NZ Latin Dance Championships 2026

New Zealand's official international Latin Dance Championship 2026 is on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21st at the Auckland Netball centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St Johns, Auckland. Latin dancers from around NZ will be joined by competitors from abroad to contend for national titles in Salsa, Bachata, and Latin (Zouk, Kizomba, Chacha, Reggaeton, Samba) Competitors of all levels (Amateur to Professional) and ages (Youth to Masters) are invited to participate in various Solo, Duet, Couple and Team Categories, in Freestyle / Jack n Jill or Choreographed sections. 2026 RULES & CATEGORIES now updated and live ⭐️ Previous routines can be used again! ⭐️ New Categories ⭐️ COMPETITOR Registrations + SPECTATOR Tickets + PARTY Tickets NOW AVAILABLE! www.nzlatindancechampionships.co.nz Competitors MUST REGISTER by 1pm November 6! 👏 All Day Spectator Tickets is available for purchase online or at the door on the day. Adults $30 / Youth $15 ⏱️ SCHEDULE (Draft only) 🎉 FRIDAY 20th - Warm Up Party 8pm at Viva Dance Studios $10 entry 🏆 SATURDAY 21st - Competition Day 9.30am – Doors Open 10.45am – BRIEFING: Freestyle and JnJ 11.00am – Salsa & Bachata Freestyle + JnJ 12.30pm – PRIZEGIVING: Freestyle and JnJ 12.45pm – Judges Full Briefing 2.00pm – Youth Categories 2.45pm – PRIZEGIVING: Youth 3.00pm – BRIEFING: Solos, Duets, Couples, Teams 3.15pm – Solos, Duets, Couples 5.30pm – Teams: Salsa, Bachata, Latin, Reggaeton 7.00pm – PRIZEGIVING: Solos, Duets, Couples, Teams Times are estimates and may vary on the day 📣 National & International JUDGES Panel to be announced 🥳 9.00pm – AFTER-PARTY Venue TBC $10 Entry **Competitors FREE**