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Regional Dance Events  

Auckland and Northland 

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Events listed are not necessarily associated with FDNZ, its members or affiliates, but are bound to be heaps of fun!!

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Also see nearby Hamilton events calendar.

Special Events

Saturday, February 11th

7:00pm

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Macondo Afiche

Fiesta Latina

Latin American music - food - drinks - show

Launch of Macondo, the new dance group of Auckland Latin American Community (ALAC).

Where: Orakei Community Centre, 156 Kepa Rd [MAP]

Cost: $10 tickets from macondodancegroup @ gmail.com

PDF: Fiesta Latina poster [JPEG, 220k]

Sunday, March 11th

2.00 - 5.00pm

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Israeli Dance Workshop

Pamela
Pamela

with Pamela Schwartz - see her profile

Join us for an afternoon Israeli dance workshop with Pamela. We will dance lots of “old stuff” and Pamela will teach us some “new stuff”. Light refreshments provided.

Where: 180 Manukau Rd Epsom, Auckland [MAP]

Cost: $20.00

For more information contact Jenni: (09)480-4330 email:

PDF: A4 flyer [PDF, 213k]

April 6th - 8th, 2012

Easter (long weekend)

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Jambalaya Festival

Where: Corban Estate Art Centre, Henderson, Auckland

Three nights and two days of dance and music workshops, live performances, theatre, art installations, international food & crafts, DJ’s, bands, parties and more. Jambalaya is well known for creating a festive community where people can unwind, connect, learn new skills through interactive workshops and experience some of the hottest talent from across the globe.

Go to the Jambalaya Festival website...

Monthly Events

Monthly: 1st & 2nd Thursdays

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Join in!Irish Set Dancing

Venue: Rocky Nook Bowling Club, Fowlds Park, Mt. Albert. [MAP] 

Contact: Alison Lowe and Fred Carr, ph. (09)479-5467. No gatherings in January.

Monthly: 1st Friday

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Join in!Folklore Chileno Latino

Networking evenings - music and dance from South America and Spain. Buy & sell. Try South American & Spanish dishes; soft drinks, tea, coffee available.

Venue: Jubilee Hall, Mount Albert Baptist Church, 732 New North Road, Mount Albert. [MAP]

Contact: Ana-Maria, ph. (09)638-6771, e-mail: anamaria.devos @ clear.net.nz

Cost: $10, children under 12 free

Monthly: 2nd Friday

7:30pm 

Join in!English Folkdancing

Venue: St John The Baptist Anglican Church Hall, 47 Church St, Northcote. [MAP]

Contact: Beth Harris, ph. (09)445-9386; e-mail: bethharris51 @ hotmail.com

Monthly: 3rd Saturday

7:00pm 

Join in!Céilí@Mangonui

An informal céilí with an emphasis on the enjoyment of Celtic and folk music and dance.

Venue: Mangonui Hall (across from wharf). Contacts: Jill Freeman ph. (09)406-0969, Jax Pellett ph. (09)406-2222, Fiona McGrory ph. (09)406-0254.

Monthly: Last Friday

8:00pm 

Join in!Early Dance

Venue: St John The Baptist Anglican Church Hall, 47 Church St, Northcote. [MAP]

Contact: Karen Vernon ph. (09)419-2429, email: s.marryatt @ hyper.net.nz

Auckland City Council events

Eventfinder: Dance Classes (general) - Performances

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Obertas
Obertas

Whether or not you saw the Lublin And Obertas Polish Dance Spectacular on 10 December, you might like a copy of their DVD! Click for ordering info.  (See unofficial photos here.) 

Last updated: 4 February 2012

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