Salsa Latina Dance Centre Dance Classes & Events, Christchurch New Zealand
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Salsa On2 Immersion Weekender : Workshops & Parties
Dates:
★ Friday Evening - 28 April 2023 - Latin Warmup Party
★ Saturday Afternoon - 29 April 2023 - 3 Mambo Salsa On2 Workshops
★ Saturday Evening - 29 April 2023 - The Mambo Ball
★ Sunday Afternoon - 30 April 2023 - 2 Mambo Salsa On2 Workshops
Calling all Salsa dancers!
This is the experience you won't want to miss on 'International Dance Day'.
We're very excited to announce the first-ever immersive Salsa On2 Mambo weekender with these two amazing 'Salsa world champions', featuring two parties and five workshops taught by Almendra and Richie at Salsa Latina in Christchurch.
Mark your calendars and get ready for an amazing immersive weekend!
Full Pass Discounts
All of the Early Bird tickets were sold out within 48 hours, but there is still a chance to save on Full Passes. This option offers great savings in itself. We have a limited number of $5 discount codes available that will be distributed among supporting dance schools listed below. Please note that each school or club is eligible to receive a maximum of 10 discount codes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to save and book your Full Passes now!
Traveling?
We normally expect Salsa dancers from all around New Zealand, i.e Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Tauranga & further abroad inc Australia for these kinds of events. If you are travelling to Christchurch feel free to contact us for accommodations & travel tips. There may also be dancers in the Christchurch community willing to host travellers.
Event Schedule:
Friday Night Party
Individual Tickets or Full Pass Options Available below
• Latin Warmup Party
- Time: 9:00pm - 12:00am
Come meet the world Salsa champs & have a dance to Salsa, Cha, Mambo, Bachata & Kizomba!
All styles will be mixed on this night, however there will be slightly more ratio of Salsa.
Note: Doors Open 8:45pm
Saturday Afternoon Workshops
Individual Tickets or Full Pass Options Available below
• WS#1 - Mambo Introduction
- Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
- Level: Salsa Improvers & above
Starting with the most essential class for all Salsa Dancers who want to understand the music and the Style of Salsa On2 (aka Mambo) you’ll soon delve into Salsa In a fun, new and informative way, you'll begin by connecting with your body to explore the fundamentals of Mambo, and then descover more musicality.
• WS#2 - Mambo Fundamentals#1
- Time: 1:45pm - 2:45pm
- Level: Salsa Improvers / Intermediate & above
Commence your Mambo syllabus journey by mastering the individual steps and techniques, which form the foundation of this dance style. This class is ideal for both footwork/shines and partner-work, as it allows you to lay a strong groundwork for your future Mambo practices.
• WS#3 - Mambo Social & Spin Technique
- Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Level: Salsa Intermediate & above
Learn more fun cool dance shines and partnering to push your dancing. Learn skills to help your Mambo in social dance environment and skills, combined with spin technique that is ideal for social dancing & performing.
Saturday Night Party
Individual Tickets or Full Pass Options Available below
• The Mambo Ball
- Time: 9:00pm - 12:00am
Dress to impress
Only these dance styles playing on this Saturday Party including; Salsa, Cha, Mambo & Bachata.
Note: Doors Open 8:45pm
Sunday Afternoon Workshops
Individual Tickets or Full Pass Options Available below
• WS#4 - Mambo Fundamentals#2
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Level: Salsa Improvers / Intermediate & above
Learn more of the Mambo Fundamentals in Partnerwork and help build more fundamentals into your dancing. This is an extension to Fundamentals#1.
• WS#5 - Mambo to Impress
- Time: 2:15pm - 3:15pm
- Level: Salsa Intermediate / Advanced
Building on the fundamentals learnt in all previous workshops you’ll learn to explore more amazing partnerwork moves and shines. This last class will be pushing well into Intermediate level & Advanced Concepts.
Level:
Prior to joining these classes, it is strongly recommended that you have a solid foundation in Salsa On1 and feel comfortable following an improver/intermediate level classes in our studio, or similar level if you have learnt elsewhere. Ideally you will be at Intermediate level and above.
This Mambo weekender is all about exploring the world of Mambo & opening your Salsa up to new posibilties. If you're already doing Mambo in Salsa classes, you’ll feel right at home. If you are advanced there are more challenging classes lined up, but don’t miss the key fundamental classes beacuse each teacher has their own special teaching styles. Don't hesitate to reach out and discuss your level with us, so that we can help you maximize your learning experience.
Registration & Breaks:
To ensure a smooth registration process and to avoid any potential delays, please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the first workshop on either Saturday or Sunday afternoon. If you bought a full pass your name will be on a list and you will be given a wrist band. If you want more time to warm up, stretch, practice you may arrive up to 30mins prior to the first workshop. You'll also get a chance to meet the teachers.
We've also scheduled 15-minute breaks between workshops so that you can hydrate, refuel, and practice before the next session
Pricing:
Early Birds are the best saving, once wave#1 sells out, wave#2 is the next best option, once wave#2 sells out, full pass is the final best option.
All 3 Full passes below will give you access to all 5 workshops and both parties. You can purchase full passes or individual workshop/party tickets online via our website or at Salsa Latina Dance Centre during opening hours. All card transactions incur a 2.7% +30c transaction fee.
Terms & Conditions Apply*
Early Bird Full Pass
SOLD OUT - Price: $119
Includes all 5 Workshops & both Parties
x22 Passes Only
Full Pass
Price: $149
$144 with School Discount Code
Includes all 5 Workshops & both Parties
This option is only available until 24 April
Friday Warmup Party
Price: = $12
Available Anytime
Saturday Mambo Ball
Price = $16
Available Anytime
1 Workshop Class
Price = $35
Available Anytime
Discount Codes:
If you're interested in attending this event, your dance school or club may have a special promotion in which they offer a $5 discount for early bird and full passes. It's important to act quickly, as each school or club is limited to offering 10 discount codes, with a maximum of 1 per customer. If you're unsure about how to obtain the discount code, simply contact your dance school or teacher during classes. Please note that these codes will not be advertised publicly, and are more likely to be shared verbally in classes or within your dance school.
Please note that the discount codes are only applicable to early bird passes and full passes, and cannot be used for individual pricing. The discount offer will end on April 20, 2023. To redeem the discount, go to our online shop and add your code during checkout.
It's important to note that discounts cannot be added retrospectively.
NZ Schools with Discount Codes:
- Salsa Latina - Christchurch
- Ryde - Auckland
- Latin Fire - Christchurch
- Salsa Magic - Wellington
- Vuelta - Dunedin
- EDP - Christchurch
- Danca Latina - Dunedin
- Salsa Groove - Marlborough
To other Salsa Schools in New Zealand, if you wish to be added to this program please get in contact with us asap
Private Lessons:
The Private lesson price includes 1 hour of studio hire and can only be arranged at our venue.
Please arrange with Reuben on txt - 021 743 783 or email through the contact form here >
Private Lesson with either Almendra or Richie
- 1 person = $145 per hour
- 2 persons = $195 per hour
Private Lesson with both Almendra & Richie
- 1 person = $205 per hour
- 2 persons = $255 per hour
Location:
Christchurch, New Zealand.
Note: All workshops, private lessons and parties will be held at Salsa Latina.
There is a mall across the road for food, parking is great and supermarket next door.
For traveller from out of town feel free to contact us for accommodations & travel tips.
What is Mambo - Salsa On2?
Salsa On2, also known as Mambo, is a style of Salsa danced on the second count. It originated in New York and remains a popular dance style around the world. Despite the different timing, it's important to remember that Salsa On2 is still Salsa.
If you're already familiar with dancing Salsa On1, which is typically what most people learn initially, transitioning to Salsa On2 shouldn't be too difficult with some practice and knowledge. In fact, learning Salsa On2 can greatly benefit your Salsa On1 skills and provide more options for your dance repertoire, future events and festivals you might attend, plus any traveling experiences. ... read more >
We also teach Mambo 'Salsa On2' at Salsa Latina regularly at the higher levels
Almendra Navarrete & Richie Torres
Currently both are noted for being dancers and instructors of Afro-Caribbean Rhythms (specialized in Mambo) taking their work to different parts of the world.
Almendra Navarrete:
Chilena Professional ballerina. World Champion of the World Latin Dance Cup 2017, Feminine Soloist category and Salsa On2 category, in addition to being Ultimate Champion with her partner Richie Torres. Since 2014, she has been a podium player in the Female Soloist category at the 'WLDC' World Latin Dance Cup.
Richie Torres:
Argentino Professional dancer. In 2016, he won Second Place in the 'WLDC' World Latin Dance Cup Salsa On2 category with Almendra Navarrete. In the year 2017 he obtained the first place in the Salsa on2 category in addition to being the Ultimate Champion of the same event. Subchampions World Salsa Summit 2018 and 2019 Category Salsa On2.
*Terms & Condition:
- No Refunds
- Party & Workshop Class Passes can be transferred or sold to another with no fees.
- Full Passes can be transferred or sold to another, but there is a $10 transfer fee. Please let us know if this happens contact us
- Transaction Fees* apply to all credit card transactions online or paywave (2.7%+30c)
- No Transaction Fees apply to Cash payments
- Pricing based on per person
- Discounts cannot be added retrospectively.
- Lost Wrist bands will incur a $5 replacement admin fee.
- The Code of Conduct applies to all participants
