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It may have been a while since you’ve heard from us but we certainly haven’t been quite, in fact we cant believe its halfway through 2010 already!
Read on for some exciting upcoming events, parties, workshops, courses and other happenings at Viva Latino!
VIVA LAS VEGAS!
AUCKLAND SALSA BALL 2010
Saturday July 24th
The much anticipated 3rd annual Salsa Ball is set to be a highlight of the Auckland Salsa calendar again. This year we’re going to Las Vegas (in downtown Mt Roskill!) so get ready for a spectacular night of grand proportions that will delight your senses, lift your heart rate, put a smile on your dial, and who knows you may even get lucky!

Featuring ..
• Special NZ debut of a NEW Live 5-Piece Latin Band
• Floor shows, entertainment and guest performances
• A mouth watering full course buffet dinner, with a carvery
• Seated tables which you can reserve for your own group
• Huge smooth dance floor
• Fully stocked cash bar (eftpos accepted)
• More details to come
WHEN: 7.00pm (Arrive by 7.30pm for start of shows + dinner), Saturday July 24th, 2010
WHERE: Manhattan Centre, corner Dominion Rd + Jasper Ave. Mt Roskill.
TICKETS: $60 until June 13, $70 until July 23. No door sales. Group discounts & VIP tables available.
VIVA LAS VEGAS: Dress for Fun
You can be anything in Vegas, a superstar or security guard, a bride-to-be or
bell boy, a cowboy or can-can girl.. You can wear a sharp suit or a stunning sari, a pink frilly frock or red feathered fadora .. Let your imagination go over the top!
INFO & BOOKINGS: Ph. 376 7900 or email info@vivalatino.co.nz
Proudly Sponsored by:
* Cuban Groove * Annies * Dance Pro Studios * Bay Salsa Festival * Corazon de la Salsa * Star Dance Academy * Viva Latino! *
NEW Jinga Shoes – in stock
JINGAS are the new FASHIONABLE and very COMFORTABLE shoe that you can wear both out in the street and onto the dancefloor, no need to take 2 pairs of shoes!
Made in Brazil and popular with dancers, the colourful range of JINGAS are not only AFFORDABLE and BREATHABLE, but they are also WASHABLE!!
Viva Latino are the only stockists of Jinga’s in New Zealand so drop in and try on a pair today.
Only $95 a pair, discounts for 2+ pairs and bulk orders for dance teams.
Performance Courses
We have 3 Performance Courses that are aimed for presentation at the Auckland Salsa Ball on July 24th, one is already full (Burlesque) but there are still places left on these other 2:
SAMBA PERFORMANCE
Ladies this exciting 8 week course is for you! You will learn a sizzling Samba dance routine from international dancer & instructor - Graziela Oborn from Brazil – and there will be an opportunity at the end to perform at the Auckland Salsa Ball, and possibly beyond that at other upcoming events.
WHEN: Tuesdays 8.00pm – 9.30pm from June 1
BELLYDANCE PERFORMANCE
Learn a fun and exotic dance routine with Julia who is a professional bellydance performer and teacher.
WHEN: Tuesdays 6.30pm – 8.00pm from June 15
New Classes
Some of the new classes that have started or about to start at Viva Latino!
CONTEMPORARY
Every Tuesday 5.30pm with Tracey Trinder who recently performed in the musical ‘CATS’.
ZUMBA EXPRESS
For those of you wanting a fast fitness fix during your lunch break, Thursdays 12.30pm
TANGO
Argentine Tango is back on Fridays 7.30pm. Only $10 special, cash only for this class.
Other upcoming events
Mark these dates in your diary now, further details to come:
AUG 6 - 9th: ZOUK BOOT CAMP + PARTY:
Wellington (6 & 7th) + Auckland (8 & 9th). Viva Latino is hosting the NZ leg of Pasty’s Zouk Tour Down Under with international Zouk sensation - Pasty (from Holland) accompanied by Mishel (from Australia). Includes Zouk & Salsa Party.
SEPT 18: BRAZIL CENTRAL PRE-CONGRESS PARTY:
Viva Latino is proud to be hosting NZ’s official Brazil Central Pre-Congress Party, featuring 2 hot international instructors from Brazil. Workshops in Gafieira + Zouk and Party!
SEPT 25: VIVA LATINO 5th BIRTHDAY PARTY:
Yes we’re turning a grand old age of 5 YEARS old so we’re throwing a huge party to celebrate, and you’re invited!
Every Sunday 8.00pm: SALSA ON SUNDAYS
Viva Latino’s popular weekly Salsa party at the studio, with the biggest and best dancefloor in town.
SUNDAY SALSA WILL BE ON AS USUAL THIS QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND!! Dance to late and sleep in Monday!
JUNE DANCE TIMETABLE
Times and dates are subject to change, watch www.vivalatino.co.nz for latest updates.
MONDAYS
Studio 1
6.30pm – SALSA: Beginners 8 wk course
7.30pm – ZUMBA FITNESS
8.30pm – Zouk: Beginners 8 wk course
Studio 2
5.30pm – BALLET for Adults: Beginners (Stage 1) 8 wk course *Start June 14th
6.30pm – BALLET for Adults: Absolute Beginners 8 wk course *Start June 14th
7.30pm – SALSA: Improvers 8 wk course
8.30pm – SAMBA: 8 wk course
TUESDAYS
Studio 1
6.15pm – ZUMBA FITNESS
7.15pm – BURLESQUE : Performance 10 week Course
8.15pm – BURLESQUE: Beginners 8wk course *Start June 29th
Studio 2
5.30pm – CONTEMPORARY
6.30pm – 8.00pm – BELLYDANCE: Performance 7 week Course *Start June 15th
8.00pm – 9.30pm – SAMBA: Performance 8 week Course *Start June 1st
WEDNESDAYS
Studio 1
6.15pm - ZUMBA FITNESS
7.15pm – SALSA: Beginners(Casual)
8.15pm – SALSA: Intermediate (Casual)
Studio 2
6.30pm – ZOUK: Improvers 8 week course
7.30pm – HIP HOP: (Casual)
8.30pm – ZOUK: Intermediate 8 week course
THURSDAYS
Studio 1
6.15pm – SALSA: Beginners 8 wk course *Start June 3
7.15pm – SALSA: Improvers 8 wk course *Start June 3
8.15pm – BACHATA TANGO: Beg/Improvers 8wk course *Start June 3
Studio 2
12.30pm – ZUMBA EXPRESS
6.15pm - ZUMBA FITNESS
7.15pm – HIP HOP HEELS (Casual)
FRIDAYS
Studio 2
6.30pm – BELLY DANCE: Beginners 8 wk course *Start June 11
7.30pm – TANGO: Open
SUNDAYS
8.00pm – SALSA on SUNDAY: Social dancing 8.00pm
Event |
Date & Venue |
Information |
ZOUK BOOT CAMP + PARTY |
AUG 6 - 9th: : Wellington (6 & 7th) + Auckland (8 & 9th) |
Viva Latino is hosting the NZ leg of Pasty’s Zouk Tour Down Under with international Zouk sensation - Pasty (from Holland) accompanied by Mishel (from Australia). Includes Zouk & Salsa Party. |
BRAZIL CENTRAL PRE-CONGRESS PARTY |
SEPT 18 |
Viva Latino is proud to be hosting NZ’s official Brazil Central Pre-Congress Party, featuring 2 hot international instructors from Brazil. Workshops in Gafieira + Zouk and Party! |
VIVA LATINO 5th BIRTHDAY PARTY |
SEPT 25 |
Yes we’re turning a grand old age of 5 YEARS old so we’re throwing a huge party to celebrate, and you’re invited! |
VIVA CHRISTMAS PARTY |
DEC 10 |
Viva Latino's annual celebration at our place with food, music and dance. More info to come... |
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