SHEILA SANTOS

Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and Post-Graduate in Partner Dances. Before dedicating herself to partnered dances, she built a strong foundation as a solo dancer, choreographer, and teacher in various companies, schools, and social projects.
 
She was a founding contributor to Oito Tempos Dança de Salão, now one of Brazil’s leading dance school franchises, where she owned, taught, and led the team at the Curitiba unit until 2016.
 
With expertise in the primary partnered dance styles studied in Brazil, she is a sought-after guest instructor at major dance festivals, congresses, and cruise events across Brazil and Europe. For over 10 years, she has trained dance professionals through specialized programs in both Brazil and Europe. Her Professional Consulting services are recognized for elevating the careers and pedagogical skills of influential names in the national and international partner dance scene.
 
Since 2018, she has embraced digital entrepreneurship, founding Projeto Mulher que Dança—now one of the largest communities dedicated to women in partnered dance.
 
Since 2010, she has explored new dynamics in partner dancing, encouraging a more active role for the follower and enhancing creativity, musicality, and personal expression in the dance. Her approach transcends traditional leader-follower roles, empowering dancers to connect more fluidly and enjoyably, creating a more communicative dance experience with a wide variety of partners.