manchester & Hereford St Upstairs- Level1) Christchurch, New Zealand. See the map for further details.

Starting: Friday 13th February and every Friday after • Beginner/Intermediate Class - Friday 7:30pm
Intermediate Hip Hop lessons • Instructor - Leia, Hip Hop Dancer & Choreograher • RIP THA FLO • FREE 1st Lesson
Hip Hop Class Prices: - Free First Class - Casual class $10 - Hip Hop Concession cards $50 (6 classes)
Level: The classes are for beginner/intermediate dancers with a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Hip Hop Style: The dancing styles will be a mix of Hip-hop, Rhythm and a little Crump. All moves are original and easy to learn, but look phat when pulled off!
What will I learn?: Students will learn the basics of how to hip-hop dance and how to keep to the beat. They will be taught a dance set which will change every few weeks and build up to be a set routine for a performance. Dancers have the option to try out to be apart of the crew which will form throughout the year.
• Contact Teacher: Leia - 021 0241 0038 Leia Carlton started dancing at the age of 12, was involved in performing arts for many years. At the age 13 she started attending Hip-Hop classes. From there she performed locally with various crews and built a rep for herself until she was asked to be a part of the Hip-Hop Dance crew “ZION”. From there she has moved around dropping her talent on many different crews helping others as she went. Now she is taking over with her own hip-hop class in 09’.
• Registration - not required, just turn up on the night.
Location: Danza Latina Studio - 160 Manchester St, Level1 view map and more details here >

• Saturday 28th February 2009
Latin Dance Festival, Celebrating Latin Culture.
The festival features Latin dancers performing: - Argentine Tango, Cuban Salsa, NY Salsa and Brazilian Samba along with local and national dance clubs, dance workshops & Live band. Latin food and lots of dance! Performances Including: Danza Latina - Reuben & Vikki & Salsa Sabrosa
MC: Aaron Gilmore
Location & Times: - Victoria square 10am to 3pm (Free Admission). - Town Hall 7.30 pm.
Tickets from Ticketek (Service fees apply)" See you at the festival!
Contacts: Maria and Denise 2x4 Passion, Spirit and Dance Trust Latin Dance Festival - T: (03) 377 6941
Website: http://www.latindancefestival.co.nz

Dates: Wednesdays, Starting 4th March 2009 also including these following dates: 11th & 18th March, 8th, 15th & 22nd April 2009		Reuben & Marcela
• Free Beginners Latin Dance Class 7:30pm
Teachers: Reuben & Marcela will teach all the basics of Merengue along with a new beginner combo each week along with the salsa basic step. Anyone from absolute beginner to more advanced can join. Register online & come any week. You could also just turn up on the day and join in and stick around for the social dancing afterwards. (as advertised on More FM & The Edge radio) - Enrol you and your friends now there is limited space!
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• Salsa & Merengue Practice time: 8:30pm
Practice all you dance moves learnt in class at Danza Latina or Casino during this hour, its free fun and nice & hot! We will play Merengue & slower Salsa songs to practice & warm up to.
• Social Salsa Dancing Night 9:30pm
DJ SLS, Salsa, Cha, Merengue & Bachata music playing all night to dance to! Come down and have some hot salsa dancing. Dress to impress!
FREE Entry all night & everyone is welcome at any time.
Please buy drinks at the Bar to support this free night! (to keep it FREE) There are 2 restaurants in the casino, one of them is 24hr why not make a night of it!
Location: 30 Victoria Street, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Casino's DRESSCODE Smart and neat presentation is required at all times. AGE LIMIT R20

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