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💃 BAY OF ISLANDS LATIN DANCE – EASTER SPECIAL! 🕺Hola Northlanders! Keen for some dance?! Get ready to move your body and feel the Cuban and Dominican rhythms at this incredible Latin Dance Easter Special event!
Thanks to the great support and collaboration of local instructors from 'Far North Latin Dance' we bring you two unforgettable nights of social dancing, plus a lineup of exciting workshops and masterclasses to take your dance skills to the next level. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, there’s something for everyone!
WHAT’S ON?
✅ 2 Social Dance Nights – dance the night away!
✅ 2 Workshops & 4 Masterclasses – learn and have fun!
✅ Styles: Casino Cubano (Cuban Salsa), Son Cubano, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Rueda de Casino & others!
🌟SCHEDULE:
> Thu 17 @ Zane Grey's | Paihia Restaurant
7pm, 'Warmup' SOCIAL NIGHT, FREE Entry
Let's meetup, connect and have our 1st dance together!
> FRIDAY 18 @ Opua Hall
10.30 am ( 1 hr ): CHA CHA CHA Wworkshop
Learn the fundamentals of this playful and rhythmic Latin dance,
perfect for all levels!
-- LUNCH BREAK --
1:45 pm ( 1.5 hrs )
CASINO CUBANO Masterclass
Dive into the essence of ‘Cuban salsa’ practicing footwork,
partner dynamics, and traditional techniques.
3.30 pm ( 1.5 hrs )
RUEDA DE CASINO Masterclass
Experience the excitement of Rueda, a dynamic CASINO style danced in a circle with fun partner exchanges.
7 pm ( 3 hrs )
MERENGUE Workshop + Far North Latin Dance Showcase + Latin dance social FIESTA!
> SATURDAY 19 @ Opua Hall
9.30 am ( 1 hr ):
BACHATA Workshop
Try the fundamentals of Dominican Bachata while working on a short choreography to improve memory, fluidity and body movement.
11 am ( 1.5 hrs ):
MUSICALITY Masterclass
Enhance your dancing with a deeper understanding of rhythm, timing and musical interpretation across different Latin dance styles.
-- LUNCH BREAK --
1.30 pm ( 1.5 hrs )
SON CUBANO Masterclass
Discover the roots of Cuban salsa with Son Cubano, mastering its elegant movements, timing and connection to the music.
🌟 MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
👨🏫 Pablo Salas (Chile/NZ) – Passionate dancer & instructor that runs Nelsonson Dance & Entertainment in the top of the South Island. Link to Full BIO: https://bit.ly/Pablo-BIO
Want to fast-track your skills? Private lessons are available for individuals or groups!
Contact Pablo directly: 020 4158 3420 / 📧 Email: [email protected]
🎟️ TICKETS ONLINE (+Booking Fee)
$34 - 1 Session
$58 - 2 Sessions
$80 - FRI PASS (3 sessions + Fiesta incl.)
$74 - SAT PASS (3 sessions)
$122 - FULL PASS > All sessions + Fiesta included
*$105 Full Pass Early bird available (limited)
$15 - FRIDAY FIESTA (Mini-class + Social Night)
**Tickets at the DOOR will be incur on extra $5.
Secure your spot now! 🎫 BOOK HERE:
https://bit.ly/Paihia-Latindance-Easter
📍 Opua Hall – 16 Beechey Street, Opua
Don’t miss out on this fun, vibrant, and community-driven Latin dance event! See you on the dance floor! 💃🔥
Event Venue
Paihia and Opua, Russell, New Zealand
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