What is Bachata?

Bachata originated in the Dominican Republic and is a form of Latin Dance that has become increasingly popular on the social dancing scene in Auckland. It is danced to a slower beat than Salsa and may be danced in a closed or open hold.

*** SALSA IS BACK MAY 3 - MAY 24 ***

Tuesdays

7-7.30pm: INTRO COURSE of 4 weeks, and must be completed before joining any of our other salsa classes. (Unless you can show us that you know the basic step comfortably). FREE!

7.30-8.20pm: BEGINNERS. THE MULTILAYER ROOM! One room. 3 areas. 3 levels. 3 graduations. 6 instructors. 4 week syllabus. TOO COOL!! This is going to fast track your salsa learning, for sure. We'll put you in the right class if joining us from another school. $40 per 4 week course.

8.20-8.40pm: PRACTICA!!! FREE to Sweet Az students. This is for ALL of the Sweet Azucar Family to dance together in a social setting, practicing all that we know. Yes! Beginners, Beyond Basics and Instructors all together. Just the way it should be.

8.40-9.30pm: BEYOND BASICS. You’ve completed all of our Beginner levels OR have come from another school and have been assessed by one of our instructors and passed. Congratulations! Now you get to learn more salsa fundamentals, but with more emphasis on creating turn patterns. This is a fun session with LOTS OF LAUGHTER, discussion and discovery. Great for the confidence! Beyond Basics is a ‘variable’ class, so walk-ins are welcome. The content is a blend of the ‘directives’ by Nery and Serena, sprinkled in the cheeky flavour of a Sweet Az class environment. $10 per session.

VENUE: ALL OF THESE SESSIONS HELD AT EDMONTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, TE ATATU SOUTH.

WEDNESDAY SOCIALS ARE BACK!!! AND STILL FREE !!!

8.30 - 10pm DATES: May 25 / June 22 / July 27 / Aug 24 / Sept 28 / Oct 26 / Nov 23 / Dec TBC

VENUE: GOODE BROTHERS RESTAURANT, NORTHWEST MALL.

Thursdays

1.15 - 2.15pm: Chinese Ladies Street Latin Moves, (VENUE: Limelight Dance Studios, Albany) RESUMING MAY 19. Price depends on number of attendees. Usually around $10

7.00 - 7.50pm: BEGINNERS BACHATA - Run just like the Salsa Programme. See above. $40 per 4 week course.

7.50 - 8.10pm: PRACTICA !!! FREE to Sweet Az students. This is for ALL of the Sweet Azucar Family to dance together in a social setting, practicing all that we know. Yes! Beginners, Turn Pattern attendees and Instructors all together. Just the way it should be.

8.10 - 9pm:   *** POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN TERM 2*** Bachata Social Floor Turn Patterns. 8 weeks of content. This is for newly graduated 103 Sweet Az Bachata students AND any Bachata dancers who have a firm grip on their basics and want top learn some turn patterns suitable and appropriate for any social floor around the world. These Turn Patterns were created by our mentors in America, Serena Cuevas and Nery Garcia (see Links), and will be taught to you by our Director Liz Parsons and Senior Lead Instructor Jono Selu. $10 per class.

VENUE: Edmonton Primary School, School Road, Te Atatu South