Past Events & Troupe Performances

STAR SALSA SHOWCASE
Friday 4th - 6th June

FULL PASS $75.00
* Friday & Saturday Salsa Party
* 3 Latin Dance Workshops (A Mix of Styles)
* Outdoor Salsa Jam
* VIP Seating at the     
   STAR   SALSA SHOWCASE  Theatre Show


PERFORMER PASSES $45.00
* Includes Friday & Saturday Party
* Dance Workshops
* Outdoor Salsa Jam
* STAR SALSA SHOWCASE Theatre Show

Workshops with Donna & Warren, Reuben & Marcella, Jake & Lorna, Alfonso & Rebecca, Nirico & Emily

For more info go to stardanceacademy@gmail.com


MAFIE ZOUKER - NEW ZEALAND TOUR

Date: 5-15 March 2010: Christchurch : 5 - 8 March 2010 &  Auckland  : 12 - 15 March 2010


NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC SALSA CONGRESS

                             NZ Pacific Salsa Congress!

2 - 4 of April 2010 (Easter Weekend) Wellington, New Zealand

50+ WORKSHOPS
30 +ARTISTS
3 HUGE PARTIES

The Congress

The 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 come together in Wellington for 3 nights and 2 days of exciting parties, workshops and world class shows.

2nd Early Bird prices ending 14th February

Hurry & book your Early bird tickets before Feb 14th before it is too late !!!

Prices Normally $295 (Full pass) NOW $265
Prices Normally $225 (Performance pass)
NOW $195

NZ Congress 2010 is only 2 months away & will feature over 50 top class workshops over 2 days, & 3 huge nights. Parties & shows from artist & dancers from all over NZ & the world.

Location: Te Whaea Foyer/Hall: Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre,11 Hutchison Rd, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand

www.nzpacificsalsacongress.co.nz

 


 

DIVAS: LADY STYLZ - WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND
This ALL Ladies weekend of pampering and salsa is in our sights, just around the corner...

Date: 19-21 February 2010
Venue: The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, 147 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand

 ** A weekend with our World Leading Salsa Divas - Luda Kroitor; Lil Liz & Sharon Pakir
** Plus NZ's very own Divas - Irina Kapeli; Pauline Hiroti & Kat Irving
** Also with guest instructor Alfonso Rios
** Friday night Cocktail Hour
** Saturday night Gala Dinner consisting of 3 course plated dinner & Motivational Guest Speaker
** Saturday night Salsa Ball - 'An Evening of Elegance' and for your entertainment DJ's and Live Music

PLUS WORKSHOPS consisting of -
** Movement classes - spinning, footwork, isolations, arms, hands, head and musicality

Payment Instructions
Salsa Divas-Lady Stylz
Westpac - Wanganui Branch, New Zealand
Account Name: World Salsa Tours
Account No: 03 0791 0722332 025


 PATIO LATINO
    Latin fun all at once!!
   Fiesta, market,  workshops
   Date: 6th of February 2010 
   Venue: Cathedral square.
   Time: From 10am to 4 pm.
   Free event


The New Zealand Salsa Nationals 
31st October 2009 at
TelstraClearPacificEventsCenter.

 $5000 total prize money (Amatuer, Open & Teams)
 Special guest MC - TVNZ's Tamati Coffey
      (Winner of Dancing with the Stars 2009)

 International judges - Carlos Galiano and Elli Torres

      (Latin Dance Steps, Australia)
 Guest judge - Carol-Ann Hickmore (Dancing with the Stars winner 2005,

      Judge 2006 & 2007) 
 Live band – Kantuta
Workshops

For more info see www.salsanationals.co.nz
 

Bachata workshops with Carlos Cinta 2009

Carlos Cinta from Chicago is bringing his awesome style of 'Dominican Republic Bachata' to Christchurch

Date:  Saturday, 12th December, 2009
Venue: Latin Fire Dance Studio, 100 Stanmore Road, Christchurch
 
Price: Presold  workshops : 1 workshop $20 / 2 workshops $35 / 3 workshops $45 / 4 workshops $55
1 / Musicality                                                             10:30am - 11:30am
2 / Fundamentals of Dominican Republic Bachata    11:45am - 12: 45pm
3 / Improvers Combo                                                  1:30pm - 2:30pm
4 / Intermediate/Advanced Combo                             2:45pm - 3:45pm
 
Friday pre-workshop party at Ibis Hotel, Hereford Street, Christchurch from 8:30pm
Saturday party at Salsa Latina, 160 Manchester Street,  from 8pm till late : $5 entry
 

 


BACHATA EXTRAVAGANZA 2009

Learn from International Bachata Instructors( Bachatateros) -
Juan and Samantha from
Sydney
Venue: Woolston Club,
Hargood street

Saturday 3rd Oct:
12.30pm- 2pm.    1st Bachata Bootcamp- fundamentals & cheeky moves
                           (Open Level)

2.15pm- 3.45pm,   2nd Bachata Bootcamp- Body movement & sexy moves
                           (Open Level)

Sunday 4th Oct:   

10.30am- 11.30am - funky moves (Imp/ Int level)
11.45am- 12.45pm- Pasitos de Bachata / bachata shines
                                           (Imp/ Int level)                   
Lunch break-
12.45pm- 1.30pm
1.30pm- 2.30pm- Bachata Moderna Intro (Int/ Adv)
2.45pm- 3.45pm- Bachata Moderna Combos (Int/ Adv)

Workshop Prices:   1 Bootcamp- $30 /  2 Bootcamps- $55
1 workshop- $20 /  2 workshops- $35 / 3 workshops- $55 /
4 workshops $70
Total Package including party $120 /  party separate- Door Entry $10
Private lessons available

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Event: Fuego en la Noche

       "Canterbury's biggest Latin dance party"

What: Night of Mayhem

Host: UCanDance

Start Time: Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 8:00pm

End Time: Sunday, May 24 at 12:30am

Where: Caledonian Hall

$17 for students, $20 for non-students and if people can't buy at the time then they will be available on the door for $25.

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MANDERLEY GARDEN FESITVAL

Location: Little River

Date: Saturday & Sunday, 8th & 9th November. 2008. Performance by Latin Fire & & many other performers.

Entry: $10 or free for under 12 years


TACTIX NETBALL

Date: Sunday, 15th June 2008 at Westpac Trust

Come along & watch Latin Fire's prematch entertainment from 4:50pm at the Netball game!!

 


NZ/PACIFIC SALSA CONGRESS
Easter

Location: Wellington

Latin Fire have once again impressed the NZ & Australian judges at the NZ/Pacific Salsa Congress, in Wellington at Easter, and will represent NZ Salsa at he Sydney Salsa Congress 2009!!

More information: www.nzpacificsalsacongress.co.nz and www.sydneysalsacongress.com.au

 


CANTERBURY RAMS

Performance, Friday, 23rd May, 2008 at 7:30pm


 

South Island Salsa Competition- 2007

  For photos of the 2007 competition check out the photo gallery on  latinfire@xtra.co.nz


 

Blenheim Salsa Showcase 2008

Date: Friday, 30th May - 1st June

Friday: Opening Salsa party at the Loft. 9pm - 1am

Saturday: Workshops: 12:30pm: Warm up workshop with Stayz & Annie / 1pm: Bachata workshop with Saione & Pauline /                 1pm: Rueda workshop with Rikki & partner / 2:15pm ChaCha workshop with Donna & Warren / 2:15pm Salsa workshop with Saione and Catherine.

Saturday: Star Dance Academy Salsa Showcase 2008. Performances by Soul Fuego, NZ Salsa Kids, Latin Fire, Bachatearoa, Salsa Brosa, Amit & Nikal, Reuben & Vikki, Rikki & Amelia, Salsa Groove, John and Kim, Rae & Sonz of Salsa and more!!!

Saturday: Salsa after party at Groovetown Hall.

Sunday: Salsa Brunch & Coffee: 11am - 2pm at Annies Cafe!

Prices: Full weekend pass $55 / Salsa Showcase $18 adults & $12 kids / Workshops $15 one workshop or $25 two workshops /    Saturday Night Salsa  party $15 .


LATIN DANCE FESTIVAL

Saturday, 16th February, 2008

Location: North Quad @ Christchurch Art Gallery

Contact: www.latindancefestival.co.nz

Doors Open: 7pm & show starts 8pm

Come along & see awesome performances by Christchurch Latin Dance Studios (including Latin Fire's Sydney Performance) aswell as visiting performers from NZ.

Entry: Presold tickets $10 & door sales $15


 

Sydney Salsa Congress - 17th - 20th Jan 2008

Donna, Warren and their Dance Troupe received the highest points score at the Teams Selections at NZ/Pacific Salsa Congress 2007 & have just returned from Sydney representing New Zealand at the Sydney Salsa Congress in 2008!

The Team did an awesome performance at the Congress & were proud to represent New Zealand Salsa. Check out the photos on our photo gallery!!

Venue: Sydney Olympic Park - Sports Centre - Homebush - Sydney,
Cnr Olympic Boulevard & Sarah Durack Avenue - State Sports Centre

More information: www.sydneysalsacongress.com.au


 

Hanmer Salsa Party, 2008

Date: Saturday 5th July

Workshops: 1pm Bachata Intermediate/Improvers with Riki & Nikal / 2:30 Salsa with Reuben & Nikal / 3:45pm Rueda with Petera.

Prices: Workshops $15 for one or $25 for 2 or $35 for 3.

Party: 8pm till 1am at Memorial Hall in Hanmer. Entry $5 adults & kids free!!

 


NZ Street Latin Dance Festival

Date: 29th May to 2nd June, 2008

Location: Hamilton, NZ

Performances / NZ & International Teachers / Workshops /Parties

See: www.hamiltondancefestival.co.nz

 


Fuego del Corazon

Date: Friday, 23rd May, 2008

Location: Caledonian Hall

Live Band Featuring 'Gerardo Torres & Matecito Latin Band'.

Cost: Prepaid: Students $17 & Employed $20. Door sales $25.

 


Tactix Netball

Date and Place: Sunday, 15th June at 4:50 & 5:10pm

Location: Westpac Trust

Come & watch Latin Fire's pregame entertainment and then sit back & enjoy the game!!


Salsa Extravaganza

Date: 22nd to 24th August 2008:

Pricing : $100 for all workshops, shows & parties. Or $15 per workshop / $25 Showcase ticket / $25 party ticket. Regristration & door sales from the Civic, from 7pm Friday night or Riccarton Community Centre from 9am Saturday morning.

Venue: The Civic (Friday night), Riccarton Community Centre (workshops), Strictly Dancing Studio (Saturday night).

This is a fundraising event for all Teams & Couples representing NZ overseas in the next year.

'Glamour Dance' (Dance Shoes) & 'Naughty Girl' dance attire will be on sale at the Civic & Riccarton Community Centre!

Instructors: Csaba & Vali from Sydney (Zouk & Salsa), Marie-Louise & Petera from Wanganui (Rueda), Nirico & Nikal from Chch (Bachata) & Donna & Warren from ChCh (ChaCha).

Performances: Csaba & Vali, Nikal & Nirico, Amelia & Nirico, Latin Fire, Salsa Sabrosa, Bachataoteroa, Tom & Rebecca, Marcela & Nicolas, Maxine, Chris & partner, Bernie & partner, & Naughty Girl.

Workshops: 9am Doors open / 9:30am Warm-up / 9:45-11am Cha Cha / 11:15-12:30pm Bachata / 1-2:15pm Zouk /  2:30-3:45 Int/Advanced Salsa / 4:5:15pm Rueda.

Contact: Petera at petera@worldsalsatours.com

 


Workshops with Gian Carlo & Masha, 2009

Gian Carlo & Masha International Salsa teachers & Performers from Auckland are coming to Christchurch to teach workshops & perform for us, 14th March. Workshops in Salsa, Bachata, Dips & Tricks and Salsa Styling.

At St Albans Shirley Club, Hills Road.

• Workshops #1 - Time: 10:30am - 11:45pm
Salsa Partner styling – using fundamental basics to making it look great!  Level: Open Level (all levels)

• Workshops #2 - Time: 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Salsa Partnerwork, Amazing moves, made simple!
Level: (intermediate/advanced)

• Lunch 1:15pm-1:45pm

• Workshops #3 - Time: 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Bachata cool moves & footwork
Level: (improver/intermediate)

• Workshops #4 - Time: 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Salsa Styling, spinning & musicality
Level: Open Level (all levels)

Workshop Prices PRE-PAID

x1 workshop $20
x2 workshops $35
x3 workshops $45
x4 workshops $50
Please register at Latin Fire or Danza Latina dance studios during class times.

Workshop Prices ON-DOOR
x1 workshop $25
x2 workshops $40
x3 workshops $50
x4 workshops $55

Salsa party 8:30 till late

Party Prices:
• $18 on the door
• $15 if paid with workshops

Pre-enrol

at the studio next week to get your discount!!!

 


Latin Dance Festival

Date: 28th February

Venue: Victoria Square 10am-3pm (free admission) & Town Hall 7:30pm (tickets from ticketec)

The festival features Latin dancers performing Argentince Tango, Cuban Salsa and Brazilian Samba along with local and national dance clubs, workshops, live band, MC Aaron Gilmore, Latin food and lots of dance!

For more info see www.latindancefestival.co.nz

 


NZ/Pacifc Salsa Congress

Date: 10th - 12th April, 2009

4 nights & 3 days of Parties, workshops & performances.

Instructors include: Tito & Tamaro - Puerto Rico  /  Riccardo & Viviana - Columbia  /  Edwin & Rivera and the Heartbreak Boys - New York  /  Vivio & Greydis / Larissa & Kadu - Australia  /  Jaime Jesus - Australia  /  Sharon Paker - Australia  / Plus many more top New Zealand dance instructors 'including Donna & Warren!!

Entry fee: First 100 people $245 (full price $295)

Location: Te Whaea National School of Dance & Drama, Wellington

For more info see: www.nzpacificsalsacongress.co.nz


 Cuban Carousel

An exquisete show of Latin rhythms,
Mixed with a passionate splash of Cuban History
That ignites with some of the worlds

HOTTEST DANCERS


Bring truckloads of friends & family
An action packed, high energy
 Cuban Dance Journey !!

Cuban Carousel International Cuban Dance Show.

Christchurch: 2nd May, 8:00 pm  – St James Theatre. Ticketek

This show will take you on a historical journey of music and dance — a magical carousel of fantasy and Cuban rhythms.

Featuring six world-class Cuban dancers and a chorus of contemporary/Afro Latin dancers, this show is an exhilarating ride through the dance forms that personify Cuba.

Directed and choreographed by Vivio Ramos and Greydis Montero.

For more information on the show, see www.cubancarousel.com