Solo dancing holds a multitude of benefits within partner dance styles. The term 'shines' or 'shines position' typically encompasses solo...

The 20th annual South Island Latin Championship on 'Saturday 9th Sept 2023' was a remarkable event that showcased outstanding talent and...

☆ Salsa Night Fever a Huge Hit ☆ 3 Bachata Courses - start this week ☆ Friday Latin Night - Next Week ☆ SI Latin Championships - This...

Our Saturday Party & Showcase, featuring debut performances by Salsa Latina, proved to be an incredibly bustling night with well over 150...

This week heralds a significant milestone as we introduce, for the very first time at Salsa Latina, two Imp-Intermediate Bachata classes...

Bachata Beginner 101 Grading on Wed 08 August 2023 Congratulations to all Beginner Bachata students who took on the challenge of the...

☆ Performance Showcase Debut & Party Saturday Coming ☆ Important Update for Kizomba Classes ☆ New Bachata Beginners Starts Next Week ☆ 2...

Learning to dance is akin to learning to play an instrument, it requires a significant amount of practice.....

Bachata is a popular music style and Latin dance from the Dominican Republic. Although developed mostly in last forty years, it has just...

Partner dancing started as social dances for groups and couples in the courts of Western Europe and the homes of the upper classes. Formal gatherings where people could enjoy dancing a variety of dances together were called balls, which took place in a ballroom. The word 'ball' derives from the Latin 'balare' meaning 'to dance

Whether you're into Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata, or any other Latin dance style, these tips are crucial for your growth as a dancer. They lay th

Social teaching in partner dancing, which includes Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata, Zouk, and other styles, can be a frustrating thing for..

Update: From July 31st 2023 (Next Monday) we have now changed these mini courses, to weekly classes, something different each week. So...

Dance floor etiquette embodies the art of dancing within your own space, demonstrating consideration for fellow dancers, and being aware..

When will I get good at Salsa or Bachata? For beginners in the world of Latin partner dancing, understanding the challenges they may face...

Latin dances can be interpreted in two distinct ways within the realms of Street and Ballroom dancing. Unfortunately, confusion often...

What is Merengue? Merengue, a lively Latin dance, follows a rhythmic pattern of two beats, typically counted as "one, two, one, two, one,...

Salsa Latina Weekly Newsletter for Salsa Bachata & Kizomba in Christchurch New Zealand

Latin Night vs Salsa Night. When starting to learn Salsa, Bachata or Kizomba you might be looking to have any opportunity to go out dancing.

The benefits of dancing, dancing helps fitness, relieves stress, increase energy while being a great way to socialise & makes you feel good