Ola, Tudo bem! Hello there!

My name is Douglas Gomes, and I have always been passionate about dancing. It all started when I was just 16 years old in Brazil. I was lucky enough to attend a wonderful dance school called Bailar Danca de Salao in Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, where I fell in love with dance. I continued to pursue my passion by attending dance congresses in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where I had the opportunity to learn from some of the best academies, including Carlinhos de Jesus, Jaime Aroxa, and Jimmy de Oliveira.

As someone who learned dancing in a Ballroom School, I had to master many different styles such as Argentinian Tango, Salsa, Bachata, Lambada, Zouk, Chachacha, Samba de Gafieira, Forro, and Samba no pe. If you ask me what my favorite rhythm is, I would say Samba de Gafieira and Samba no pe.

When I moved to London in 2005, dancing became a big part of my life. I had the pleasure of performing Brazilian Ballroom dance at some amazing nightclubs like Guanabara, Bar Salsa, and Forro do Galpao. In addition, I qualified in exercise to music and taught dance at various gyms and health clubs in London and Essex, which I am still doing today.

While teaching and performing, I had the privilege of working with some talented celebrities, such as Pamela Stephenson Billy Connolly, Levy Roots, Basement Jack's, and Arlene Phillips.

One of the most memorable moments of my career was when I was cast to perform salsa on a cruise ship in the Caribbean (Cuba and the Dominican Republic) for Carnival UK cruises. There I stayed for 1 and a half years mastering my dance as well performing with the best dancers in the world.

Since 2006, I have been teaching samba at the London School of Samba, and I am proud to be one of the longest-serving male teachers here. I enjoy breaking down the steps and sharing the essence of the dance and the Portuguese language with the students. Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about me and my love for dancing.

Please get in touch for private or group dance classes!

Douglas Gomes 07947410853
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