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

• Casino Free Latin Class, Last one for March... This Wednesday is the last night for March, they start back again on the 8th April. Also Marcela will be back this week. We will also be going over a taste tester of Bachata after you learn a new merengue combo this week. See more info below >
• Bachata this week, Wednesday - Learn the Bachata basics at the Casino. Saturday - Bachata Fiesta at Foam bar & Sunday x2 Bachata Workshops. See more info below >
• Danzing with the Stars. If you where watching Tuesdays dancing with the Stars you will have noticed Reuben & Vikki & Danza Latina's performance team 'Salsa Sabrosa' appearing from the Latin Dance Festival performing their salsa routines.
• Latinissimo Event - Thanks to all those that attended the workshops and Salsa Party last Saturday. Also a huge thanks to our guests Giancarlo & Masha for giving Christchurch a big boost.
• Join Danza Latina at the NZ Salsa Congress - In previous years going to the Congress has been left up to the individual. This year Danza Latina is getting more involved, we are working with the organisers of this event to help you with travel, accommodation, deals & bookings. See more info below > ~ Accomodation Deal ~ for the NZ Salsa Congress from $32, we have 20 beds available at this rate. We have room for 1 Guy & 1 Lady left! We can book more so please contact Vikki more information regarding the Congress. See more info below >
• New Beginners Salsa Class - Mon 7:30pm, 6th April, Free 1st class for anyone new. So tell all your friends and family to come join in and learn some salsa. See more info below >
• Marcela has returned back to NZ from Argentina, she has been taking many workshops with the best tango dancers and samba dancers. Kids Classes may be included soon too. She will also be starting back at the Casino Wednesday classes from this Week.
• New Salsa Sabrosa Video added to the video gallery, from the Latin Dance Festival in the town hall, click here to goto the video page>
• More News & daily updates on the News page here >

Note: Events & Parties are highlighted in light grey - See the Full monthly timetable here>

Dates: Wednesdays, 18th March, 8th, 15th & 22nd April 2009		Reuben & Marcela
LAST one this week!
• 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 or Bachata 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!
	Register for a FREE classes here>
• 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

The Hog Salsa Nights - Thursdays

Every Thursday Night 9:30pm - Late (1am)
• Totally Fun filled and hot. Drink and dance the night away. Every Thursday night at the (Mac's) AKA Loaded Hog. Come down and have a look, a drink and have a dance! Anyone can come, this night is for everybody at all levels.
• Music & DJ - DJ-SLS (Reuben Danza Latina) playing the very best and newest Latin Music including - Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha, Zouk, Reggaeton & Bachata
• Performances Monthly, keep an eye on the timetable for performance details... keep an eye out for updates here! Including - Salsa Couples & teams, Hip Hop, Bachata, Latin American, Zumba, Tango, Samba & Axé.
• Drink Specials - 2 Coronas for $10 (more to come) Please support the salsa nights and buy drinks. Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic it all helps.
• Location: Cnr Cashel & Manchester St, Christchurch (1 block down from Danza Latina Studio) See a Map here >

Zumba Classes returning this week!
Dance your way to a FITTER you, exciting and unique LATIN MOVES and rhythms.... ZUMBA, the fitness dance class that is taking the world by storm! Join in anytime!
For the dance-phobic to the dance expert, Zumba is for you!
- Thursdays 12:15pm - 19th March and every week after - Fridays 6:00pm - 20th March and every week after
Everybody Welcome! - For Men & Women
Location: Danza Latina Studio - 160 Manchester St. see the location details & map here>
Teacher: Maria (Qualified Zumba Instructor) - Mexico
Contact: ZES Maria T. Stone 021 189 8280
What is Zumba Fitness?
Zumba combines the most fun easy dance styles, including; Cumbia, Salsa, Merengue, Flamenco, Reggaeton, Samba, Belly Dancing, Rock and Roll and more - yet the moves are so easy t do! For the dance-phobic to the dance expert, Zumba is for you! find out more >
Enrolment: Not needed, simply turn up

Learn to Dance Authentic Argentine Tango	Marcela & Nicolas
New Tango Courses Start this week Start Date: Sat 21st of March. • Beginners - 10:30am to 11:30am • Improvers - 11:30am to 12:30pm • Intermediate - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Location: Danza Latina Studio - see the location details & map here>
Prices: Tango Concession cards $60 6 classes or Casual rate $15.
Teachers: Marcela & Nicolas - from Argentina
Contact Marcela : on 021 0233 3101
Enrolment: Not needed, simply turn up.
Dance Company: Dance with me, Director: Marcela

• Saturday 21st March - 8:30pm - Late
Bachata Fiesta! Fundrasier Party
-focus will be bachata music with some of the latest, but there will also be salsa, reggaeton, merengue -jack and jill bachata competition on the night. -live performances...
Free half hour bachata workshop at 8.30pm for anyone who hasn't tried bachata...Then party start at 9pm.
Entry: $10
Venue: The Foam Bar - Bedford Row

Dates: Sunday 22nd March
Bachata workshops with internationally recognized "Bachaotearoa" (Nikal and Nirico)
• WORKSHOPS Part 2 - Sunday, 22nd March
IMP/INT BACHATA DIPS - 1:00 pm Suitable for people who have learned bachata basics or higher, we will teach proper leading and following techniques for sexy dips, waves, and body movement.
BACHATA MUSICALITY - 2:15 pm Also suitable for people who have learned bachata basics or higher, we will focus on listening to the music and dancing with musicality - knowing when and how to hit the accents and pauses, and when to add in some funky footwork!
COST: $15 for one workshop, $25 for two
These are the only 4 workshops they are able to run before they head to Sydney to teach at the Bachata congress.
Registration: None required, just turn up
Contacts: Nikal 021-1543180 (Bachaotearoa)
Location: Danza Latina Studio - 160 Manchester St, Level 1, see the location details & map here>

• Start date: Mondays 6th April 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!
	FREE 1st Class - Join in Now >
Danza Latina Studio Location: 160 Manchester St, (Cnr Manchester & Hereford St Upstairs- Level1) Christchurch, New Zealand. See the map for further details.

Easter Weekend - 10th-13th April 2009, Wellington
Three Days and nights of parties, shows and workshops held in Wellington NZ
Featuring some of the top salsa dancers in the world. The Congress aims to give New Zealander's the chance to experience the international world of salsa styles and music and showcase teams and couples from all over New Zealand.
In 2009 the congress will be featuring world class couples from Puerto Rico, Columbia, Cuba, USA, Australia & Peru!
Be inspired during the day and dance all night in a super friendly atmosphere with people of all levels from all over New Zealand.
International teachers include: This year we would like to present some of the very best in Latin American Salsa: Tito and Tamara – Direct from Puerto Rico, masters of the smooth sensuous Puerto Rican style and “Royalty” of the Salsa World. You Tube Link > Ricardo and Viviana - Direct from Columbia, 2005 world Champs, masters of the quick footed Columbian Salsa style, unbelievable dancers and teachers. You Tube Link > Kadu and Larissa – Brazil/Australia, stunning Zouk/Lambada and Samba de Gafieira experts. You Tube Link >
Accommodation Deals, Contact Vikki Now. (details below)
Join Danza Latina at Congress In previous years going to the Congress has been left up to the individual. This year Danza Latina is getting more involved, we are working with the organisers of this event to help you with travel, accommodation, deals & bookings. Further more we will be encouraging Danza Latina students to join us for dinner etc to keep a group spirit at the Congress. If you are thinking about coming or have decided to come to the congress this year, or perhaps you have booked already. Please register your interest with Vikki from Danza Latina, she will assit with your bookings, help with accomodation and travel. Register your interest NOW! Please call or txt Vikki on 027-2399400
Support your dance school when registering; Please mention ( Danza Latina ) where ever you can on registration.
Website goto www.nzpacificsalsacongress.co.nz

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