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☆ Kizomba Origins

Before the word Kizomba was adopted by Angolans in the 80s most PALOPS used to refer to it as “Passada” (including many Angolans). Passada uses the universal basics of partner dances. Side to side, Travelling & 360 degree rotation. These are basics came from the European dance called the Waltz which is dating back to the 16th century. Almost all partner dances have universal basics; from Bolero, to Son, to Bachata, to Semba....

Kizomba Beginners 101 Course

☆ Monday 19th August 7:30pm (1hr)
Kizomba is a sexy, sensual & very popular partner dance in Europe, similar to Tango in some ways. Free 1st class. Ideal for the absolute beginner. No Partner needed to join, anyone can join. See Videos online

Kizomba Intermediate Course

• Monday 19th August 8:30pm (1hr)
Learn beyond the fundamentals with cool partner work. Join this level any time once you have finished Kizomba beginner 101 Course. New cool moves every week 'no repeats', always something new to learn.

Thursday Salsa Nights

☆ Every Thursday 8:30pm - 12am
Come & soak in the Latin flavours; drink, dine & dance the night away at Casa Publica! Dancing from 9pm with DJ Kevin, then DJ Reuben10pm, latest & greatest Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba. Free & Everyone welcome! 

Salsa Improvers Courses

☆ Monday 7:30pm 2nd Sept - 202 Course
☆ Tuesday 7:30pm 3rd Sept - 204 Course
After Beginners Salsa, join in 'any' improver course. Do them in any order (201-202-203-204). Complete all 4 courses to progress to Salsa Intermediate level.

Salsa Intermediate Courses

☆ Tuesday 3rd Sept 8:30pm - 322 Course
After Improvers Salsa, join in any of the 80 (4 week courses), in any order! Learn 6 years of New Shines syllabus & Partner-work & Advanced sections. Plus 30mins Free practice time after class.

Salsa Beginners 101 Course

☆ Thursday 5th September 7:30pm (1hr)
Salsa Beginners 8 Week Course. Learn modern Salsa, the most popular Latin dance in the world! No Partner needed to join, Everyone welcome. Learn from NZ Salsa Champions. Free 1st class on week#1.

Salsa Night Fever

☆ Saturday 14th Sept 8:15pm - 12:30am
Latin Party & FREE Latin Dance Intro 8:30pm to start the night. Then DJR playing the latest: Salsa, Bachata, Cha, Kizomba. $5pp Door entry & Free Entry before 9pm. everyone welcome. + Performance Night!

Bachata Beginners 101 Course

☆ Wednesday 18th September 7:30pm (1hr)
Learn this very popular style of Latin dance from the Dominican Republic, easy & fun style to learn. 8 Week Course, Ideal for the absolute beginner. No Partner needed to join, Everyone welcome.

Bachata Intermediate Course

☆ Wednesday 18th September 8:30pm
After Beginners, join the Intermediate level. There's always something new to learn, 'no repeats'. Learn the latest styles of Sensual & Dominican Bachata. Plus 30mins Free practice time after class.

South Island Salsa Competition

☆ Saturday 28th September 5pm
Join us & our fellow dance studios for another awesome year celebrating & recognising the growth of South Island Latin Dance. Spectators welcome. This competition is open to any South Island dancer.

Salsa Beginners 101 Course

☆ Tuesday 1st October 6:15pm (1hr)
Salsa Beginners 8 Week Course. Learn modern Salsa, the most popular Latin dance in the world! No Partner needed to join, Everyone welcome. Learn from NZ Salsa Champions. Free 1st class on week#1.

Private Lessons

For Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba this is an awesome way to progress faster, jump levels or if you miss a class to catch up. In a private lesson we go through all little details that we can not attend to in group classes & fix bad habits you may pick up along the way. 

Salsa Latina Concession Cards

These cards can be used for any level, of Salsa, Bachata or Kizomba classes. They also make great gifts. You can conveniently order these online via Pay pal on our website, once you have purchased this can pick up your card when you come to class.