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Welcome to the New Zealand Salsa Championships, brought to you by the New Zealand Salsa Dance Associates.

The Championship is a non-profit event with the purpose to run a sturctured competition acknowledging and rewarding dancers, instructors and schools in New Zealand for their effort, commitment and passion for Salsa dancing. This competition is first and foremost an amateur dance competition, professional dancers may participate in selcted categories only.

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Competitor Registration

The competition features 17 categories to give Salsa dancers of all ages and levels a chance to become a New Zealand Salsa Champion! Registrations open 01 September, 2012.

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Accommodation

Find affordable and comfortable accommodation nearby the competition venue. Click below to find a list of options to suit your budge and needs.
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See New Zealand's top Salsa dancers battle it out on the dancefloor to compete for the title of NZ Salsa Champions. Different ticket options available, Prepay and save $$!

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2011 Judges Panel revealed

The NZSDA is commited to bringing you the most knowledgeable, neutral and experienced judging panel. The judges for 2011 have been carefully selected for their professionalism, qualifications areas of expertise and involment in todays Salsa and Latin dance scene.

  Debby_100px Debby Smits

From Brisbane, Debby is a trained and certified judge, as per standard for the World Salsa Open, Australian Salsa Classic and the QLD State Salsa Titles.
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  Fernando_100px Fernando Providel

From Sydney, is one of Australia's most respected performer, instructor and choregrapher. The first Australian to compete at the famous Mayan World Salsa Championships in Los Angeles.
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  Pascale_100px Pascale Dernocoure

From Sydney, is a trained dancer in all the classical styles. She is proficient in 'on1' & 'on2' and is an experienced Salsa instructor, performer and competitor.
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  Graziela_portrait_100px Graziela Oborn

From Brazil, former senior instructor and performer at Latin Dance Australia in Sydney, now residing in Auckland. Graziela specializes in Samba and Salsa.
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  Greydis Montero Liranza

Greydis is New Zealand's Cuban salsa ambassador. With over 20 years of stage experience, she brings a wealth of technical and performance knowledge to the judging panel.
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  Irina-portrait_100px Irina Kapeli

Irina from Dance Pro Studios is a Russian born dancer trained in Ballet, Jazz, Argentine Tango, Salsa and other Street Latin dances.
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  Vanroe Vanroe Stone

Vanroe is co-director of Counties Dance in Auckland teaching Ceroc and Salsa. He lives to perform and is an experienced choreographer and judge.
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  Marie-Louise Marie-Louise Hudson

Artistic Director and Co-Director of Salsa on the Awa, Marie-Louise brings a wealth of national and international knowledge and experience to the judging panel.
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Check list for all competitiors, don't forget...

We know it can get very stressful when preparing for a competition. Sometimes we forget things or simply don't think about what we need on the day, or what could be useful in case of any accidents or wardrobe malfunctions. To help you, we have put together a check list to make sure you are covered for that important day!

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Supporting Studios

The New Zealand Salsa Championships is brougth to you by the NZSDA - a collaboration of Salsa dance studios coming together to award committed and passionate salsa dancers, instructors and schools throughout New Zealand.

Collaborating Studios

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Site Poll

What was your favorite category @ 2011 NZSC

Beginners - 16.7%
Improvers - 16.7%
Intermediate - 0%
Advanced - 0%
Youth Salsa Teams - 0%
Salsa Teams - 16.7%
Latin Showcase - 16.7%
Amateurs - 0%
Professionals - 0%
Salsa Solo - 0%
Ms Salsa - 16.7%
Mr Salsa - 16.7%

Total votes: 6
The voting for this poll has ended on: 21 Dec 2011 - 17:03

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