Transform your dance with
Raoni & Letícia
This is not just another dance class.
We teach you how to truly understand connection, movement, and partner dancing, so you stop memorizing and start actually dancing.
About us
Raoni & Letícia are internationally recognized Zouk and Samba de Gafieira artists from Brazil, with over 35 years of combined experience teaching, performing, and mentoring dancers and instructors.
Together, they have built a strong reputation for combining technique, connection, and body awareness in a way that is both precise and accessible. Their work focuses on helping dancers understand the mechanics of movement and connection, moving beyond memorization into a more natural and embodied way of dancing.
They have taught workshops in multiple countries across Europe and the United States and are known for the clarity, depth, and attention to detail in their teaching.
They are the directors of Studio Bonança, a well-established dance school in Santo André, Brazil with over 15 years of history, now led internationally from Barcelona, where they are currently based.
About Raoni
Raoni is an award-winning dancer and has been dedicated to teaching and fostering the growth of partner dancing for over 25 years, particularly in the region of São Paulo, Brazil, where he has mentored and developed dancers and instructors.
He holds a degree in Physical Education and a professional dance instructor license, bringing a strong technical foundation to his work.
He began dancing at the age of 15 and has built a solid career performing with leading dance companies in Brazil, as well as working professionally as part of a cruise ship dance team.
With a background in Brazilian ballroom dances, Ballet, Jazz, and Urban Dance, he developed a versatile and refined understanding of movement and body awareness.
About Letícia
Letícia’s work is deeply connected to movement and body awareness, shaped by a strong background in sports, especially artistic gymnastics.
She has been dancing for over 15 years, with a focus on Brazilian Zouk and Samba de Gafieira, supported by her training in Ballet, Jazz, and Belly Dance, which has contributed to a refined sense of control, precision, and movement quality.
She is particularly recognized for her work with Head Motion, focusing on technique, safety, and clarity, helping dancers develop control while maintaining comfort and fluidity.
She holds a degree in Languages and worked as an English educator for over 11 years, bringing a strong foundation in didactics, methodology, and learning processes into her work, consistently applied to her dance teaching.
what our students say
“I loved how you explain everything in such detail. The way you broke down concepts like frame, tension, and movement made everything so much clearer.
It wasn’t just theory. You also showed us how to actually apply it, which made a huge difference. I left the class feeling more confident, with a deeper understanding of the fundamentals and really motivated to keep learning.”
“I had been feeling stuck in my dance for a long time, without much progress or confidence. After taking classes with you, everything changed.
For the first time, I felt capable and motivated again. I even stepped into a Jack & Jill competition, something I would have never imagined before. Your teaching gave me confidence and a completely new perspective.”
“What I really loved is that, beyond being amazing teachers, you truly felt like part of the group.
In many events, teachers just come, teach, and leave. With you it was different. You were present, connected, and genuinely involved with everyone, which made the whole experience feel much more special and meaningful.”
