Arthur Santos
My dance journey timeline
Born in Goiânia - Goiás (Brasil)
Early 2007
Began Partner Dancing
After only 3 months into partner dancing I was invited to become part of Sport Dance’s company where I learned Latin and Brazilian dance styles like Brazilian Zouk, Argentine Tango, Bolero, Samba de Gafieira, Forro, Salsa
2009
Selected into 6x World Champion Salsa Team, MoreSalsa
Years of hard work and dance training finally paid off when Paulina Posadas invited me to join her world champion elite team, MoreSalsa
2012
Led world-renowned organization, "International Zouk FlashMob"
Using the new dance studio that I opened, I put together an amazing 60 person choreography
2016
Opened Brasilatino Dance Studio in Adelaide
Z.O.C. “Zouk Online Coaching” was created to spread knowledge across the world.
2018-2019
Created BZEW - Brazilian Zouk Educational Weekender in Adelaide
A weekend learning more about WHY DO IT than HOW TO DO IT. Over 10 HR of progressive and structured classes of Brazilian Zouk and Other Dance Style such as Ballet, Argentine Tango, Contemporary also Yoga and Anatomy & Biomechanics classes.
Discovered passion for dance in High school
December 2007
first zouk workshop with “The Queen of Zouk”, Renata Peçanha, in Goiânia
2008
first job as a dance teacher!
I began teaching various dances at Mundo Dance Academy through a student exchange program in Mexico
2010
I was accepted into Goiás Federal University where I studied physical education, human anatomy, biomechanics, gymnastics and more
2013
Partnered with Layssa Liebscher
We both moved to Adelaide, Australia where we established a strong Brazilian Zouk community as well as teaching other Brazilian dance styles.