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Dance, connect,
belong — Latin style in Nelson

​Salsa • Bachata • Rueda

Join friendly salsa, bachata and Rueda classes and socials where you can learn, meet people, and have fun from your first class.

Beginners welcome. No partner needed.

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Dance. Connect. Belong!

Current Classes

Join us for Latin dance in Nelson. No partner needed

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current-classes

Starts 20 July · CherCher, Nelson · 6:30pm
$140 block / $25 casual
No partner needed

Starts 20 July · CherCher, Nelson · 7:30pm
$140 block / $25 casual
No partner needed

5th September · Waa! · 7pm–9pm
Salsa, Bachata & Rueda
$10 social only / $15 class + social

New to Latin dance? You are very welcome.

We teach in a way that is supportive, social and fun. The aim is not to be perfect. The aim is to move, learn, laugh, meet people and enjoy the music.

- No partner needed
- Beginners welcome
- Come solo or with a friend
- No pressure to be perfect
- Mistakes are part of learning
- Friendly, supportive atmosphere

Why Dance With Us?

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No partner needed

You can come on your own. We rotate, so everyone gets to dance with different people.

2

Beginner-friendly

We explain the moves clearly and keep the atmosphere relaxed and supportive.

3

Social and playful

Rueda is full of movement, laughter, partner changes and group energy.

4

Local community

Be part of a friendly Nelson/Tasman dance community that values joy, connection and belonging.

Rueda is one of the most fun ways to learn Latin dance. Everyone dances together, changes partners, and learns as part of the group.

About Nelson Latin Dance Collective

We're a friendly, self-organised Latin dance community in Nelson, built by dancers who wanted more social, supportive spaces to learn and connect. No egos, no pressure — just good music, good people, and a shared love of moving together

I was nervous before my first class, but everyone was so welcoming. It was relaxed, fun, and much easier to join in than I expected.
The best part is the community. You learn the moves, but you also meet good people and have a laugh.
I came on my own and felt included straight away. Rueda is such a fun way to dance with everyone.

Ready to dance?

Come as you are, dance with your community, and leave with a smile. Your first class is the perfect place to start.

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Classes:
CherCher
17 Parere Street, Nelson

Socials:
WAA!
183 Bridge Street, Nelson

Dance, laugh, connect — Latin style in Nelson.

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