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SLA Newsletter: 04-September-2023 📎
☆ Salsa Night Fever a Huge Hit ☆ 3 Bachata Courses - start this week ☆ Friday Latin Night - Next Week ☆ SI Latin Championships - This...

Salsa Latina
Sep 4, 20231 min read


Salsa Night Fever was a Huge Hit!
Our Saturday Party & Showcase, featuring debut performances by Salsa Latina, proved to be an incredibly bustling night with well over 150...

Reuben
Sep 4, 20231 min read


South Island Latin Dance Championship 2023
This Saturday 09 Sept 2023 If you're interested in watching the show, you're welcome to join us at the spectacular auditorium of...

Salsa Latina
Sep 4, 20231 min read


Bachata 101 Grading Awards & Results 30-08-23
Bachata Beginner 101 Grading on Wed 08 August 2023 Congratulations to all Beginner Bachata students who took on the challenge of the...

Salsa Latina
Sep 2, 20233 min read


SLA Newsletter: 28-August-2023 📎
☆ Performance Showcase Debut & Party Saturday Coming ☆ Important Update for Kizomba Classes ☆ New Bachata Beginners Starts Next Week ☆ 2...

Salsa Latina
Aug 28, 20231 min read


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

Reuben
Aug 27, 20234 min read


Salsa: From the Caribbean to a Global Sensation
Salsa, a lively &captivating Latin dance style and music genre, has its origins in the Caribbean, particularly in Cuba and Puerto Rico

Reuben
Aug 6, 20232 min read


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

Reuben
Aug 2, 20236 min read


History of All Partner Dancing
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

Salsa Latina
Jul 31, 20234 min read


Essential Tips for Progressing in Latin Dance Styles
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

Reuben
Jul 31, 20232 min read


What is Salsa?
Salsa dancing is an exhilarating and addictive dance form deeply rooted in a vibrant rhythm that entices people to become a part of it ..

Reuben
Jul 28, 20233 min read


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

Reuben
Jul 25, 20237 min read


New Ladies Styling Classes Update
Update: From July 31st 2023 (Next Monday) we have now changed these mini courses, to weekly classes, something different each week. So...
Miléna Hubert
Jul 24, 20231 min read


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

Salsa Latina
Jul 24, 20233 min read


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

Reuben
Jul 23, 20233 min read


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

Reuben
Jul 21, 20234 min read


Exploring Merengue: Dance, Rhythm & Cultural Heritage
What is Merengue? Merengue, a lively Latin dance, follows a rhythmic pattern of two beats, typically counted as "one, two, one, two, one,...

Reuben
Jul 17, 20236 min read


SLA Newsletter: 17-July-2023 📎
Salsa Latina Weekly Newsletter for Salsa Bachata & Kizomba in Christchurch New Zealand

Salsa Latina
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Understanding Salsa Timing & Percussion
Understanding salsa music is a fundamental aspect of becoming a proficient salsa dancer. By familiarizing yourself with the key elements...

Reuben
Jul 13, 20234 min read


Salsa Night vs Latin Night
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.

Reuben
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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