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SalsaDance.co.nz - Newsletter
June 02, 2011

Gian & Masha - 1st Place

- Australian Salsa Open Championships!

Greetings!

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Giancarlo & Masha
2011 ASO Champions

Giancarlo and Masha have done it once again! This time claiming 1st place in the Professional division at the 2011 Australian Salsa Open Championships held in Sydney on Saturday 28 May, 2011.

Just 4 weeks ago (April 30th), Giancarlo & Masha took out 1st place at the Swedish National Salsa Championships in Stockholm, Sweden.

 

At present they have scored a "hat-trick" by holding 3 current National salsa titles in 3 countries;

 

 

 

ASO 

 

 

 

1 - Current and Undefeated New Zealand Pro Salsa Champions,

2 - Current Swedish Pro Salsa Champions 

3 - Current Australian Pro Salsa Open Champions.

 

This is an unprecedented achievement for any dancer.


Read more...


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Ulysses & Jasmine
2010 ASO Champions


Read the blog from a competitors point of view of the Australian Salsa Open Championships by Ulysses McLaren of Latin Dance Australia, Sydney - HERE

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Next set of Beginners Salsa course >> Thursday 16 June!

Calling PAST Beginners Salsa registrants

NOTE:
If you registered for the BEGINNERS SALSA course (from June 2010 onward), you are entitled to join the BEGINNERS SALSA course for a whole year from the date you registered! You can come in and join at ANY TIME. Make the most out of your registration! There is lots of new people to dance with, come and join the fun!!

Have a great weekend and see you dancing real soon!

Sincerely,
 
Latin Dance Studios (LDS)
http://www.SalsaDance.co.nz
0800 SALSADANCE (725 723)

 

NZ Pacific Salsa Congress
Queens Birthday Weekend
Fri 03 - Sun 05 June, Wellington


NZ Salsa CongressThe NZ Pacific Salsa Congress is the biggest Latin Dance Event in New Zealand. Some of the best Latin dance instructors and dancers from around the world and New Zealand will come together in Wellington for 3 days and nights of exciting parties, workshops and world class shows. 

Learn more about the New Zealand Salsa Congress HERE

Its not too late to come along! You can still get a last minute flight to Wellington to join us and have an unforgettable salsa dance weekend! Just click on the link above to book your Congress pass!

PLEASE NOTE: No Friday Night Salsa! this Friday 03 June and No salsa classes Monday 06 and 07 June. All classes resume as per normal Wednesday 08.

FAQ: Is a Salsa Congress a competition? No, to keep it short - its like a convention or exhibition where salsa dance enthusiasts, instructors and schools (from many parts of the world) gather for a full weekend of learning, sharing and displaying what they do and how the do anything and everything that falls under the category of Salsa or "street Latin".
TEAM Latinissimo hot
Auditions & Info!

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>> Sat 11 Jun @ 2:00pm

- NEW CHOREOGRAPHY!
- NEW COSTUMES!
- NEW MUSIC!

TEAM Latinissimo is looking for new members who wish to join us for Local, National & International Performance opportunities!


Teams available
  • Latinissimo Team "ALPHA"
  • Latinissimo Team "BRAVO"
  • Latinissimo Team "CHARLIE"
  • Latinissimo Team "DELTA"
To register for the auditions - Contact us with the following info.
  • Full name
  • Male or Female
  • Phone number
  • Preferred Email address

 

Friday Night Salsa!

FRIDAY 10 JUNE Latin Mix class @ 8:30pm

Read more... 
NEW! Salsa Courses
Starting June/July!


Salsa Beginners (level 1)
Next course >> Thu 16 June @ 6:30pm

beginnersThis course is aimed for the student who has little or no experience in salsa. We start from the very beginning with all the salsa basics, rhythm & timing.

Some reasons why you should join LDS Beginners salsa;

- GUARANTEED LEARNING!
- FREE Beginners Salsa DVD included!*
- REPEAT the course for 12 months FREE!
- No partner required!
- Salsa is a GREAT way to meet new people and make new friends.
- NZ's most experienced Professional Salsa instructors.

Learn more...

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Salsa Beginners PLUS+ (level 2)

Next course >>  Thu 16 June @ 7:30pm 
beginners plus
This course is for Beginners who have completed Level 1 (Beginners Salsa) and feel they are ready to move on. In this course you will explore how you can change the look of the basics you have learned in Level 1 without changing your basic steps.

Towards the end of the course we start touching on the next level - Improvers.

Learn more...

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Salsa Beginners (level 1)
Upcoming course >>
  Mon 11 July @ 6:30pm

beginnersThis course is aimed for the student who has little or no experience in salsa. We start from the very beginning with all the salsa basics, rhythm & timing.

Some reasons why you should join LDS Beginners salsa;

- GUARANTEED LEARNING!
- FREE Beginners Salsa DVD included!*
- REPEAT the course for 12 months FREE!
- No partner required!
- Salsa is a GREAT way to meet new people and make new friends.
- NZ's most experienced Professional Salsa instructors.

Learn more...
8wk Zouk course!

Zouk (Beginners)

>> Next course Tue 14 Jun @ 7:30pm

ZoukJoin Gian & Masha for 8 weeks of Beginners Zouk.

Zouk is growing more and more in popularity around Auckland. Learn core basics and fundamental of Zouk with simple and effective techniques in a structured, fun and comprehensive way.

By the end of the course, you will be able to put it all together to create Zouk magic on the dance floor!

Start: Tue 14 June
Time: 7:30pm
Where: LDStudios, 81 Hillside Road, Glenfield

More about Zouk...

 

8wk Latin Mix course!

>> Next course Thu 16 Jun @ 8:30pm


Latin MixWhile Salsa dancing is covered in a separate course due to its huge popularty and extensive repertoire, the "8wk Street Latin Mix Course" will introduce you to the next 3 most popular styles -  Bachata,  Cha Cha,  Zouk.

You will learn simple, effective and appropriate techniques, partnerwork and timing in a structured and comprehensive way.

By the end of the course you will have enough repertoire to step out on the dance floor and have lots of fun!

Start: Thu 16 Jun
Time: 8:30pm
Where: LDStudios, 81 Hillside Road, Glenfield

Learn more...
See you dancing real soon!
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In This Issue
20011 NZ Salsa Congress
TEAM Latinissimo Auditions
Friday Night Salsa!
New Salsa courses!
8wk Zouk course
8wk Latin Mix course
New T-shirt designs!

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

Due to the NZ Pacific Salsa Congress, LDStudios will be closed from Friday 03 June -Tuesday 08 June.

No - Friday Night Salsa! 03 June
No - Salsa classes Mon 06 June AND Tuesday 07 June

All classes resume as per normal Wednesday 08.

 

Latinissimo Promo Video! 
Latinissimo Promo Video!
Welcome to Latinssimo Dance Studios! 


Spread the word about Latinissimo!

Check out the promo video and share it on your social media! Only takes a few clicks!

Enjoy the video >> HERE

 


salsa intermediate

Salsa Intermediate 
(levels 4&5)

On casual basis

Mondays @ 8:30pm.


Next class Mon 13 Jun


Shines warm-up
+ smooth partnerwork!

LDS concession cards welcome!

Get concession card

 

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NEW!  T-shirt designs!

Check out the
new cool Latinssimo 
T-shirt designs! Different colors available

Click HERE to view large images


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Concession 5

5x Class
Concession Card

10 concession

10x Class
Concession Card

Concession cards are available for casual classes.
 
DVDs

All DVDs back in stock!

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Let your workmates, friends and family know where you dance so they can join you!

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You support is highly appreciated!

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Get ready for the competition of the year...!

Full details HERE