Latin Dancefest 2000 Auckland Latin Dancefest 2000 - October 7, 8, 14, 15
Join in with people all over the country in this exciting event featuring workshops, performances and non stop dancing ! ** Schedule of Events ** Saturday October 7th 2000 Salsa : Casino Rueda Workshop, $15, 10:30am - 1:30pm This workshop that aims to teach some of the fundamentals as well as the newer innovations in the ultimate in group dancing - great moves, rapid turns and fast partner swapping. Tango : Introductory Workshop, $20, 2pm - 4pm For those that are new to Argentine Tango this workshop will guide you through some of the fundamental moves and techniques to get you dancing to this sensuous dance form. Salsa & Tango Dance Party 8pm - late Try out those new moves to the slamming Salsa, Merengue, Samba and Tango music of DJ Julio. Also check out the various dance performances throughout the night. Sunday October 8th 2000 Salsa : Modern Salsa Workshop, $15, 10am - 12noon Learn the modern style of Salsa that is being taught all over the world. Technique, style and new moves are the focus of this workshop. Tango : Open Workshop, $20,12:30pm - 2:30pm Open to dancers of all levels this workshop will focus on many of the figures and techniques that Alex has learned from the masters in Argentina. Saturday October 14th 2000 Salsa : Casino Rueda Workshop, $15, 11am - 1pm More great moves for this awesome dance form, this time conentrating on the more difficult moves and techniques. Sunday October 15th 2000 Salsa : Modern Salsa Workshop, $15,10am - 1pm Extend your dance repertoire even further with the great variations taught in this workshop. New moves, new techniques and great variations of modern Salsa. ** Weekend Passes ** Weekend One Pass - $40 - includes all workshops and dance party on the weekend of Oct 7th & 8th. Also includes 4 friday night Salsa classes at the Auckland City Dance Centre. Weekend Two Pass - $20 - includes both workshops and 2 Friday night Salsa classes at the Auckland City Dance Centre. ** Featured Teachers ** Alex White has spent countless hours studying Tango in Argentina under the great masters of this sensuous dance form. He regularly tours the country conducting workshops and private lessons and has even taught courses for school kids in Tango, Salsa & Merengue. Julius Wendt has competed in and won competitions both locally and abroad in various styles of dance (1996 NZ Salsa winner, 1996 Australasian Ceroc winner, 2000 Global Modern Jive finalist). He travels the country teaching specialist workshops in Casino Rueda and also modern Salsa. Latino Groove is a Casino Rueda demonstration team that is dedicated to promoting Latin dance throughout New Zealand. Members of the group will be guiding students as they participate in the workshops throughout the dancefest. ** More Information ** For more information call 0800 3 SALSA (0800 372 572) or email [email protected] All events for the Dancefest will be held at the Ceroc Studio, 28 Lorne Street, Auckland. Registration begins half an hour before each workshop. Alex White Director, Performer, DJ & Teacher VIVA LATINA DANCE COMPANY E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://come.to/tango_firulete Ph: +(64 4) 970 - 8532 Mobile: 021 254 3891 Resident DJ FRESCO * @ CLUB FIESTA Cnr Tory & Vivian Sts Wellington, New Zealand Latin Dance Party every Thurs / Fri / Sat
