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If you've been dancing Kizomba, Urbankiz or Brazilian Zouk, you've probably heard the term ghetto zouk. But what exactly is it, where did it come from, and why has it become so popular on dance floors around the world? The Birth of Ghetto Zouk Ghetto zouk emerged in the late 1990s within the Cape Verdean community in the Netherlands. Young musicians of Cape Verdean descent began blending the romantic sound of Cabo Zouk (Cabo Love) with contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul and

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

Ready to slow it down, feel the groove, and dive into the world of Tarraxo? Tatjana & Laura from S-Dance are bringing the Tarraxo Boot Camp to Turku. This is a unique chance to explore one of the most expressive and grounded styles in the Kiz family. S-Dance bringing Tarraxo boot camp to Turku on October 26, 2025. Join us! 💛 What to Expect This intensive Boot Camp includes two workshops designed to help you: Understand the feeling and flow of Tarraxo. Master essential moveme

Dancing is a wonderful way to express yourself, stay active, and meet new people. If you want to improve your moves and feel more confident on the dance floor, private dance classes are a fantastic option. They offer personalized attention and a pace that suits you. Whether you are new to partner dancing or want to polish your skills, private lessons can help you reach your goals faster. Level up your skills with private dance lessons in Helsinki! Private dance classes give y

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

This Saturday, August 23rd! S-Dance together with Tiia Maria is bringing a 3-hour Intro Bootcamp + Social to Queer Latin dance Helsinki 🕒 Schedule: 12:00–13:00 → Kizomba 13:10–14:10 → Urbankiz 14:20–15:20 → Tarraxo 15:20–17:00 → Social Dance ✨ Come explore Kizomba, Urbankiz & Tarraxo in one exciting day—and stay to dance with us after! Kizomba, Urbankiz and Tarraxo day with Tatjana & Tiia at Queer Latin dance Helsinki.

Spring 2025 Courses Are Now Open for sale and we start with discounted prices 20%OFF for 8, 11 and 15x-cards until January 6th!

Many of you already know how amazing Kizomba Tallinn Festival 2025 can be and how nice are organizers Laura and Otto. The way they take care about everyone is really incredible. Next year they are again bringing top artists for both Kizomba/Semba and Urbankiz dance fans. Just look at the banner and you will recognize Jp & Stephy form Paris and also our local talents and hard workers Carlos & Anna from Helsinki Kizomba Studio. I'm sure, all our Semba lovers will love to be th

We had an incredible Sunday with two Boot camps to introduce you to Kizomba and Urbankiz dances! Check out how it went. Here are some pictures and videos from the Kizomba/Semba Boot camp, as well as our improvisation demo from the Urbankiz Boot camp. Join our community! Registration link is here: https://www.sdances.com/category/autumn-2024 #Kizomba #Semba #Urbankiz Some moments from Beginner Boot camps. Practice time. Having fun of learning to walk Kizomba way. After class

Kizomba and Urbankiz have a unique connection (I'm not talking about intimacy here), rhythm, and set of techniques that are different from other dance styles. It’s not just about knowing the steps; it’s about understanding the language of the dance. To communicate effectively with your partner, you need to master the fundamentals of leading and following in THIS specific style. In our classes, we focus on these fundamentals because they are the foundation for everything else.

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

When Summer finally came and we all love to enjoy it, thinking about winter events is not the first what come to our mind. Still, to safe money on cheaper passes and flights, to book the main hotel for full comfort during event, it's a good idea to start preparing already now. Join us to Hot Ice Kiz Festival 2024 in Riga. Promocode S-Dance gives you 10% discount on Full passes. All information and tickets here: https://fb.me/e/62u1fO9w8

This coming weekend we gonna dance in Riga again. Promo code S-Dance gives you 10% discount on Full passes . Get your tickets now! https://fb.me/e/1WJMN 6KA4

Check out our Autumn 2024 Schedule. Early bird tickets with a 20% discount for the Autum season are now available on our website: https://www.sdances.com/category/autumn-2024 or with Edenred, Epassi, Smartum, cards, cash. Autumn 2024 Schedule for a weekly classes at S-Dance.

Join Urbankiz & Tarraxo classes with Tatjana and Juri this Saturday in Turku Sensual & salsa weekend! Check event for more information and tickets: https://fb.me/e/4RMxGIpIi

Our next Kizomba & Urbankiz Beginner boot camp is just a few weeks ahead. Have you attended the previous one? - Whatever is your answer, there will be something for you. We cover the basics and add some new movements and figures every time so everyone could make a progress. For more detailed information please visit our Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/cAUftO6Vk

This coming Tuesday, February 13th we are inviting you to free Kizomba taster class for introduction of Kizomba dance. We will be practicing some simple, but nice steps and figures, and trying to get a feeling of the dance. Class is free of charge and registration link is here: https://www.sdances.com/product-page/kizomba-beginner-taster-class More detailed information about the class is available here: https://fb.me/e/1OC3TVFMW

Join our weekly Kizomba/Semba classes during Spring season 2024: on Tuesdays and Urbankiz/Tarraxo classes on Wednesdays from February 6th until May 29th. Find more information here: https://fb.me/e/3kPgusSag

Discover a new hobby at our Beginner Bootcamps this Spring in 2024! It's a fantastic chance to explore a different activity, learn new dance styles like Kizomba, Semba, and Urbankiz, and connect with fresh faces. Our boot camps will run on the first Sunday of each month from February to May: February 4th, March 3rd, April 7th, and May 5th. You have the option to select Kizomba & Semba or Urbankiz, or try both if you'd like! No partner is necessary as we'll switch partners dur

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