Salsa Latina has started for 2010 NEW Dance Teachers, NEW auditions, NEW Events, NEW exciting classes, including ladies styling courses, Bachata Tango, Hip Hop, Zumba, Reggaeton & New Intermediate Salsa sections. 2010 is promising to be bigger and better than ever before.
New Salsa Teacher: 'Rachelle' UK trained Salsa Teacher & Performer has just joined the Salsa Latina team and performance group. Currently now teaching in the Upper Intermediate Level, see her profile here>
Thursdays will now be @ Salsa Latina 7th & 14th Jan. Social dancing with DJ Reuben, come and dance the night away - Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Merengue & Cha till late. Free entry... more below
New Bachata Tango Course Open Level for all levels starting TONIGHT 7:30pm Wednesday 6th January 2010, join up to week#2, ....more below
NEW Salsa Beginners 8 week Course 2010 Starts Monday 6:15pm 18th Jan 2010 - Free 1st Class at Salsa Latina, everyone welcome - so mention to all your friends & family... more below.
NEW Salsa Improver 8 week Course 2010 Starts Monday 7:30pm 18th Jan 2010... more below
NEW Salsa Intermediate 4 week Course (New Section-E) Starts Mon 8:30pm 18th Jan. more below
Salsa Night Fever, Salsa Party & Performances, Sat 16th Jan 9pm @ Salsa Latina studio1 & studio3 with dual music... (Salsa Sabrosa fundraiser party) more info below..
Salsa Auditions 2010 - take your dancing to the next step - join our dance team "Salsa Sabrosa" ....more info coming soon in Feb 2010
Ladies Salsa Styling 4 week course starting 16th Jan with Marcela, details below..
Bachata Tango (NEW) 4 Week open level
Course Info:
If you haven't tried Bachata before, or maybe you have you can join this open
level 4 week course, its for everyone including absolute beginners. Learn Bachata basics, style &
technique, plus some new Bachata Tango moves that have just been included in Bachata Moderna syllabus. What is Bachata? It's another fun Latin Dance that originates from the Dominican Republic, just like Merengue, find out more here>
Prices: Casuals Class $15 or Salsa Latina Concession Cards, more about prices here >
Salsa Latina Studio Location: 160 Manchester
St, (Cnr Manchester & Hereford St Upstairs- Level1) Christchurch, New Zealand. See
the map for
further details.
Thursday Salsa Nights @ Salsa Latina - 7th, 14th Jan
Thursday, 7th & 14th Jan 2010 9:30pm - 12:30am @ Salsa Latina Dance Studio (Free Entry)
Social Night - Totally Fun filled & Hot. Drink & dance the night
away. Every Thursday night. Come down and have a look, a drink and have a dance! It's the most popular Salsa Night of the week. Anyone can come, this night is for everybody at all levels, dancers and non-dancers.
FREE
Entry all night & everyone is welcome at any
time.
Music & DJ - Top DJ (Reuben - Salsa Latina) playing the very best and newest Latin Music for all dance levels - including; Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha, Zouk & Bachata.
Salsa Latina Studio Location:Level 1, 160 Manchester St, Christchurch, New Zealand.
In this class you will learn how to add extra flare and sensuality to your arms, hands and head.
You will learn: turns and turn combinations spinning exercises (spotting, punching, locking) Basic step technique( isolations & body movements) Shines ( Funky and fun footwork patterns)
This course starts on Saturday 16th January
And following weeks 23th January, 6th February. 13th Feb
Prices: Special price for entire course $40 Casual Rate : $15
Salsa Night Fever - Salsa Party & Showcase - 16th Jan
Date: Saturday 16th Jan 2010
Times:
• Tango Social - 7:30pm - 9:00pm (TBC)
• 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. Plus Studio 3 will be playing other styles of Music. details to come
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>
Performance Show starts between 10pm to 10:30pm
• Salsa Sabrosa
• Dance Wear Fashion Show (TBC)
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 >
Thursday Salsa
Nights @ Diamond Bar - 21st Jan
Thursdays, January 21st onwards - 8:30pm - 12:30am @ Christchurch Casino's 'Diamond Bar' + Free Class
Free Latin Dance Intro Classes - 8:30pm Half hour Free Dance class for all levels. Great for beginners who want to try out Latin Dancing before joining a Salsa Course at our studio. We cover a New Merengue combo each week along with either Salsa, Zouk or Bachata basic steps. Everyone welcome, so come along each week and learn something new. Enrol Now & see dates on the enrolment page here>
Social Night - Totally Fun filled & Hot. Drink & dance the night
away. Every Thursday night. Come down and have a look, a drink and have a dance! It's the most popular Salsa Night of the week. Anyone can come, this night is for everybody at all levels, dancers and non-dancers.
FREE
Entry all night & everyone is welcome at any
time.
Music & DJ - Top DJ (Reuben - Salsa Latina) playing the very best and newest Latin Music for all dance levels - including; Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha, Zouk & Bachata.
Casino's Diamond Bar Location:30
Victoria Street, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Casino's
DRESSCODE Smart and neat presentation is required
at all times. AGE LIMIT R20
Video - See at Video from the Casino Diamond Bar from last year > http://bit.ly/1Fn4Ul
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!
Salsa Latina Studio Location: 160 Manchester
St, (Cnr Manchester & Hereford St Upstairs- Level1) Christchurch, New Zealand. See
the map for
further details.
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.
Salsa Latina Studio Location: 160 Manchester
St, (Cnr Manchester & Hereford St Upstairs- Level1) Christchurch, New Zealand. See
the map for
further details.
Salsa Class(Linear
salsa On1) You will learn - More Fundamentals and beyond. Also learn variations, combos, turn patterns, dips, techniques & styling. Duration: Join any time after the Improvers course and then complete a total of 1 year in Intermediate. Each of the Sections (A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L) all 4 week courses. You can join on week#1 on any of these sections as you finish Improver levels. Once you have completed all of the sections in' any' order you may be able to progress to the Upper Intermediate level on Monday at 8:30pm
You will Learn;
(1 year)
12+ footwork patterns (shines) Body Isolations & movement New Dips & Spinning Techniques 70+ Turn patterns, combos, moves & variations Essential intermediate salsa fundamentals**
Salsa Latina Studio Location: 160 Manchester
St, (Cnr Manchester & Hereford St Upstairs- Level1) Christchurch, New Zealand. See
the map for
further details.
Studio 3 - Dance Practice & Bookings
Salsa Latina Practice Time: available and reserved for Salsa latina concession card holders for practice on Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays. First in first serve basis. Check in at the desk before use. 1 hour Time slots: 6-7pm, 7-8pm, 8-9pm & 9-10pm Music: Salsa, Bachata & Zouk CD available for use Amount of people: 1 or 2 (same price) Price: x1 Salsa Latina concession ($11.65) or $15 casual rate per hour
Bookings: If you wish to hire this studio outside of these hours above there is a $15-$20 per hour charge depending on use, please get in contact if you would like to make a booking.
Studio 3 - Dance Studio & Practice Studio Newly reconditioned original rimu wooden flooring Sound System with Mixer, Minijack input for Computer/mp3 & CD/DVD player Mirrors to come in Jan 2010
Salsa Latina Studio Location: 160 Manchester
St, (Cnr Manchester & Hereford St Upstairs- Level1) Christchurch, New Zealand. See
the map for
further details.
Salsa Timing for Dancers CD
NEW CD STOCK, now available (note: Mp3's are always available)
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.
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
~ Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life. ~ Dr. David M. Burns
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