Salt Spring Fusion Dance Festival 2026-SOUL'D OUT!

Drawing from Brazilian Zouk, Tango, Samba, Forro, Capoeira and Contact Improvisation, we will explore spicy possibilities in fusion dance. Morning classes with Samuel Samways, afternoon nature excursions and lots of dancing time where we will integrate it all! Guest teachers and DJs to be announced! Improve your movement quality, learn new skills and meet others who love expressive, dynamic movement. SAMUEL SAMWAYS https://www.instagram.com/samuelsamways/reel/DCIWoMLSel-/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDNt72kPlCa/ Samuel is a Brazilian professional dance artist with 15 years of experience and research in partner dancing. His research extends to acrobatic movements, floorwork, capoeira, contemporary dance, contact improvisation and the fusion of Latin American social dances, with an emphasis in Brazilian Zouk, Tango, Forró and Samba. He is the creator of Mutual Leading, an improvisational technique in partner dances that challenges the hierarchical structures traditionally associated with gender roles in social dance. His approach conceives dance as a multifaceted activity encompassing social, political, educational, and artistic dimensions. His research holds significant importance in critiquing and deconstructing the heteronormative norms prevalent in ballroom dance, while also incorporating elements from traditional Brazilian and Latin American dances, capoeira, contact improvisation, and contemporary dance. In addition to his specialization in partner dances such as contact improvisation, tango, samba de gafieira, zouk, forró, salsa, west coast swing, and lindy hop, Samuel's research extends to acrobatic movements, floorwork, the Continuum method, and capoeira. Since 2018, Samuel has also been actively involved in researching DanceAbility, a dance practice that integrates individuals with and without disabilities. https://www.instagram.com/samuelsamways/reel/DCIWoMLSel-/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDNt72kPlCa/ DATES July 9th - July 12th, 2026 Arrival Day: July 8th (welcome mixer & dance) 7:00pm Departure Day: July 13th (farewell & departure) by 12:00 noon MORE INFORMATION HERE: https://www.rhizomesprings.com/events/saltspringfusion2026