B R A Z I L I A N D A N C E E D U C A T I O N I N A M S T E R D A M
Understand your body.
Develop your movement.
Transform your dance.
Brazilian dance classes for every level — from your very first steps to advanced movement development.
Led by NeoZouk co-creator, Brazilian movement researcher and educator Ruanita Santos.
THE VIBE LATINA EXPERIENCE
More than dance classes.
A place to understand movement, build
confidence and develop your own way of dancing.
At Vibe Latina, you do not simply memorize steps.
You learn how movement works through body awareness, technique, musicality, connection and expression.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
The mind behind the movement
Ruanita Santos is a Brazilian movement researcher, educator, choreographer and co-creator of NeoZouk. She began teaching independently in 1998 and has since developed an approach that connects technique, biomechanics, musicality, expression and autonomy.
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At Vibe Latina, the goal is not to create copies. It is to help every dancer understand their own body, make conscious choices and develop a way of moving that feels truly their own.
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
What our dancers say.
Real experiences from dancers who found more than steps at Vibe Latina — they found understanding, confidence and a new way of approaching movement.
JJ N.
Student for 10 years
“I’ve been with Vibe Latina for 10 years. Ruanita’s classes go far beyond moves: they are filled with information about leading, following, technique and body awareness. You receive personal tools and feedback to reshape your dance, whether you are a beginner or an advanced dancer. We always leave with a smile and a clear path to continue the journey.”
Marina M.
Dancer & trainee
“In less than a year, I’ve noticed a huge change in the way I approach dance. Instead of simply copying movements, I now ask why they work, how they work and what creates them. Ruanita teaches you how to understand movement, giving you tools to keep improving long after class.”
Pavel K.
Zouk leader
“Regular classes with Ruanita made a real difference in the quality of my dance. There is a big difference between knowing a move and being able to lead it clearly, and her technical approach helped me understand that. It is a luxury to be able to learn from her.”
