This course is perfect for those who have never danced before, are coming back to bachata or really want to master the fundementals. In this course we will cover the basic step + variations, timing, leader/follower technique, basic turns and give you a few examples of how to put these toegther for your social dancing. This course is fun and easy to follow, a great way to meet new people and jump into the world of Latin dancing.

If you've caught the dance bug and are ready to level up your social dance, this course is for you. This course builds on the concepts covered in the beginners course and starts incorporating the key body movement of bachata. Each course will cover 3-4 key concepts, diving into each movement with a strong emphasis on technique, variation and musicality. Each class will give you a different example of how to use the concept in a your social dance.

One level up, our improver plus bachata course combine all the previous concepts in creative social movements to use in the dance floor. We have structured this course around bachata musicality, with the goal of understanding how to match your dancing, energy and flow to the different musical elements in each song. A strong foundation in bachata is ideal, but this course is open to any improver level dancer.

You asked and we listened, introducing the next level to our salsa courses - Improvers Plus. This course will build on key improvers levels concepts and incorporate them in to fun patterns and combos you can use on the social dance floor. You will dive deeper into following and leading technique plus learn how to add some flavor, flair and style into your dance. This course will mainly focus on partnerwork with a small shines component as well. We recommend having completed at least one term of improvers before joining and encourage you to take both the improvers and improvers plus courses to solidify foundations and improve your confidence.

If you already have the fundamentals of Mambo and want to keep improving your technique and repertoire of movements, the Mambo Improvers Course is for you. This course covers a deeper understanding of the musical patterns and sections, another level of turns (and the right way to lead them), styling and tips for followers, another level of connections, body movement and posture, all of this with a personalized teaching style, to help you to increase your confidence and skills as a dancer. 

New to salsa? This is the course for you. Come and join our next six week beginners salsa term!

• 6:30pm Tuesday 3rd of Feb

• Six week progressive course

• No partner or experience required

Always wanted to learn shines? If you already have your bachata basic then this course is for you. Term one starts on Monday the 2nd of February at 8:30pm.

If you have the basic foundations of Salsa On2 and you want to improve your technique, body movement, isolations and you want to try different fusions with other salsa styles, this course is for you.

Six weeks course, starting on Tuesday the 2nd of February 2026

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.