Team Latinissimo

TEAM Latinissimo

The first Team Latinissimo was formed in 2006. It marked the beginning of the first student only salsa dance team to represent Auckland at international salsa events. The idea was to create a course that would give aspiring salsa dancer the experience of what it is like "behind the scenes" of preparing for a performance. Everything from working with in a team, working with a partner, costuming, make-up, learn and perfect a choreography within a specific time frame to then perform it infront of a big audience. It was the first "Performance Course" by a salsa dance school in New Zealand.

What started off with one Team back in 2006 has today grown several Latinissimo Performance and Competition Teams for all levels and purposes. Joining Team Latinissimo is the best way to excell in your Latin dancing. You will learn techniques that cannot be taught in regular classes. You will experience moments that you will treasure for life. You will make friends that could last you a life time. You will get the most out of your dancing in every way!

Latinissimo is well known for their excellent teaching techniques, well structured and organized classes, rehearsals and creative choreography. Join us if you wish to be on stage with New Zealand's most popular student Salsa dance team!

Team Latinissimo caters to both the inexperienced performer to the most advanced performer in a number of teams of different levels.

Latinissimo "ECHO" Team (E)

The "E" Team is the entry level team. This team is suitable for the Beginner or Improver level dancer. Most dancers in this team have never performed or competed before. They have either just finished the Beginners couse or Beginners PLUS+ and are hungry to learn more without going too deep in and over their heads. This Team follows the NZSDA curriculum for Beginners and Improvers level wich means no syncopations and no lifts or tricks can be done. This Team is perfect for the dancer who wants to experience a performance team for the first time.

Latinissimo "DELTA" Team (D)

Once you feel you are ready to step it up with more complex choreography, such as spinning, syncopations, some lifts or maybe a trick, then the "D" Team may be an option for you. Most dancers in this team have either come through from the "E" Team or have been taking Intermediate salsa classes for some time. You should be familiar with some of the most common intermediate key aspects, such as check turns, 360's and spot turns. The "D" Team will push your limits a bit further with added techniques, speed, styling and details. This Team is great for the intermediate salsa dancer who may have never performed before or who has some performance experience and wants to take it to step it up a notch.

Latinissimo "CHARLIE" Team (C)

Team "CHARLIE" focuses on different styles, it could be a mix of Cha Cha, Bachata, Salsa, Zouk, Reggaeton, Merengue, Disco or anything else! It could also be just one of the styles mentioned, but salsa. Dancers in this team usually get a little taste of everything. The "C" Team has proven to be exceptionally popular amongst dancers. Although anybody is welcome to audition, some basic Latin dance experience is required to join this team. This team normally consists of dancers of different levels.

Latinissimo "BRAVO" Team (B)

Latinissimo's "BRAVO" Team is here for you when you are ready to take your salsa dancing to Advanced performance and competition level. To audition for this team dancers have come up to "B" Team through other Latinissimo Teams. You should be very comfortable with check turns, 360's, timing and speed. You are expected to pick up choreography with ease, cope with a higher pace rehearsals and be highly committed.

Latinissimo "ALPHA" Team (A)

Latinissimo's "ALPHA" Team is by invite only from other Latinissimo Teams. This team competes and performs at the highest level. You are expected to pick up choreography in a short amount of time with no problem, you have no fear of tricks, lifts or drops and you are higly committed to the team. You are expected to be a role model to all other team members.

If you are interested in joining any of the teams to be on stage and perform with Team Latinissimo on a local, national or international stage, call us on 0800 725 723