Dance events in Auckland this weekend

Dance Essentials - Casual Class

Viva Dance

Build the skills that make every dancer shine! Whether you're new to dance or looking to refine your technique, Dance Essentials is the perfect foundation. Develop balance, posture, turns, musicality, flexibility, styling, confidence, and more through targeted training and fun choreography. Suitable for all levels, this class will help you move with greater strength, control, and confidence in any dance style.

Bachata Shines - Casual Class

Viva Dance

Elevate your footwork, own the music, and dance with confidence! This fun, high-energy solo class builds rhythm, styling, musicality, and confidence. Learn exciting choreography inspired by Dominican, Moderna, Sensual, and Fusion Bachata while improving technique, body movement, and coordination. Perfect for adding style, flavour, and personality to every dance. This class runs every week on a casual basis, so you can join at any time.

Heels Beginners - Casual Class

Viva Dance

Unleash your confidence, attitude, and style! Designed for complete beginners, this fun and empowering class will teach you the fundamentals of dancing in heels in a supportive environment. Learn technique, catwalk, and easy choreography while building confidence and having a fabulous time. Casual weekly classes – join anytime!

Bachata Fundamentals - Improvers

AF Dance

Build a solid foundation in bachata. If you have some dance experience and want to deepen your understanding, these 4-week courses are for you. We'll focus on core concepts like shadow position, diagonal steps, and the break on 3, giving you the confidence to apply them in any social setting. Improvers : Focus on the finer details through concept-driven classes, body isolation, and styling. You will explore movements like lateral waves, head rolls, cambres, and controlled dips

Ladies Latin Team

Viva Dance

Step into the spotlight and dance like never before! Build confidence, refine your technique, and be part of an inspiring team of passionate women. Learn exciting choreography, improve your styling, musicality, and performance skills, and experience the thrill of performing at events throughout the year. Our team courses are progressive. If you're new, you're welcome to join in Week 1 or 2 to try a class before committing to the full course.

Friday Latin Rhythms Class

North Shore Latin Dance

Start your Friday night with Latin Rhythms Class-open level, BEFORE the Friday Live Latin Lounge band! We will be exploring Salsa Rueda, Dominican Bachata, Son, Cuban Cha Cha Cha rotating the dance styles each week, accordingly. So keep an eye on this space for weekly updates. 7.30pm-45 mins class

Body Movement - Casual Class

Viva Dance

Transform the way you move and bring your dancing to life! Develop the technique, body control, styling, and confidence that make every step look effortless. Improve your movement for Salsa and Bachata through isolations, posture, musicality, and flow. Perfect for social dancers and performers wanting to dance with greater confidence, expression, and stage presence.

Reggaeton Improver - Casual Class

Viva Dance

Bring the attitude, own the beat, and level up your moves! This high-energy class blends Latin, hip hop, and urban rhythms into a fun, powerful workout. Improve your body movement, isolations, musicality, and confidence while learning exciting combinations and choreography. Perfect for dancers ready to add more style, power, and attitude to the dance floor. Each class will consist of follow me moves and a short choreography.

Friday Latin Social

Aluxer

Looking for some Latin social dancing? Auckland’s favourite monthly Latin night is back at Carmen Jones! ​Whether you’ve been dancing for years or taking your very first steps, join us at 8:30 PM for a beginner-friendly (no partner needed) Salsa class to kick off the night. After that, we’ll be tearing up the dance floor with non-stop Salsa, Bachata, and Mambo until late. ​Come solo, bring a friend, or bring a date—everyone’s welcome!

Live Latin Fridays at “El Origen”

Acústica Latina NZ

🔥 LIVE LATIN FRIDAYS AT EL ORIGEN! 🔥 Friday nights in Auckland just got a whole lot more Latino! 💃🏽🕺🏽 Join us at El Origen, in the heart of Auckland CBD, for LIVE LATIN FRIDAYS with Acústica Latina bringing you the rhythms of Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha-Chá, Cumbia and Latin favourites, performed 100% LIVE! 🎶 🔥 During the live music: enjoy an incredible Parrillada straight from the grill — great food, drinks and live Latin rhythms all in one place. 🎶 Salsa • Bachata • Cumbia + More

Friday Live Latin Lounge

North Shore Latin Dance

♥️FREE ENTRY FRIDAY LIVE LATIN LOUNGE 8.15pm ***Celebrate the 12+year anniversary of Latin Night at the Backyard Bar!*** Vivio & Friends is back at Backyard Bar, bringing authentic Latin rhythms from Cuba, Colombia, and Chile to the dance floor! 🇨🇺 CUBA — Vivio Ramos Mediaceja 🇨🇱 CHILE — Marcelo Valencia 🇨🇴 COLOMBIA — Tatiana Jimenez Enjoy fabulous Friday nights to relax, recharge, and reconnect with friends, family, colleagues, work groups, or solo perfect for catching up, celebrating special occasions, or team gatherings. Embrace the beautiful sounds of Salsa, Son Cubano, Bachata, Bolero, Cha Cha Cha, and more ✨Expect Live Latin rhythms • signature SALSA drinks • lounge vibes • 3 dance floors ✅Just off Motorway ✅Quick and Easy parking ✅FREE ENTRY ✅8.15pm starts ❤️Specials on the night before the band! 7.30pm open level class $10 cash-Rueda, Dominican Bachata, Son Cubano, Salsa, Cuban Mega-Mix

Zumba Fitness with Javiera

Viva Dance

Turn your workout into a party and dance your way to fitness! Zumba is a high-energy dance fitness experience combining fun Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. Burn calories, boost your mood, and enjoy an amazing atmosphere with our energetic instructors. No dance experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm, let loose, and have fun while getting fit!

Twerk Vibes - Casual Class

Viva Dance

Shake it, own it, and unleash your confidence! Get ready to learn the art of twerking in a fun, supportive, and empowering environment. Master the essential moves safely and correctly while building strength, coordination, and confidence. With targeted warm-ups for your glutes, legs, and core, you'll leave every class feeling stronger, fitter, and ready to slay. No experience needed—just bring your energy and good vibes!

Kiz and Coffee

Jayne Beehre

THE ANNIVERSARY ONESIE MINI MARATHON!

ZoukArt

🦄 THE ANNIVERSARY ONESIE MINI MARATHON! 🕑 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 Te Rimu Tahi Because it's winter and because an anniversary weekend should be FUN... THEME: YOUR FAVOURITE ONESIE! Come cosy, ridiculous, cute, outrageous or completely committed to the theme. 😂 Wear your summer dance clothes underneath so you can strip off once the dancing heats up! 🎧 Top DJs throughout the afternoon 🍓 BYO Snaks

Viva Sunday Socials

Viva Dance

Auckland's most popular and friendliest Latin dance night is on every Sunday from 8pm - 10.30pm in 2 - 4 air conditioned Party Rooms: SALSA, BACHATA, ZOUK, and KIZOMBA Rooms (number of rooms may change from week to week). 🎉 We're on every SUNDAY whatever the weather and is open to all dancers from first timers to old timers, you're always welcomed with a smile and free tap water (or buy a cold one). Entry: $10 Casual / $8 Viva Members / $80 Concessions (10 Entries). Cash & Eftpos accepted