Friday Salsa Party @ Engineers
Our Brand new Fortnightly Friday Salsa Party night is a huge hit! Join us at 'Engineers Bar & have drink and a dance! Our social nights are the most popular Salsa Dance events in Christchurch. Anyone can come, this night is for everybody at all levels, dancers and non-dancers. We are also creating a safe environment for dancers, this bar doesn't attract the usual night club crowd so it's perfect for those that want to enjoy partner dancing.
🍸 Drinks Available at the Bar - please buy to support the night
❤️ Everyone Welcome - including Non-dancers & we encourage you to bring your friends
✅ Free Entry
🕘 Time: 8:00pm till 1:00am
Dates:
★ Friday 29th August 2025
★ Friday 26th September 2025
... more dates coming soon.
Social Latin Dance Party:
Music: - The ratio of dance styles like Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue & Kizomba played will be based on who is dancing at the event, it's not a strict formula and will vary each event.
Dj Javier, kicking off the night 8-9pm with some warmup music, then Salsa Bachata & Kizomba in full swing from 9pm-12am+ and finishing off the night with some amazing Reggaeton.
with the support from DJ Reuben from Salsa Latina
Venue Features:
♨️ Fresh Air with open french doors
☀️ Private Open Air Closed Courtyard
💃 Large Wooden Dance Floor
🎉 Safe Environment for Dancers
Location:
Engineers Bar
🌏 178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Located Upstairs next to the corner of Colombo St & St Asaph.
FAQ's:
• Any Dance Classes?
Not at the bar at this point in time, but we do recommend joining our Free beginner classes during the week at Salsa Latina. If you can't join our beginner courses, do consider Private lessons to get to Intermediate. You are also welcome to come watch any class.
• Can it finish earlier than 1am?
Yes - depending on numbers of people at the event and spending at the bar this night may finish as early as midnight. This is fully at the bars discretion and so we do ask to support the bar by buying drinks.
• Why are some events missing?
We strive to maintain a consistent schedule every two weeks. However, occasionally, due to significant events or orangisers being away, there may be adjustments. So we recommend to join our newsletter & become a member on this website or keep an eye on the timetable.
• I'm a beginner dancer, should I come to the party?
Absolutely!.. it's the fastest way to learn when mixing social dancing with regular Salsa & Bachata classes you'll learn up 10 times faster. It's like practice on steroids!
• 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 the party is Free?
We host this event to support and grow Salsa and Bachata community in Christchurch and New Zealand. We kindly ask that you support the bar by purchasing drinks, or if you don't drink, consider a mocktail and bring your drinking friends to help us keep this event running in the future. Please also support the dance schools that bring dancers into the community also.
