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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

You've read about what Urbankiz is. Maybe you've watched a video or two. Maybe you've been thinking "I want to try this" for a while now. This is where it actually begins - join Urbankiz Bootcamp Helsinki as your Step 1! Urbankiz intensive training with S-Dance Helsinki. Urbankiz Bootcamp Helsinki - A Real Foundation, Not Just a Taster Six hours across two days, built from the scratch. We don't rush. We don't skip steps. Each hour builds on the last - so by Sunday afternoon y

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

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

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