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	Salsa Night Fever: THIS Saturday 23rd April (also goodbye party for Becky) Salsa Party & Dance Showcase (new performances), 9pm-12:30am. Come down & watch a show. Have a few drinks & dance the night away. Everyone is welcome. info below...

	NZ Salsa Championships 2011, 19th November. Come and see New Zealand salsa dancers battle it out on the dance floor! This year the competition will feature 13 categories in 4 divisions. The 2011 New Zealand Salsa Championships (NZSC) is brought to you by the New Zealand Salsa Dance Associates (NZSDA). Full info below..

	Easter Monday: Yes we're OPEN for classes! TIP: use the timetable, it's always as accurate as possible.

	Salsa levels progress Next week... join in the new levels.. • Bridge level on Mondays "just finished" - NOW progress to the New Improvers starting Next Tues 7:30pm • Beginners level on Tuesdays "just finished" - NOW progress to the New Improvers starting Next Tues 7:30pm • Improver level on Tuesdays "just finished" - NOW progress to the New Intermediate Next Tues 8:30pm PS.. there's nothing wrong with repeating levels to reinforce learning, we can arrange private lessons or give you a free class or two if you want to join a earlier level. Please talk to us if you are finding it hard or reply to this email.

	(NEW) Salsa Beginners: NEXT Tuesdays 26th April 6:15pm, Let all your friends & family know "Free 1st Class" No Partners needed, no obligation - Enroling now, more info below.. NOTE: Male helpers needed, please contact us if you've done this level and want to help out.

	(NEW) Salsa Improvers: NEXT Tuesday 26th April 7:30pm, Once you have completed Beginners 8 week or Bridge 4 week courses you can join in with this course. Inc those that have justmore info below..

	(NEW) Salsa Intermediate (H): NEXT Tuesdays 26th April 8:30pm, join after improvers, more below..

	(NEW) Zumba Classes on Thursdays 5:30pm - This one is great for newbies starting this Thursdays...

	(NEW) Salsa Shines & Movement THIS Wednesday & Next 8:30pm, more below..

	(NEW) Bachata Beginners level starts NEXT Mondays 7:30pm 25th April, Free 1st Class, more below..

	(NEW) Zouk Classes on Saturdays 2pm 30th April for Imp/Int levels, with Marcela & Ezra, more below..

	(NEW) Tango Beginners Course on Saturdays 30th April Free 1st Class, more below

	(NEW) Ladies Styling Course with Marcela, info coming....

	New Facebook Page, we have recently moved our facebook page to another type, so make sure you join us there.... www.Facebook.com/SalsaChristchurch

	NZ Pacific Salsa Congress - 3-5 June. 50+ WORKSHOPS, 30 +ARTISTS, 3 HUGE PARTIES. The NZ Pacific Salsa Congress is the biggest Latin Dance Event in New Zealand. read more below..

	Hanmer Salsa Winter Festival: Sat 16th July - Enjoy hotpools, hot Salsa night & day workshops inc; Salsa Zumba Brazil, Zouk & more. We've also booked the snow, but we can't make promises. See info below.

	Salsa on Thursdays: Every Thursday. Dance the night away, Salsa, Zouk & Bachata, Free Entry, more below..

	Salsa Practice: Every Friday 8:30pm..come practice your cool moves with a partner.. more below

	Studio Green Stickered; Salsa latina Studios has a "GREEN STICKER" The studio was inspected by engineers & the studio is structurally safe for public use. The supports are "extra"

	More Parking Available @ Salsa Latina (54 Fizgerald Ave): See the NEW map for parking & location here >

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

Date: Saturday 23rd April 2011 - 9pm - 12:30am
Salsa Night Fever Lineup - 7:30pm - 9pm - Tango practica/social dancing "Free" (TBC) - 9pm - 12:30am - Party: Salsa, Bachata, Zouk "$5" - 10:15pm - Performance Showcase

Salsa Night 9pm - 12:30am - Come down and dance or watch live Performance dance showcase & great music all night to dance to. - We're also saying "goodbye" to Becky, a talented dancer who is leaving Chch who will be much missed. - DJ Reuben & Becky (more Zouk) will be pumping out the very best & latest of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue Zouk, Cha music all night long for your dancing pleasure. Tango to start the night.
Drinks ~ BYO ~ Friends BYO... everyone is welcome..

Performance Show starts 10:15pm Salsa - Conrad & Lise (Confirmed) Capoeira (Confirmed) Hip Hop - Riki (TBC) MC: Jeremy (Confirmed) Note: (TBC) = to be confirmed. Also details & performances will updated until this event

Price: $5pp at the door. • Special - Half price if you come before 9pm • Kids FREE - If you bring Children with you they have free entry if under the age of 15YO

Location: Salsa Latina Studio, 54 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch, see map here >

Date Wednesdays 20th & 27th April Time: 8:30pm (1hr) For Men & Women NEW: All new shines each week & body movement inc. Course Length: 2 weeks only Level: Bridge, Improver, Intermediate & Beyond Lineup: - #1 Body Movement & Shines (20th April) - #2 Salsa Shine & Cuban flavour mix (27th April)

What is a shine? Shines are a vital and exciting element within Salsa.... read more>
Body Movement is an essential part of Salsa & other Latin dances such as Merengue, Cha, Zouk & Bachata. Learn body movement exercises & iso...... read more>
TO SHINE…OR NOT TO SHINE…? When we first start salsa most of us have to get used to the whole ‘partner’ idea, which at first seems to be a strange ‘invasion of space’; After a while, we get so ‘comfortable’ with simply holding.... read more>
What Level is it?: Anyone at any level can give it a go, however we will be aiming it to these levels: Bridge, Improvers, Intermediate & beyond. New Shines each week.
Partners?: No partner is needed, this is footwork only.


Teacher: Reuben

Prices: .... read more>

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

Date: Every Thursday - 8:45pm-12:00am

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 (& Glasses)

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

Start date: Tuesdays 26th April
Time: 6:15 - 7:15 (every week for 8 weeks)
Teachers: Marcela & 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: Tuesday 26th April
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 (every week for 8 weeks)
Teachers: Marcela & Reuben
Prices: Casuals Class $15 or Salsa Latina Concession Cards, more about prices here >

Salsa Class (Linear salsa On1) Salsa Fundamentals. This is the most important level you will ever learn, its the foundation to linear salsa. It's worth repeating this level no matter what level you are, Improver, Intermediate or Advanced you can still improve your foundation. It's highly recommended you have completed 8 weeks of beginners class before joining this level. Remember if you find our intermediate a struggle, do this level as well as intermediate to help. You will pick up more details second or third time round, no matter what level you are.

You will Learn;	8 footwork patterns (shines) Body Isolations & movement Spinning, singles & doubles 12 Turn patterns, moves & variations 8 Essential improver salsa fundamentals**

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

Start date: Tuesday 26th April
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)
Teachers: Marcela & Reuben
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. Once you have completed all of the sections in' any' order you may be able to progress to the Upper Intermediate level on Monday at 8:30pm which is now running

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

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

Start Date: - Monday 25th April Time - 7:30pm (1hour) Course length - 4 weeks Free 1st class (only if you haven't done our bachata classes before) If you have done the before you will also learn new things as this is a new course.

Bachata (Traditional) Beginners Class: For Beginners in Bachata, starting from the beginning, this is a fun class & your first one is FREE. Once you have completed the bachata open level course, or have done beginners Bachata.
What Bachata Styles will I learn? You will learn a touch of all of these in this 4 week course. • Traditional Style Bachata is the most simple, great to start with. It also has the most Dominican style influences. • Bachata Moderna style is "Tango" influenced Bachata thanks to the inspiration and support of Juan & Samantha. • Bachata Tango is a new style that has even more tango influence with new fundamentals & is popular in Italy & Spain.

Prices: Casuals Class $15 or Salsa Latina Concession Cards, more about prices here >
Teachers: Marcela & Reuben

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

Date & Times: • Every Saturdays 10am (1hr) • Every Wednesday 6:15pm (1hr) • Every Thursday 5:30pm (1hr)** * ideal for newbies (starting this Thurs)**

- Free 1st class & Everybody Welcome! - Start Anytime - its Open Level (all levels inc beginners) - For Men & Women (no partner required)

How are Marcela's Zumba classes different? Zumba isn't 'just' about fitness, its also about flavour! What better way to get the flavour, than with an experienced latino dancer who also specialises in many styles of Latin dances that Zumba is made up from, including.... read more >

What is Zumba? ... read more details here >
The benefits of Zumba & FAQ's:.... read more details here >
History of Zumba in NZ, Salsa Latina Dance Studios was the first venue in New Zealand to host Zumba classes .... read more >
Prices: ..... read more >


Instructor: Marcela (Qualified Zumba Instructor & Dance teacher). .... read more >

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

NEW Beginners Courses Starting Soon: • Start Date: Saturday 30th April 2011 - 11:15am (1hr) .... NEW DATE - Free 1st Class, no obligation, no partner requred.

Learn to dance Argentine Tango, Tango Classes 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'.
Beginners Tango Level: 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.... read more >

Prices: ... read more >

Teachers: Marcela & James



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

Date & Times for Zumba: Saturdays 2pm - 3pm (1hr) Starts 30th April 2011 Free 1st Class on 30th April only 4 week course follows from 7th May (5 weeks total) Open Level (improver / Intermediate)

Zouk Course Open Level 4 week Course (all levels) Ideal for anyone who has had some partner dancing experience but you will need to have learnt Zouk in a beginner level to join. You will learn new Zouk Combos & turnpatterns.

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.

Instructors: Marcela & Ezra
Prices: $45 for whole course or $15 casual


Dance Company: Dance With Me "DWM"

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

Date: Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th June 2011

50+ WORKSHOPS, 30 +ARTISTS, 3 HUGE PARTIES. The NZ Pacific Salsa Congress is the biggest Latin Dance Event in New Zealand. Some of the best Latin dance instructors and dancers from around the world and New Zealand will come together in Wellington for 3 days and nights of exciting parties, workshops & world class shows. If you love Salsa, Zouk, Bachata this is a not to be missed event, it's life changing for your dance and you'll get to meet loads of new people. Remember to register under "Salsa Latina" Be sure to use our facebook page to help find others going, share accoom etc.

Website & registration, deals & more > www.nzpacificsalsacongress.co.nz

Location: Wellington New Zealand

Date: Saturday 16th July 2011

The famous Hot Springs Salsa yearly winter fest, with latin dance workshops in the afternoon & Salsa Party at Night. "Road Trip to Hanmer Springs"
Salseros from all around the New Zealand Christchurch, Dunedin, Westcoast, Blenheim, Nelson, Wellington, Wanganui & Auckland will combine this year and spend an awesome snowy winter weekend in Hanmer to move to the rythms of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and Cha cha cha & Zouk at the Hanmer Memorial Hall. So bring the kids and enjoy the treasures that Hanmer has to offer. Even though its often snowing it will be hot in the salsa hall and the hot pools... not to be missed! This is a beautiful alpine village ...enjoy the hotpools.. It's also the first weekend of the school holidays, kids are welcome at the party, infact school kids are free entry.

Saturday Dance Workshops: Zumba Brazil/Samba, Cha, Zouk, Salsa... Teachers including Alfonso & Rebecca from Dunedin, Saione from Auckland & more..
Workshop Prices & information: Full info here >

Hanmer Salsa Party - Saturday Night Salsa Party with Latin Dance Intro
Latin Dance Intro 8pm (45min) This fun warm up class is included with party entrance fee. This intro class is ideal for absolute beginners and all other levels to get started with some Latin dancing for the night!
Social Salsa Dancing all night from 8pm, come and dance the night away to Bachata, Zouk, Cha, Salsa, Merengue and more... This is a BYO party, bring your own drinks. Great dance floor, great sound system, be prepared for one of the most fun, relaxed & greatest Salsa nights for 2011.
Time: 8pm till 1am
MC: Annie DJ Reuben
Price: $5 entry for adults, Free for school kids

Information on; When should I go to Hamner? Hanmer Holiday Homes & Hot pools? Need a Ride or organise accommodation with others for Hanmer Salsa Party? Facebook link, Location Maps & much more click here. >
Location for Party & Workshops: Memorial Hall in Hanmer New Zealand (see map on link above)

Date: Saturday, November 19 · 10:00am - 11:30pm Location: AMI Netball Centre in Auckland 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St Johns, Auckland Organised by: New Zealand Salsa Dance Associates (NZSDA)

THE COMPETITION The NZSC is first and foremost an Amateur dance competition. Amateurs as well as Professionals are welcome to enter the following Categories; Small Salsa Teams, Large Salsa Teams, Latin Showcase Teams, Open and Shines Categories. No Professionals are allowed in any other Categories. Come and see New Zealand salsa dancers battle it out on the dance floor!

This year the competition will feature 13 categories in 4 divisions, giving competitors of all levels and ages a chance to become a New Zealand Salsa Champion!

DIVISIONS GRADED DIVISIONS - Beginners category - Improvers category - Intermediate category - Advanced category TEAM DIVISIONS - Youth Salsa Teams category (unlimited min 2 couples) - Small Salsa Teams category (Adults 2-4 couples) - Large Salsa Teams category (Adults 5-10 couples) - Latin Showcase category (Adults min 2 couples, no limit) COUPLES DIVISION - Masters 45+ category - Amateur Adults category - Open Adults category SOLO DIVISIONS - Shines category - Mr Salsa & Ms Salsa category

Important Information & General Rules here Download version 1.4 here>

Tickets for the 2011 NZSC start at only $20.

The NZSC website Will be launched soon with definitions for each category, specific category rules and criteria weightings, tips for competitors, confirmed judges and much more. Stay tuned for the website launch. www.nzsalsachampionships.co.nz

Facebook Links: • NZ Salsa Championships "Page" ... > • NZ Salsa Championship 2011 "Event" ... >

Poster: please download the poster to put in your dance school, office or for home. • Download pdf here > ....Small A4 • Download pdf here > ....Large A3

The 2011 New Zealand Salsa Championships (NZSC) is brought to you by the.. New Zealand Salsa Dance Associates (NZSDA). The NZSDA is a registered non-profit organization where salsa dance schools have come together to create the NZSC, a non-profit event. The objective of the NZSC and NZSDA is to run a structured competition acknowledging and rewarding dancers, instructors and schools in New Zealand for their effort, commitment and passion for Salsa dancing. The competition will also act as way to educate Salsa dancers in New Zealand about dance competition standards, structure and ethics around the world. It also features 13 Categories in 4 Divisions to give dancers of all levels and ages a chance to become a New Zealand Salsa Champion. To learn more please download the Important Information & General Rules document at the link above. If you wish to be part of this exciting project, please contact us on >> info@nzsalsachampionships.co.nz - we need all the help we can get from our fellow salsa dancers across New Zealand. We need lots of volunteers.
Oragnisers: - Dance Pro Studios (AKL) - Viva Latino (AKL) - Latinissimo (AKL) - Salsa Latina (CHCH) - Latin Fire (CHCH) - Salsamoves (DUN) - Greydis Montero-Liranza (WEL)

Date: Every Friday
Time: 8:30pm - 10pm (1.5 hours) (new time)

Salsa Practice Night on Friday at Salsa Latina: This session is ideal to practice those moves you've learnt in classes and to practice with a partner. This is a great way to build your confidence & skills for social events & Salsa parties. Anyone is welcome to come no matter where you are from or what level you are. We encourage you to get a practice partner for this session. A great way to find a dance partner or a practice partner is to ask someone in your dance class or salsa event.

Price: $4 Per person at the door, or $2 Per person with valid Salsa Latina Concession card.

Music: Salsa Only; slow salsa music & timing music.

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

NEW Dance Shoes Stock just arrived, 5 New Styles, More Sizes - All 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 or Salsa nights at the studio to have a look. (website now updated)	NEW Styles

Customised Orders 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.

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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