Welcome to Latinissimo
Latinissimo Dance Studios (LDS) & SalsaDance.co.nz specializes in street Latin dancing with salsa as the main focus. Since starting to operate in Auckland in November 2005, Latinissimo has transformed the standard of salsa dancing in New Zealand. Latinissimo was the first salsa school to represent Auckland at International salsa events around the world. Today Latinissimo is New Zealand's leading international salsa dance representatives.
At Latinissimo we believe that the art of learning can only be accomplished by a well thought through basic learning program. Therefore our dance courses are syllabus based and will guide you through every step of the way, step-by-step so you can progress in the easiest and most comprehensive way possible.
We offer a range of group classes and private lessons to suit all levels of experience – from the absolute beginner to the advanced dancer. Latinissimo takes pride in offering expert tuition in a friendly, warm and inspiring atmosphere. With regular social parties and practice sessions, you will be on dance floor in no time! Plus, you will be having fun while exercising, gaining confidence and making new friends.
We are absolutely passionate about dance in all its variations and forms, specially Latin dancing! Hence the word "Latinissimo", which means in both Spanish and Italian, Very Latin! It is our mission to encourage our students of all ages and backgrounds, to experience the exciting world of dance through our eyes.
- Welcome to Latinissimo Dance Studios & SalsaDance.co.nz on Auckland's North Shore!
Notable competition accomplishments for LDS
2001 - 1st Place Club Marconi Salsa Competition (Masha), Sydney
- 2002 - 2nd Place Stockholm Salsa Open Championships (Gian), Stockholm
- 2003 - 1st Place IDO Victorian Salsa Championships (Gian), Melbourne
- 2003 - 1st Place IDO Australian Salsa Championships (Gian), Sydney
- 2003 - 1st Place NZ Latin American Dancesport Championships (Masha), Wellington
2004 - 2nd Place IDO Victorian Salsa Championships (Gian), Melbourne- 2004 - 1st Place Copacabana Salsa Competition (Gian), Melbourne
- 2004 - Finalist Best of the Best Salsa competition (Gian), Sydney
- 2005 - Finalist Hamburg Salsa Open (Gian/Masha), Hamburg
- 2006 - 1st Place Asia Salsa Open Championships (Pro division – Gian/Masha), Hong Kong
- 2007 - Semi finalist ESPN World Salsa Championships (Latinissimo A-Team), Orlando
- 2008 - 1st Place Auckland Dance Festival Salsa Competition (Alyx/Tania), Auckland
- 2009 - 1st Place Asia Salsa Open Championships (Amateur division – Alyx/Tania), Hong Kong
- 2009 -
2nd Place Asia Salsa Open Championships (Pro division - Gian/Masha), Hong Kong - 2009 - 2nd Place Asia Salsa Open Championships (Latinissimo A-Team), Hong Kong
- 2009 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Nationals (Pro division - Gian/Masha), Auckland
- 2009 - 1st Place NZ Salsa National (Amateur division - Alyx/Tania), Auckland
- 2009 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Nationals (Team division - Latinissimo A-Team), Auckland
- 2009 - 2nd Place NZ Salsa Nationals (Beg division - Hinga/Annysha), Auckland
- 2009 - Winners NZ Salsa People's Choice Award - Amateur Category
- 2009 - Winners NZ Salsa People's Choice Award - Open Category
- 2009 - Winners NZ Salsa People's Choice Award - Team Category
2010 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Nationals (Pro division - Gian/Masha), Auckland- 2010 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Nationals (Amateur division - Alyx/Tania), Auckland
- 2010 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Nationals (Intermediate division - Enrique/Deepika), Auckland
- 2010 - 2nd Place NZ Salsa Nationals (Team division - Latinissimo B-Team), Auckland
- 2011 - 1st Place Swedish National Salsa Championships (Gian/Masha), Stockholm
- 2011 - 1st Place Australian Salsa Open Championships (Gian/Masha), Sydney
- 2011 - Semi finalist World Salsa Open (Gian/Masha), San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 2011 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Championships (Team category - Latinissimo A-Team), Auckland
- 2011 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Championships (Pro category - Gian/Masha), Auckland
- 2011 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Championships (Amateur category - Enrique/Tania), Auckland
- 2011 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Championships (Salsa Solo category - Alyx), Auckland
- 2011 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Championships (Imp category - Paul/Fran), Auckland
- 2011 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Championships (Int category - Steve/Rebecca), Auckland
- 2011 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Championships (Adv category - Enrique/Deepika), Auckland
- 2011 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Championships (Mr Salsa category - Enrique), Auckland
- 2011 - 1st Place NZ Salsa Championships (Ms Salsa category - Deepika), Auckland
- 2011 - 2nd Place NZ Salsa Championships (Latin Showcase - Latinissimo D-Team), Auckland
- 2011 - 2nd Place NZ Salsa Championships (Mr Salsa category - Ricardo), Auckland
- 2011 - 3rd Place NZ Salsa Championships (Amateur category - Alyx/Carey), Auckland
- 2011 - 3rd Place NZ Salsa Championships (Mr Salsa category - Alyx), Auckland
- 2011 - 3rd Place NZ Salsa Championships (Ms Salsa category - Tamara), Auckland
- 2011 - 5th Place NZ Salsa Championships (Latin Showcase - Latinissimo E-Team), Auckland
Major representations for LDS
- 2003 - Sydney Latin Fiesta, (AU)
- 2004 - West Coast Salsa Congress, Los Angeles, (USA)
- 2005 - Inaugural Sydney Salsa Congress, (AU)
- 2006 - Sydney Salsa Congress (AU)
- 2006 - Hong Kong Salsa Festival
- 2006 - Jambalaya Festival, Rotorua (NZ)
- 2006 - West Coast Salsa Congress, Los Angeles, (USA)
- 2006 - Mambo & Salsa Project, Miami, (USA)
- 2006 - NZ Salsa Competition Judges
- 2006 - TV3's "So You Think You Can Dance" Choreographers
- 2007 - Sydney Salsa Congress, (AU)
- 2007 - NZ Pacific Salsa Congress, Wellington
- 2007 - Miami Salsa Congress, (USA)
- 2007 - NZ Salsa Competition Judges (Masha)
- 2008 - Australian Latin Dance Festival, Brisbane, (AU)
- 2008 - Stars of Salsa weekend, Perth, (AU)
- 2009 -
Sydney Salsa Congress, (AU) - 2009 - Hong Kong Salsa Festival
- 2009 - Dancesport Fashion Show, Auckland
- 2009 - Melbourne Latin Festival, (AU)
- 2009 - DouDouLe Latin Dance Camp, Gold Coast, (AU)
- 2009 - TVNZ's Good Morning Show, Wellington
- 2009 - Brisbane Salsa & Brazilian Dance Congress, (AU)
- 2009 - NZ Ballroom & Latin Dance Championships Opening Ceremony, Auckland
- 2009 - Korea Salsa Congress, Seoul, (South Korea)
- 2009 - Korea Salsa Championship Judges, Seoul, (South Korea)
- 2009 - India International Salsa Congress, Bangalore, (India)
- 2009 - All India Salsa Championship Judges, Bangalore, (India)
- 2009 - Bay Salsa Festival, Tauranga (NZ)
- 2009 - NZ Salsa Nationals, Auckland
- 2010 -
Sydney Salsa Congress, (AU) - 2010 - Dancesport Fashion Show, Auckland
- 2010 - Melbourne Latin Festival, (AU)
- 2010 - NZ Pacific Salsa Congress, Wellington
- 2010 - Health Industry Intn'l Summit Forum, Auckland
- 2010 - "PULSE" - A Dance Spectacular, Auckland
- 2010 - DouDouLe Latin Dance Camp, Gold Coast, (AU)
- 2010 - "We Like to Move-it-Move-it" Showcase, Auckland
- 2010 - Queensland State Salsa Titles - Judges, Brisbane, (AU)
- 2010 - Queensland State Salsa Titles - Instructors & Performers, Brisbane, (AU)
- 2010 - South Island Salsa Competition Judges (Giancarlo), Christchurch
- 2010 - New Zealand Salsa Nationals, Auckland
- 2010 - Bay Salsa Festival, Tauranga (NZ)
- 2010 - Latin Madness Intn'l Guest Instructors & Performers, Mackay, (AU)
- 2010 - Takapuna Beach Christmas Carnival, Auckland
2011 - Sydney Salsa Congress, (AU)- 2011 - Jambalaya Festival, Auckland
- 2011 - Dancesport Fashion Show, Auckland
- 2011 - Kiwi Classic Dance Championships, Auckland
- 2011 - La Isla's 24hr Salsa Cruise, Stockholm (SWE)
- 2011 - DouDouLe Latin Dance Camp, Gold Coast, (AU)
- 2011 - NZ Pacific Salsa Congress, Wellington
- 2011 - Puerto Rico Salsa Congres, (USA)
- 2011 - Miami Salsa Congress, (USA)
