Autumn 2026 Schedule & Rates
AUTUMN 2026 CLASSES
Ready to commit to your dance journey?
Weekly classes return on August 24th and continue until November 18th — Kizomba and Semba on Mondays, Urbankiz on Wednesdays.
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All classes are Open level and suitable for beginners
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Progressive courses — learn the skills step by step
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Drop-in welcome anytime
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No partner required
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Develop body control, partner connection and music interpretation
Come and join us this Autumn. See you on the dance floor!
URBANKIZ
Wednesdays 18:00–21:00
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Weekly progressive Open level classes on Wednesdays
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Monthly socials or parties
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1h Technique - body control, exercises, figures
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1h Combos & variations - applying technique and musicality
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1h Guided practice - open to everyone
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All 3 hours are designed as one complete session for the best progress
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No partner required
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Drop-in welcome
Join the group and keep growing!
PRICES
Private Lessons
Learn at Your Own Pace
Available styles:
Kizomba & Semba
Urbankiz
Tarraxo
Douceur
Tarraxinha
Private lessons are open to everyone — leaders, followers, from complete beginners to experienced dancers. Whether you want to build foundations, break a plateau or simply explore a new dance in your own time and space, a private session gives you exactly what a group class can't: full attention, your own pace and personal feedback.
About Us
S-Dance was built on genuine passion. Tatjana and Juri have been dancing, learning and teaching together for over a decade, and every class reflects that.
We believe that dancing is the best way to keep body and mind healthy — and most importantly, to feel happy. The dances we teach are special in the way they connect us with music, with our partners and with ourselves.
We are based in Helsinki and specialize in social dances: Kizomba, Semba, Urbankiz and Tarraxo.
Juri
Teacher
Tatjana
Managing Director & Teacher
Riitta
Teacher
Find Your Dance
URBANKIZ
Urbankiz is a modern partner dance that evolved from Kizomba within urban dance culture. Born in Paris, it continues to develop as an open and ever-evolving style. It is danced to a wide range of rhythmic music influenced by Kizomba, Ghetto Zouk and electronic sounds, while also absorbing movements and techniques from Afro dances, hip-hop and Latin styles — making it one of the most versatile social dances today. The movement in Urbankiz is dynamic and rhythm-driven. Dancers combine smooth walking steps with sharp accents, pauses and detailed musical interpretation. Connection and communication between partners remain central, with movement created in real time in response to the music. Like Kizomba, Urbankiz is a social improvised dance — no choreography, no fixed partner. Just music, connection and creativity in a relaxed community atmosphere.
TARRAXO
Tarraxo is a modern partner dance that developed in Paris from Tarraxinha, evolving within the Urbankiz and Kizomba scene. It is strongly influenced by Konpa, Afro dances, popping and other urban movement styles. It is danced to slow, deep, bass-heavy music with a strong focus on rhythm, texture and musical detail. The movement is grounded and controlled — built on body isolations, weight transfers, subtle vibrations and precise interpretation of the music. Tarraxo is a highly expressive social dance where connection between partners is created through tension, control and responsiveness rather than large movements. Danced without choreography, it is an improvised dance where partners explore the music together in a focused and creative atmosphere.
KIZOMBA
Kizomba is a smooth, close partner dance that originated in Angola, danced to slow, rhythmic music with a strong steady beat and a deep emphasis on connection. Rather than big or fast movements, Kizomba focuses on walking steps, body control and musical interpretation — making it feel calm, grounded and deeply connected. One partner leads, the other follows, creating a shared flow that adapts to the music in real time. Kizomba is a social dance — not choreography-based. It's danced at social events where people improvise freely and dance with different partners in a warm, community-focused atmosphere.
CONTACT US
GET IN TOUCH
We are happy to answer all your questions if you have any, simply send us a message to info@sdances.com
FIND US
Sörnäisten Rantatie 33C - 4th floor
00500 Helsinki, Finland (@HDC)
