Latin Dance Classes, News & Salsa Dancing Events, Latin dancing news for Christchurch New Zealand

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	Classes Have Started Back for 2011, & we have 4 NEW Salsa Courses starting for all levels started next week, see more below..

	Salsa Latina gets Face lift. The studio has new exterior paint, its now in 'red'. Also new signage is in progress, you can see photos on facebook or here >

	Base QUAKE NEWS: Base will be closed until further Notice due to the boxing day quake. Thursdays Salsa now at 'Salsa Latina' until we start back up again at Base, more below....

	(NEW) Salsa Beginners, Free 1st class - NEXT MONDAY - 6:15pm 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, NEXT MONDAY Join this class if you have finished Beginners or at the improver level (this is an optional extra course), starts 7:30pm Monday 10th Jan ...more below

	(NEW) Salsa Upper Int/Adv Level for 2011, NEXT MONDAY 8:30pm 10th Jan (4 weeks)...more below

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

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

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

	NEW Salsa Latina team member: We're pleased to announce our NEW team member, 'Conrad' who has recently returned from Australia, gained 1st place &....read more here > http://bit.ly/e2Annh

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

	(NEW) Hip Hop starting in 2011, stay tuned for dates

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

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

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

Date: Every Thursday from 6th Jan 2011 until Base Starts Back again.. Please keep an eye on dates on this newsletter for updates Time: 8:45pm-12:30am

Social Night - Totally Fun filled & Hot. Drink and dance the night away. Every Thursday night . Come down and have a look, a drink and have a dance! It's the most popular Salsa Night of the week. Anyone can come, this night is for everybody at all levels, dancers and non-dancers.

FREE Entry all night & everyone is welcome at any time.

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.

Drinks - BYO

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

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**

	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: 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

	Join in Now >

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 >

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

Start Dates: Monday 7th Feb 7:30pm

Open Level Zouk Course: "All levels, inc beginners ..more details below"

Learn Zouk Lambada/Traditional: 4 week course Zouk Basics & Fundamentals Zouk footwork

Zouk Course Open Level 4 week Course (all levels) • Ideal for anyone who has had some partner dancing experience or if you have done Zouk. • Beginners also welcome, but note we will progress faster compared to a beginner Zouk course. Note there is no free 1st class in this Open Level • If you haven't tried Zouk before, or if you have done our previous Zouk courses you will learn something new. • Learn Zouk basics, style and technique. We will also be including Neo Zouk influences.
What is Zouk? It's another fun Latin Dance that originates from Brazil with french influence, it's a relative of Lambada and is sometimes called Zouk Lambada.

Pricing options: Casuals Class $15 Salsa Latina Concession Cards, more about prices here > "Note: this doesn't include a free first class as its not a beginners level but an open level."
Teachers: Marcela & Reuben

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

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: Exterior Signage in progress, Exterior changed to Red. NEW Mirrors are now installed covering the wall in the main studio (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: interior paint job, plastering & 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 has now been 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>

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