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	WE'RE OPEN after the big SNOW! Tuesday classes were running as usual. Only on Monday we were closed, as for Mondays classes they all resume & be brought forward to next Monday as week#2 so you don't miss out. New Salsa beginners can join in week#2 next Monday at 6:15pm.

	Salsa Night Fever - THIS Saturday 9pm, great Salsa night lined up & Burlesque performances at Salsa Latina, BYO, everyone welcome. more below..

	Salsa on Thursdays @ Salsa Latina: THIS Thursday- Free Entry. x2 DJ'S x2 Studio's, DJ Reuben in Studio#1 Salsa, Bachata etc. & DJ Ezra in Studio#2 Zouk.. Come dance the night away

	Salsa Beginners Course 'Just Started' on Mondays 6:15pm its not to late to join in next week on '1st of August'. Free 1st class, Mention to all your friends & family to come join in the fun...more below

	On2 Salsa & Cha Cha Conversion course starts Next Monday 8:30pm - Open level (all levels).. info below..

	Kids Hip Hop (6-12YO) starting this Thursday 4:30pm (Free intro) with Riki.. details below

	Fiesta Latina: Live Salsa Band & Burlesque Show @ The Venue Music Bar, Fri 12th August... more below

	LA Salsa Unplugged, x3 International teachers, x9 Workshops, x1 BIG Salsa party in Chch.. more below.

	Salsa Competitions: South Island Comps & Nationals Championships are getting close, details below...

	Cuban Salsa 4 week course starting Monday 15th August 7:30pm - Open Level... info coming

	Private Practice? Need a place to practice? studio#2 only costs $15ph. Call/txt Salsa Latina for bookings.

	Even More Mirrors NOW INSTALLED in Studio#1. Plus we've Now just finished in Studio#2 with its wall of mirrors & LED party lighting remember with new flooring also, it's looking great! ...All Photos on Facebook
	Studio Green Stickered; Salsa latina Studios (54 Fitzgerald Ave) has a "GREEN STICKER" The studio was inspected by engineers & the studio is structurally safe for public use. The supports are "extra"

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Date: Saturday 30th July- 9pm - 12:30am

Salsa Night 9pm - 12:30am - Come down and dance or watch live Performance dance showcase & great music all night to dance to. 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 ~ Friends BYO... everyone is welcome..

Performance Show starts 10:15pm Burlesque - Student team (Confirmed) Burlesque - Pro Team (Confirmed) Salsa - info coming (TBC) MC: Jeremy (TBC) Note: (TBC) = to be confirmed. Also details & performances will updated until this event

Price: $5pp at the door. • Kids FREE - If you bring Children with you they have free entry if under the age of 15 YO • Bring a NON Dancing Friend & they get FREE entry also.

Location: Salsa Latina Studios- 54 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch CBD, New Zealand >

Start date: Monday - its not to late to join in this next Monday 1st of August, due to the snow on the 25th July this class has been brought forward one week.
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 >

Learn On2 Mambo Salsa & Cha Course Start Date: Monday 1st August 8:30pm (4 week course) Levels: Open: Bridge, Improver & Intermediate levels

Conversion to On2? is basically Salsa or cha danced on the 2nd count. This style of salsa dancing originated in New York and has taken the world by storm. Mambo & Cha has a very smooth feel to it compared to Salsa On1 "which we teach in all our normal Salsa Classes", you'll learn to dance to the On2 Rhythms & percussion which is present in all Salsa or Cha plus you will learn more about Salsa Music & timing. So come learn how to dance Salsa in a new & exciting way. You will also learn triple Mambo also known as Cha Cha Cha.

Open Level Info: Aimed at those in Bridge, Improver, Intermediate levels who have done Salsa On1 but haven't done Salsa On2 or Cha, you will learn how to convert On1 to On2, learn also how the On2 rhythms work, along with, cool, fun footwork & Combos.

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

Location: Salsa Latina Studios- 54 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch CBD, New Zealand >

• Starts: Thursday 28th July 4:30pm (1hr)
• Starts & Free Intro class on 28th July 2011 Only • Drop in class - Join in anytime • Level: Kids, no experience needed • Ages 6-12 year olds

Designed for kids who love to dance and want to improve! special focus on choreography and technique with opportunities to perform and move onto advanced levels of hiphop dancing!

Prices: • Free Intro on 28th July only • Casual Rate : $10 per class (cash & cheque only)


A little bit about Riki: "I have been dancing now for over 10yrs and discovered hiphop dance in my early teens. I have studied at excel school of perfoming arts .... read more >

Location: Salsa Latina Studios- 54 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch CBD, New Zealand >

Start date: Tuesday 16th August
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 >

Date: Thursdays - 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.
FREE Entry all night & everyone is welcome at any time.
Music & DJ's - DJ Reuben (Salsa Latina) in Studio#1 playing the very best and newest Latin Music for all dance levels - including; Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha, Bachata & Zouk from 8:45pm - Dj Ezra in Studio#2 playing the latest Brazilian music & Zouk from 9:30pm
Drinks - BYO (& Glasses)

Location: Salsa Latina Studios- 54 Fitzgerald Ave, Christchurch CBD, New Zealand >

Date & Time: Friday 12th August 2011 - 8:30pm-1am

Fiesta Latina & Burlesque Cabaret Show • Live Latin Salsa Band • Burlesque Show • Salsa, Zouk, Bachata dancing all night.

Christchurch will have the privilege to have an exclusive event to brighten up the city, bringing Courtney L'amour, an international Burlesque performer based in Wellington, just returning to NZ from performing in New Caledonia and the talented Mexican Musician Carlos Navae with his latin rhythms to cheer up the night! From Christchurch, we will have the Miss Congeniality at the 2011 Miss Burlesque NZ and Singer, Bonita Danger Doll and one of the best Salsa Performers/DJ in New Zealand Reuben
Prize for the Best Dressed Male & Female (only Burlesque and Latin American costume qualify) ..Facebook Link >
It will be a fantastic and entertaining night, filled with burlesque, live Latin American music, salsa and much more! Great chance to meet friends, dance and enjoy quality entertainment!

Featuring: Courtney L’amour, Carlos Navae - Son Asere Band, Bonita Danger Doll, DJ Reuben - Salsa Latina & Don Rodrigo

Price: $15 General Admission / Door Sales

Location: The Venue music Bar: 6 Tower Street, Hornby, Christchurch, New Zealand.

• Dates: Sat 27th August - Sun 28th August 2011 • Venue: St Albans Shirley Club -269 Hills Road, Chch • International Instructors & Performers: Edwin Rivera (USA), Emily & Junior (USA) vids below.

WORKSHOPS, SHOWCASE & PARTY Schedule:

Saturday Morning - Beginner & Improver Level: (1hr each) • 9am: Linear Fundamentals - Junior & Emily • 10am: Musicality - Edwin Rivera • 11am: Spin Techniques - Junior & Emily

Saturday Afternoon - Open & Int/Adv Level: (1hr each) • 12:30pm: Crazy Spinning - Int/Adv Level - Junior & Emily • 1:45pm: Musicality - Open Level - Edwin Rivera • 3:00pm: Turn Patterns Int/Adv Level - Junior & Emily • 4:15pm: Merechaton 'Fancy Feet' - Open Level - Edwin Rivera

Saturday Night Party • 8pm-1am: Showcase & Party - Performances through the night from International guest stars & more. Plus DJ Reuben pumping out the latest & greatest Salsa, Bachata, Cha, Zouk & Merengue.

Sunday Afternoon - Int/Adv Level: (1hr each) • 12:30pm: Cha Cha Shines - Int/Adv - Edwin Rivera • 1:45pm: Mens & Ladies Salsa Shines - Int/Adv - Junior & Emily

Individual Prices • Individual Workshops - $35 • Saturday Showcase & Party - 15 Full Passes • Full Afternoon Pass (x6 workshops & Party) - $150 • Beg/Imp Morning Pass (x3 workshops & Party) - $100 ..Note: extra workshops @ $30 each

BOOK NOW: We need 60 bookings to make this event happen in Christchurch. Not to be missed! Mention you are from 'Salsa Latina' dance school when you book.

Bookings & Contact: Phone Mobile 027 242 0222 or Phone (06) 344 6918 email: info@worldsalsatours.com

Junior & Emily YOUTUBE video Links > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjdG32n2r_0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT33B14s7b8
Edwin Rivera YOUTUBE video Links > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cu0zpYY6YE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9n2yotXYAg
Edwin & Emily YOUTUBE video Links > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zywSl0yxUUM

Testimonial: "I have had the pleasure of learning from all of them in the past and their classes are a massive hit & so much fun to learn from. Believe me, you don't wanna miss this ;-) " Reuben - Salsa Latina

When: Friday 30th September 2011

This is also a party at the end, great night of entertainment. South Island Salsa Competition, Full details coming very soon. Ticket prices have been reduced this year to $18 concession & $20 full price (plus booking fee)
If you're performing..... get in contact with "Salsa Latina" so we can get you in the right category & we recommend to Start training now - if you haven't already! We also have a studio#2 avail for hire. If you need help with choreography or performance tips contact us as Salsa Latina for a private lesson with Reuben (3 time national judge) to get the edge.

Where: Aurora Centre, Burnside High School, Christchurch

More information coming

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

THE COMPETITION 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! See a list of all categories ... read more >

• Important Information, General Rules & definitions • Posters: download the poster to put in your dance school, office or for home. .... Downloads available >

• Tickets for the 2011 NZSC start at only $20.
• Facebook Links: NZ Salsa Championship 2011 "Event" ... >

The 2011 New Zealand Salsa Championships (NZSC) is brought to you by the.. New Zealand Salsa Dance Associates (NZSDA).... read more >
Dance Pro Studios (AKL), Viva Latino (AKL), Latinissimo (AKL), Salsa Latina (CHCH), Latin Fire (CHCH), Salsamoves (DUN), Greydis Montero-Liranza (WEL)

CD's Now in stock at the 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.... read more >

Bonus Info & What's on the CD? - This is also a learning system... read more>
Purchase CD or MP3 Set: More here -> . Prices and further information here>

~ Other exercises develop single powers and muscles, but dancing embellishes, exercises, and equalizes all the muscles at once. ~ Jean Paul

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