Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most often about our dance classes. If your question’s not listed, then please ask us as others may benefit from your question too!
Questions
Where and When are your classes?
Salsa Classes are every Tuesday night 7:30-10:15 pm,
7:30-8:30 pm Beginners I (Never danced before this is you!)
8:30-9:15 pm Beginners II (it’s time to push the envelope)
9:15-10:15 pm Improvers and Intermediate
Elizabeth Street Community & Arts Centre, 169 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga, 3110.
Keep an eye out on our Facebook group for one of the events covering other classes.
Can I pay as I go?
Most definitely, yes you can pay for each class individually. $12 a class. The best value is the concession cards and the credits do not have to be taken consecutively, so if you miss a class you just use the credit the next time you come to class.
Do I need to register for my first class?
There is no need to register If you can show up on the evening and sign in on your arrival. However, to make your arrival easier you can register for the free class here. You do not need to come the week you have registered.
What do I wear to class?
In a dance class it is better to wear something comfortable and easy to move in. Wear something you look and feel confident in. Our recommendation is jeans and t-shirt. Not too tight as you will be bending and stretching.
Do wear deodorant, we can get a bit hot and sticky with the activity in class.
Bring some water to stay hydrated.
What is your Privacy Policy?
We collect personal information from you when we grant your first class free pass, including information about your Name, how to contact you and how you learned about our classes. We collect your personal information in order to contact you to notify you of future events and news. We may also photogrpah or video classes to capture information for promotional purposes including use on soical media. Providing some information is optional. If you choose not to be photogrphed or videoed, please let use know, and we will avoid you in the images..We keep the personal information we hold safe by storing securely localy or within mailchimp and only Salsa Agua! Teaching team have access. You have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. If you’d like to ask for a copy of your information, or to have it corrected, please contact us at kate@getyourcubanon.com, or 021744056.
How much are your classes?
First Class is Free!
After this, each class is $12. This fee covers the entire night if you attend all three levels it is only $12.
Concession Cards are available, $35 for 4 classes, and $75 for 10 classes, these do not have to be taken consecutively.
How can I pay for my classes?
We accept Cash and payment by Internet banking please contact us for bank account details
What are your term dates?
We do not operate terms! except for cancellations for sickness, we have a class every week from Mid Jan to Mid December each year.
When can I come to my first class?
You can start any week on a Tuesday! Do not delay, just pop along and be prepared to have fun with us.
Do I need a partner?
You do not need to bring a partner. We will partner you with someone more experenced to begin to learn, and we rotate through partners throughout the class so you get to dance with all our leads or follows.
Can I come to class if I have not done any dance before?
Yes, we specialise in getting non-dancers to dance. We will start you off at 7:30 pm and begin building your foundation in Cuban dance from the very basic level. As your confidence and knowledge build we challenge you to explore more. You will stay for longer into the second and third levels, and eventually, the basic class will be a practice where you can improve your body movement or technique. You will be helping the new students learn by being a more experienced partner!
Where do I park?
The venue we use is busy on Tuesdays and parking can be limited. We also run opposite a busy yoga studio. Please park immediately alongside the Community Centre, We have secured parking alongside the Legion of the Frontiermen hall (in orange in the pciture), you will need to display a flyer, which you can pick up from registration. Other options are across the road by the Tyre Master or Signature Homes. Do not park (highlighted Red above) in front of the Yoga Centre, in the Tauranga Art & Craft Centre or directly front of the Legion of Frontiersmen hall (165 Elizabeth Street). The LOF will issue a fine for your vehicle $95 if you park there.
Do I need to be a good dancer to go social dancing?
Social dances are open to all levels including complete newbies or non-dancers. All you need is to want to be there and enjoy the evening. The weekly Thursday socials have an open level (no experience needed or expected) class for the general public, so you do not even need to be to one of our classes to come and enjoy the social dancing. Read more about the weekly social here.
Salsa ¡Agua! 