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25-27 September Porto

Mentorship Program

One of the strongest pieces of feedback we received from last year was how much people appreciated the mentorship program.

Participants enjoyed the slower pace, the deeper exchange, and the opportunity to build a real connection with their dance and with the mentor throughout the process.

For this edition, all of our dance teachers will be offering a 6-hour mentorship program, designed to give each participant time to learn, ask questions, explore the culture, and grow with more personal guidance.

To keep the experience intimate and focused, each mentorship group will be limited to 15 people per classroom.

This allows every participant to receive more attention, connect with the mentor, and share the space with others in a meaningful way.

This year, we are joining forces with Choreo Meetings, a creative project created to offer dancers different platforms where they can share their choreographic work and art in an environment of support, celebration, and community.

Together, we are looking to host amazing dance performances from all over Europe, bringing artists together to share their work, connect, and celebrate dance through the spirit of house music.

Workshops

Our workshops are exactly what they say on the tin: top-tier intensive sessions designed to make you work, grow, sweat, improve, and leave inspired.

Expect a friendly, welcoming, and high-energy atmosphere where dancers can push themselves, connect with others, and learn directly from incredible teachers.

Each workshop runs for 1h30, with a total of 3 workshops / 4h30 of training.

The workshops will take place at Ginasiano Dance School, a huge former Porto wine warehouse transformed into a dance school, with more than 9 fully equipped studios and everything needed for a great dance experience.

If you want to push your dance further, challenge yourself, and be part of an inspiring weekend of movement, this is for you.

Join us.
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Day Party-More news soon!

Music Production

Dance and music walk side by side.

Since the beginning of human history, rhythm, movement, and sound have been some of our oldest forms of communication. Before words, there was rhythm. Before stages, there was movement. And honestly, we cannot imagine dance without music.

This year, we are bringing a top-tier house music producer - COFLO - whose work carries a deep connection between sound, groove, body, and culture.

With releases, remixes, and collaborations connected to some of the most respected names in the house music scene, this artist has built a unique sound rooted in soulful, Afro, deep, and underground house music. His work has reached dance floors around the world, bringing together musicality, rhythm, and the instinct of someone who truly understands movement from the inside.

This workshop is open to all levels — whether you are just starting your music production journey or already have experience producing your own tracks.

Expect a session focused on creativity, rhythm, workflow, sound, and the relationship between music and dance.

If you want to understand music not only as a listener, but as a creator — this one is for you.

House Dance Battles

The house battle scene in Portugal has been growing, and with that growth, we can really feel the level of the dancers coming to our event rising every year.

We do not believe battles are the only way to connect with house culture, but when done with the right intention, they can be a powerful way to preserve, share, and celebrate the culture.

Alongside parties, workshops, mentorships, and meaningful conversations, battles create a space where we can challenge ourselves, train our bodies, exchange energy, and deepen our knowledge of this culture.

For this year, we will have:

2v2 House Dance Battle
Prize: €1000 + Goodies
1v1 House Dance Battle — Under 16
Prize: €150 + Goodies

7 to Smoke — All Styles to House Music Only
Prize: €350 + Goodies

Dj: Coflo
Judge: Tony McGregor

Come ready to exchange, represent, and bring your energy to the floor.

How to get to Porto Dance Sessions

Venue name and address:
Armazém 22 - R. de Guilherme Braga 30, 4400-174 Vila Nova de Gaia

Check it on Google Maps.

Accommodation Nearby

For dancers looking for affordable accommodation, we recommend staying around Jardim do Morro, General Torres, Rua Cândido dos Reis, or Cais de Gaia.

These areas are close to Armazém 22, public transport, restaurants, the Douro riverside, and easy Uber/Bolt access.

Prices change depending on dates and availability, so we recommend booking early.

  • Up to €100 / night

  • ‍ ‍Ninho Jardim do Morro Simple guesthouse-style accommodation near Jardim do Morro. Good for dancers who want something more private than a hostel. Area: Jardim do Morro Google Maps:
    https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ninho+Jardim+do+Morro+Vila+Nova+de+Gaia Booking.com:
    https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/ninho-jardim.pt-pt.html‍ ‍

    • Jardim do Morro Places Guesthouse-style stay very close to Jardim do Morro. Good for dancers who want to stay near the metro and within easy reach of Armazém 22. Area: Avenida da República / Jardim do Morro Google Maps:
      https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jardim+do+Morro+Places+Avenida+da+Rep%C3%BAblica+396+Vila+Nova+de+Gaia Booking.com:
      https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/jardim-do-morro-places.pt-pt.html‍ ‍

    • ClipHotel Gaia Porto Practical hotel option with metro access. Better for dancers who want a proper hotel, easy transport, and usually a more affordable price than the riverside hotels. Area: Avenida da República Google Maps:
      https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ClipHotel+Gaia+Porto+Avenida+da+Rep%C3%BAblica+1559+Vila+Nova+de+Gaia Official website:
      https://www.cliphotel.pt/EN/home.html Booking.com:
      https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/cliphotel-gaia-porto.html‍

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Around €50 / night

  • Hostel Gaia Porto

    • Good budget/social option for dancers, solo travellers, and small groups.

    • Area: Rua Cândido dos Reis / Gaia historic centre

    • Close to the Douro river area and within easy reach of Armazém 22.

    • Google Maps:
      https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hostel+Gaia+Porto+Rua+C%C3%A2ndido+dos+Reis+374+Vila+Nova+de+Gaia

    • Booking.com:
      https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/hostel-gaiaporto.pt-pt.html

  • Douro Surf Hostel

    • Simple budget hostel option close to Jardim do Morro and the Gaia river area.

    • Good for dancers who want a cheaper stay and easy access to metro/walking routes.

    • Area: Rua Cândido dos Reis

    • Google Maps:
      https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Douro+Surf+Hostel+Rua+C%C3%A2ndido+dos+Reis+253+Vila+Nova+de+Gaia

    • Booking.com:
      https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/douro-surf-hostel.pt-pt.html

  • Hostel Cruz Vermelha

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