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Lambada is a social dance. And for us, the social part matters just as much as the dance itself.
Lambada Berlin is a place to learn, practice, meet people and grow together. You don’t need to know anyone before you walk through the door, and you don’t need a certain level to feel part of it. We want to build an inclusive community where people enjoy dancing together, support each other’s learning and contribute to the atmosphere around them.
Learn together
Classes build our foundation, while Practicas give us space to explore, repeat and grow together.
Dance together
Social dancing is where Lambada really comes alive. Different partners, different styles, different experiences.
Care for each other
A good dance floor depends on how we treat one another – with awareness, respect and consideration.
Be part of it
Our community is shaped by everyone joining classes or socials, welcoming new faces or sharing a dance.
Community beyond classes
Community doesn’t end when class is over. Practicas and socials are where we spend time together, meet new people and, of course, dance.
You’ll also find us at local events, weekenders and festivals in Berlin and beyond. If you’re new, just come along. You don’t need to know anyone beforehand.
Community Guidelines
Our community is shaped by everyone who is part of it. These guidelines reflect the values we share and how we want to learn, dance and grow together. You’ll find:
Our Purpose
We want to strengthen Lambada as an inclusive and accessible social dance in Berlin and beyond, with solid technique at the heart of a comfortable dancing experience.
All teachers representing Lambada Berlin share this purpose and commit to our values and teaching principles through the Lambada Berlin methodology.
Community Values
- Keeping Lambada social
Lambada is, first and foremost, a social dance. We value its non-competitive and collaborative nature, with space for improvisation, connection and individual expression. Dancing with different partners, rotating in socials and exploring different forms of Lambada are all part of that (very encouraged: all forms of Lamba3, sharing partners, and rotation in socials). - Learning at every level
Learning is an ongoing process. We encourage beginners to build strong foundations and respect the experience that comes with time and practice. More experienced dancers, in turn, are encouraged to approach dances with beginners with openness and to find value and enjoyment in dancing across levels. - Growing together
We want Lambada to grow through mutual support rather than competition. This means supporting one another within the community and representing Lambada Berlin with a friendly and welcoming attitude – both in Berlin and wherever we meet the wider dance community. - Importance of technique, comfort, and safety
Good technique should make dancing feel better for both partners. Comfort and control come before complexity: close embrace, head movements or advanced sequences should never be expected or enforced. Taking care of personal hygiene before classes and social dancing is part of taking care of each other, too. - Appreciation of diversity: Welcoming different people & experiences
Our community brings together people of different ages, levels, genders and backgrounds, including dancers coming from other dance styles. We value these differences and want new dancers to feel welcome as they find their way into Lambada.
Roles in the Community
1. Students:
1.1 Students of regular classes (Beg/Int/Adv)
- Occasional students
- Regular students (2+ times per month):
accompanying Lambada Berlin methodology. Eligible for discounts on events and private classes. - Bolsistas:
regular students taking over tasks (see 2nd last page) for discounted regular classes. Needs to participate in classes regularly (at least 2x per month).
Does not: correct/teach students. Calls for teachers when student has a question.
1.2 Invitational Study Group
- Invitational only, optional after 1,5-2 years of regular classes:
intermediate-advanced dancers who want deepen knowledge about concepts and techniques, or want to get prepared for Jack’n’Jill. - Bolsistas: students taking over tasks (see last page) for discounted classes. Needs to participate in classes regularly (at least 2x per month).
2. Teachers
2.1 Lambada Berlin Core Teachers
Teachers of regular classes and local events, usually against compensation (financial / private classes with Hellen / pass discounts) and other benefits.
Students from Invitational Study Group, who have accompanied LambadaBerlin methodology for 2+ years, and who are interested to become a teacher, should reach out to Hellen to discuss options.
- Investing in own formation: Learning the opposite role, assisting in local classes, going to 2 Lambada festivals within one year
- Having taken min. 10 private classes with the direct references for our methodology (with Hellen, Ariel, Leticia, Pablo, Olaya, Ry’El, Jessica L., Leo, Hila, Iago, Vanessa, Romina)
- Participating in 2 teachers courses focused on Methodology with Hellen or other teachers (e.g. MAC, Lambada Mastery, LambaGame, or other specific teacher courses)
- Assisting in local classes as co-teacher (without compensation), following instructions and orientations of main teacher
2.3 Substitute Teachers, Collaborating Teachers
Professionals & core team teachers: with compensation (financial or private classes).
Teachers in formation: no compensation.
2.4 External Teachers
If you are contacting us to teach Lambada in our community, and you are a professional with experience in teaching group classes, we can usually offer these contracting options (upon date availability):
Regular classes: 1-3 hours during the week
Paid by local hourly rate. Upon agreement: +accomodation +food.
Weekenders: 2-6 hours on weekends
Paid by local hourly rate. Upon agreement: +accomodation +food.
OR Renumeration after costs:
From total income, we usually cover costs in this order:
1. Organizer: Venue rent (classes + social)
2. Artist: One-way European transport
3. Artist: food / accomodation
4. Rest: either equally split between organizer & artist,
or 15 % organizer compensation, rest for artist(s)
Berlin Lambada Festival & Special Weekenders: Separate conditions
Community Tasks
Tasks upon individual agreement with Hellen.
For Local Teachers & Bolsistas:
- Student Recruitment
- Class administration, registration, class room setup
- Complementing missing roles in class
- Actively dancing with & welcoming beginners, especially at beginning of a Social
- Social media engagement on LambadaBerlin pages & WhatsApp groups about classes
- Organizing Socials / Community events / DJing
For anyone, in exchange for event discounts (“Volunteers”):
- Active event promotion: ticket sales / promoting through
page of LambadaBerlin / help in flyer creation / Website - Social media support on LambadaBerlin pages &
WhatsApp groups - Media support: Photography & Videography
- Artist logistics: hosting & transportation
- Festival Registration