Switch & Flow kizomba Workshop
Experience Dance From Opposite Role
Step out of your usual role into a whole new perspective. In this special workshop, we’ll explore what happens when leaders become followers and followers become leaders. “Switch & Flow” is designed to deepen your understanding of connection, timing, and communication by experiencing dance from the other role. Leaders will discover the sensitivity and responsiveness required to follow, while followers will gain insight into decision-making, structure, and intention. This is not about perfection - it’s about awareness, empathy, and growth. By the end of the workshop, you’ll move more consciously, connect more clearly, and unlock new possibilities in your dance. Open to all levels, suitable for total beginners No partner required Expect fun challenges, surprising discoveries.
Start Your Kizomba Journey
Kizomba From your first step to confident social dancing — this Summer
STEP 1
June & July
Outdoor Socials
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1h free intro class
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3h Social to practice in a relaxed open-air setting
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No partner required
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No registration - just show up
Dates June 7 - Sunday June 27 - Saturday July 5 - Sunday July 12 - Sunday
Start Your Urbankiz Journey
Build solid foundations and keep growing
STEP 1
May 23-24
Urbankiz Beginner Bootcamp
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6h of intensive training
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Suitable for total beginners
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We will progress gradually
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No partner required
STEP 3
August 26 - November 18
Weekly classes
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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!
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.
Kizomba & Urbankiz Weekly Classes
Join our weekly classes and develop your dance in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.
• Progressive courses – learn the skills step by step
• All classes are Drop-in (18€/h)
• No partner required
• Develop body control, partner connection and music interpretation
Come and learn, develop and enjoy social dancing.
Autumn 2026 Schedule & Rates
AUTUMN 2026 CLASSES
Ready to commit to your dance journey?
Secure your spot for Autumn 2026
at Early Bird price
before July 13!
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.
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)
