Email: onda_zouk@yahoo.com.br

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You can go any time to our studio and book your class!!!!!

Adress: Nossa Senhora de Copacabana street 420 / 205 (second floor).

Near to Copacabana Palace, Cardeal Arco Verde Subway station and Republica do Peru and Inhanga Street,

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Linn Lukschandl, Sweden (April, 2011)

We took two samba and forró classes with Hélio and also went out two nights with him. I had previously tried to learn samba, but didn´t get the steps. With Hélio, however, it was really easy, he is very pedagogical and has a great sense of humour, which makes you relax and enjoy yourself. When we went out at night we tried a really off-the-beaten-track local forró place where we were able to dance with lots of different people and the second time to a famous, elegant samba club – perfect to see two kinds of clubs.

Christine K., USA (August 2011)

I opted for the one hour private lesson + night out in Lapa. Helio is very friendly and easy-going and speaks fluent English. He simplifies samba and forro into easy-to-learn step sequences that most people can master in an hour. Seeing Lapa with a true Carioca made it a unique and unforgettable experience that I would recommend to anyone, especially for solo travelers who prefer to experience Rio nightlife with a local guide.

Anna - Holland - Sep 2011

I enjoyed my private class with Helio very much! I found him through the Lonely Planet, emailed him, and a few hours later he came to my hotel! In one hour he taught me the basics of samba, as well as forró, and the next day in a samba-club, I felt I could really dance those two dances. I can really recommend Helio and his lesson: he is a fun and nice guy, speaks really good English an teaches very well. Enjoy!

Karina - German - June 2011

The BEST night out of my entire trip: Amazing location, fantastic life music, fun company.
A big Thanks goes to Helio for teaching me the basics of Samba and Forro in 1 hour (!) that helped me to make this night unforgettable.

Paulo Gomes – Canada (May 2011)

“...Rio Sambadancer was outstanding!! Helio is courteous, professional and can teach even the most novice of dancers the Forro and Samba. In addition his vast network in the city, he always has a new local “hot spot” to practice your moves every night of the week..."

Linn Lukschandl, Sweden (April, 2011)

"...We took two samba and forró classes with Hélio and also went out two nights with him.
Helio is very pedagogical and has a great sense of humour, which makes you relax and enjoy yourself..."

Marisa L. and Lorraine L. (USA) – April 2011

"...Helio was one of the highlights of our trip to Brazil. Through him, we were able to experience some Brazilian culture first hand and go to a place off the beaten track..."

Lisa Boardman and Simon – (London – Mar, 2011)

"...The music was great and everyone was enjoying themselves, including us! We danced all night and we felt we had experienced the real Rio with help from Helio.
I thoroughly recommend Helio’s services to everyone and anyone interested in experiencing the music, dance and energy of the real Rio..."

Shannon & Brett – ( Aus – Feb,2011)

Hey Helio!

"...We loved the lesson, thanks so much for a fun afternoon..."

Marina. Mar del Plata, (Jan, 2011)

"...Fue una hermosa experiencia, no sólo aprender a bailar sino tomar contacto con la danza y la musica tradicional, con la cultura de Brasil que es maravillosa. Algo diferente para no perderse! Helio, excelente profesor de Samba y Forró y excelente persona..."

Aimée Challandes (Suiça, Jan 2011)

"...Arrivée à Rio pour visiter la ville et surtout pour dançer, j’ai eu la chance de rencontrer Helio. Nous sommes sortis dans plusieurs bars où des jouaient des groupes de forró et de Samba..."