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	Salsa Latina's OPENING Party "Salsa Night Fever" THIS Sat 30th Oct 9pm at Salsa Latina's New studio. Four performances & dancing all night, Salsa, Bachata, Zouk & with Tango to start at 7pm. more info below....

	Dance Shoes, NOW available for Men & Women have now arrived at Salsa Latina via Dance Addiction, come in on Monday from 5:30pm-8pm to try a pair on or arrange a fitting. See the full range of shoes and contact info on this website> www.danceaddiction.co.nz

	Bachata Fiesta 'Next weekend' 6th & 7th Nov with International Instructors Moro & Alegria (Buena Vista Dance, Sydney) Workshops, Party & Showcase.. more below

	Base Salsa Night EVERY Thurs 8pm - "The Base" in Sol Square. 3 dance floors. 2 DJ's & 2 dance zones: Salsa, Bachata, Cha, Zouk, Reggaeton + Free dance class & Latin Cocktails... Read more below..
	(FREE) Merengue class this Thursday @ Base 8:30pm Open Level & Beginners.

	Events for 2011 Salsa Divas, Salsa Extravaganza with Edwin Rivera, Jambalaya, NZ & Sydney Salsa congresses, all now listed on Salsa Latina's website on the events page here >

	New x8 Salsa Latina Concession cards now available in x6 & the New x8 class cards, more details here >

	(NEW) Salsa Beginners#1 Course starting on Monday 8th November 6:15pm, FREE 1st Class.. more below

	(NEW) Salsa Beginners#2 Course starting on Monday 8th November 7:30pm .. more below

	(NEW) Cha Cha On2 Open- Imp/Int Level Starts Monday 8th November 8:30pm .. more below

	(NEW) Ladies Styling & performance course with Rachelle. details coming soon...

	Bachata Intermediate Class Canceled next Monday, stay tuned for new ones coming soon.

	Christmas Salsa Ball - Sat 18th Dec Christchurch's largest Salsa end of year Salsa party, make sure to put this one in your calendar. Full information coming soon.

	New Zealand Salsa Nationals 2010 Results: Congratulations to the 5 Salsa Latina couples who competed in the Auckland National Salsa competition on the weekend. 4 couples made it through to the finals & then 3 couples came home with medals! Jeremy & Mia placing 1st in Beginners freestyle again! Robyn & Hamish placing 2nd and Ronald & Alma 3rd in the intermediate freestyle sections. Also congratulations to Alex & Chandra made it through to the finals (top 5).... see full results here >

	We Moved & Now Open @ 54 Fitzgerald Ave - Renovation & New Studio info below...

Note: NEW classes yellow - See the Full monthly timetable here>

Date: Saturday 30th October 2010
Salsa Night - 9:00pm - 12:30am ($5 entry) Tango Night - 7:00pm - 9:00pm (confirmed)

Salsa Night 9pm - 12:30pm - 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.
Drinks ~ BYO ~
Tango Night 7:00pm-9pm- Come earlier and experience an Argentinean Tango earlier in the night. Great for practising what you have learn, meet new people and have fun. If you stay after 9pm you need to pay the entry fee for Salsa Night Fever.

Performance Show starts between 10pm to 10:30pm Salsa Couple (Monica & James) Salsa Couple (Jorja & Lisa) Salsa Sabrosa (Salsa Latina's Mixed Team) Belly Dancer - Hannah MC: Jeremy

Price: $5 at the door (from 9pm) If you bring Children with you they have free entry if under the age of 15 years old

Location: Salsa Latina Studios- 54 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch CBD, New Zealand See the map for location & Parking further details.

EVERY Thursday 8pm-12:30am

Social Dance Night 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! It's the largest regular Salsa venue in Chch with 3 dance floors, amazing lighting & sound. 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.
Video - See a short movie from our opening night, with over 100 dancers here >

Free Latin Dance Class - 8:30pm-9pm (30min) 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: 'Merengue' with Reuben & Partner at 8:30pm

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, Merengaeton, Cha, Zouk, Bachata, Bachataton, . (& DJ Jeremy while Reuben is away) • Zone 2 - DJ Ezra (The Brazilian Room) playing Zouk, Reggaeton & Brazilian Samba & Axé

Drink Specials NEW Latin style drink menu, including Brazilian, Mexican & Latin theme Style cocktails & drinks: Margarita's, Caipirinha's, Mojitos, Sol & specials plus much more..
Support the night: Even though its a free night remember to buy drinks so this event can continue as a free night.

Location: The Base, Sol Square, 92 Struthers Lane, Christchurch CBD, New Zealand. View map here >

Date: Sat & Sun 6 & 7th Novermber 2010
Saturday Party & Workshops @ Woolston Club Presenting: International Instructors Moro & Alegria (Buena Vista Dance, Sydney)

WORKSHOPS SAT 6th Nov @ Woolston Club • 10.30am - Bachata Dominican Fundamentals (Open Level) • 11.45am - Dominican Bachata Footwork (Open Level) • 12.45pm - Lunch Break • 1.30pm - Essential Partner & Lead Work (Open Level) • 2.30pm - Mens & Women Dominican Style Body Movement (Impr/ Int Level)

Bachata Fiesta Party: 6th November 8pm- 12.15am @ Woolston Club, 43 Hargood st, Christchurch. $15 Door Charge (or inc in pass) Performances...Moro & Alegria will be performing their Hot Bachata routine!!, Soul Fuego team (Bachata choreo), Bachata Kids Duo ( Snow Boy & Hannah), L.F.F, Bachaotearoa...Other performances to be confirmed! DJ spinning some of the Hottest Bachata, Salsa, Zouk, Merengue

WORKSHOPS SUN 23rd May @ Woolston Club • 11am - Dominican Bachata Sequence (Impr/ Int Level) • 12.15pm - Cool Dominican Partner Work ( Impr/ Int Level) • 1.15pm - Lunch - meet the Instructors.

Prices: • Prices for Workshops: 1 Wksp: $25/ 2Wkshp: $45/ 3Wkshps $70/ 4Wkshps $95/ 5Wkshps $120, • Full Pass: 6 workshops & Dance party $150 • Party separate: $15

Moro & Alegria Profile: Recenly at the Australian Salsa Solo Championships this year, Moro has just recently won the Open Latin Division, and placed 2nd in the Salsa Solo Division. (Pro Division) Moro will be gracing us with a Solo Performance at the Bachata Fiesta!! El Moro and Alegria are one of Australias hottest Bachata dance duo. They have taught and performed at major events in Sydney, across the nation in Melbourne, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, and Melbourne. El Moro is the Director of BuenaVista Dance, that he formed in Sydney 2004. They have performed and competed Internationally in New Zealand and Germany. 2009 was their best year- El Moro and Alegria were crowned Australian Bachata Champions (Pro Division) They took a Rueda team to Germany to compete at the World Rueda Championships, and placed 3rd. 2010 El Moro competed at the Australian Salsa Solo Championships- He placed 1st in the Open Latin Division, and placed 2nd in the Salsa Solo Division.

Registration: At Salsa Latina studio 54 Fitzgerald Ave, during Salsa class times only, book early to save. Prices above. You can also pay on the day at the Venue .
Organiser Contact: Nirico - +64 21 292 8012
Location of Event: Venue: Woolston Club, (43 Hargood st)

Start date: Monday 8th November 2010
Time: 6:15 - 7:15 (every week for 8 weeks)
Teachers: Lise & Reuben

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!

You will Learn;	10 footwork patterns (shines) 18 Turn patterns, moves & variations 5 Essential beginner salsa fundamentals**

	FREE 1st Class - Join in Now >

Location: Salsa Latina Studios- 54 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch CBD, New Zealand See the map for location & Parking further details.

Start date: Monday 8th November 2010
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 (every week for 4 weeks)
Teachers: Lise & Reuben
Prices: Casuals Class $15 or Salsa Latina Concession Cards, more about prices here >

Salsa Class (Linear salsa On1) Bridge Course - This is a short 4 week supplemental course or a "bridge course" that is optional to take, we recommend taking this level either after Beginners 1 or as well as Improver Level. You will learn Variations & fun combos that are based on Beginner#1 Fundamentals. Plus learn basic dips and learn 2 new beginners Fundamentals. Can I Join this Level? Join this level 'any time' after completing the Beginners#1 level. Where do I go after completing? Join in the Improvers Level course.

You will Learn;	2 footwork patterns (shines) Spin basics Basic Dips 4 Turn patterns, moves & variations 2 Extra Beginner variants & fundamentals**

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Location: Salsa Latina Studios- 54 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch CBD, New Zealand See the map for location & Parking further details.

Cha Cha Course Start Date: Monday 8:30pm - 8th November 2010

Cha Cha On2 (4 week Course) Open Imp/Int Level: Cha Cha sometimes referred to as the triple Mambo is an off shoot of Mambo On2. Learn how to dance on the (2) and learn how the beats work in the course. You will also learn some cool, groovy fun improver & intermediate level combos. Level? Open to any level, but ideally you will need to know all beginners Salsa fundamentals and be in the improver level & above. Note this is not a free first class.

Prices: Casuals Class $15 or Salsa Latina Concession Cards, more about prices here >
Teachers: Reuben & Marcela or Rachelle
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Location: Salsa Latina Studios- 54 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch CBD, New Zealand See the map for location & Parking further details.

Now Open - All classes now running, please check timetable for your class	See more pictures & maps here >

The New studios have some great new features compared to the previous studio, it will have 2 studios, both much larger than before. Air conditioning units, 2 Toilets, kitchen & a shower. Also its easier to find the studio & better parking.
Renovation update: We are renovating the interior almost daily. • New dance floor - NOW INSTALLED • New Lighting & Electrical - NOW INSTALLED • New Reception Desk - NOW INSTALLED • New Mirrors - NOW INSTALLED - more to come.. • New walls - NOW INSTALLED - interior paint to come.. • Outside Signage - to come • Studio 2 Dance floor & Mirrors- to come See our photos on our Facebook group >

Parking & Amenities & Free bus "shuttle: New parking map.. More here >

Map - see a mini map & Large map - click here >

Quake Recap: After a massive 7.2 Earth Quake hit Christchurch on the 4th of Sept & a series of aftershocks, Manchester courts building, which 'Salsa latina resided', will be demolished due to structural damage.

Location: Salsa Latina Studios- 54 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch CBD, New Zealand See the map for location & Parking further details.

CD's Now back in stock at our New Studio , MP3 sets are always available, see below	© Salsa Latina Ltd, sampled, composed and produced by Reuben 2007 - 2010
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

Purchase CD: Purchase at our Studio only.. Prices and further information here>
Purchase Mp3 Set: Purchase online only... Prices and further information here>

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