14 - 16 November 2025
Christchurch, NZ
Don't miss out!
Once every two years
Following the phenomenal response to Refresh 2023 and the Team Challenges we're back again with another Refresh Dance Weekend for 2025.
What Is Refresh?
The idea of Refresh is to present something a little bit different both in the workshops and on the competition floor with plenty of dancing in between.
This year we have US Country Swing Champion Jacob Reding joining us for the weekend. Country Swing is very similar to Modern Jive.
New for Refresh '25
♻️ New team challenges
♻️ New approach to judging
♻️ International teacher
♻️ Levelled workshops
♻️ Central city location
Hotels, shops, cafes and supermarkets are all within easy walking distance.
The Team Approach
In 2023 we put attendees into 6 teams, each team had a theme and throughout the weekend team members scored points for their team:
This approach (inpsired by the Japanese ekiden races) was a huge hit and completely changed the feel of the weekend.
Team Jungle ~ Refresh '23
Friday
Welcome party featuring performances from our invitational dancers.
Saturday
Morning workshops followed by competition categories and challenges. There are performances after dinner followed by a dance party until midnight.
Battle of the Themes
Sunday
More workshops, challenges and social dancing until 6pm.
Visit Christchurch
Why not include Refresh as part of a mini break or holiday especially if you're visiting from elsewhere.
With its convenient airport, regenerated city centre and access to the South Island, Christchurch is NZ's most vibrant city making it an attractive destination for international dancers.
Christchurch Riverside
