**2019 WORKSHOPS ARE BELOW, 2020 SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED!
This timetable is subject to change. Keep an eye on here for updates, a final timetable will be available at the Congress registration desk on the day.
Friday 31st May @ Te Whaea Dance Centre
| Time | Front Room | Brazilian Room |
|---|---|---|
| 11.30am – 12.30pm | Salsa on 1 Open Ricky & Yan | Zouk Open Dharsh & Shantini |
| 12.45pm – 1.45pm | Cha Cha Cha (on 2) Intermediate Jai | Cuban Salsa (on 1) Open Rafael |
| 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Salsa Body Movement Open Gonzalo | Bachata Social dance patterns Open Sid & Naz |
| 3.15pm – 4.15pm | Urban Kizomba Open Audric & Millie | Salsa on 2 Intermediate Jacob & Georgia |
Saturday 1st June @ Te Whaea Dance Centre
| Time | Front Room | Back Room | Theatre | Brazilian Room | Downstairs Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30am – 11:30am | Salsa Conversion on 1 to on 2 Beginner Jorge & Maria | Salsa Nama *starts at 10.00am* Open Jai, Artia & Chloe | Latin Movement Open Madalyn | Zouk Intermediate Leo & Becky | Kizomba Open Bari & Wimmy |
| 11.45am – 12.45pm | Salsa Lady Styling Intermediate Elysia | Kizomba Intermediate Chris Py & Sara | Bachata Intermediate Jaime & Mary-Grace | Samba de Gafieira Beginner Bruno & Sarah | Salsa on 1 - Shines & Turn Patterns Open Reuben & Marcela |
| 12.45pm – 1.45pm | LUNCH / SHOWS / ARTISTS DANCE-OFF / SALSA NAMA BATTLE | ||||
| 1.45pm – 2.45pm | Salsa on 2 Intermediate Jose & Nerea | Musicality Open Artia & Madalyn | Bachata Intermediate Jorge & Maria | Zouk Beginner Leo & Becky | Salsa Lady Styling (on 2) Advanced Chloe |
| 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Salsa on 1 Advanced Jaime & Mary-Grace | Cha Cha Cha (on 2) Shines Intermediate Jai | Samba Open Gaby | Zouk Intermediate Dharsh & Shantini | Bachata Intermediate Ricky & Yan |
| 4.15pm – 5.15pm | Cuban Salsa (on 1) Intermediate Gonzalo | Spin Technique Open Elysia | Son Fusion Open Artia & Madalyn | Zouk Advanced Bruno & Sarah | Kizomba Open Chris Py & Sara |
Sunday 2nd June @ Te Whaea Dance Centre
| Time | Front Room | Back Room | Theatre | Brazilian Room | Downstairs Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30am – 11:30am | Salsa on 1 Steals & Hijacks Open Jaime & Mary-Grace | Performance Technique Advanced Alex & Kim | Bachata Intermediate Jorge & Maria | Zouk Intermediate Bruno & Sarah | Street Latin Open Ben & Fern |
| 11.45am – 12.45pm | Salsa on 2 Intermediate Jamie & Sera | Samba Advanced Gaby | Kizomba Open Bari & Wimmy | Zouk Advanced Leo & Becky | Cuban Salsa (on 1) Rueda Open Kate |
| 12.45pm – 1.45pm | LUNCH / CONGRESS KING & QUEEN COMP | ||||
| 1.45pm – 2.45pm | Salsa Afro Fusion Open Gonzalo | Salsa on 2 Advanced Jose & Nerea | Bachata Open Jaime & Mary-Grace | Zouk Intermediate Leo & Becky | Reggaeton Open Ben & Fern |
| 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Salsa on 1 Advanced Jorge & Maria | Salsa Lifts & Tricks Advanced Alex & Kim | Cha Cha Cha (on 2) Shines Intermediate Elysia | Zouk Advanced Bruno & Sarah | Bachata Intermediate Sebastian & Camila |
| 4.15pm – 5.15pm | Salsa on 2 Intermediate Jose & Nerea | Zouk Intermediate Talita & Anderson | Kizomba Open Chris Py & Sara | Samba de Gafieira Intermediate Leo & Becky | Cuban Salsa (on 1) Rueda Open Irina & Rene |
| 5.30pm - 6.00pm | NZ Latin Dance Championships open forum: 2019 Rules & FAQ in Atrium | ||||
Class Levels
It is important that you attend workshops at the suitable level, please read below to understand the different level of workshops being run.
Open
Open to all levels. These workshops are designed to challenge the beginner and develop technique for the experienced dancers.
Beginner
Little or no experience in Dance. This level begins with the basic footwork patterns moving onto basic turn patterns and transition sequences. Partners are not mandatory.
Intermediate
Participants will have previous Intermediate Dance Instruction. You should be able to assimilate and demonstrate new moves/patterns and techniques. You should have a sound knowledge of rhythm, timing, body movement and good partnering techniques.
Advanced
Participants must have had extensive dance experience in the style that is being taught at this level. You should be able to assimilate and demonstrate new moves/patterns and techniques with ease. You should have an excellent knowledge of rhythm, timing, body movement and partnering techniques. Partners are recommended at this level but not required.
Note: Instructors teaching workshops at the Advanced level have been advised to teach to the higher level of the class, not to the lowest, intermediate dancers will get left behind.
Workshop doors will close 10 minutes into the class – if you have chosen the wrong level, you can change to a new class during the first 10 minutes.