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Kizomba or Urbankiz — how do you choose where to start? One of the questions I hear most often from beginners is: "Should I start with Kizomba or Urbankiz?" It usually comes from one of two reasons. Either Kizomba looks softer, more connected and more approachable, while Urbankiz looks confusing — everyone seems to dance it differently, and from the outside it can feel robotic or overly technical. Or there's the old idea that you need to master Kizomba before you're allowed t

Enjoying Kizomba dance at Fiki Kizomba Festival in Helsinki, 2018. Photo by Donata Photography. People come to dance for all sorts of reasons. Some are looking for a new hobby. Others want to meet people, become more active, or simply escape the routine of everyday life. Some are drawn by the social aspect, some by the challenge of learning something new, and some by the joy of moving to music. None of these reasons are better than the others. One of the beautiful things abou

What Is this Kizomba Workshop about? On May 18th, S-Dance is hosting a very special Kizomba workshop - one where leaders become followers, and followers step into the lead. Not to confuse you, not to make it harder, but to make you better. More aware. More connected. More complete as a dancer. Switch & Flow Kizomba Workshop with Tatjana, S-Dance Helsinki - an all-levels workshop exploring connection from both roles. Why Switch Roles? Kizomba is a conversation. Like any conve

Have you ever watched someone dance Kizomba and felt something? That quiet, connected movement — two people flowing together as if the music is carrying them. It looks effortless. It feels intimate. And it's closer than you think. Kizomba is a partner dance with roots in Angola, born from a blend of traditional Semba and Caribbean Zouk rhythms. At its heart it's about connection — with your partner, with the music, and with yourself. No flashy footwork required. No performanc

Looking to level up your dance, or struggling to find weekly classes that match your schedule or level? - Private classes might be exactly what you need: 🔸 full attention on you 🔸 clear progression from where you are to where you want to be 🔸 learning at your own pace, in your own way. Private classes with Tatjana: Urbankiz, Tarraxo, Kizomba, Fusion... With years of experience teaching and dancing in both roles, I focus on what truly matters: technique, connection, and und

Last Saturday Tatjana had the pleasure of teaching an Urbankiz workshop with Anni at Petra’s Urbankiz Weekender in Helsinki—and what a wonderful day it was! From the very first song the room was full of curiosity, energy, and inspiration. We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us, tried new techniques, and shared their great vibes on the dance floor. For us, it was a joy to represent S-Dance School, connect with dancers from Helsinki and other places, and watch you bring th

Check out our new page EVENTS to stay updated on what's coming up before it gets posted on Facebook and Instagram: EVENTS. EVENTS: Boot camps, Socials, Parties, workshops.

One more collaboration this season - Urbankiz with Tatjana & Anni. Tatjana & Anni Kiz held an Urbankiz workshop together some time ago. This month, they teamed up again for two Urbankiz workshops: an open-level pre-party class at Avec Dance Club and an intermediate-level pre-party class at the Kalasatama party, hosted by Petra & Otso. Check out those after class improvisations. After class demo from Petra & Otso's events @Kalasatama on March 22, 2025. After class demo from I

Fall season 2024 at S-Dance starts with a Boot camps for beginners to introduce the dances we teach - Kizomba/ Semba and Urbankiz/Tarraxo. Come to check out our classes on Sunday, August 25th at S-Dance. Attention! For all boot camp attendees there will be an opportunity to buy 8x,12x and 16x cards for Monday classes with 20%OFF. Valid only on August 25th! Welcome to join our community! Join us for Fall season 2024 weekly Kizomba and Urbankiz classes at S-Dance from August 25

S-Dance with an Urbankiz boot camp in Riga, January 2024. Start of the year was a bit challenging - giving an Urbankiz bootcamp straight away after deep dive into Semba in Angola. But we did it! Here is our after class demo which starts from some WI-FI dancing as it was a topic of the first hour of Boot camp and the focus was on upper body movement. More information in event page: https://fb.me/e/7TUAHRXCf