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	Christmas Break, we wish you all a wonderful Christmas & NY. The Christmas Ball was a great successful night with over 200+ people, we hope you had a blast. 'Photos & vid to come on our Facebook page'. This is our last week for 2010 and we start back from the 3rd Jan 2011 for classes. Remember Base Salsa Night continues through the break plus this Christmas special from the Base you will get 2 Free Drinks when you come early, (more below).. wow! Also NYE Salsa Party & Marcelas Birthday Bash coming soon.... So you can keep up the great dancing!

	Christmas Base Salsa Night - THIS 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.. 2 FREE DRINKS 'Only on this Christmas Night at Base' Come in before 9pm just mention to the doorman.
	(FREE) Merengue - class this Thursday @ Base 8:30pm Open Level ... more below

	NYE Salsa Party - Fri 31st Dec 2010 dance through till 2011 at Salsa Latina studio... more below

	(NEW) Salsa Beginners Level for 2011, Free 1st class - 6:15pm Monday 10th Jan 2011, mention to all your friends and family to come join in the fun...more below

	(NEW Level) Salsa Bridge Level for 2011, 7:30pm Monday 10th Jan 2011 ...more below

	(NEW) Salsa Upper Intermediate/Adv Level for 2011, 8:30pm Monday 10th Jan 2011 ...more below

	(NEW) Salsa Intermediate E+ Level for 2011, 8:30pm Tuesday 11th Jan 2011 ...more below

	(NEW) Zouk Open level starting soon on Mondays 7:30pm 7th Feb 2011, ...more info here >

	(NEW) Zouk improver & intermediate level starting soon on Saturdays Jan 2011, stay tuned

	(NEW) Tango Course starting Sat 8th Jan 2011, 11am. Free 1st Class, more info below..

	Marcela's Birthday Bash, at Salsa Latina - Saturday 8th Jan, Tango, Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Pop & all types of music, this is a fun BYO dress up party & everyone is welcome - more info coming

	Article: Learning Plateaus? We all have learning phases & plateaus... have a read here>

	We Moved & Now Open @ 54 Fitzgerald Ave - Renovation & New Studio info below...
	Full set of Mirrors & Better Air Conditioning.. read more below

N.B: NEW classes yellow - See the Full monthly timetables here>

Starts Back this Thursday 8pm - late Now continuing every Thursday all the way through to next year NON-STOP!

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 & Lise 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..
2 FREE DRINKS - "THIS CHRISTMAS edition only" Come in before 9pm you receive 2 free drinks, mention to the doorman as you enter! Even though its a free night remember to carry on buyig 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: Friday 31st Dec - untill 1st Jan 2011 Time: 8:30pm-1am

New Years Eve 'Hot n Spicy' Salsa Party at Salsa Latina! Come and Celebrate New Years with solid dancing all night from 2010 through to 2011, what better way to spend NY Eve, so join us for the big count down for 2011!
BYO Drinks & Friends, everyone is welcome

Music & DJ - Top DJ (Reuben - Salsa Latina) playing the very best and newest Latin Music for all dance levels - including; Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha, Zouk & Bachata.

Price: $5pp at the door (some snacks provided) Kids FREE - If you bring Children with you they have free entry if under the age of 15 years old.

Salsa Latina Location: 54 Fitzgerald Ave, CBD, Christchurch

Start date: Monday 10th January 2011
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 10th January 2011
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 that is optional to take, we recommend taking this level either after Beginners or as well as Improver Level. You will learn Variations & fun combos that are based on Beginner 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 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.

Start date: Monday 10th January 2011
Time: 8:30 - 9:30 (every week for 4 weeks)
Teachers: - Rachelle & Reuben
Prices: Casuals Class $15 or Salsa Latina Concession Cards, more about prices here >

Salsa Class (Linear salsa On1) You will learn - Variations, combos, turn patterns, techniques & styling. New Combo each week. This level is our highest to date, it's an Upper Intermediate & Advanced level. Learn the latest New moves and combos, footwork. Brand New Salsa combos. Can I join this level?: Join this level only when you have completed all the Salsa Latina's Intermediate levels. You also must be fully able to do any improver moves with ease. You should also be able to do a double spin comfortably. We wont hold back in this class

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

Start date: Tuesday 11th January 2011
Time: 8:30 - 9:30 (every week for 4 weeks of each section A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L)
NEW - These new sections with (+) we will add new elements to show you how to make the turn patterns more complex to take it to the next level! Now introduced to cater for those that have completed over a year and want a little more.
Teachers: - Rotates with different teachers each section.
Prices: Casuals Class $15 or Salsa Latina Concession Cards, more about prices here >

Salsa Class (Linear salsa On1) You will learn - More Fundamentals and beyond. Also learn variations, combos, turn patterns, dips, techniques & styling. Duration: Join any time after the Improvers course and then complete a total of 1 year in Intermediate. Each of the Sections (A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L) all 4 week courses. You can join on week#1 on any of these sections as you finish Improver levels.

You will Learn; (1 year+)	12+ footwork patterns (shines) Body Isolations & movement New Dips & Spinning Techniques + new components for more advanced dancers 70+ Turn patterns, combos, moves & variations Essential intermediate salsa fundamentals**

	Join in Now >

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

Learn to dance Argentine Tango. Argentine Tango is a beautiful Latin dance that originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is a lead and follow dance and is often described as 'walking with a partner and the music'. Now you can learn it from one of the best teachers from Argentina.

NEW Course Starting Soon: • Saturday 8th Jan 2011 - 11:00am - 12pm • Free 1st Class, No obligation
In our Beginners course you will learn the basics steps of Argentine Tango. Also you will begin to work on some fundamental techniques such as footwork, balance and rhythm. This course has been designed especially for people who have never danced Tango before.
When joining the course you will receive an instructional booklet that you can take home with you to practice what we learn. It has explanations of all the steps that you will learn during this course.
The Beginners Tango courses are designed to be fun & friendly, so don't worry if you have had no dance experience before. These offer a great opportunity to meet new people, increase you fitness and flexibility, and act as a stepping stone to our Next levels in Tango.

• Prices: Casual rate $15. (pay as you go) or Tango Concession cards $70 for 6 classes • Teachers: Marcela & James

	FREE 1st Class - Join in Now >
Dance Company: Dance with me, Director: Marcela

More information about Tango & videos here >

The New studios have some great new features compared to the previous studio, it has 2 studios, both much larger than before. Plus Easy off & on street parking.	More pictures on our Facebook page

Recent renovation & changes: NEW Mirrors are now installed covering the wall (17th Dec). We also recently moved one of the air conditioning units and redirectioned another on (30th Nov), what a difference in temperature! To date we have added: New Floor, Mirrors, Sofa, Chairs, Plants, Wall speaker mounts, regular & party lighting, 2 partition walls, Fans, Air Conditioning, shelving, Dance Shoe Display, Reception desk, security system & more. To Come: Exteriror Signage, interior paint job, & then there is 'Studio 2' to do, with mirrors, flooring, lighting & sound system. You can see updates & images of changes etc on our Facebook group photo page

Parking, Maps & Amenities & Free bus: where to park & .. More here >

Quake Recap: After a massive 7.2 Earth Quake hit Christchurch Salsa Latina's old studio on Manchester st is being demolished... read more >

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

Customised Orders Now available - New Dance Shoes available for "special orders" new sizes, heel heights and dance shoe styles and colours. NEW Mens styles & ladies now arrived! We have also recovered some of the old stock as well. View some of these online now.

Dance Shoes in Stock - in stock NOW for Men & Women, no need to wait for orders, you can buy right now at Salsa Latina. Come in during Salsa Class times to have a look.

View the FULL dance shoe range, or come down and try on some at Salsa Latina Studios, book in a time with Lise & further info & catalog online here > Website: www.danceaddiction.co.nz

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 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.

Bonus Info - This is also a learning system... read more>
What's on the CD? ... read more>

Purchase CD or MP3 Set: More here -> . Prices and further information here>

~ It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air. ~ W. T. Ellis

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