Past events

Donna & Warren Frost are proud to bring you the 17th Year of the South Island Latin Championship (formerly South Island Salsa Competition). Join us and our fellow dance studios and sponsors for another awesome year celebrating and recognising the growth of South Island Latin and Brazilian dancing.

Soloists, Teams, Couples, Children, Youth & Adults of all ages and levels!

Please note this competition is open to any South Island dancer

(someone who has resided in the South Island for at least 6 of the past 12 months).

LATIN FIRE AND DANCE REVOLUTION SHOWCASE

 

Date: Saturday, 3rd July

Venue: YMCA Papa Hou

Doors open:                                     4:30pm for audience

Show start Time:                             5:00-7:00pm (approx.)

Entry price:                                      Adults entry $10 / Families (student’s parents and their siblings only) $20 / Children $5 (performers & preschoolers no charge)

Come and join our fun, relaxing dance show highlighting Jazz, Latin, Contemporary & Hip Hop Dancers of all ages!

To save queuing up there will be ticket presales at class before the show (payment by cash or internet banking), plus door sales (payment by cash, cheque and limited eftpos).

Internet bank payments to Latin Fire Dance 060807 0151248-00 with your full details.

It's Christchurch's Largest Latin Ball of the Year! Come along in your finest outfit & dance the night away to the latest & greatest Latin dance music inc; Salsa, Bachata, Cha, Kizomba & Zouk on the dance floor. This is to celebrate a great year and a final get-together for the end of the year. During the night some of Christchurchs best Salsa & Latin dance performances, so come join us for the show, drink & dance at this years Christmas Latin Dance Ball!



- Theme for 2019: White Theme

- x3 DJ's playing the latest & greatest Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata, Zouk etc.

- Party & Performance Show 10pm with MC Warren

- Organisers: Latin Fire & Salsa Latina

- Everyone is welcome.



Price:

$10 at the Door



Location:

Caledonian (same venue as 2017)

Canterbury Caledonian Society

5 Michelle Road

Wigram

8:30pm - 1:00am

The Latin Fire & Dance Revolution Christmas showcase is coming up on Saturday, 30^th November at YMCA, Papa Hou, 12 Hereford Street (3pm start time)! 

We have all ages performing and so many dance styles including Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, Cha Cha, Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary

** please note there is no wheel chair access *

** please note bar facilities are available**

Doors open:                                     2:30pm for audience

Show start Time:                             3:00-5:00pm (approx. finish time)

Entry price:                                      Adults entry $10 / Families (student’s parents and their siblings only) $20 / Children $5 (performers & preschoolers no charge)

To save queuing up there will be ticket presales at the studio before the show or door sales (payment by cash, cheque and limited eftpos). You can also internet bank payments to Latin Fire Dance 060807 0151248-00 with your full details.

We look forward to bringing you another night of great entertainment for all ages!

South Island Latin Championships 2019

Venue: Papa Hou, YMCA Christchurch

 

Time: starts 5:30pm



Come along and watch Latin dancers of all different levels and ages compete on the dance floor!



Youth to Adults competing in Salsa, Zouk, Kizomba, Bachata, Reggaetton, Cha cha, Merengue and more.



A wonderful night of colourful costumes, dance, entertainment and an awesome suportive audience cheering their hearts out!

Open to any competitor from the South Island 



For more info, to register or to get your door tickets please go to : https://www.southislandsalsacomp.com

Latin Golden Festival is proud to announce the 2nd year return to Auckland. Following the success of 2018 and after popular demand we bring you a huge line up of incredible international Latin dance artists. These super stars will be teaching workshops, performing and social dancing with all festival goers throughout the 3 day event.



This spectacular event will be hosted at the Novotel, Ellerslie Auckland Hotel which is conveniently located between the Airport and CBD with special discounted rates available.



You can eat, sleep, dance, learn and party at the Golden Gala Ball under the same roof with your friends throughout the weekend.



International Artists from Canada, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand will be gracing our shores to teach Salsa, Mambo, Bachata Reggaeton, Samba, Urban Latin Fusion & Kizomba.



Most of the artists are World Champions, some conquering the title 9 times across the globe. If you love Latin dancing and you want to learn from the best then the Latin Golden Festival in Auckland, New Zealand 2019 will be the event for you!

COME ALONG AND JOIN THE FUN AND FESTIVITIES AT THE COLOURFUL HOLIFEST 

Come along and watch a fun, friendly show full of colourful entertainment.

The Latin Fire and Dance Revolution End of Year Showcase.

All ages and styles from Hip Hop to Jazz to Contemporary to Latin!

Anyone welcome

We are happy to announce the try outs for Mike and Shannon's new couples team. 

You will need to have the fundamentals of bachata or some experience in dance with a keen, fun attitude!

Anyone welcome who wants to be a part of this wonderful, inclusive team!

Register your interest on our Facebook Event Page

Spring Latin Dance Festival 2018 

Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun - 1st - 4th November 



x14 Confirmed Teachers/Artists:

- Artia & Madalyn (Australia)

- Merwan & Saskia (Tauranga)

- Ricardo & Yan (Auckland)

- Ash, Izadora, Mia, Kevin, Robyn, Reuben, Amy, James (Chch)



x20 Workshops:

x3 Days of Classes for all levels of dancers beginners to advanced. All Latin Dance Styles inc; Salsa On1, Bachata, Kizomba & Zouk, Cha Cha, Boogaloo, Mambo Salsa On2 & Reggaeton. 



x4 Parties:

-Thursday @ Casa Publica

- Friday @ Alvardoes

- Saturday @ Salsa Latina (class + animation + performances)

- Sunday @ Fat Eddies (Workshop + performances)



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TIMETABLE: 

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Confirmed - Online Passes coming get in fast soon!



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THURSDAY PARTY

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Thurs Latin Night @ Casa Publica 

- Time: 9pm - Late

- Free Entry

Facebook Event:

https://www.fb.com/events/309130472931776



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FRIDAY WORKSHOPS

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Evening Workshops @ Salsa Latina

S#1 - 6:15pm - Zouk Body movement & Connection (Open level) w/ James & Amy

S#2 - 6:15pm - Mambo; Salsa On2 Conversion (Open level) w/ Kevin & Robyn

S#1 - 7:30pm - Bachata Sensual (Int Level) w/ Artia & Madalyn

S#1 - 8:30pm - Mambo; Salsa On2 (Int Level) w/ Artia & Madalyn

#Note: (S#1 = Studio#1 & S#2 = Studio#2) @ Salsa Latina



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FRIDAY PARTY

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Live Band Matecito @ Alvaradoes 

- Time: 9:30pm - Late

- Free Entry

Facebook Event

https://www.fb.com/events/1632405316880146



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SATURDAY WORKSHOPS

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Afternoon Workshops @ Salsa Latina

S#1 - 11:30am - Salsa On1 (Imp-Int Level) w/ Ricardo & Yan

S#2 - 11:30am - Bachata (Beg-Open Level) w/ Ash & Izadora

S#1 - 12:30pm - Kizomba (Open Level) w/ Merwan & Saskia

S#2 - 12:30pm - Cha Cha On2 (Open Level) w/ Kevin & Robyn

### - 1:30pm ——— Lunch (45mins) ———

S#1 - 2:15pm - Bachata Sensual (Int Level) w/ Artia & Madalyn

S#1 - 3:30pm - Salsa y Son - (Int Level) w/ Artia & Madalyn

S#1 - 4:30pm - Kizomba (Int Level) w/ Merwan & Saskia

S#1 - 5:30pm - Zouk (Beg / Open Level) w/ Amy & James

S#1 - 6:30pm - Reggaeton (Open Level) w/ Ash

#Note: (S#1 = Studio#1 & S#2 = Studio#2) 



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SATURDAY PARTY

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Latin Dance Party @ Salsa latina 

- Time: 8:30pm - Late

- Party entry $15 

- DJ Dave & DJ Reuben & DJ Kevin

- Performances 9:30pm (SL Salsa team, SL Bacha-Kiz Team, Merwan & Saskia kizomba, Izadora Solo & Emily & Laylas Salsa Duet)

- Fun Animation 10:00pm (Madalyn & Artia)



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SUNDAY WORKSHOPS

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Afternoon Workshops @ Salsa Latina

S#1 - 11:30am - Bachata (Imp-Int Level) w/ Reuben & Izadora

S#1 - 12:30pm - Salsa Romantica (Int Level) w/ Artia & Madalyn

### - 1:30pm —— Lunch (45 mins) ———

S#1 - 2:15pm - Kizomba (Open Level) w/ Merwan & Saskia

S#2 - 2:15pm - Salsa Ladies Styling (Open Level) w/ Mia

S#1 - 3:30pm - Boogaloo; Cha Cha On2 (Int Level) w/ Artia & Madalyn

S#1 - 4:30pm - Kizomba (Int Level) w/ Merwan & Saskia

# Note: (S#1 = Studio#1 & S#2 = Studio#2) 



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SUNDAY PARTY

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Baliando Sunday Night Party @ Fat Eddies

- Time: 8pm - Late

- Mambo (Salsa On2) Improver Workshop 8pm with (Artia & Madalyn)

- Performances (Artia & Madalyn, Ricardo & Yan, Las Isadoras) 

- Door price only = $15 Workshop, $10 Party ($25 for both)

Facebook Event: 

https://www.fb.com/events/351399078937750





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LEVELS

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Beg = Beginners = less than 8 weeks of classes

Open = Open Level = All Levels from Beginners to Intermediate

Imp = Improvers = more than 8 weeks of classes

Int = Intermediate = more than 12/16 weeks of classes 

Adv = Advanced, All workshops



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PRICES

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Individual prices at the Door:

- SLDF Workshops $25 each

- Saturday Latin Dance Party $15

- Bailando Workshop $15

- Bailando Party $10



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FULL PASSES

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This is a great way to save and get the most out of the event



Online Full Passes: 

21st Oct - 28th Oct

Only available Until 28th Oct 11:59pm after this date you can only buy at the Door

- Beginner Open Level Full Pass = $70

- Intermediate+ Level Full Pass = $130



Full Passes at the Door:

- Open Beginner Level Full Pass = $75

- Intermediate+ Level Full Pass = $140



Online Passes available here >

http://www.salsalatina.nz/spring-latin-dance-festival.html

http://www.salsalatina.nz/spring-latin-dance-festival.html

The biggest Salsa Competition in the South Island!

South Island Salsa competition 2018

For all ages and capabilities. Youth to beginners to Professional to couples & Teams!

Salsa / Bachata / Zouk / Cha Cha & more

Any South Island Latin dancer welcome to compete!

For more information to go: https://www.southislandsalsacomp.com/

Come along and see an awesome night with Latin Fire and Dance Revolution!

Hip hop to Contemporary to Jazz to Latin Dance

All ages on the stage!!

A wonderful fun, relaxed and enjoyable evening!

Vuelta Dance is super excited to be collaborating with Salsa Magic (Wellington) to bring Tania Cannarsa and Charlie Garcia, one of the world’s hottest and most dynamic salsa couples to Dunedin on SATURDAY 26 MAY for a day of workshops. 

SAVE THIS DATE, is an unmissable opportunity for dancers in the lower South Island.

Charlie Garcia is a world-renowned salsa dancer, instructor and choreographer from NYC. At an early age, he began training at the prestigious Bronx Dance Theatre and later on at Usher’s Camp dance program. He was exposed to Latin dancing at his parent’s nightclub as a teenager which drove him to take on Salsa as his biggest passion. His dynamic and authentic style, which incorporates footwork from different styles, body isolations, high energy and Cuban influences has gained him recognition and has allowed him to showcase his talent at some of the greatest performance venues for Latin dancing. Charlie has danced alongside Latin music icons such as Richie Ray, Bobby Cruz, Oscar D’ Leon, Gloria Estefan and others. 

Born in Sri Lanka, but was raised in Italy, Tania Cannarsa is a star of the salsa world known for her natural smoothness and mambo dancing. Her movements reflect the unison of technical skills and street style, tradition and instinct, elegance and sabor! Tania began studying dance when was only 10 years old. She started taking classical ballet classes, eventually adding jazz and lyrical dance to her repertoire. Tania started her career as a professional dance instructor with her dancing partner Jonathan Somoza before going on to become principle dancer with Adolfo Indacochea’s Latin Soul Dancers.

Tania and Charlie are currently travelling the world inspiring dancers with their immense skill, technique and flavour and we have the AMAZING opportunity to learn from them right here in Dunedin.

Workshops will run on Saturday 26 May between 10:30am and 4:30pm, with a party in the evening.

FULL WORKSHOP DETAILS COMING SOON.

https://www.facebook.com/events/206909850073317/​

Book in Saturday, 9th December for the Big Salsa Ball of the year ‘Safari Christmas’ presented by Salsa Latina and Latin Fire! 

Performances by our wonderful local dance community.

Door charge $10 at Caledonian Hall.

Anyone welcome :-)​

Take your dancing to another level with the fabulous Chloe Robinson, one of New Zealand's best dancers!

Back home briefly from dancing and competing with Mambo Magic in Italy.

1.00 pm - Individual Technique

2.15pm - Mambo Shines

YMCA, 12 Hereford St

Phone 021 043 9892 to book your spot!

SOUTH ISLAND SALSA COMPETITON

​A Huge South Island Dance Event for everyone!

Stunning costumes, huge smiles, great friendly feel all within a large competitive Dance Competition

All ages from youth to adults, soloists, to couples to teams and salsa to bachata to zouk to cha cha!!

At : YMCA, 12 Hereford Street

Hanmer Winter Salsa Festival 2017, 

A weekend of hotpools, snow and latin dancing, 7th & 8th July. Full details out NOW. 

New teachers lined up for 2017; Artia  & Madalyn  from Australia & Merwan & Saskia  from AK. 

7 Dance Workshops, 2 Hot Parties, Thermal Hot Pools and fun relaxed winter holiday festival.

Earlly Bird Discount for the the 1st 50 people booking online…also WIN on your bookings, 

check here > http://www.hanmersalsa.com

LATIN FIRE AND DANCE REVOLUTION

Venue: YMCA, 12 Hereford Street

A family, fun night of entertainment. 

4 years olds to Adults, Hip Hop to Latin.  Shiny costumes, lots of smiling faces and showcasing some great dance moves.

Anyone welcome 

NZ Salsa Congress from 2nd-4th June 2017

NZ's largest Latin Dance weekend is back for the 11th year on Queen's Birthday weekend in Wellington! Join us for up to 5 nights of parties, 3-4 days of workshops (58 to choose from + 3 Immersion courses), watch amazing shows by performance teams, couples and soloists from around New Zealand and internationally, and best of all hang out with all your dance mates and make some new facebook friends!



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SECOND EARLY BIRD PASSES SOLD OUT! FINAL EARLY BIRD PASSES AVAILABLE TIL END OF APRIL UNLESS SOLD OUT EARLIER

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Dont miss out on the THIRD and FINAL EARLY BIRD PASSES limited to 70 Full or Performance Passes now on sale until sold out or before the end of April.. these will also go fast so dont hesitate!



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ACCOMMODATION SPECIALS

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Book your accommodation at the Official Congress Hotels before the end of April and you go into the draw to WIN the whole 3 nights FREE! You dont need to pay for your hotel until you check in so you've got nothing to lose by booking in NOW!



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INSTRUCTORS FOR 2017

To be announced before end of March

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Jump onto the Congress website for all the details and to buy your Congress Pass, Day and Night tickets, T-shirts, and book your Accommodation:

http://www.nzsalsacongress.co.nz/



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Any queries info contact the office: 

info@nzsalsacongress.co.nz / +64 9 376 7900

The 5th Annual New Zealand Brazilian Dance Festival will be held in Christchurch 21-23 April 2017.

More information on: www.nzouk.com and https://www.facebook.com/events/347782795599685/​ 

Come and party with us for 3 days full of Zouk and Samba de Gafieira.

Confirmed artists:

• Leo and Becky
• Freddy and Andressa
• Kadu and Larissa
• Arthur and Layssa
• Shannon and Trajano
• Dharshana and Shantini
• Talita Taveres - Samba De Gafieira & Samba No Pe
• Carolina Fajado - Kizomba

Pass options 

• 16 October - 30 November 2016 - Early bird Full Pass $225NZD

• 16 October 2016 - 28 February 2017 - Early Bird Performers Pass $225 NZD*

• 1 December 2016 - 28 February 2017 - Full Pass $255NZD

• 1 March - 20 April 2017 - Full Pass $295NZD

• Door sales TBC

• Jack and Jill Registration $15NZD

Passes can be bought on http://www.nzouk.com/tickets-and-pricing-1/
 

NZ Brazilian Dance Festival 2017 Weekend Schedule

A full workshop timetable will be announced closer to the festival.
* Times are indicative only

Thursday 20th April

• 7.30 PM: Pre-party 
   

Friday 21 April 2017

• 11.30 AM: Registration opens
• 12.00 PM: Workshops
• 2.15 PM: Break
• 3 - 5.15 PM: Workshops
• 8.00 PM: Showcase and Party

Saturday 22 April 2017

• 10 AM: Workshops
• 1.30 PM: Lunch
• 2.15 PM: Jack and Jill
• 3.15 - 5.30 PM: Workshops
• 8.30 PM: Party 

Sunday 23 April 2017

• 10 AM: Workshops
• 12.15 PM: Jack and Jill Finals
• 1 PM: Lunch
• 2-5.30 PM: Workshops
• 8.30 PM: Party

Donna & Warren Frost are part of an international dance instructor team at the 9th annual Melbourne Latin Festival - A Celebration of Latin Dance 7-9th of April, 2017!  Come along and learn from a large range of top international latin dance instructors - and enjoy the Great Gatsby Party Theme!

The 9th Melbourne Latin Festival will feature international sensation FRANKIE MARTINEZ from USA Back by popular demand, Frankie will again be divulging and sharing he’s talent and knowledge of Latin Dance. We look forward to having this amazing inspirational artists amongst us again. As well as other artists to be announced shortly.

Melbourne Latin Festival 2017 bringing you an even more exciting and entertainment filled weekend filled with……

3 EVENINGS OF LATIN DANCE SHOWS & PARTIES, OVER 150 LATIN DANCERS, 12 LATIN DJ’S, 40 DANCE WORKSHOPS OVER 3 DAYS/NIGHTS OF FUN!”

Workshops range from the complete novice to the professional including Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Samba, Cha Cha, Argentine Tango, Kizomba, Gafieira and more.

Links for more information:

• Videos for the event
• Pricing
• Event Schedule

Here is your opportunity to learn a cool shines routine!

The routine is Artia’s chacha boogaloo shines as seen at the Sydney Latin festival (I Wanna Dance).

Suitable for guys and girls and guaranteed to be a whole lot of fun as well as a boost to your dancing in terms of technique, timing and style.

Taught by Artia Zandian, professional dancer, instructor renowned for the flavour he brings to his dancing; his patient, informative, and encouraging teaching style and his prowess both on stage and on the social dance floor.

You do not want to miss the opportunity to learn from him!

Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th March
6-9pm

Contacts for more information:

• Emily 022 014 1626
• Carrie 021 043 9892

Come along and support New Zealand Latin dancers this Saturday for the NZ/World Latin Dance Cup at The Piano:

Programme commences at 9am with...

CHILDREN & JUNIORS DIVISION

Followed by COUPLES DIVISION at 10am

We will return at 12noon for TEAMS

Completing the day with SOLOISTS at 1pm

Spectator Tickets can be purchased online - http://www.nzworldlatindancecup.co.nz/spectators-registrat…/

www.nzworldlatindancecup.co.nz

nzworldlatindancecup.co.nz

Prices

Get your tickets, don't miss out!

PER SESSION

Christchurch's largest Salsa party of the year. 
Venue: Woolston Club
Time: 8:00pm to 12:00am
​Cost: $10
Theme: Hawaiian

Salsa party with Salsa, Bachata, Zouk & much more. Some performances duing the night. Everyone is welcome. Combining all the Salsa dance schools in Christchurch.

Some of the best music to dance to all night:

• Salsa
• Kizomba
• Bachata
• Merengue
• Cha,
• Zouk,
• Reggaton

LATIN FIRE / DANCE REVOLUTION SHOWCASE

At:   Elmwood Auditorium

Start time:   6pm

End time: approximately 9:30pm

​Cost: $5 child / $10 adult / $20 family / Preschoolers Free

A fun dance night of adults and kids showing their love of dance. Sausage sizzle and disco for the kids afterwards

Anyone welcome

Join our beautiful Latin Divas in Christchurch over the weekend of 30th Sept - 1st October 2016

From Melbourne:
The beautiful and super talented "yummy mummy" Sharon Pakir

SOUTH ISLAND SALSA COMPETITION 2016

This competition is into it's 13th year

Venue: Aurora Centre, 151 Greers Road, Christchurch

Date: Saturday 24th September
Doors open 6pm  /  Show starts 6:30pm

Cost : 
Adults: $20 presold  ($25 door sales)
Youth: $10 (under 16 years)

Open to all dancers who have resided in the South Island for at least 6 months
 

Competitors range from Youth to Adults to Teams. 

For further information go to http://www.southislandsalsacomp.com/

Dress up in your finery and get ready to dance the night away! UCan Dance's ball this year has an enchanted theme, so get creative and inspire us with your costumes! We have several stellar performances lined up, including a bachata routine from LatinFire and an award-winning jitterbug routine from Swingtown Rebels! The incredible live band Go Go Calypso will be delighting us with Latin beats from 8pm, so this event is certainly not to be missed! Invite your friends; dancers and non-dancers alike are all welcome at this event :D



Tickets are $18 for students, $20 for non-students, and $25 on the door, and will be on sale from the beginning of August. Included in the ticket price is one free beverage, but additional drinks are available for purchase. Bring your cash as door tickets and drinks are available by cash purchase only! Delicious sweet and savoury nibbles will also be provided at no cost, and there will be a themed and decorated photo booth to save your memories of the night!





This is a zero alcohol event. Anybody intoxicated or in possession of alcohol on site will be asked to leave.

HANMER WINTER FESTIVAL

Chloe from Aust and Special guest from Spain Carlos Redondo, Alfonso from (Peru/NZ) are confirmed teachers for 2016. 

The famous Hot Springs Salsa yearly winter fest, Friday & Saturday Latin dance parties & 7 Classes (workshops) in the afternoon & Friday Night plus Free Animation & Intro. Get ready for an awesome weekend.... details here on the official website> www.hanmersalsa.com

Workshop Prices
Pay on the day: Cash only

• $20 for 1 workshop

• $40 for 2 workshops

• $55 for 3 workshops

• $70 for 4 workshops

• $80 for 5 workshops 

• $90 for 6 workshops

• $95 for 7 workshops
   

Friday Workshops: 8th July (NEW)
 

7:30pm - Salsa Music 101 (Open Level)
Learn how Salsa is constructed which will make you a better dancer, with Alfonso (Peru/Dunedin)
 

Privates Lessons:


Private lessons are also available for any of the above teachers
during the event, They can be booked at the event or pre-booked by contacting your local New Zealand dance school.

Saturday Day Workshops: 9th July

• Open Level is for "any level" including Beginners.

• Imp or Int level are ideal if you have been dancing that style
  for a while(Improver / Intermediate Level)

• 8:00pm - FREE Intro Class (Open & Beginner Level)
  with ..... details to come.
  Note: this is a the beginning of the Party.

• 4:15pm - Kizomba (Imp/Int Level)
  with Chloe Loh (Australia) + Carlos Redondo(Spain) 

• 3:15pm - Salsa Shines  (Imp/Int Level)
  Men & Ladies Shines with Chloe Loh (Australia) + Carlos Redondo (Spain)

• 2:00pm - Salsa Shines & Partnerwork (Imp/Int Level) 
  with Chloe Loh (Australia) + Carlos Redondo (Spain) 

• 1:00pm - Bachata Shines & Partnerwork (Imp/Int Level)
  Sensual Bachata with Chloe Loh (Australia) + Carlos Redondo (Spain) 

• 12:30pm ----------- Lunch (30mins)-------------

• 11:30am - Zouk partnerwork (imp/int Level)
  with Chloe Loh (Australia) + Carlos Redondo (Spain) 

• 10:30am - Brazilian Samba  (Open Level)
  Carnival Style Samba with Chloe Loh (Australia)

Date:                                                     Saturday,  25th June

Venue:                                                 Elmwood Auditorium, Aikmans Road, Merivale.

Start time:                                           5:15pm

End time:                                             Approx 6:30pm for the show, with a disco afterwards for those wishing to stay

Doors open:                                       4:45pm for audience 

Entry price:                                         Couple adult entry $15 / Single adult entry $10 / Families $20 (performers & preschoolers no charge)

A fun night of dance from preschoolers to Salsa teams. Entertaining for everyone!

Welcome to NZ's largest annual Latin dance event, held over 3 days and nights (plus an extra day of Immersion Courses) on Queen's Birthday weekend (NZ) in Wellington.

Date; 2nd - 6th June @ Te Whaea, National Dance and Drama Centre



58 Workshops to choose from in Salsa, Zouk, Bachata, Kizomba, Chacha, Samba, Reggaeton, Samba de Gaffieira and more!



This weekend is for complete beginners to seasoned pros, there's something for everyone.



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CONGRESS PASSES NOW ON SALE

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EARLY BIRD 1: Limited to first 50 PASSES or March 4 (whichever first) **SOLD OUT**

* Performers Full Pass = $215

* Full Pass = $255

EARLY BIRD 2: Limited to next 60 PASSES or March 31 (whichever first) **SOLD OUT**
* Performers Full Pass = $245
* Full Pass = $285

EARLY BIRD 3: Limited to next 70 PASSES or April 30 (whichever first)
* Performers Full Pass = $275
* Full Pass = $315

Then
* Performers Full Pass = $305
* Full Pass = $345

From May 30: Full Pass $375 (No Performers Discount)

Buy your Pass now and save up to $160 on the full door price!

www.nzsalsacongress.co.nz

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2016 INSTRUCTORS ANNOUNCED!
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Check out the exciting lineup of top local and international instructors coming to Congress this year!
http://www.nzsalsacongress.co.nz/instructors2/

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OFFICIAL HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
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Stay at the official Congress Hotel (The Comfort & Quality Hotels) to get the best from the weekend!
Rates to suit all budgets, from $109/night for Single and Twin room at Comfort without breakfast, to $205 at the luxurious Quality for a Twin Queen with breakfast for 2.

**SPECIAL DRAW: Book your hotel accommodation before March 31 and go into the draw to WIN back the cost of your room for the weekend, too easy!

PLUS! YOU GET:
• FREE & UNLIMITED Wi-Fi with each room
• 1 Free welcome drink on arrival per person
* Full Buffet Breakfast (optional)
• Bar Happy Hour Specials for Congress participants
• Shuttles running only between the Workshop/Party venue and the Hotel

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PARTY FROM THURS NIGHT TIL MONDAY NIGHT
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THURSDAY • Warm Up Party
FRIDAY • Open night Salsa/Zouk/Bachata party
SATURDAY • GRAND LATIN BALL with Live band
SUNDAY • Party Central
MONDAY • Dine & Dance Soiree

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TICKETS: www.nzsalsacongress.co.nz
EMAIL: info@nzsalsacongress.co.nz
PHONE: (+64 9) 376 7900

No matter what level you are or dance style you do, the fundamentals are the core of your dancing. The more experience and awareness you acquire the more important it is to constantly come back and refine these at a deeper level. 



What does this course involve?



4 hours of Salsa Fundamentals

2 hours of ladies Styling

2 hours of Bachata Fundamentals (prerequisite that you've done the 4 hours of salsa fundamentals or an equivalent course with Pascale previously)



- Body isolations and movement - how that is expressed in the different types of Salsa

- Lead and follow technique

- Footwork technique - placement, lines, body awareness

- Arm styling/technique - Both natural/functional arms and styling
- Spin technique - both individual and partnered
- Musicality

If you are hungry to improve your dancing you don't want to miss these workshops!
 

Venue

Brazilian Beatz Academy 

407 Tuam Street

Phillipstown



Schedule



Saturday 30th April

Salsa Fundamentals

11:00 - 13:00

Lunch Break

14:00 - 16:00



Sunday 1st May

Salsa Ladies Styling

11:00 - 13:00

Lunch Break

Bachata fundamentals

14:00 - 16:00



Parties 

Brazilian Beatz Academy 

407 Tuam Street

Phillipstown



Minimum of 20 people needed to run this event. 



Passes



Early bird - February 29th

$50 for just ladies Styling - Option 1

$100 for just fundamentals - Option 2

$50 just Bachata (if done fundamentals already) - Option 3

$135 for fundamentals and Bachata - Option 4

$175 for whole lot - Option 5



March 1st - March 31st

$60 for just ladies Styling

$110 for just fundamentals 

$60 just Bachata (if done fundamentals already) 

$145 for fundamentals and Bachata

$185 for whole lot



April 1st - 

$70 for just ladies Styling

$120 for just fundamentals 

$70 just Bachata (if done fundamentals already) 

$160 for fundamentals and Bachata

$200 for whole lot



Account

Pascale

02-0874-0033786-001



please reference full name and option you are paying for.

WORKSHOPS SATURDAY 23 APRIL:

10 - 11.30am Salsa Fundamentals - Back to Basics

• Aimed at beginner level. More advanced dancers welcome. Do as the pros do - Revisit your basics!
• NEWSFLASH!!! You asked, we delivered! This workshop will now be a split session, to now include some awesome styling!
• Serena will have you ladies looking HOT and you men looking devastatingly masculine!

11.45am - 1.15pm Cha Cha - Open level

• Come and discover the joy of cha cha!

1.15 - 2.15pm Lunch

2.15 - 3.45pm Introduction to Samba

• Be prepared to sweat a lot and laugh a lot!
• Bring your sense of humour. Your butt will thank you!

PRIVATES AND SHARED PRIVATES:

• Available on Sunday 24 April.
• PM me to arrange times.

Either 60 or 90 mins.

CHOREOGRAPHIES:
Music must be maximum of 2 mins 40 seconds and emailed to Serena. She will provide 45 days of tuition including virtual learning and cleaning in the form of scheduled video coaching throughout the duration of your learning. Pm me for further information.

PRICING:
Workshops - 1 workshop for $25
2 workshops for $40
3 workshops for $55

Privates (1 person) - $160

Shared privates (2-4 people) - 60 mins $200
90 mins $250

Choreographies - Artistic $1,100
Competitive (incl. formation) $1,400

30 Workshops – Brazilian Zouk and Samba De Gafieira 
2 Parties massive parties
Friday Night Showcase with International Artists and local NZ Talent on Display.

Artists Confirmed:

Kadu & Larissa - Brazil/Australia
Leo and Becky Neves - Brazil/New Zealand
Renata and Jorge – Brazil 

And our own super duper Zouk and Sambalicious Couples:

• Trajano Leydet and Shannon Ring - Zouk Art/Samba Art Auckland
• Dharshana Ratnayake and Shantini Oorjitham - Auckland

More to be confirmed soon.

Full Pass Information:

1. Payment via direct transfer to NZouk (Please use your name and the type of pass as a reference) to the account below:

   • NZouk 03 1705 0424369 000 (please email nzouk@hotmail.co.nz after payment so that we can send you a confirmation email please)

   • 1st Round Early Bird - Full Pass (1 Oct - 30 Nov) $225 

   • 2nd Round Early Bird Full Pass (1 December - 28 February) $255

   • 3rd Round Full Pass (1 March - 16 April) $295 

2. Payment via Paymate (Visa/MC etc) - handling fee applies.

   • Please visit: www.nzouk.com to pay by credit card.

3. Eventbrite registration

   • http://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/new-zealand-brazilian-dance-festival-april-18th-20th-2014-tickets-10793103463

Location:

Brazilian Bestz Dance Academy, 407 Tuam Street, Christchurch

More info:

Facebook page for up to date information on the New Zealand Brazilian Dance Festival for 2016

30 Workshops – Brazilian Zouk and Samba De Gafieira 

2 Parties massive parties
Friday Night Showcase with International Artists and local NZ Talent on Display.

Artists Confirmed:

• Kadu & Larissa - Brazil/Australia
• Leo and Becky Neves - Brazil/New Zealand
• Renata and Jorge – Brazil 

And our own super duper Zouk and Sambalicious Couples:

Trajano Leydet and Shannon Ring - Zouk Art/Samba Art Auckland

Dharshana Ratnayake and Shantini Oorjitham - Auckland

More to be confirmed soon.

Full Pass Information:

1. Payment via direct transfer to NZouk (Please use your name and the type of pass as a reference) to the account below:

NZouk 03 1705 0424369 000 (please email nzouk@hotmail.co.nz after payment so that we can send you a confirmation email please)

1st Round Early Bird - Full Pass (1 Oct - 30 Nov) $225 

2nd Round Early Bird Full Pass (1 December - 28 February) $255

3rd Round Full Pass (1 March - 16 April) $295 

2. Payment via Paymate (Visa/MC etc) - handling fee applies.

Please visit: www.nzouk.com to pay by credit card.