(last updated 16 June 2013)

Newcomers & casuals are always welcome and you can brush up with a private lesson (needed if after second week of course). Details may be subject to change, and to minimum and maximum numbers. 

Bookings essential - to book in send us an email.

Please note: prepaid deal vouchers are only valid for our beginners Courses, and once booked in are only for that course

COURSES FOR 2013


Monday -  Argentine Tango  starting 17th June 2013

6-7pm - Beginners & Improvers - Argentine Tango 
7-8pm - Intermediate / Advanced - Argentine Tango 

Whitireia Performance Centre (WPC) ground floor foyer studio, 25 Vivian St, Wellington
$15 casual, $70 for the course.


Wednesday - Cuban Salsa - starts 12th June 

8.15pm-9.15pm Intermediate Cuban Salsa

Cost is $70 for the course, $15 casual. 
Location is  Boogie Wonderland Bar, 25-27 Courtney Place (next to Paramount Cinema) Wellington

Please use back entrance off end of Forresters Lane - (off Tory St - through the Alice Bar)


Thursday - Linear Salsa 

(Please visit HERE for more information)
5 Week Beginners Salsa course in Linear Style

7pm-8pm           -   Improvers
8.15pm-9.15pm -  Beginners starting 13th June

9.15pm onwards  Freestyle social dancing / practise  - FREE Entry

Cost is $70 for the course, $15 casual. 
Location is  Boogie Wonderland Bar, 25-27 Courtney Place (next to Paramount Cinema) Wellington
Please use back entrance off end of Forresters Lane - (off Tory St - through the Alice Bar)

Sunday (adults) - latin dance lessons
Enrol now! start date Sunday 30th June 
4-5pm Beginners & improvers Latin dance 
you will learn some Tango, Merengue, Bachata, Zouk & Salsa
$15 casual  $70 for the course.
held at Secret Level, 229A High st Lower Hutt
bookings essential  vivalatinadance@yahoo.co.nz

Sunday - KIDS latin dance lessons 
Enrol now! start date Sunday 30th June

3-4pm 5-9 & 10-16 year olds
course fee $40, $15 casual
held at Secret Level,  229A High st Lower Hutt
bookings essential  vivalatinadance@yahoo.co.nz
name and age of child needed when registering please

Friday Fortnightly Salsadrome & Tango Social dance event  

8-9pm - fun social dance classes for beginners & improvers
A range of different styles taught: Argentine Tango, Salsa, Merengue, Zouk and Bachata

held at the Salsadrome, Zoukarama & Tango Milonga social dance - Whitireia Performance Centre. 
9pm til 12.30am dancing on two dancefloors (doors open 7.30-11.30)

Salsadrome latindance party on level one

$15 casual cash entry on the door
Get a prepaid Salsadrome card for 2013 and save!  

* 10 entry card $100 - save $50
* 5 entry card $60 - save $15

Tuesday Morning Daytime classes at Vic Uni - Kelburn
Courses for Beginners & Improvers
Learn Salsa, Tango, Merengue, Bachata, Zouk in the dance room, Recreation Centre, Victoria University. Next course date TBA
these classes usually run during trimester one and two 

Kapiti dance classes in Tango & Latin Dance

 - coming soon!  register your interest

EMAIL: vivalatinadance@yahoo.co.nz
  with "Hutt / Kapiti classes" as subject


Fast track your learning - Book a block of private lessons now!

Book a course

Please tick which course/s you would like to book into below, also if you have a prepaid voucher please let us know the number









Class concession cards are also available!


Ten class card: $130 - ($100 for Students with ID)

Forty class card: $450 - ($380 for Students with ID)
If easier you can pay over a few weeks - come and chat with us!


Class level description
Beginners:
The main focus for this level is on: dance fundamentals including leading and following, technique, posture, musicality and embrace. introducing basic combinations of moves.

Intermediate / Advanced:
This level follows on from the beginners classes, developing more sophisticated and improvised combinations, building on floorcraft skills and musicality.


Private lessons
Taking private lessons will accelerate your learning and combined with regular class attendance will help you to be confident on the dance floor.
Contact us now to arrange a suitable time: tel / text: 021 8482 53     E-mail: vivalatinadance@yahoo.co.nz with "private lessons" as the subject 

Class locations in Wellington:

Wellington Whitireia Performance Centre - 25 Vivian St, Wellington
Victoria University - Recreation Centre, Kelburn, Wellington
Boogie Wonderland, 25 Courtenay Place, Wellington

CLASS INFORMATION 

ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES

Learning to dance the Argentine Tango is a challenging, yet extremely rewarding experience; it is great way to exercise and is highly beneficial to ones emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. People from all walks of life come to our group lessons to learn and perfect their Tango. Our group lessons are not just academic; you will discover a fun and vibrant social club and an unrivalled atmosphere. It is very easy to start learning Tango with us. A partner is not necessary for any group lesson and you don't need any special clothes or shoes at least initially. Our main aim is to teach you the language of Tango so you can feel free to express yourself. By being able to improvise, you will be dancing Tango the way it is supposed to be danced in an improvised way, and not as choreography.

There is no age limit to Tango; everyone from the ages of 16 to 90+ can dance Tango. In fact if you can walk you can dance!

The Argentine Tango has recently been named as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage of humanity by the United Nations see this link for more info http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/videos/2931428,

BEGINNER CLASSES

Suitable for absolute beginners with no prior dance experience or with only a smattering of tango moves. The classes are taught in a relaxed and sociable environment, where the main aim is to have fun while learning one of the most amazing dances in the world Musicality, connection, technique and partnering will be emphasized with all concepts and steps taught in this course.

 

IMPROVER CLASSES

This level will cover a lot of general technique, as well as all the basic patterns that will enable you to start dancing socially with confidence. We will continue exploring the walk improving navigational skills, the embrace, musicality, as well as starting to introduce pivoting and other new and exciting elements.


INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASSES

These classes are aimed at those who are proficient in tango fundamentals, come along to improve your musicality rhythm and style while bringing your own personality into your dancing. We will be teaching several components including boleos, sacadas, ganchos, fluid turns in both the open and close embrace, and changes of direction. Musicality, connection and technique will be emphasized with all concepts and steps.



PRIVATE CLASSES

Private classes are an effective way to accelerate your learning. By taking a private one-to-one class with us, you are investing in tuition tailored to your level and preferred path of progress. You benefit by being in an environment where you are expertly coached and immediately corrected, preventing bad habits from forming, that could otherwise take months or years to correct.


SALSA CLASSES (Please click HERE for more information)

Beginners:
The main focus for this level is on: dance fundamentals including leading and following, technique, posture, musicality and embrace. introducing basic combinations of moves.

Intermediate / Advanced:
This level follows on from the beginners classes, developing more sophisticated and improvised combinations, building on floor craft skills and musicality.

 

El tango no está en los pies. Está en el corazón  -  Tango is not in the feet it is in the heart