Our Story
Tatjana & Juri
Tatjana started to dance solo dances like hip-hop and contemporary in 2003. Seven years later together with Juri she joined Salsa and Bachata classes.
In 2012 they both dived into Kizomba and very soon organized a small group of friends to share those passion and practice together till it transformed into teaching.
From 2015 they focus on learning more about different styles, music and history by actively attending festivals, workshops, taking private lessons and teacher's trainings.
In 2017 they joined Azembora team and started to teach weekly classes in different styles in Helsinki until Azembora closed it's doors in December 2023. From that moment they continue under own new brand S-Dance School.
RIITTA
Riitta’s dance journey began in her teens with ballet and hip hop, but it wasn’t until 2014 that she truly fell in love with partner dancing. Starting with Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba/Semba, and Kizomba Fusion, she quickly discovered that Kizomba and its fusion styles were her instant Favorites. When Urbankiz began gaining popularity, she was drawn to it even more. She also has a deep appreciation for Tarraxo, Douceur, and Brazilian Zouk.
She has assisted Tatjana in various styles since the Azembora days and continues to do so at S-Dance. Riitta travels frequently to international festivals, often taking classes as a leader, though she usually prefers following in social dancing. Leading, however, offers her a different kind of creative freedom and self-expression—something she truly enjoys exploring.
