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About Me - Caroline

I'm Caroline—a dancer, educator, and the founder of Inflow. My journey with dance started in the UK when I was five years old, training in classical ballet through the Royal Academy of Dance program. I continued until I was thirteen, and during my teenage years, I also trained and competed in gymnastics and fencing.

In 2012, I discovered Salsa, Bachata, and Brazilian Zouk, and something clicked. Just a year later, I began teaching Zouk Lambada in Copenhagen with Nicolas Nelson, and we soon found ourselves teaching and performing at international events.

To deepen my foundation in dance, I completed a one-year intensive at Sceneindgangen Dance Studio in modern dance, ballet and jazz, and later earned my Bachelor’s degree in Dance Education from the Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) in 2018. Along the way, I trained in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, West African, heels, urban, contact improvisation, bachata, as well as somatic disciplines like barre, yoga, and pilates. I believe all of these have come together in the way I teach and understand the body.

Since 2013, I've been teaching Brazilian Zouk and Lambada —first in Copenhagen, then globally. My teaching blends solid technique with creativity, expression, and strong social dance skills. I care deeply about how we move, why we move, and how we treat each other in the process. I also focus on posture, alignment, and safe movement practices so my students can dance with confidence and ease, regardless of their experience or background.

In 2020, I opened the first physical location for Inflow in Østerbro, Copenhagen—a long-time dream made real and a major step toward creating the kind of space I had always envisioned: welcoming, community-focused, and grounded in movement.

In 2023, I began collaborating with Gab, and in 2024 we officially became dance partners. Together, we created the Zouk Art Empowerment methodology—a holistic and artistic approach to Zouk that integrates solid dance technique with creative exploration, personal expression, and embodied connection. Our work is centered around making dance accessible, meaningful, and empowering for a wide range of dancers. We now teach together both at Inflow and internationally, sharing our passion for Zouk and Lambada.

In addition to my regular teaching, I’m passionate about training teachers, helping them develop both their skills and their voice. I now lead a 100-hour teacher training program at ZoukMX, and have trained local teacher teams in cities like Medellín, Colombia.

That vision has only grown. Today, I want to create a space where everyone—regardless of age, background, or ability—feels welcome to explore movement. Dance is expression, communication, meditation, community, and personal growth. It helps us understand our bodies, connect with others, and express who we are. At Inflow, that’s what we strive for every day.

Caroline

ZoukMX 2025

Teacher's Course ZoukMX 2025

100 hours intensive, Mexico 2025

Colombia Secret 2024

Hannover Zouk Festival 2024

Underground Zouk Festival

Dallas Zouk & Lambada Festival 2024

Berlin Brazilian Zouk Lambada  2024

Cologne Zouk Festival 2024

ZoukMX 2024

Teacher's Course ZoukMX 2024

100 hours intensive, Mexico 2024

YoZouk 2023

ZoukMX 2023

Teacher's Course ZoukMX 2023

100 hours intensive, Mexico 2023

ForZouk Festival 2023

ForZouk Training 2023

Cologne Zouk Festival 2022
Canada Zouk Congress 2022
Ilha do Zouk 2022
Aliança Zouk 2022
Brazilian Dance Festival 2022

100 hours intensive, Maui 2022
ZoukMX 2022
Teacher's Course ZoukMX 2022
100 hours intensive, Mexico 2022
100 hours intensive, Maui 2021
Dutch Zouk Congress 2021
ZoukMX 2021
Zouk Lounge Online 2020
Brazilian Zouk Online Congress 2020
Rio Zouk Holiday Training 2019-20
Dutch Zouk Congress 2019
Copenhagen Bachata Festival 2019

Rio Zouk Holiday Training 2018-19
Crazy Lion Bachakiz 2019
Copenhagen Salsa Festival 2018
Copenhagen Kizomba Royal Festival 2018
Helsingborg Brazilian Zouk Weekend 2017
Copenhagen Kizomba Royal Festival 2017
Amsterdam Zouk Congress 2015
Berlin Zouk Congress 2014 

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Education

2020

Reformer Pilates Instructor

Senses

Completed a practical instructor training in reformer Pilates with focus on core stability, mobility, and postural alignment. The program emphasized anatomy-based teaching, individualized adjustments, and safe progression for different levels and needs.

2018

Barre Instructor

Senses

Completed a comprehensive barre training program focused on alignment, strength, and functional movement. The course combined elements of ballet, Pilates, and yoga, with an emphasis on safe, effective cueing and class structure for diverse populations.

2018

Bachelor of Arts in Education (Dance)

AHK in Amsterdam

A four-year higher education program focused on dance pedagogy, didactics, and artistic development. The curriculum included training in rhythmic dynamic movement in many forms, including ballet, modern, jazz, west african, afro contemporary, improvisation, contact improvisation and choreography, as well as courses in anatomy, teaching methodology, educational psychology, and curriculum design. Graduated with a strong foundation in both practical and theoretical aspects of dance education.

2014

1-Year Education

Sceneindgangen

Completed a one-year intensive training program with a focus on modern dance, ballet, and jazz. The program emphasized technical foundation, performance, and physical conditioning, and served as preparation for professional dance and higher education programs in the performing arts.

Beautiful Things | Brazilian Zouk Improv Dance |  Gab & Caroline
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Contemporary Partner Impro Daniel & Caroline
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Caroline & Gab Zouk Demo at the 100 Hours Training 2024
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Brazilian Zouk Demo | Caroline Haugsted & Allan Maia | Colombia Secret Zouk 2023
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Gab & Caroline Zouk in Copenhagen
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Gab & Caroline Zouk Demo at ZoukMX 2024
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Gab & Caroline Zouk in Copenhagen
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