Salsa Latina News Post: 01-Dec-2025
- Salsa Latina
- 23 hours ago
- 4 min read
Hola Salsa Latina family, 💫 We’re still buzzing from last week’s competition and incredibly proud of our teams — the full list of results is now available!
💫 A quick reminder: regular gradings have now been phased out, but Platinum gradings are still available — and they come with great perks like free lower-level classes. Booking a private Platinum grading is now the best way to go.
💫 This Tuesday (week #8) instead of a grading will be a 'summary class'— a fun chance to run through all the moves, have some fun & see how far you’ve come, and check if you’re ready for the next level starting next week. While it’s no longer a requirement, it’s a great opportunity to gauge your progress and get valuable feedback from your teachers.
💫 New Teachers: We’ve also welcomed new Bachata teachers last week, with a new Salsa teacher joining this week. This will bring even more variety and flavour to our classes and yes there is more to come... more below
UPDATES:
🏆 Competition Results for Salsa Latina (Full List)...more below >
💫 New Teachers joining our classes... more below >
💫 No more Week#8 group gradings! ... more below >
💫 Platinum $5 fee is officially GONE! FREE Classes for platinum levels ...more below >
🎖️ Want an official certificate or Platinum grading? ...more below >
💃x4 New Salsa Levels start Next Week; plus new teachers ...more below >
Class Updates!
We’ve just made some big changes you’re going to love:
💫 No more Level 1 group gradings!
The last class of any Level 1 course is now a relaxed Summary Class. Your teachers will simply dance with everyone, feel how you’re moving, and let you know if you’re ready to level up. If a little more practice would help, they’ll gently suggest the best option (privates, repeating the level, or a combo). Way less stress, way more fun! ... read more >
💫 Platinum $5 fee is officially GONE!
Doing lower levels on the same night is FREE. Yep, we’re bringing back the classic 2-for-1 system you all missed! If you are a Platinum Level and when you come to any lower level class on the same night you get the lower level Free! ..... read more >
💫 Want an official certificate or Platinum grading?
Private gradings are now available anytime — simply book a paid private session whenever you’re ready for your formal assessment. If you’re aiming for Platinum status, you’ll need to complete your grading through private lessons. Once achieved, you’ll unlock free classes as a bonus and continue to advance your level even further. ... read more >
💫 New Teachers
New teachers — including Sam, Mike, Naomi, and Tayla — joined our Bachata team last week, and this week we’re welcoming a new Salsa teacher, Bridget, who will be supporting Robyn. These additions will bring even more variety and flavour to our classes.
All our instructors continue to receive weekly training from Reuben & Milena to keep lifting the standard. you can see the teacher schedule update here >
These changes have already started, and more exciting updates. Thank you for being part of this amazing community – we can’t wait to keep dancing with you! See you on the floor!
4 Salsa Courses Start Next Week
💃x4 New Salas Levels start on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Join us with new teachers in the mix! It's time to progress up a level! If you have been doing level 2 for some time, it might be worth a step up and giving Level 3 a go! No grading is required to join but we recommend you can completed or almost completed all 8 'level 2 modules'. & if you are New there is a FREE Salsa class coming so you can try it out! Bring a mate and join the fun! ... details >
🏆 Competition Results for Salsa Latina:
Competition - Highlights of the weekend included:
1st: 🏆 Salsa Open Couples Team – NZ Champions
3rd: 🏆 Aspire Mambo Ladies Squad – 3rd Place (Open Salsa Shines)
1st: 🏆 Salsa Am Choreo Couples - Alastair & Bridget Ann Trevena – NZ Champions
2nd:🥈Salsa Pro-Am Freestyle with Alastair Payne & Milena – NZ Vice Champions
3rd:🥉Salsa Pro-Am Freestyle with Arlo & Robyn – NZ Vice Champions
2nd:🥈 Salsa Am Freestyle Couples - Alastair & Bridget Ann Trevena – NZ Vice Champions
3rd: 🥉Salsa Am Freestyle Couples - Faaf & Esther
3rd: 🥉Latin Am Shine Duets - Daisy & Julia
1st:🥇 Bachata Open Jack & Jill Females – Miléna - NZ Champion
2nd:🥈Salsa Open Jack & Jill Females – Miléna - NZ Vice Champion
1st: 🥇 Salsa Am Jack n Jill Females - Bridget Ann Trevena – NZ Champion
1st:🥇 Salsa Am Jack n Jill Males - Alistair – NZ Champion
3rd: 🥉Salsa Am Jack n Jill Males - Arlo – NZ Champion
3rd: 🥉Salsa Am Jack n Jill Females - Esther – NZ Champion
What a memorable weekend—congratulations to everyone involved!
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