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Salsa Latina News Blog: 28-July-2025

Hola Salsa Latina family, We had an amazing turnout at our event on Friday 'Salsa Night Fever' to bid farewell to Reuben & Milena, and they thank you for your support. We want to assure you that all classes will continue as usual with our new teacher schedule. Some classes are being disrupted by event bookings over the next few weeks, so please double-check your classes by reviewing the updated timetable. A new Beginners Salsa 101 course is set to start this Thursday with Marcela & Alastair and it's a Free class to try, so let your mates know so they can join!


Salsa Night Fever
Salsa Night Fever: Farewell Party 25-07-2025

UPDATES:

📢 NEW Teacher Schedule ....details here >

💃 NEW Salsa Beginners Course ...FREE - Starts This Thursday >

Bachata Wednesday 06 Aug Canceled - New Start Dates ...details below

Salsa Thursday 07 Aug Canceled  - returns to normal the following week.

✈️ Reuben & Milena Fly out ....details below

🎖️ Bachata Grading This Wednesday ...details below

🏔️ Hanmer Salsa Festival - 24 Day Countdown .....more below



 Cancelations & Postponements

Due to large unforeseen events at the venue some classes have new start dates but all continue as normal from mid August. Affect dates are as follows:

  • Bachata Wednesday 06 August classes all start the following week on the 13th August for a free class, this is also a Fast Track course, learn more in 7 weeks.

  • Salsa Thursday 07 August classes canceled on this day and recontinue the following week as normal.

    ...... see our timetable for updates >


✈️ Reuben & Milena are flying to Europe

Reuben and Milena, are set to fly to Europe for a new adventure! ✈️ They'll be away for a period of time — at least 6 to 8 months, with the exact timing still to be confirmed.

But don’t worry — Salsa Latina isn’t going anywhere! 💃🕺

We’ve been actively training up new teachers and developing & expanding our existing teaching team to ensure Salsa Latina continues to thrive. With continued help from Europe our talented instructors will be stepping in to lead classes, and performance teams — keeping our amazing community strong and vibrant. Expect some online classes coming soon!


🏔️ Hanmer Salsa Winter Festival - 22 Aug 2025

It's Not to late - Less than 35 full passes available!

The complete itinerary for our incredible winter weekend getaway, featuring Salsa and Bachata workshops with 'Jaime Jesus & Mary from Sydney' & four other New Zealand teachers, this is coming very soon this Winter! Come join us for hot pools and a weekend packed with social dancing & learning. Make sure to grab a full pass these are now limited in numbers, once sold out you wont be able to join in all workshops. Check out the full timetable and details on the Hanmer website here. > www.hanmersalsa.com


🎖️Bachata 101 GRADING THIS Wednesday

THIS Wednesday 30th July at 6:15 is the next grading!  

Results for this grading will be posted on our weekly Blog


If you have done a grading before but havent attained a high level platinum grade, you can resits this exam and join in this week, just turn up no need to register.


Gradings for Progression

Gradings are required to progress to the next levels, its also designed to help improve you fundamental level, so If you didn't get a platinum grade on the first attempt this is actually normal for most 90% of people who are new to dance


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📢 Join us on Instagram!

Salsa Latina has a new account with a New name change.

We upload videos in class, you might be in there if you are taking our classes. To see latest videos & images of our classes & parties join us here > www.instagram.com/salsa_latina_academy



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