(last updated 13th May 2022)
Hutt Valley Courses
If you are unwell please stay at home :) Otherwise see you on the dancefloor!
Please use the venue QR code and Hand sanitizer before and after class.
Courses range from 2 to 10 week blocks, anyone can join. If you choose to join the course after the second week, private lessons will help you to catch up. If you are too shy for learning in the group class, private lessons will be good way to build your confidence.
Also, taking private lessons is one of the best ways to accelerate and polish your dance moves. Get in touch with us to book in a private lesson
Course details may be subject to change, being cancelled or booked out.
Bookings are essential, you can use the booking form on this page.
places in the course are limited to ensure quality of learning.
Upper Hutt Courses:
Tuesday - Starting 12th July 2022
Held in Upper Hutt (Wallaceville Estate)
Next courses start:
12 July to 30th August (8 weeks)
13th September to 1st November (8 weeks)
8th November to 13th December (6 weeks)
6pm to 7pm Argentine Tango for Beginners & Improvers
7pm to 8pm Latin Dance ( Salsa, Bachata. Merengue, Zouk & Kizomba
8 week course $130 per person per course
Casually per class $20. (provided not fully booked)
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
• Demonstrate basic steps
• Confidently lead or follow basic turn patterns and key fundamentals in dance styles
• Identify and practise the basic movement characteristics of Tango, Zouk, Bachata, Kizomba and Merengue
• Recognise different styles and tempos of Latin dance music
Important information:
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for dancing and a bottle of water.
[This is a physical activity that involves an element of risk. While all possible measures are taken to prevent accidents or injury, please note that participation is at your own risk]
Other useful info:
Please wear clean socks or suitable smooth soled shoes with good ankle support. highly recommend a drink bottle as well.
Couples are welcome but partners are not essential as we rotate partners regularly
(please note however that we cannot guarantee equal numbers of men and women).
We ask that you please don't come if you are sick. wash & sanitizer hands, where possible wear masks and scan our QR code. following Govt guidelines on staying safe and good hygiene. Also Vaccine pass for group classes and social events.
For your peace of mind when booking, we also have greater flexibility of course credit for next course if unforeseen Govt Covid alert level changes happen.
Argentine Tango:
Courses mainly focus on Argentine Tango. Other Tango dance styles Milonga and Vals (aka tango waltz) are also taught, mainly in open embrace, with some close embrace. a mix of traditional with modern styles of Tango Nuevo. A suitable foundation for both social dancing and performance / stage tango dancing, developed more as you advance to be a versatile dancer able to dance each style with ease.
Latin Dance:
This is an Introductory course We’ll be focusing on Salsa and Bachata will also look at the basics of other common Latin dance styles: Merengue, Kizomba and Zouk. we aim to help you recognize the different styles, and give a good fountain for being able to go out and dance socially and have fun while doing it.