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March 08, 2012

LDStudios Newsletter!

The evolution of Latin Music - screening!

Screening date >> Fri 23 Mar @ 7:00pm

Last time we screened this documentary many of you missed out and have been asking me to do it again... we'll here it is! Hope you can make it this time around.

...and for those who don't know what this is all about...

This is a MUST SEE documentary for all and anybody who is interested in Latin Music - specially if you are a Salsa dancer!

The documentary will open your eyes and hopefully you will appreciate the music much more when having the knowledge of where it came from, how it was created and who was who in the Latin/Salsa music industry.

Most importantly - you will have the faces, names and images to relate to the music that you dance to!

This is the Evolution & Revolution of LATIN MUSIC!

Come and see this fantastic documentary at LDStudios on the BIG screen!

When: Friday 23 March
TIme: 7:00pm
Where: LDStudios, 81 Hillside Road, Glenfield
Running time: Approx. 90min

Click on image >> to watch the preview!

HERE it is >> Gian & Masha's NEW Salsa choreography!

Professional Second : Giancarlo & Masha Johansson - Aceki World Salsa Championship 2012

Giancarlo & Masha's new competition piece that earned them
1st runner up @ 2012 World Salsa Championships

We've had numerous request to see the new competition piece that Giancarlo & Masha exhibited at the World Salsa Championships a couple of weeks ago in Hong Kong.

Make sure you click LIKE if you like it or leave a comment.

SEE VIDEO HERE

Latinissimo dancers crowned World Salsa Champions!

Masha, Giancarlo, Tania, Enrique, Brenda, Ricky and Paul World Salsa Championships Awards Ceremony

Over the weekend Latinissimo dancers Enrique Johns & Tania Mason were crowned World Amateur Salsa Champions at the World Salsa Championships held in Hong Kong!

Further more, Giancarlo & Masha were 1st runner up in the World Salsa Professional category, Latinissimo A-Team were 1st runner up at the World Salsa Team category and New Zealand got awarded 1st runner up in the World Salsa Championship Country Award.

4x placings in total at the World Salsa Championships! An accomplishment no other could match, and all from one and the same school - Latinissimo!

Read more...

Saturday 24 March

Dress up in your most exotic Middle Eastern costume!

NEW! Salsa courses
Starting in March!

Salsa Beginners (level 1)
New course date

Mon 26 Mar @ 6:30pm

This 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;

- FREE Beginners Salsa DVD included!*

- No partner required!

- Salsa is a GREAT way to meet new people and make new friends.

- NZ's most experienced Professional Salsa instructors.

When: Mon 26 March
Time: 6:30pm
Where: LDStudios, 81 Hillside Rd, Glenfield

REGISTER NOW!

Learn more...

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Salsa Improvers (level 3)
New course date

Mon 26 Mar @ 7:30pm

In this course you will learn to combine and create variations of the fundamentals taught in the beginners course, taking your salsa dancing to the next level - Improvers.

You will learn how to make your dancing flow with simple, fun and interesting moves. Basic salsa styling is introduced.

Learn more...

Start: Mon 26 March
Time: 7:30pm
Where: LDStudios, 81 Hillside Road, Glenfield

REGISTER NOW!

Learn more...

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Salsa Beginners PLUS+ (level 2)
Next course

Wed 28 Mar @ 6:30pm

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.

When: Wed 26 March
Time: 6:30pm
Where: LDStudios 81 Hillside Rd, Glenfield

REGISTER NOW!

Learn more...

Beginners Zouk!

**Next course** Tue 12 Apr @ 6:30pm

Join us for 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.

Note these classes run as a block course, however you are able to do them casually as well.

When: Tue 12 Apr
Time: 6:30pm
Where: LDStudios, 81 Hillside Road, Glenfield

More about Zouk...

Improvers Zouk!

Next CourseTue 12 Apr @ 7:30pm

Take your Zouk dancing to the next level!

Use your core basics and fundamental learned in the Beginners course to explore new variations and expand your Zouk repertoire and technique!

Introduction to Zouk styling and new techniques will be added in a fun and comprehensive way.

When: Tue 12 Apr
Time: 7:30pm
Where: LDStudios, 81 Hillside Rd, Glenfield

More about Zouk HERE

Hire Latinissimo Dance Studios!

LDStudios offers one of the largest open spaces in Auckland, with its own swimming pool and BBQ area! Located right in the heart of the North Shore with easy access from the Northern motorway and only 12km from the CBD (15min drive).

LDStudios is available for hire for dance practices, dance classes, private functions, photo shoots, birthday parties and more.

The studio features a 250sqm dance floor, fully equipped with sound system, party lights, wall to wall mirrors, high stud ceiling, lots of natural skylight, lots of free parking - literally at the door step and much more.

Availability: Enquire

Price: Starting @ $35/hr

Where: LDStudios, 2/81 Hillside Road, Glenfield

Bookings & info: Giancarlo 021 272 5722

Directions to LDStudios: HERE

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