Dance

Ever thought about giving the foxtrot, the tango or the rumba a go? Or perhaps krumping's your thing?

If you think you’ve got what it takes to dazzle on the dancefloor, there are free courses available in Christchurch for beginners who’d like to have a go, such as those run by Amanda High at Salsa Fusion. It’s great fun and a great way to meet people, Amanda told pulse. Read the article here.

You can find more information on local ballroom dance clubs and courses in our CINCH directory.
Or perhaps you like the music - Latin music and waltzes have a very different flavour than most of the music you’ll hear on the radio. The library has a dance music section in its collection - here are some titles to get you started.
If you’d like to look online before taking the plunge, browse our list of theatre and dance sites.
Each year Christchurch has its own dance extravaganza The Body Festival, with lots of chances to have a go - this year it features Dance Search: 09 on the 9th, 10th and 11th October. Featuring celebrity judge Samantha Hitchcock winner of Dancing With The Stars, and fellow DWS colleague Aaron Gilmore as host. Over 60 dancers will be battling it out for $3,000 in prizes! … Hurry places are limited to 80 dancers, entries close 4pm Tuesday 8th October. Visit Dance Search: 09 and download an entry form.

So have a go, and you’ll be twirling and dipping in no time!

Articles

Taiaroa Royal - interview with dancer Taiaroa of the Okareka Dance Company.
The Body Festival - brief introduction to this annual festival.
Taking kapa haka to France - interview with Tipene Cassidy from Te Mana o Mareikura
Common Ground - interview with Christchurch dance crew leader Grub D
Krumping - our guide to this urban dance style
Rebecca Warrington March 2008
Salsa Fusion
Commotion March 2005

Dance websites

Local dance: Websites in Christchurch and Canterbury from localeye
The Body Festival: Performances and workshops from New Zealand's best talent take to the streets and the theatres of Christchurch each year during this festival.
Traditional Irish Dance Association of NZ: NZ's home of Irish dance clubs - Canterbury links and other clubs throughout New Zealand.
Ceroc Teenz Dance Club: We are a friendly fun dance club especially for teenagers. Ceroc is an easy to learn funky partner dance that is danced to chart music and can be danced at school formals, socials etc. We have regular lessons, workshops, dance parties and demonstrations. Come along and learn to dance, keep fit and have fun!
Danza Latina: Salsa/Latin dance classes in Christchurch New Zealand. Learn to dance salsa! Danza Latina 'Latin dance school' teaches modern freestyle Salsa dance night courses.
Rhythm Nation Dance Company: Programme includes hiphop and street funk dance for 14 - 18 year olds.
Royal NZ Ballet: Bookings, news, dancers profiles and more
Salsa fusion: Latin dance classes from beginners to advanced

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