Here are some updates for this month, with a few Salsa courses starting this week, men's styling continuing and more, read below...

When: Saturday 8th of November
Where: The Cellars Bar 6 Stafford street
Time: From 9pm
Price: $10 (finger food included)
Dress code: Carnival costume code

Don't miss Out!

Join Dunedin's hottest Latin Party of the Year ....it's going to be a blast!

But what is a Carnival? Read below....

Carnival is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent (the forty-day-long liturgical season of fasting and prayer before Easter. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus and public street party. Most Carnivals take place during February or March.
Carnival is mostly associated with Roman Catholic and, to a lesser extent, Eastern Orthodox Christians; Protestant areas usually do not have carnival celebrations or have modified traditions. The world's longest carnival celebration is held in Brazil but many countries worldwide have large, popular celebrations, such as Carnaval of Venice, or the world famous German celebrations.

A bit of History
An inspiration for the carnival lies in the fact that during Lent, traditionally no parties may be held and many foods, such as meat, are forbidden; the forty days of Lent serve to commemorate the Passion of Jesus. It is natural for people to have the desire to hold a large celebration at the last possible opportunity before fasting.

Parts of the carnival traditions, however, likely reach back to pre-Christian times. The ancient Roman festivals of the Saturnalia and Bacchanalia is a probable origin of the Italian Carnival. The Saturnalia, in turn, may be based on the Greek Dionysia and Oriental festivals. While medieval pageants and festivals such as Corpus Christi were church sanctioned celebrations, carnival was a representation of medieval folk culture. Many local carnival customs are also based on local pre-Christian rituals, for example the elaborate rites involving masked figures in the Swabian-Alemannic carnival.

In Christianity, the most famous traditions, including parades and masquerading, are first attested from medieval Italy. The carnival of Venice was for a long time the most famous carnival. From Italy, carnival traditions spread to Spain, Portugal, and France. From France, they spread to the Rhineland of Germany, and to New Orleans. From Spain and Portugal, they spread to Latin America. Many other areas have developed their own traditions.

Rio do Janeiro Carnival Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5VUryKWkzo&feature=related

Venice Carnival Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rbBdInq3Kk&feature=related

Cuba Carnival Habana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjs7J_M8u8c

Wellington New Zealand Carnival hehe...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmtjpW2RhN4

If you have any questions please ask me at the studio or call/txt me.

See you dancing real soon!!

Single: $50 Now $40 / Couple: $70 Now $60

1. Comfortable and very fast way of learning
2. You will learn between 10 to 25 times more than in a group class
3. Student gets 100% teacher time and attention
4. Student can work on his/her own needs
5. Teacher can help with little details impossible to mention in a group class
6. Student can clean up any uncomfortable habits
7. Student can move at their own individual speed

I can also tailor ways and exercises for you to practice at home and get the full benefits of your Salsa dancing experience.

10th-12th of April 2009 (Easter Weekend)
Te Whaea National School of Dance & Drama
Wellington

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This coming Friday:
Salsa/Latin night at Taqueria Poblano "El Mexicano" Cnr Hanover St and Filluel St.
At 8.30pm Free Beginners Salsa class and from 9:00pm till late Social dance.

A wide range of Mexican beers from Corona to Dos Equis and wine will be at discounted prices, you will also have the classic Margaritas, Tequilas and much more

Be a part of the Dunedin Salsa revolution!

That's all from me guys keep dancing and see you soon!

Latin Moves NZ Dance Studio

Moving NZ's south, promoting health, happiness and culture!

Alfonso