Base SalsaNight - Now EVERY Thursday night at "The Base" from this Thursday onward. Great venue located in the heart of Sol Square and we are very excited about this new Salsa venue with it's amazing lighting & sounds systems. Two DJ's & two dance zones: - Zone1: Salsa, Bachata, Cha & Merengue. Zone2: Zouk, Reggaeton & Samba/Axé. Free dance class each week with different styles to learn including; Zouk, Bachata & more. Latin theme cocktail drinks & specials.. more below..
FREE Bachata Class for Beginner/Open level this Thursday at the Base... more below
Salsa Night Fever - THIS Saturday, Performances & Social Dancing all night at Salsa Latina dance studios, Tango social & performance also now confirmed - see more info below..
Salsa Teachers; Reuben & Lise will be away in Europe from the 19th July over 3 weeks. During this time Paul & Marcela will be taking most of the Salsa classes, so no changes will occur to class times.
NEW Beginners#1 Salsa 8 week Course - Starts Tuesday 3rd Aug 6:15pm, mention to all your friends and family to come join in the fun, Free First class for beginners.. more below
NEW Tango Courses for beginners & beyond - Starting Sat 31st July....see details below
NEW Beginners Bachata on Monday 2nd Aug, x4 week course, Free 1st class, starting soon, more below
New security 24 hour video surveillance system with over 10 cameras throughout the building; foyers, stair cases & main entrance etc, are now in place for a safer environment.
Note: Events & Parties are highlighted in light gray, new classes yellow - See the Full monthly timetable here>
Base Salsa Night
THIS Thursday
Every Thursday 8pm - from this Thursday onward
- Opening Night this Thursday
Social Dance Night 8pm-12:30am- Join us for a Hot Salsa Night at 'The Base Bar & Nightclub' - located in the heart of Sol Square in Christchurch. Come down and have a look, try some Latin style drinks and dance the night away! Anyone can come, this night is for everybody at all levels, dancers and non-dancers we have a free dance class to get you started.
Free Latin Dance Class - 8:30pm (30-45min) Free Latin Dance class for all levels. Good for all levels including absolute beginners. You could learn one of the following; Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Tango, Zumba, Merengue, Salsa Shines, Cuban Salsa. Everyone welcome, No need to enrol, just turn up and join in.
FREE dance class THIS week: Bachata with Reuben & Lise
FREE dance class NEXT week: Zouk with Sonia & details coming
FREE
Entry all night Everyone Welcome at any
time.
x2 DJ's X2 Dance Zones
• Zone 1
- DJ Reuben (Salsa Latina) playing the very best & newest Latin Music for all dance levels - including; Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha, Zouk & Bachata. (& DJ Jeremy)
• Zone 2 -
DJ Ezra (The Brazilian Room) playing Zouk, Reggaeton & Brazilian Samba & Axé
Drink Specials New Latin style drink menu 'to come' including Brazilian, Mexican & Latin theme Style cocktails & drinks: Margarita's, Caipirinha's, Sol & much more.
Support the night:Even though its a free night remember to buy drinks so this event can continue.
Location:The Base, Sol Square, 92 Struthers Lane, Christchurch CBD, New Zealand. View map here >
Salsa Night Fever - Salsa Party & Show
THIS Saturday
Date: Saturday 17th July
Times:
• Salsa Party - 9:00pm - Midnight ($5 entry only)
• Tango Social - 7:00pm - 9pm ($5 after 9pm)
Monthly Salsa Night with performances during the night. Social Salsa dancing all night. DJ Reuben, 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. Studio 3 will also have DJ Ezra playing Zouk after the performances.
Drinks ~ BYO ~
Performance Show starts between 10pm to 10:30pm Salsa Sabrosa (New Team)
Belly Dancers Tango Couple - Marcela & Sebastian
details & performances will updated until this event.
Price: $5 at the door (everyone must pay from 9pm, except helpers & performers)
Location: Salsa Latina Studio, Corner of Manchester & Hereford St.
Level 1, 160 Manchester Street, Christchurch New Zealand, see the map here >
New: Tango Courses
Sat 31st July
Beginners Tango NEW Courses Starting Soon:
• Saturday 31st July 11:00am - FREE 1st Class
Learn to dance Argentine Tango, Tango Classes
Argentine Tango is a beautiful Latin dance that originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is a lead and follow dance and is often described as 'walking with a partner and the music'.
Beginners Tango Level: In our Beginners course you will learn the basics steps of Argentine Tango. Also you will begin to work on some fundamental techniques such as footwork, balance and rhythm. The Beginners Tango courses are designed to be fun & friendly, so don't worry if you have had no dance experience before. These offer a great opportunity to meet new people and act as a stepping stone to our Next levels in Tango.
Intermediate Tango - Starting Soon:
• Saturday 31st July 12:00pm. More about this level Here >
Prices:
• Casual rate $15. (pay as you go)
• Tango Concession cards $70 for 6 classes
Instructor: Marcela -Dance Company: Dance With Me "DWM"
Location: Salsa Latina Studio#1, Corner of Manchester & Hereford St.
Level 1, 160 Manchester Street, Christchurch New Zealand, see the map here >
Bachata (Traditional) Beginners Class: For Beginners in Bachata, starting from the beginning, this is a fun class & your first one is FREE. If you have done this course before there will be some new combos. Once you have completed the bachata open level course, or have done beginners Bachata, you could progress the next level in Bachata when they appear.
Bachata Styles?
• Traditional Style Bachata is the most simple, great to start with. It also has the most Dominican style influences.
• Bachata Moderna style is "Tango" influenced Bachata with more complex fundamentals
•
Bachata Tango is a new style that has even more tango influence with new fundamentals & is popular in Italy & Spain.
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.
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.
Prices: Casuals Class $15 or Salsa Latina Concession Cards, more about prices here >
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.
Teachers: - Rotates every 4 weeks with different teachers.
Prices: Casuals Class $15 or Salsa Latina Concession Cards, more about prices here >
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.
Salsa Timing for Dancers CD
CD's Now back in stock, MP3 sets are always available, see below
New Timing Salsa CD (2010) 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 2 Tracks - for CD set purchased at the studio (previously not included pre 2010) Bonus 3 Tracks - for Mp3 set purchased online only
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