Dancing in Canterbury
Ballroom, latin, new vogue, sequence, rock'n'roll, and more
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You can dance ballroom, latin, new vogue, sequence, rock'n'roll, and more dance styles, most weekends in Christchurch and Canterbury.
There are several dance studios which hold regular social dances as well as classes and private lessons. There are live bands which play for dances on a monthly basis.
This listing of dances in Christchurch and the wider Canterbury area is compiled from published information, with no responsibility taken for errors and omissions. The About page has locations, maps and more details of the regular dances. Check prices and times with the dance organiser.
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Regular dances
Ballare is having its LAST weekly social dance Wednesday 5 August. A new monthly social dance is planned instead.
Wrights Christchurch Ballroom Dancing Club have a fortnightly socal dance on a Friday at Russley School Hall 7.30 - 10 pm $15 Check their website for dates www.ballroomdancing.co.nz
DanceSport hold two social dances a month, on a Saturday, the alternate weekend to Wrights Friday dance. The Ballroom, 301 Brougham Street 7.30 - 10.30 pm. $15 including supper.
Mainland Big Band usually play at Cashmere Club first Saturday of the month 7.30 - 10.30 pm $10
August - weekend dances
Sat 1st August Mainland Big Band will NOT be playing as Cashmere Club unavailable
Wednesday 5 August LAST Ballare social dance The Ballroom 8pm
Sat 8th August - DanceSport dance at The Ballroom 7.30pm
Friday 14th August - Wrights dance at Russley School Hall 7.30pm
Sat 15th August - "Strictly Ballroom" at The Ballroom with Wendy and Walter 7.30 - 10 pm
Tickets available by emailing theballroom@outlook.co.nz or pay at the door.
No stiletto's please. R.O.A.R.
21st August - RSVP for 50:50 dance at Hornby Club Sunday 6 September - more details below
Sat 22nd August - DanceSport dance at The Ballroom 7.30pm
Fri 28th August - Wrights dance at Russley School Hall 7.30pm
September sneak preview ...
Saturday 5 September Mainland Big Band will be playing at Cashmere Club
Sunday 6 September Afternoon Delight 50:50 dance at Hornby Club 2 - 6.30 pm. Doors open 1.30pm $8 per person Light refreshments provided.
For catering purpose, please RSVP by 21 August 2026 Email: fifty50dance@hotmail.com
Alcohol free ecent. No stilettos please.
50:50 dance
This is a social dance for ballroom and sequence dancers, where the floor can be shared, with sequence dancers dancing their routine on the outside circle, and ballroom dancers dancing in the inner circle.
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