The dance community directory

DJ Tropical Heat

Music

Latin and Afro-Latin DJ for socials, weddings and congresses across the North Island. Salsa, bachata, kizomba and reggaeton sets.

Sole Mates Dance Shoes

Merch

Specialist Latin, ballroom and practice dance shoes. In-store fitting and NZ-wide shipping on heels, flats and jazz shoes.

Move Threads

Merch

Performance and social dancewear — breathable tops, flowing skirts and practice gear designed for the dance floor.

Rhythm Dance Academy

Studios

Group classes and private lessons in salsa, bachata, ballroom and more for all levels. Sprung floors and beginner courses year-round.

Frame & Motion Photography

Media

Event and performance photography and videography that captures the energy of the dance floor. Congress and showcase specialists.

The Groove Collective

Music

Live Latin and swing band available for milongas, galas and festival main stages. Full horn section and bilingual repertoire.

Studio 52 Venue Hire

Venues

Sprung-floor dance hall available for hire — socials, workshops and competitions. Mirrored walls, sound system and parking.

DJ Vinyl Nights

Music

Swing, rock 'n' roll and retro club night DJ with a huge vinyl collection. Perfect for themed parties and jive socials.

DJ Afro Fusion

Music

High-energy Afrobeats, reggaeton and urban Latin DJ for club nights and socials. Open-format sets that keep the floor full all night.

Sabor Latino Live Band

Music

Ten-piece live salsa and Latin band for congresses, galas and festival stages. Authentic timba, son and samba with a brass section.

DJ Bassline

Music

Commercial, hip hop and reggaeton DJ for heels nights, urban socials and studio showcases. Custom edits and clean mixes on request.

The Swing Set

Music

Vintage swing and rock 'n' roll band for jive socials, weddings and themed events. Classic big-band standards and dance-floor fillers.

Encore Event Services

Services

Choreography, MC and event-management services for weddings, showcases and dance socials. First-dance packages a speciality.