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Tarraxo is its own dance
Focusing on deep connection, controlled movement and musical interpretation through subtle body isolations.
What is Tarraxo
Where the movement lives
Kizomba steps on the beat. Tarraxo holds the weight and works between them, in isolations small enough to miss from across the room and impossible to miss with a partner.
Four beats, two answers
The same bar of music, phrased two ways.
Kizomba
Tarraxo
Bass
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A step landing on the beat Weight held, isolation between beats
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Edition 6Paris 2026, Multiverse of Madness
Inspired by the Marvel universe, this event promises full immersion into a parallel world. Four days of workshops, socials, battles and parties, all in one hotel.
| Dates | 29 October to 2 November 2026 |
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| Main programme | 30 Oct 11:00 to 2 Nov 06:00 CET |
| Venue | Hotel Ibis Rungis Aeroport Paris Orly |
| Address | 4 Avenue Charles Lindbergh, 94150 Rungis, France |
| Leader | 65 EUR |
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| Follower | 65 EUR |
| Omni, switch | 65 EUR |
| Couple, 1 leader and 1 follower | 110 EUR |
The Global Tarraxo standard
What every edition includes
- 24 workshopsTaught by certified Tarraxo teachers.
- 30 guest dancersReady to dance with you all weekend.
- 24 DJsFrom across the international circuit.
- One venueA four star hotel. Everything under one roof.
- One grand battleTo determine the best on the floor.
- Four partiesAcross two rooms, two vibes.
2026 circuit
Four cities, one community
The room
Twenty countries on one floor
- France
- Japan
- Spain
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- UAE
- Canada
- USA
- South Korea
- Denmark
- Sweden
- Norway
- Latvia
- Estonia
- Finland
- Luxembourg
- United Kingdom
- Austria
- Hungary
The people
Made by the people who made the dance
Global Tarraxo was founded by Gwany, Liliana de Lima and Kizzy. Tarraxo did not arrive from nowhere: it grew out of Tarraxinha in Angola, found its music in Lisbon, and became a style of its own on the festival floor.
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Articles and news about Tarraxo
The importance of basics of Tarraxo
Meet the founders of Tarraxo
Code of conduct in Tarraxo events
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tarraxo?
Tarraxo is a close connection partner dance built on heavy bass, grounded posture and small controlled isolations. It grew out of Tarraxinha, which originated in the Benguela province of Angola, and took its current shape as Tarraxo music emerged in Lisbon in the early 2010s. It is related to Kizomba and Urban Kiz, and it is not the same as either.
Where can I get a Tarraxo certification?
Certification happens through our festivals and bootcamps rather than through a published syllabus. If you want to teach Tarraxo, come to an edition or a bootcamp and speak to us there.
How do I buy tickets for the events?
Every edition sells through its own ticket page, linked from that edition on this site. Paris 2026 is on sale now at Early Bird pricing.
Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes. Buy a name change ticket, then email the organising team with the original buyer's full name, the new ticket holder's full name as it appears on their ID, and both tickets. Name changes for Paris 2026 close on Monday 28 October 2026 at 12am CEST.