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

Reuben
Sep 14, 20235 min read
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SLA Newsletter: 11-September-2023 📎
☆ Competition Highlights & Results ☆ New Salsa Beginners Course - Free Next week ☆ New Salsa Imp-Intermediate Courses - Starts Next week...

Salsa Latina
Sep 11, 20231 min read
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Highlights from the 20th South Island Latin Championships
The 20th annual South Island Latin Championship on 'Saturday 9th Sept 2023' was a remarkable event that showcased outstanding talent and...

Reuben
Sep 11, 20233 min read
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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
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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
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3 New Bachata Courses Start This Week!
This week heralds a significant milestone as we introduce, for the very first time at Salsa Latina, two Imp-Intermediate Bachata classes...

Salsa Latina
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What’s Happening to Kizomba Classes? UPDATED
In response to the surge in popularity and the rapid expansion of our Bachata classes, we found ourselves confronted with a key decision....

Salsa Latina
Aug 25, 20231 min read
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New Bachata Imp-Intermediate Starting September
NEW Bachata Imp-Intermediate Mondays 7:30pm as well as Wednesdays 7:30pm We're thrilled to expand our Imp-Int sessions to include...

Salsa Latina
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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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
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Kizomba Unveiled: A Journey into the Alluring Dance and Its Rich History
The 4 pillars of of Traditional Kizomba are the Music and dance styles that influenced what is known as Kizomba Today, which include; Kompa,

Reuben
Aug 3, 202314 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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