Salsa Latina News: 25-August-2026
- Salsa Latina
- 9 hours ago
- 3 min read
Hola Salsa Latina family.. these are our latest exciting updates
✨ Special Salsa Workshop with Miléna! ✨Next Monday!
Miléna is back in Christchurch for a short visit and bringing her signature style, musicality and movement to a special Salsa On1 Shines, Footwork & Body Movement Workshop!
📅 Monday 31 August | 6:15pm
📍 The Assembly (Salsa Latina Academy)
💃 Open Level – Level 2+ | Leads & follows welcome
💰 $22 or 1 Class Pass
Work on your body movement, footwork, fluidity, control and confidence while learning to connect more naturally with the music. Whether you dance On1 or On2, this workshop is all about moving better and dancing with intention.
No enrolment required – just turn up on the night! ....full details here >
🇨🇾 Reuben & Miléna - Last Two Weeks
Our head teachers from Cyprus, Reuben & Miléna, are on their last 2 weeks before they fly back to Europe so take advantage of the Level 2 & Level 3 classes while they're happening now.
🇳🇿 Reuben & Miléna visiting Christchurch until 5th September
🎓 Reuben teaching across Level 2-3 and coaching students, performers, and teachers this week. See the teacher schedule on our timetable here >
💃 Miléna teaching Level 3 classes and preparing performance teams for September competitions. See the teacher schedule on our timetable here >
🆕 New Salsa On1 Shines Workshop from Milena on Monday 31st August
📅 Updated class timetable with teacher names available online.
🎧 DJ Reuben at Salsa Sábado 29th September.
🚀 A fantastic opportunity to learn, improve, and grow with Salsa Latina throughout
We can't wait to share this experience with you!
4 New Salsa Courses Start NEXT Week! 💃
Whether you're ready to move up a level or you're joining our Level 1 Beginners Course, now is the perfect time to start dancing.
Know someone who's always wanted to learn Salsa? Bring them along!
🎉 FREE Beginner Intro Class
Thursday | 6:15 pm
Meet our friendly team, try your first Bachata class, and discover why so many people love dancing with Salsa Latina.
Friends are always welcome!👉 View New Salsa Courses
📺 New LED Screen
We're excited to see a HUGE wall Led screen at the studio to display shines of the week.
Come check out the venue updates this week!
Salsa Sábado This Saturday - 29th August 🔥
NOTE: This event is moved forward 1 week because of Hanmer Salsa Festival.
Join us at Casa Publica for our fortnightly Latin dance social.
✨ Practise your dancing, meet new people, build confidence, and enjoy a great night out. ✅ FREE Entry – bring a friend! See dates Salsa Sabado >
Hanmer Salsa Festival
– What a Weekend! ❄️💃🕺
What a fantastic Hanmer Salsa Festival 2026! An amazing weekend of Salsa, Bachata, workshops, parties, friends and plenty of fun in beautiful Hanmer Springs. ❤️
A huge thank you to organiser Annie for all the time, energy and heart she puts into making this special event happen, and to all her wonderful helpers working behind the scenes. 🙏
Thank you also to the teachers, DJs and dancers from around New Zealand and Australia who helped create such a great atmosphere. We loved being part of it!
🎉 HSWF 2027 is already confirmed for a similar date next August!
Stay tuned for the official announcement and Early Bird Passes — we’ll see you back in Hanmer in 2027! ❄️♨️💃
🎉 Salsa Latina Showcase & Party 💃🔥
Join us for a night of incredible Salsa & Bachata as our Salsa Latina Performance Teams make their official debut! 🌟
After the showcase, stay for the party and dance the night away with us!
📅 Saturday 5th September📍 Mount Pleasant Community Centre🕘 Doors Open: 9:00pm
✅ FREE ENTRY🥤 BYO drinks & snacks🌿 Amazing venue with a huge outdoor deck & plenty of fresh air
❤️ Koha donations are welcome to help our teams with costumes, competition fees, and travel. Every contribution makes a difference!
🎟️ More information: https://www.salsalatina.nz/dance-events
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