

Friday Latin Dance Nights
Join us for a fun filled hot n spicy night and dance the night away!
Dates:
★ Friday Nights Fortnightly: 9:30pm -12am
Note: No Event on 19 May - starts Back 02 June
... see timetable here to check which dates are running >
Social Dance Party Nights:
Every Friday there's a Salsa night. Come down, drink and have a dance! It's the most popular Salsa & Latin Dance event. Anyone can come, this night is for everybody at all levels, dancers and non-dancers. It's Not just Salsa either, there is all styles which include, Cha, Bachata, Merengue & Kizomba. Please do support the night by joining Dance Classes at Salsa Latina to help keep this a Free dance night
- Free Entry.
- BYO Drinks welcome (bring a cup/glass) Yes you may bring your own Alcohol
- Everyone Welcome - including Non-dancers
La Musica
DJ Reuben from Salsa Latina (DjR) playing best Latin mixes around, with almost 2 decades of experience in organising these kinds of events. In-fact One of the few in New Zealand who has been running regular non-stop weekly events since 2004 for the Latin dance scene in Christchurch.
Schedule:
- Sensual Mix from 9:30pm-10pm with Sensual Bachata, Sensual Salsa & Kizomba with more Bachata & Kizomba.
- Full Mix from 10:30pm: Salsa, Bachata, Kompa, Kizomba, Merengue, Cha Cha etc
FAQ's:
• Is there any Dance Lessons
No, but we do recommend joining our beginner classes during the week at our Studio at Salsa Latina or Salsa Night Fever which includes a class before the party on Saturday. Sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of this page so you are well informed of events and dance classes.
• I'm a beginner dancer, should I come?
Absolutely!.. its the fastest way to learn when mixing social dancing with regular Salsa classes you'll learn up 10 times faster. It's like practice on steroids!
• Bring my own Drinks?
Yes - BYO alcohol welcome, but do bring your own glasses & please throw away your own trash to help keep this a free event.
• Drinks Available?
Drinks inc water are available for purchase from reception - Cash / Paywave accepted (when someone present)
Generally this is a BYO Bring-Your-Own drinks night, no Alcohol available for purchase, this is BYO only.
• Can I bring my friends?
Yes everyone is welcome including non-dancers.
• Is it a Latin Night or a Salsa Night?
This is a Partner dance based Salsa Latin Night not a Reggaeton Latin Night .... Find out the difference >
• How come its Free?
We do this to support & grow the Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba community in Christchurch and New Zealand, our dance Classes help offset the cost of running this Latin Dance Event. So please do support our dance school & Salsa Classes, Bachata Classes & Kizomba Classes.
• Will these nights go back to Casa Publica?
At some point we will, however due to the currently climate, which affects many busineses and their functionality. Unfortunately this has affected bars including staffing issues for events like this. For now these Friday events are running Salsa Latina until we can hold these events again. Please do join our newsletter below for when things change, you will be notified.
• Do I need a Mask or CVC?
No, and no need to wear entering either, it's also not recommended for dancing. ... read more >
Location:
Christchurch, New Zealand.
FREE Entry
Everyone is welcome