Updates

☆ ALL Salsa Courses start THIS WEEK
 let your friends know there is a New course on Tuesday!
- Beginners Salsa 101 Tuesday 6:15pm (FREE)
- Improvers Salsa 203 Tuesdays 7:30pm
- Improvers Salsa 201 Thursday 7:30pm

- Intermediate Salsa 325 Thursday 8:30pm
.... info below

☆ Casa Publica is Back on 'as normal' on Thursdays, details below...

☆ Salsa Night Fever This Saturday with
Free Beginner Merengue Intro Class & Party after, details below...

☆ Christmas Break, what happens to my classes?
We take 2 weeks over the Christmas break off, but classes will continue as it left off, you can see all classes over the break on the timetable here >

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☆ What is Merengue?
Merengue originated in the Dominican Republic, and was made the country’s national dance and style of music, as well as a source of national pride. The origin of merengue is lost in history, but one of the more popular myths involves an unnamed general/hero of the Dominican Republic who loved to dance. The hero was wounded in the leg during a revolution, and upon returning to his village, the villagers, sympathizing with him, danced by dragging one of their legs, mimicking the hero’s wounded leg. A more probable origin involves slaves working in sugar beet fields. These slaves were connected to one another by a chain strapped to their ankles, so they marched to the beat of music by dragging one leg as they worked...

Salsa Beginners 101 Course

☆ Tuesday 26th November 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.

Salsa Improvers Courses

☆ Tuesday 7:30pm 26th Nov - 203 Course
☆ Thursday 7:30pm 28th Nov - 201 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 26th Nov 8:30pm - 325 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 40mins Free practice time after class.

Thursday Salsa Nights

☆ Every Thursday 9pm - 12:30am
Come & soak in the Latin flavours; drink, dine & dance the night away at Casa Publica! DJ Kevin from 9pm, then DJ Reuben10:30pm, latest & greatest Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba. Free & Everyone welcome! 

Salsa Night Fever + Show

☆ Saturday 30th Nov 8:15pm - 12:30am
Latin Party & FREE Merengue Class 8:30pm to start the night. Then DJR playing the latest: Salsa, Bachata, Cha, Kizomba. Performances Show on some nights. Free Entry & everyone welcome. 

Kizomba Beginners 101 Course

☆ Monday 9th December 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

Christmas Latin Ball

☆ Saturday 14th Dec 8:30pm - 1am
It's Christchurch's Largest Latin Ball of the Year! Come along in your finest outfit & dance the night away to the latest & greatest Latin dance music plus a performance showcase from Chch Latin dancers.

Salsa Beginners 101 Course

☆ Thursday 9th January 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.

Bachata Beginners 101 Course

☆ Wednesday 22nd January 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.

Salsa Performance Course

☆ Thursdays 13th Feb 8:30pm
Learn to perform Salsa in our couples new team routine for 2020. Improve your dancing & confidence tremendously. Free class on this start date. Teachers Marcela & Reuben.

Bachata Performance Course

☆ Wednesdays 11th March 6:15pm
Learn to perform Bachata in our couples new team routine for 2020. Improve your dancing & confidence tremendously. Free class on this start date. Teachers Milena & Reuben.

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.

Salsa Timing Music & Vids

Now 50% off when buy this Salsa Timing Mp3 Set of 21 tracks which contains essential timing, rhythms & music for salsa dancers. Plus Kizomba & Bachata Tracks & FREE Salsa Beginners Videos.. get access >

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.