26th August 2019
Updates
- Last chance to join Kizomba Beginner this Monday 7:30pm, if you are new come join in ..details>>
☆ Salsa Beginners 101 Starts Next Thurs
FREE 1st class, Teachers Reuben & Marcela, see details below
☆ Salsa Levels Progress Next Week
- Beginners progress to any Improvers
- Improvers more Improvers sections available
- Intermediate New Sections also start
☆ Get your Concession Card Online Now!
to save time......see details below
Article
☆ Kizomba History - Article Updated
The base of Kizomba music is actually "Afro Caribbean French Zouk' Many West African Countries have their own version of Zouk. The name Kizomba is how Angolans define their own afro-zouk, a fusion between zouk, kompa and Angolan traditional music. Caboverdians define their afro-zouk as cola-zouk, cabo-zouk or cabo-love. Afro-zouk from Guinea-Bissau is called meia-batida. In fact, afro-zouk exists in countries like the Congo, Mali, Ivory Coast, Gabon, São Tomé and Prince, Mozambique, Nigeria, Cameroon, Madagascar etc. It is impossible to speak about Kizomba and not speak about Caboverdians and how much they influenced many countries afro-zouk/cola-zouk/meia-batida/kizomba. Especially because in the beginning of the 90s Angola was still going through a civil war ...
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THIS WEEK
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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!
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NEXT WEEK
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fiesta Latina: Final Whistle
☆ Friday 6th Sept 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Matecito Latin Band will be playing at The Final Whistle (Ex Alvarados) 77 Stevens St. All welcome.
FREE Entry. Come dance to Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Cha, Reggaeton, Bachata & Kizomba.
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COMING SOON IN SEPTEMBER
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Zumba Class with Maria
☆ Friday 27th September 6:15pm
Pop up ZUMBA class with Maria Teresa Stone at Salsa Latina. The spots are limited! Maria is the Zumba Trainer of Trainers and started Zumba in NZ
This is a one off class, so don't miss out!
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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.
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COMING IN OCTOBER
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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.
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Kizomba Beginners 101 Course
☆ Monday 14th October 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
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Timetable: Classes & Events
All active dance classes & events are listed below, you can check 'week by week' what's on.
This is updated daily on our website. Also If your class is not listed on the timetable it probably won't be running.
N.B. This is a timetable is not a list of all bookings at the studio.
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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.
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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.
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Salsa Latina Dance Centre
12 Bath St, Christchurch New Zealand
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