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Salsa Social – 20 years on

Ageing memories suggest that salsa dancing appeared in Golden Bay around the turn of the century, possibly through Catherine Callaghan, a dance teacher who travelled over the hill to spread the word.

Some years later Barry Broughton and Yana Hoos, from Tui Community, took the dance a stage further to introduce Rueda – a fun crossover between salsa and circle dancing.

However, it has been through long years of tutelage from Gaylene Wilkinson that large numbers of people in the Bay have met these fun dance styles.

During this time there have been relatively limited opportunities to practice salsa in a tailored setting, options being too noisy, too crowded, or both.

As a trial there will be monthly social gatherings for anyone with a wish to dust off their dance shoes and pick up where they left off, supported by experienced dancers in pursuit of fun and exercise. The first “Salsa Social” will be on Saturday 25 March, 7.30pm at Kotinga Hall and all you need is a little confidence, $5, and small plate to share. We will dance both salsa and Rueda, in addition to introducing contra dancing – a group dance style that is new to Golden Bay.

Contact Kevin on 0275 107 483 for more details.

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