Updates

☆ Kizomba Courses Start THIS Monday
Free 1st class for beginners and Kizomba Urban Intermediate starts with a new section.
....see details below..

☆ Christmas Latin Salsa Ball THIS Saturday!
It's one of the biggest top 2 Salsa & Latin parties of the year, don't miss out. 6 Performance during the night with social dancing......... details below.

☆ Vouchers are a Great Christmas Gift Idea!
You can buy Vouchers on our website for Salsa, Bachata or Kizomba classes or private lessons. These are sent to your email to print... many sizes to choose from......... see details here >

☆ 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 >

☆ Zumba Wednesdays classes move from Wednesday to Thursday in 2020..... ... see info >

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☆ Social Teaching on the Dance Floor
People often get frustrated by those who think they are trying to help.

- Why you shouldn’t teach!

- When & where should you help and is it needed?

This applies to Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata, Zouk & all other styles of partner dancing.

 
Social dancing includes Salsa parties, Balls, Congresses, Festivals & Salsa Club Nights, anywhere Salsa dancing is Social. Trying to teach or correct someone on the social dance floor is ‘always’ a bad idea, most people find this very annoying, off-putting & unwarranted, it's a quick way to get turned down for another dance

It's considered bad etiquette to teach or correct people in a social environment, unless you do it off the side of the main dance floor and you have both...............

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

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! 

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.

Salsa Improvers Courses

☆ Monday 6:15pm 6th Jan - 202 Course
☆ Tuesdays 7:30pm 7th Jan - 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 7th Jan 8:30pm - 326 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.

Salsa Night Fever Party

☆ Saturday 11th Jan 8:15pm - 12:30am
Latin Party & FREE Merengue Class 8:30pm to start the night, great for beginners & all levels. Then DJR playing the latest: Salsa, Bachata, Cha, Kizomba. Free Entry all night & everyone welcome to join in.

Kizomba Love Friday Event

☆ Friday 17th January 6:00pm-12:30am

Join us for a Friday Night of Kizomba Love with x2 Kizomba Workshops, Free Kizomba Beginner Open Level Class & Kizomba Party - Free Entry. No need to book, just turn up! For all levels - Everyone welcome.

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.