Hola.
Well, I thought it's about time I share some of my knowledge of the location I used to dance in NZ. This is one place that I used to go frequently, with a decent balance of social and dancing happening. The Kingslander.
Location - 470 New North Road, Kingsland
Auckland, New Zealand
Using the train, I believe you can get off the Kingsland train station, but to be honest, I haven't been on the train. Parking isn't too bad, but with the number of bars/pubs in the area, you might have to take the roads in the neighbourhood.
Venue - It's a classic pub, with a decent sized bar. There's a half decent wooden floor, until someone decides to spill their beer. Pretty standard setup when it comes to dancing in a bar/pub. The usual "non-dancer coming through" rules applies.
Time - It takes off on Wednsday nights. There's a class between 8 to 9 pm, taught by Coco. It takes a little to pick up, but if you go with someone you know, it's also a good time to utilise the space. It finishes at 1am.
Cost - The venue is free to get into.
Music/Style - The music can be repetitive over time, but it's a half decent cover by the band "Banda Latina" (that is, recorded music in the background, with live music played). Good mix of Salsa, Bachata and merengue, maybe at a 5:1:1 ratio. No Zouk (when I left), as the band doesn't play zouk. There's no set rules, but at the back, where the bands are playing, has more cuban-isque dancers, and more at the entrance, you have more linear dancers.
Level of dancers - The location is a regular hang-out for Auckland's more experienced dancers, male and females. People of all levels should be able to enjoy the venue.
Notes/Comments : Venue as a whole, this was one of the venue/day of the week I have looked forward to, every week. Even if I wasn't in the mood for dancing, I could hang out with people I knew with a beer, which was nice.
More of NZ venues to come.
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