Come and learn Melvin & Gatica style Bachata Influence from certified Influence instructor Marcelo Craviotto.

This one hour workshop will give you an introduction to Bachata Influence and cover some foundational movements - We cannot wait!

Always wanted to learn shines? An entry level course that is designed for those with no dance experience at all or those looking to supplement and solidify their bachata partnerwork basics and technique.

Covering basic steps, technique, body movement, turns and arm styling this course is also great if you are not so keen on partner dancing.

Join us on Monday the 18th of May at 8:30pm.

Introducing our new community class! A regular weekly open level class to get you moving and have some fun. Each week we will alternate between dance styles - Mambo, Cuban Salsa, Bachata and Shines. This class is open to everyone, all ages (families bring the kids if you want), genders and abilities - no partner required.

This is a "pay what you can - koha donation" class, eftpos or cash available at the studio.

Sick of swiping left? We've got you covered with a one of a kind speed dating event, introducing bachata speed dating.

Introducing our new community class! A regular weekly open level class to get you moving and have some fun. Each week we will alternate between dance styles - Mambo, Cuban Salsa, Bachata and Shines. This class is open to everyone, all ages (families bring the kids if you want), genders and abilities - no partner required.

This is a "pay what you can - koha donation" class, eftpos or cash available at the studio.

Would you like to join the KD Dance bachata couples team 2026?

After a successful year in 2025, we are starting a new choreographic project, with opportunities to perform and compete in events across New Zealand and Australia.

Come to our info night to find out more and get a taste of the choreography - Sunday 8th of February at 7pm ($10)

Would you like to join the KD Dance Salsa On2 couples team 2026?

This is a brand new salsa team, in collaboration with Gonzalo and Jarianny from Danzon Academy )Chile). Opportunities to perform and compete in events across New Zealand and Australia.

Come to our info night to find out more and get a taste of the choreography - Sunday 8th of February at 6pm ($10)

You loved it, we loved it - Community class is back for 2026! A regular weekly open level class to get you moving and have some fun. Each week we will alternate between dance styles - Mambo, Cuban Salsa, Bachata and Shines. This class is open to everyone, all ages (families bring the kids if you want), genders and abilities - no partner required.

This is a "pay what you can - koha donation" class, eftpos or cash available at the studio.

Auckland hottest weekly Friday night social is back!

Kick off your weekend with the rhythms of salsa, bachata, zouk and kizomba at Carmen Jones on K Rd!

9pm - Dance class

9:45pm Social dancing till late

$15 tickets at the door.

Join us in our second annual KD Dance Gala Night! Watch some amazing performances at our Choreography Showcase, and then party hard and dance the night away.

6:30pm - Doors open

7pm - Performance showcase

8pm - Party and social dancing

$30 Full evening (showcase & party)

$15 Party only

Where: Ellerslie Arts (War Memorial Hall) - 134/138 Main Highway, Ellerslie, Auckland

Last chance to learn bachata with us for 2025! Want to learn bachata from New Zealand semipro bachata champions? Join from week two:

6:30pm Intermediate

7:30pm Improvers

8:30pm Beginners

Do you want to join the KD Dance bachata couples team for term two?

After successful performances at New Zealand Salsa Congress and World Bachata Festival Melbourne, we are opening spots up to join our choreography of “TNSVJ”. With opportunities to perform and compete in events across New Zealand.

It’s showtime baby! Have you ever wanted to strut your stuff on stage or build your confidence to get up there and give it a go?

We are thrilled to announce we will be running a bachata shines (feminine style) team for the first time! This team will train over 12 weeks to learn an original choreography with Katie - second place World Salsa Solo Bachata Soloist.

Calling all Cuban salsa lovers! Join us this Friday for unforgettable night of Cuban flavour.

• Live band

• Cuban salsa lesson

• Authentic Cuban food

• Cuban salsa Jack n Jill competition

Want to be the first to see our brand new bachata team choreo? Come and watch our dress rehearsal before we head down to Wellington to perform at New Zealand Salsa Congress!

Free entry, just bring your cheering energy.

Want to give Latin dance a go? Can’t decide between salsa or bachata? Give them both a go! Join us for a free taster class of both our beginner salsa & bachata partnerwork classes.

Time to start learning to dance? Get started with our bachata shines beginners course, no partner or experience needed.

Let’s enjoy the end of summer! Join us as we head up to the sunny north for a full day of dance workshops. With eight different dance styles to choose from you are sure to learn something new and have some fun.

Want to be part of Auckland's most successful existing bachata team? After placing 3rd internationally last year, the KD Dance Bachata Team is back for 2025.

Join our great team culture to work hard and play harder with opportunities to perform and compete nationally and internationally.

Sun’s out, summer’s still here - get ready to party!

Escape with us for a tropical island getaway to Waiheke Island Resort for the hottest Latin pool party of year.

• Pool Party

• Social dancing

• Summer cocktails

Bachata Shines Beginners is back for term two on Monday 24th of Feb!

Habana Studios invites you to the first Cuban social of the year! From 8pm, Katie & David will be taking you through some open level salsa and bachata moves during a free class, so you can dance the night away. DJ King Salsa & DJ 369 will be mixing Latin tunes till late so you can dance the night away.

Free entry.