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

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Labour Day Salsa Classes? Yes classes run as normal (Tip: keep an eye on the timetable)

Ladies Latin Styling Workshop with Masha (International Instructor) Open Level (all levels) 7th November 4:15pm @ Salsa Latina Studio. Register & Pay early to Save... more below.

Salsa Intermediate expanding syllabus, NEW sections, changes to the intermediate class effective from now, even the first sections A,B,C&D have changed also. This is a new 12x4 week (1 year programme). With new moves, new combos, new fundamentals, more dips. These 4 week courses are now constructed in 12 sections, (A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L). Once you have completed an improver level you will find that week#1 of a section will be starting so you can join that section. further information here>

New Salsa Beginners 8 week Course just started on Tuesdays 6:15pm 20th Oct at Salsa Latina Free 1st Class, everyone welcome - mention to all your friends & family to enrol, more here >

New Salsa Nights @ Next Door on Thursdays + FREE CLASS (Salsa this week NEW easy COMBO)- 8:30pm every week in October with a Free intro dance class. Intros classes for Anyone & Everyone..more below.

Bachata Moderna - Open Level Course 4th Nov 7:30pm - Learn this new styles of Bachata which has Tango influences, which is combining the traditional style of Bachata. Brand new course for any level... more below.

Bay Salsa Festival 2009 Tauranga - THIS Labour Weekend 23-25 Oct. This is worth the trip to Tauranga this Labour weekend! A jam packed weekend full of 40+ dance workshops, shows & parties! Some of New Zealand’s finest representatives will be teaching & performing at this event including Salsa Latina, Reuben & Lise will be flown up to teach at this large Salsa event, fly up and join us!.. more below

Next Salsa Night Fever, Salsa Party & Performances, Saturday 21st Nov 9pm @ Salsa Latina studio, fundraiser event for our Salsa Team - Salsa Sabrosa. Night full of social dancing and performance, Plus opening party for the New Studio3 with dual music in Zouk in Studio3 with DJ Steve and Salsa in Studio1 with DJ Reuben check out the details below....

More News & daily updates on the News page here >

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

Ladies Latin Styling Workshop, with Masha - Sat 7th Nov

Date: Saturday 7th November 2009 Start Time: 4:15pm Workshop length: 75min Level: Open Level - All levels welcome!

Ladies Latin Styling Workshop with Masha Footwork/foot placement Spinning & Turning Arms & Hands Body movement + super stylish, elegant & sexy shines with influences from other dance styles.

Masha represented her native country of Slovenia as an elite rhythmic gymnast before relocating to New Zealand. Since the age of 4, Masha has been dancing ballet, jazz, Latin American Dance Sport and contemporary dance. In return she now has over 20+ years of disciplined dance training with immaculate dance and gymnastic techniques. Masha is an incredibly passionate dancer, performer and instructor. In fact so passionate that she took her dancing to an academic level. She studied Physiology, Nutrition and Anatomy as part of the Bachelor of Dance degree at Auckland University of Technology in 2001. Besides receiving numerous awards in rhythmic gymnastics in Europe, Masha also has a NZ Latin American Dancesport title. Further information about Masha's Salsa dancing with Giancarlo & Latinissimo here>

Workshop Price: (cash & cheque only) $20 Pre-enrol with payment @ Salsa Latina studio (only), before Wed 4th November....or $25 on the day (just turn up without pre-enrolment)

Private Lessons with Masha: Private lessons 1-on-1: $85 (includes studio hire) Private lesson couples: $110 (includes studio hire) please email for availability, these will go very fast.

Location of Workshop & Private lessons: Salsa Latina Studio: 160 Manchester St, (Cnr Manchester & Hereford St Upstairs- Level1) Christchurch, New Zealand. See the map for further details.

Salsa Nights @ Next Door + (FREE Intro Class This Week!)

Every Thursday Night - NEW Time: 8:30pm - Late
FREE Intro Line up for October: • Thurs 22nd Oct - Free Intro - Salsa 8:30pm • Thurs 29th Oct - Free Intro - Zouk 8:30pm

Totally Fun filled and hot. Drink and dance the night away. Every Thursday night at the (Next Door) previously known as the 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, dancers and non-dancers.

FREE Intro dance Class - 8:30pm-9:15pm, Drop in any Thursday for a Free class. It's for everyone & anyone, all levels! Intros to different styles of dances including, Zouk, Bachata, Salsa, Merengue & Cha. Come down for an open level fun free class lasting 45mins - 1hour. You're welcome to come in before 8:30pm and warm up with a Beer or Wine. After the class finishes carry on dancing the night away till late. So drag some friends down for some fun!

Music & DJ - Top DJ (Reuben Salsa Latina) playing the latest & greatest Latin Music including - Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha, Zouk & Bachata.

Drinks - Please support these salsa nights and buy drinks, without them we won't have a venue to dance in.

Location: Cnr Cashel & Manchester St, Christchurch (1 block south from Salsa Latina Studio) See a Map here >

Bachata Start Dates: Bachata Open level 4 week course starts Wed 4th Nov 7:30pm Bachata Intermediate Class Every Wednesday 8:30pm - (join at any point in time)

Bachata Moderna (NEW) 4 Week open level Course Info: If you haven't tried Bachata before, join this open level 4 week course, its for everyone including absolute beginners. Learn Bachata basics, style & technique, plus some new moderna Bachata that has just been included in this syllabus. What is Bachata? It's another fun Latin Dance that originates from the Dominican Republic find out more here>

Bachata Moderna & Traditional Intemediate Class: Continuous class to join anytime - Intermediate (all levels - Imp Int & Advanced). Once you have completed the bachata open level course, or have done beginners Bachata. You may join this open level Intermediate Bachata Class. You can join at any point as there is no start date, these are new bachata combos each week. NOTE: Bachata Moderna is "Tango" influenced Bachata.

Prices: Casuals Class $15 or Salsa Latina Concession Cards, more about prices here >
Teachers: Marcela & Reuben
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Salsa Latina Studio Location: 160 Manchester St, (Cnr Manchester & Hereford St Upstairs- Level1) Christchurch, New Zealand. See the map for further details.

Date: Labour Weekend 23-25 October 09
This is worth the trip to Tauranga this Labout weekend!

Location: Otumoetai Action Centre, Tauranga

A jam packed weekend full of dance workshops, shows & parties!
Some of New Zealand’s finest representatives will be teaching & performing at this event.
So whether you want to come along and support our local talent by watching the spectacular showcase EVERYBODY DANCE NOW on the Saturday night, check out the street displays, learn some new moves in the 40+ workshops or boogie on down at the evening parties - there’s even a masquerade ball on the Sunday night so there’s something to suit everyone!

What will be going on? • 2 Parties & a Masquerade ball • 40+ Dance Workshops • 1 Amazing Showcase Performance • Street Displays • Stalls • Competitions • Fun Events

Just some of the teachers at the festival... • Alfonso Rios, Latin Moves NZ • Reuben & Lise, Salsa Latina • Stayz Raukawa, Star Dance Academy • Petera & Marie-Louise Hudson, Roopu Rueda • Zane & Natasha, Street Latin • Saione Greer, Viva Latino • Ian & Amelia, Star Dance Academy

Full information & prices available here http://www.baysalsa.co.nz/baysalsafestival

The New Zealand Salsa Nationals 2009 are held on 31st October 2009 at Telstra Clear Pacific Events Center in Manukau, Auckland New Zealand.
$5000 total prize money
Special guest MC - TVNZ's Tamati Coffey (Winner of Dancing with the Stars 2009)
International Judges - Carlos Galiano and Elli Torres (Latin Dance Steps, Australia)
Guest Judge - Carol-Ann Hickmore (Dancing with the Star winner 2005, Judge 2006 & 2007)
Live band - Kantuta
Salsa Experience VIP Tickets and more...
For more information visit www.salsanationals.co.nz

Date: Saturday 7 November 2009 - Christchurch

Mafie Zouker, (Brazilain) International DJ & Teacher is coming to Christchurch from NY, If you are from out of town (CHCH), or even overseas, this event is not to be missed. Read more on his bio below..

Mafie Zouker Workshops & Party Shedule: Doors open 10am – Registration Workshop #1 - 10.30am-11.30am Workshop #2 - 11.45am-12.45pm Lunch Workshop #3 - 1.15pm-2.15pm Workshop #4 - 2.30pm-3.30pm PARTY 8.30pm-1.00am - Mafie Zouker Party & Showcase

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS...
1] Fundamentals of Neo Zouk - Level 1 The Fundamentals workshop is perfect for newcomers to Neo Zouk, solidifying skills by developing strong technique and importantly, smooth style.
2] Neo Zouk Philosophy and Turn Patterns - Level 2 This workshop offers an insight into the essentials of Neo Zouk, the ways to make you feel and look good on the dance floor.
3] Musical Breaks in Neo Zouk – Level 2 Fitting the dance of Neo Zouk to the music of zouk being played… the aim is to relate the dance to the music's rhythm, melody, and mood - Neo Zouk Musicality.
4] Neo Zouk - Exploring Circular and Continuous Movements - Level 3 Learn the floor craft behind travelling around the dance floor with your partner in the dynamic Neo Zouk way. Incorporate changes of direction while maintaining flow.

ZOUK LEVELS: .. view full info here >

Prices: Door Sales - 1 x $20; 2 x $35; 3 x $55; 4 x $75; Party - $10 Pre-registration - $75 (4 workshops + party) Pre-Registrations (pre-paid) at Salsa Latina: .. view full info here >

Private Lessons... view full info here >

Mafie Zouker Bio ... view full info here >

Start date: Monday 16th November
Time: 6:15 - 7:15 (every week for 8 weeks)
Teachers: Marcela & 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 patterns (shines) 18 Turn patterns, moves & variations 5 Essential beginner salsa fundamentals**

	FREE 1st Class - Join in Now >

Salsa Latina Studio Location: 160 Manchester St, (Cnr Manchester & Hereford St Upstairs- Level1) Christchurch, New Zealand. See the map for further details.

Date: Saturday 21st November
Times: • Tango Social - 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Free) • Salsa Party - 9:00pm - Midnight ($5 entry only)

Fundraiser Salsa Night from 9pm with performances during the night. Social Salsa dancing all night. DJ SLS (Reuben - Salsa Latina) will be pumping out the very best & latest of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue Zouk, Cha music all night long for your dancing pleasure in Studio 1. ~ BYO ~
* NEW Studio 3 wont be up and running (very close) with a brand new floor this time around. But will be for the next party in November with Dual DJ'd music running at the same time, Zouk, Reggaeton & Cuban Salsa.
Salsa Latina is raising funds for their Pro-team Salsa Sabrosa. Salsa Sabrosa was recently chosen at the New Zealand Salsa Congress to Represent New Zealand at the International Salsa Congress in Sydney 2010. See Video from NZ Congress>
Come earlier (7:30pm) and experience an Argentinean Tango earlier in the night. Great for practising what you have learn, meet new people and have fun.

Performance Show starts between 10pm to 10:30pm ...info coming soon details & performances will updated until this event.

Price: $5 at the door

Location: Salsa Latina Studio, Corner of Manchester & Hereford St. Level 1, 160 Manchester Street, Christchurch New Zealand, see the map here >

Photos from the previous salsa parties here>

New Timing Salsa CD or Mp3 Set (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. Salsa Latina uses tracks in its classes, it will train your brain to stay in time. There is a total of 13 tracks and tempos ranging from slow to med paced songs and now includes a bonus cha cha percussion track.	© Salsa Latina Ltd, sampled, composed and produced by Reuben 2007 - 2009

Bonus Info - This is also a learning system, you will also be given a hidden link to this website that will give you information on how to use these tracks, this is to aid your learning on how the music is constructed and how to learn to dance in time and find that (on1) count.

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 Track 13 Cha cha - Cha Cha percussion timing Bonus 3 Tracks - for Mp3 set purchased online only

Purchase CD: Purchase at our Studio only.. Prices and further information here>
Purchase Mp3 Set: Purchase online only... Prices and further information here>

Dear Salsa Latina's owner
I would like to thank you for changing my life. If I haven't joined your club, I would have never experienced the joy of dancing. Below is my essay about dancing This is half fiction but the essence remains the same. Dancing touched my life. And I would like to share what I experienced to other people. You are welcome to share this essay in your newsletter. If you think the content does not suit your newsletter and decide not to publish it, that's okay.
At least, you know how dance changes my life
Regards, Gashling,K.

There was a five year old little girl who was mesmerised by Moira Shearer’s performance in “The Red Shoes”. Afterward, she pleaded for a ballet lesson to her mother. The money was tight and the mother was proud. Her reply to the little girl was “You are not cut to be a dancer. You are too clumsy. Look, you drop your porridge again.” It was a remark said only once. Yet, it cut and the wound was carved deeply in her heart. You can and will never be a dancer....... continue reading here ->

~ Dance is your pulse, your heartbeat, your breathing. It's the rhythm of your life. It's the expression in time and movement, in happiness, joy, sadness and envy. ~ Jaques D'ambroise

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