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

• Casino Free Latin Classes has finished for March... starting back again on the 8th April.. More 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. More info below.....
• Its week#8 next Monday, so if you in Mondays Beginner or Improver Class this is the last class for that level next Monday, remember there is 8 week to these levels. You will progress to the next level on the 6th of April. Week#8 is an important week as we summerise the whole level. Your same concession cards can be used in any of the salsa courses & classes at any level.
• Congress Meet @ Danza Latina this Sunday 2pm, If you are going the congress or are wanting to go there is a meeting at Danza Latina Studio with Vikki this Sunday at 2pm. Here you can gather all the information you need and meet other people who are going to congress. This is a good chance to get more information or make payments or just to socialise. There will also be some Video's playing from last years congress. So if you are interested in the congress or already booked, simply just come along this Sunday to Danza Latina studio.
• Join Danza Latina at the NZ Salsa Congress -. ~ Accomodation Deals ~ more info below...
• NZ Pacific Salsa Congress goes Bi-Annual- That’s right guys, after this year, the next congress will be held in 2011. So if you’re on the fence right now and wondering whether or not to make it this year, GET ON THE PLANE! There’s still excellent flights and we still have accommodation available. There is already incredible representation from all over the country and abroad, from as far as Whangarei to Invercargil, The U.S.A to Tasmania, expert dancers to total beginners. Whether you are in to Linear, Cuban, Zouk, Samba, Bachata, or a bit of everything! You’ll find people of your style and level to connect with.
• New Salsa Sabrosa Video - Latin Dance Festival in the town hall, view here >
• New Salsa Congress Video from 2008 in Wellington, click here to view >
• New Danza Latina Promo Video 2009 on the main page, click here to view >
• More News & daily updates on the News page here >

Note: Events & Parties are highlighted in light grey - See the Full monthly timetable 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!
• You will Learn;	- 10 footwork footwork patterns - 18 Turn patterns, moves & variations - 5 Essential beginner salsa fundamentals**
	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.

• Start date: Mondays 6th April 2009
• Time: 8:30 - 9:30 (every week for 8 weeks)
• Teachers: Vikki & Reuben
Salsa Class (Linear salsa On1) Salsa Fundamentals. This is the most important level you will ever learn, its the foundation to linear salsa. It's worth repeating this level no matter what level you are, Improver, Intermediate or Advanced you can still improve your foundation. It's highly recommended you have completed 8 weeks of beginners class before joining this level. Remember if you find our intermediate a struggle, do this level as well as intermediate to help. You will pick up more details second or third time round, no matter what level you are.
• You will Learn;	- 8 footwork footwork patterns - Body Isolations & movement - Spinning, singles & doubles - 12 Turn patterns, moves & variations - 8 Essential improver salsa fundamentals**
	Enrol Now >
Danza Latina Studio Location: 160 Manchester St, (Cnr Manchester & Hereford St Upstairs- Level1) Christchurch, New Zealand. See the map for further details.

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 >

Dates: Wednesdays, 8th, 15th & 22nd April 2009		Reuben & Marcela
Starting Back 8th April
• 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

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.
NZ Pacific Salsa Congress goes Bi-Annual- That’s right guys, after this year, the next congress will be held in 2011. So if you’re on the fence right now and wondering whether or not to make it this year, GET ON THE PLANE! There’s still excellent flights and we still have accommodation available. There is already incredible representation from all over the country and abroad, from as far as Whangarei to Invercargil, The U.S.A to Tasmania, expert dancers to total beginners. Whether you are in to Linear, Cuban, Zouk, Samba, Bachata, or a bit of everything! You’ll find people of your style and level to connect with.
Website goto www.nzpacificsalsacongress.co.nz

New Timing Salsa CD (2009) contains essential timing, rhythms & music for salsa dancers. it's for beginners to advanced levels. It contains counts so you can get used to stepping in time with salsa and give you not only music to practice to, but knowledge of how salsa music is constructed, so you can become a better dancer. Danza Latina uses tracks from this CD in its classes, it will train your brain to stay in time. This CD has a total of 13 tracks and tempos ranging from slow to med paced songs and now includes a bonus cha cha percussion track.	© Danza Latina Ltd, sampled, composed and produced by Reuben 2007
Tracks 1-8 Salsa Rhythms - Include variations of the following: 3-2 Clave, 2-3 Clave, Conga, Congas, cowbell On1 counts, Bongos, Drums, shakers, & bass.
Tracks 9-12 Instrumental Salsa - On1 counts and composed Instrumentals
NEW - Track 13 Cha cha -* Cha Cha percussion timing
Price : RRP $20 each (NZ$)
Special Price: $10 if you hold a current Danza Latina Salsa Concession Card and purchase at our studio during class times (NZ$)
How to purchase: • To purchase direct just come in during class times. • To order online fill out the form here >

Join facebook - leave messages, find dance partners, find friends in your salsa class, find out who is going to which salsa dance events and more... This link below goes directly to the Danza Latina Facebook Group
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