You’ve come to the right place! If you’re brand new to salsa, we have beginner classes that you can join and salsa clinics to keep practising your steps!
We offer solo salsa (salsa shines) all year. These classes are suitable for new beginners to join at the start of term 1 each year.
If you are already experienced in salsa, ask us about our intermediate mambo classes!

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2026 Class Terms

27 January - 31 March

FREE PARTNERED SALSA OPEN DAY
27 January
If you’re salsa curious and want to get a head start on your basics before the 4 week beginner partnered salsa course starts, come along for a free 1 hour accelerator!
The Details:
⏰ Tuesday 27 Jan 6:00 - 6:50pm
🎟️ FREE
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
4 WEEK BEGINNERS SALSA PARTNERWORK
3 - 24 February
This class introduces you to the fundamental salsa steps, the music and leading and following techniques. Suitable for absolute beginners or improvers looking for a refresh or to consolidate their timing and technique. All genders welcome. No partner required.

The Details:

⏰ Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:50pm
🎟️ 4 week course cost: $65 per person
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
SALSA COMBO CLINIC
10 - 31 March
Your chance to practice solo or partnered salsa with teachers available for advice if requested. Each clinic starts with instructors teaching a combination to grow your repertoire.
Open to salsa dancers of all levels. 100% salsa music. All genders welcome.
No sign-up needed, just turn up!

The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:50pm
🎟️ $10 per session (cash or online banking: account details will be in the studio on arrival)
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
FREE SALSA SHINES OPEN DAY
27 January
If you’re salsa curious and want to get a head start on your basic footwork before the 4 week introductory course starts, come along for a free 1 hour accelerator!
The Details:
⏰ Tuesday 27 Jan 7:00 - 7:50pm
🎟️ FREE
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
4 WEEK INTRODUCTION TO LATIN SHINES (SOLO DANCING)
3 - 24 February
Suitable for beginners. Covers a different aspect of solo Latin dance each week, incorporating dance fundamentals, technique, body isolations and shines within the following Latin styles: Linear Salsa, Cuban Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha. All genders welcome.

The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 7:00 - 7:50pm
🎟️ 4 week course cost: $65 per person. Casual drop in rate: $25 per class
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
4 WEEK OPEN LEVEL LATIN SHINES (SOLO DANCING)
10 - 31 March
Suitable for dancers who have completed the introductory classes or have some salsa experience. Covers a different aspect of solo Latin dance each week, incorporating dance fundamentals, technique, body isolations and shines within the following Latin styles: Linear Salsa, Cuban Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha. All genders welcome.

The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 7:00 - 7:50pm
🎟️ 4 week course cost: $65 per person. Casual drop in rate: $25 per class (tickets in web shop)
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
FREE SALSA SHINES FOR EXISTING DANCERS
27 January
A welcome back on-1 salsa shines class for our existing dancers.
The Details:
⏰ Tuesday 27 Jan 8:00 - 8:50pm
🎟️ FREE
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
4 WEEK MAMBO: TIMING, TURNS & TECHNIQUE
3 - 24 February
An intensive 4 week course to learn and drill everything mambo! Suitable for dancers with a solid on-1 salsa foundation.
The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:50pm
🎟️ 4 week cost: $65 per person
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
4 WEEK INTERMEDIATE MAMBO (SOLO SALSA ON 2)
10 - 31 March
*These classes are for more experienced dancers. If you are unsure of your level, please contact us.

Focuses on more complex footwork patterns including turns, spins, and leading/following technique - mambo timing! For intermediate level salsa dancers and above. All genders welcome.
The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:50pm
🎟️ 4 week cost: $65 per person
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin

21 April - 30 June (excluding 2 June)

IMPROVERS SALSA PARTNERWORK
21 April - 19 May
Take your salsa to the next level. Adds complexity and variation to your salsa fundamentals. This class builds on beginner salsa combinations from term 1. All genders welcome. No partner required.

The Details:

⏰ Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:50pm
🎟️ 5 week course cost: $85 per person
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
SALSA CLINIC
26 May - 30 June (excluding 2 June)
Your chance to practice solo or partnered salsa with teachers available for advice if requested.
Open to salsa dancers of all levels. 100% salsa music. All genders welcome.
No sign-up needed, just turn up!

The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:50pm
🎟️ $5 per session (cash or online banking: account details will be in the studio on arrival)
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
10 WEEK OPEN LEVEL LATIN SHINES (SOLO DANCING)

21 April - 30 June (excluding 2 June)
Suitable for dancers who have completed term 1 classes or have some salsa experience. Covers a different aspect of solo Latin dance each week, incorporating dance fundamentals, technique, body isolations and shines within the following latin styles: Linear Salsa, Cuban Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha. All genders welcome.

The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 7:00 - 7:50pm
🎟️ 10 week course cost: $170 per person. Casual drop in rate: $25 per class
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
10 WEEK INTERMEDIATE MAMBO (SOLO SALSA ON 2)

21 April - 30 June (excluding 2 June)
*These classes are for more experienced dancers.If you are unsure of your level, please contact us.

Focuses on more complex footwork patterns including turns, spins, and leading/following technique - mambo timing! For intermediate level salsa dancers and above. All genders welcome.
The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:50pm
🎟️ 10 week cost: $170 per person
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin

21 July - 22 September

SALSA CLINIC
21 July - 22 September
Your chance to practice solo or partnered salsa with teachers available for advice if requested.
Open to salsa dancers of all levels. Beginners welcome.
100% salsa music. All genders welcome.
No sign-up needed, just turn up!

The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:50pm
🎟️ $5 per session (cash or online banking: account details will be in the studio on arrival)
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
10 WEEK OPEN LEVEL LATIN SHINES (SOLO DANCING)

21 July - 22 September
Suitable for dancers who have completed term 2 classes or have some salsa experience. Covers a different aspect of solo Latin dance each week, incorporating dance fundamentals, technique, body isolations and shines within the following latin styles: Linear Salsa, Cuban Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha. All genders welcome.

The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 7:00 - 7:50pm
🎟️ 10 week course cost: $170 per person. Casual drop in rate: $25 per class
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
10 WEEK INTERMEDIATE MAMBO (SOLO SALSA ON 2)

21 July - 22 September
*These classes are for more experienced dancers.If you are unsure of your level, please contact us.

Focuses on more complex footwork patterns including turns, spins, and leading/following technique - mambo timing! For intermediate level salsa dancers and above. All genders welcome.
The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:50pm
🎟️ 10 week cost: $170 per person
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin

13 October - 1 December

More details coming soon!
5 WEEK OPEN LEVEL LATIN SHINES (SOLO DANCING)

13 October - 10 November
Suitable for dancers who have completed term 3 classes or have some salsa experience. Covers a different aspect of solo Latin dance each week, incorporating dance fundamentals, technique, body isolations and shines within the following latin styles: Linear Salsa, Cuban Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha. All genders welcome.

The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 7:00 - 7:50pm
🎟️ 5 week course cost: $85 per person. Casual drop in rate: $25 per class
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
3 WEEK CHOREOGRAPHY CHALLENGE (SOLO DANCING)

17 November - 1 December
Join us for our special 90 minute choreography challenge class to finish up 2026 on a dancing high!
Over the 3 weeks, we will teach you a fun salsa choreography using the skills you have learned this year.
Suitable for dancers attending our Open Latin Shines courses or those with prior salsa experience.
The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30pm
🎟️ 3 week course cost: $60 per person
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin
5 WEEK INTERMEDIATE MAMBO (SOLO SALSA ON 2)

13 October - 10 November
*These classes are for more experienced dancers.If you are unsure of your level, please contact us.

Focuses on more complex footwork patterns including turns, spins, and leading/following technique - mambo timing! For intermediate level salsa dancers and above. All genders welcome.
The Details:
⏰ Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:50pm
🎟️ 5 week cost: $85 per person
📍Dança Latina Studio, Suite 4, Level 2, 3 Stafford Street, Dunedin

PURCHASE CLASSES

Got a question?

We have two dance studios in Aotearoa New Zealand in Ōtepoti Dunedin and Ōtautahi Christchurch.

If you’re interested in Christchurch classes, email us at vueltadancenz@gmail.com for more details.
If you’re new to Vuelta Dance, join an introductory or beginner course.
If you have missed these or have prior salsa experience, contact us to discuss a plan.
No, you can come to our classes solo and you’ll meet lots of new people in class! Of course, you're welcome to bring a partner or friend with you to join in the fun.
We recommend wearing comfortable exercise clothes that are easy to move in.
We recommend wearing sneakers or flat dance shoes without too much grip. More advanced dancers may wear dance heels with suede soles.
You will sweat, so bring along a water bottle to keep hydrated!
At Vuelta Dance, we're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space where everyone can experience the joy of salsa dancing. To help us uphold our values we ask that everyone dancing with us reads and respects the Vuelta Dance Code of Conduct;

Respect and Inclusivity
We treat everyone with respect, regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or physical ability. We value diversity and celebrate the unique qualities that each dancer brings to our community.
Integrity
We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and fairness. We do not tolerate unacceptable behaviour, including verbal or physical misconduct.
Safety
We prioritise the health and safety of our students and teachers. If you’re unwell, please stay home – we’ll see you at the next class. Never dance against medical advice if you’re unwell or injured, and if there are moves that are uncomfortable for you, please let a teacher know so we can provide an alternative.
Learning
We are passionate about teaching and helping our students achieve their goals. We are committed to providing high-quality instruction, creating a supportive learning environment, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement for all levels of dancer.
Community
We believe that salsa dancing is a way of connecting with others and building meaningful relationships. We strive to create a warm and welcoming community where everyone feels valued, safe and supported.