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Looking for social dance classes in Helsinki? From August 24, weekly Kizomba & Urbankiz classes at S-Dance are open for new students — two evenings, two dance styles. Whether you've been curious about Kizomba for a while or you've heard about Urbankiz and want to see what it's all about, this is your moment. Social Dance Classes in Helsinki — What's On This Autumn Mondays — Kizomba & Semba 18:00–19:30 — Open level classes Kizomba is one of those dances that looks effortless a

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

What is Urbankiz? Urbankiz is truly one of a kind — and once you catch the bug, there's no going back. What makes it special is its expressive freedom and the incredible variety of ways to dance it. Unlike many partner dances, it's not about fixed steps or choreography — even though we do learn figures and variations. At its heart it's about connection, rhythm, groove and real-time communication between partners, making every dance completely unique. No two dances are ever th

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

This Saturday, we had a Tarraxo bootcamp filled with great energy, motivation and a really nice group of dancers. It was amazing to see both familiar faces and new people coming together to explore this unique and expressive dance style. Since our community is still growing and includes dancers at different levels, the goal of this bootcamp was simple: give something valuable to everyone from those who still working on basics to more experienced dancers. Training was struct

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

A new season is coming — and with it, a fresh opportunity to build strong fundamentals, deepen connection, and grow as a social dancer. From February 2 to May 20, 2026, S-Dance Helsinki welcomes you to a full Spring of weekly Kizomba & Semba, Urbankiz, and Tarraxo courses, designed for dancers who want more than just steps. Our focus is on quality movement, clear communication, and understanding the structure of the dance, so you can feel confident, creative, and comfortable

This past weekend we had the pleasure of hosting our Urbankiz Beginner Bootcamp in Tampere. A big thank you to everyone who joined us. It gives amazing feeling when students come with curiosity, enthusiasm, and positive energy, ready to learn. Exploring different ways of walking and weight shift. Throughout the bootcamp, we explored the fundamentals of Urbankiz: posture, connection, different ways of walking and energy level; practiced body control, leading and following, a

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