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salsa on2 boot camp
Saturday 23 March
1:00pm - 4:30pm

Many of you have been asking us for this specialized boot camp on Salsa "on2".
Finally found some time to put it together! We are also currently producing
a brand new Salsa "on2" instructional DVD ($40 value)
which will be complimentary for full day registrants.

This boot camp is suitable for all level - Beginners, Improvers,
Intermediate
and Advanced Salsa dancers.

Learn more and time tableHERE 
Boot Camp RegistrationHERE 

 
Latinissimo Dance Studios - Newsletter
March 13, 2013
LDStudios Newsletter!
Ladies Styling for Beg/Imp!   
**Next course** Thu 14 March @ 6:15pm

ladies_styling_masha Ladies Styling for Beginners and Improvers!

Ever felt you don't know where to put your arms or how to stay in balance when doing simple turns etc...

Ladies, who else but multiple Salsa & Latin Dance Champion Masha to teach you these basic and simple styling and footwork tips and exercises! In return this will slowly but surely add elegance, femininity, grace, and confidence.

The course focuses on your own body awareness, coordination, timing, musicality, rhythm and balance... which are all essential for partner dancing. We recommend these classes to all ladies to complement their dancing with the elements above in order to get the style, look and feel for Salsa and Latin dancing in general.

 

When: Thu 14 Mar
Time: 6:15pm
Where: LDStudios, 29 East Street, Auckland
ONLINE: $75/person
DOOR: $85/person

CLICK TO REGISTER!

C-Team needs one (1) more boy!
Just STARTED! point right But you can STILL JOIN! 

Latinissimo D-TeamWe are looking for one (1) more boy to join our new C-Team! This team is probably the most entertaining team Latinissimo has ever put together!

The entire choreography is danced to a unique Michael Jackson remix done by Giancarlo. 

Latinissimo C-Team girls If you are a BOY and are keen to partner one of our girls, please contact us ASAP!

Rehearsals just started last week and you can still catch up!!

Latinissimo Men's ShinesIf you are keen to dance different dance styles, such as MJ freestyle, cha cha, zouk and some salsa - then this team is for you! Its all there + awesome music!

CALL 0800 725 723


8wk Salsa courses! Starting in March

Salsa Beginners (level 1)
Next course
point right Thursday 21 March @ 6:15pm!

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This course is aimed for the student who has no or little 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: Thursday 21 March
Time: 7:15pm
Where: LDStudios, 29 East St, Auckland central

Learn more...

BootCamp Salsa On2
NY Style Mambo for all levels!
Whenpoint right
Saturday 23 March @ 1:00pm

Salsa, the most popular Latin dance in the world! Salsa has got two major styles, "On1" and "On2". Both of them refer to the breaking step in your basic, you will either "break" on count 1 or count 2. The reason behind this lays in the music.

This boot camp will focus on Salsa "On2"... aka New York Style Salsa, aka Mambo! Salsa On2 and On1 are the most common ways of dancing to Salsa music. Salsa On2 is an extremely popular style and danced all over the world.

We will focus on the basics, fundamentals, the most importantly the understanding of Salsa On2's unique timing and musicality.


On2 DVD
Brand new instructional DVD complimentary with full pass!
When: Saturday 23 March
Time:
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Where: 29 East St, Auckland CBD
One class: $20/person
Full pass: $50/person
Brand new instructional DVD complimentary with full pass!

More about the Boot Camp...

More about Salsa "on2"...

NEW! Hip Hop Heels!
8wk Performance course!
FREE Trial class
point right Sat 23 March @ 4:30pm!


You've probably seen the Pussy Can Dolls or Beyonce in action. Then you've already gotten a taste of Hip Hop Heels! This is a style that used the energy and attitude of hip hop and while maintaining the sensuality, flare and femininity of burlesque and jazz!

So, ladies grab a pair of your most comfortable heels and be prepared to release your inner diva!

TRY it for FREE!

FREE Trial: Saturday 23 March
Course Starts: Sat 30 March
Time: 4:30pm
Where: LDStudios, 29 East St, Auckland central

Learn more...

Register for FREE trial
HERE

8wk Salsa courses! Starting in April

Salsa Beginners (level 1)
Next course!
point right Monday 22 April @ 6:15pm!

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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: Monday 22 April
Time: 6:15pm
Where: LDStudios, 29 East St, Auckland central

Learn more...

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Salsa Beginners PLUS+ (level 2)
Next course
point right Monday 22 April @ 7:15pm!

salsa_improvers 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: Monday 22 April
Time: 7:15pm
Where: LDStudios 29 East St, Auckland central

Learn more...

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Salsa Improvers (level 3)
Next course point right Monday 22 April @ 8:30pm!

salsa_improvers 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.

Start: Monday 22 April
Time: 8:30pm
Where: LDStudios, 29 East St, Auckland central

Learn more...

Zouk Beginners!   
Next course point right Tuesday 22 April @ 6:15pm

zouk beginners1 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 22 April
Time: 6:15pm
Where: LDStudios, 29 East St, Auckland

More about Zouk...


Zouk Improvers!
Next course point right Tuesday 22 April @ 7:15pm 

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Use your core basics and fundamentals 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 to prepare you for Intermediate.

When: Tue 22 April
Time: 7:15pm
Where: LDStudios, 29 East St, Auckland

More about Zouk HERE


NEW! Zouk Intermed!
Next course point right Tuesday 22 April @ 7:15pm 

Take your Zouk dancing to the next level with Dharsh & Shantini.

 

Now is when you can start unleashing your Zouk! Explore new variations and expand your Zouk repertoire, technique, styling!  

 

When: Tue 22 April
Time: 7:15pm
Where: LDStudios, 29 East St, Auckland

More about Zouk HERE


Salsa Music for Beginners!

Visit the Beginners Corner page on our website to learn more about all the stuff you need to know as a beginner Salsa student at Latinissimo!
 
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A very common questions after starting a SALSA course is;

"-I like the music you play in class, where can I find it so I can practice?"


CLICK HERE for suggestion on music that has carefully been chosen by Giancarlo suitable for Beginners to Salsa. The music have clear instruments, slow to medium tempo and strong beats to easily find your timing.

Enjoy!
 
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La 33

ORQUESTA LA 33
*L*I*V*E* 
Sat 16 March


Throw on your dancing shoes and prepare yourself for a dose of retro Salsa Dura (hard core Salsa!), mixed with classic cumbia, ska, Latin Jazz and old school New York Bogaloo!

Orquesta La 33 is coming to A-Town! This Colombian band play hard core Salsa! Gian & Masha choregraphed one of their competition routines to one of their songs - "La Rumba Buena"!

Get you tickets to see this amazing salsa band LIVE right here in Auckland!

TICKETS & INFO HERE

LA 33 concert
LA 33 concert
Giancarlo & Masha dancing to LA 33's
Gian & Masha dancing to LA 33's "La Rumba Buena" @ Swedish Salsa Champs

 


NZ Brazilian Festival

NZ Brazilian
Dance Festival

19-21 April, 2013 

- 30 Workshops
- 2 Parties (+ concert from Kadu Pires)
- Friday Night Showcase with Int'l Artists and local NZ Talent on Display.

Artists include:
Kadu & Larissa - Brisbane/AU/Brazil
Alisson & Audrey - Perth/AU
Shannon & Trajano - Auckland/NZ
Dharshana & Shantini - Auckland/NZ
Paula & James - NZouk - NZ
Ahmed & Amber - NZouk - NZ
& more to be added 

CLICK HERE NOW!


Kiwi Classic
 
Kiwi Classic
Salsa Dance Competition
27-28 April, 2013 

A great opportunity to see great dancing in all styles at one event.

if you are a lover of dance come along and enjoy this spectacular held at the glamorous Langham Hotel in Auckland. The competition features the following events;

- Salsa Competition
- Intermational Latin & Ballroom
- Pro/Am Dancesport Championships
- American Smooth & Rhythm
- Rock n' Roll
- Ceroc, Modern Jive & Tango
- NZ Formation Team Championships


Click HERE to learn more 

 




NZ Salsa Congress 
31 May - 02 June, 2013
Queen Birthday Weekend
 

Featuring over 50 workshops in Salsa, Zouk, Bachata, ChaCha, Samba, Reggaeton, and more!

Performances by national and international teams and couples, and huge nightly parties.

Tickets & Info  HERE

NEW! Zouk DVD now available to
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All NEW Zouk Fundamentals DVD!

Learn to Zouk in the comfort of your home at your own time!

This DVD incorporates all the basic steps and fundamentals for the up and coming "Zoukeiro". All basics and sequences demonstrated are broken down step-by-step, in slow motion and with tips for leaders and followers.

You will be "Zouking" in no time and have lots of fun!

DVD content:

- Zouk basics for men & ladies
- Zouk timing & rhrythm
- Zouk sequences for beginners
- Putting all together to freestyle
- Bonus material

Media: DVD
Genre: Zouk
Level: Beginners
Running time: Approx. 60min

CLICK HERE for DVD OR

NEW! Salsa DVD!

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Get ready for some fun challenge with Giancarlo & Masha!

Salsa Advanced DVD - Volume 3

10x of Giancarlo & Masha's favorite combinations and moves for the dance floor! These are some of the moves that you see them do out when social dancing + much more!!

All demonstrated to counts, step-by-step breakdown and in slow motion!

Media: DVD
Genre: Salsa
Level: Advanced
Running time: Approx. 136min

CLICK HERE TO ORDER!

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VIDEO GALLERY!

Check out the new Video Gallery!

We have gathered as many of Latinissimo's dance videos as we could find from YouTube and other sources and put it all in the new and much improved user friendly Video Gallery!

Enjoy the videos >> HERE

 

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