Tucked away in the verdant beauty of Eastern Europe, an extraordinary figure has been stealthily etching his name on the dance floors of the Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba scenes. He hails from a small Lithuanian village, now living in Kaunas city, and has the undying passion of a dance enthusiast. His name is Egidijus Maciulis, fondly known within global dance networks as “Egis Dance.”
At age 20, lit by the compelling flames of Lithuanian folklore, Egis marked the beginning of his dance journey. His dance traipse swiftly took an exotic turn, veering towards the worlds of Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba. He integrated dexterously into these genres, his performances with teacher-led teams illuminating the Salsa and Bachata stages.
Egis’ fascination for the Sensual Bachata Dance grew vehemently; his immersion into the Brazilian Zouk style added another lyrical element to his artistic repertoire. His dancing style evolved into a flowing version of Sensual Bachata sprinkled generously with Zouk elements. It was during this phase of personal growth that he enhanced his knowledge, traveling, observing, and learning from revered masters in Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Turkey, and various other countries.
Seville is notable in his journey, where he honed his expertise under the guidance of the country’s best tutors for an intense three-month period. Upon his return to Lithuania, he engaged in fruitful collaborations with local dance mavens like Migle and Jurgita. Together, they conjured up sublime performances that won hearts and amped up Egis Dance digital popularity, attracting over 100,000 followers on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Six years traveling and learning all the knowledge, Egis finally embarked upon his teaching journey, dedicating his knowledge to aspiring dancers in Vilnius, Lithuania, alongside renowned tutor, Jurgita. Their mastery attracted invitations from various European countries to conduct workshops at congresses and festivals.
This dance aficionado extended his talent to Graz, Austria, where he strived to cultivate a local passion for Bachata with Julia while also traveling to other countries over the weekends to participate in festivals. His journeys seemed to take a full circle when he returned to Lithuania and established his own dance classes in his city, Kaunas.
Despite the fame, Egis never lost sight of sharing his passion with the world. He founded his own dance school brand, ‘Learn Bachata Dance.’ As an online platform, it transcended geographical boundaries to serve enthusiasts of Bachata Lady Style and Partnerwork classes. This digital initiative is a testament to his concerted efforts to proliferate the love for dance, spread knowledge, and shatter stereotypes.
In his own words, encapsulating the ethos of his brand, Egis says, “At ‘Learn Bachata Dance,’ we believe dance is not just a movement; it’s an emotion that transcends beyond physical boundaries and connects souls. We are on a mission to make the world fall in love with the rhythm and grace of Bachata.”
Today, Egidijus is more than just a charismatic dancer. He is an ambassador of culture, an adaptable performer, a compassionate teacher, and an unending source of inspiration. His digitally native dance school and his compelling digital presence (@EgiMaciulis on Instagram and @BachataDance on TikTok) are truly representative of his captivating story.
To grasp a deeper insight into his mesmerizing world of dance, step into www.egisdance.com and www.learnbachatadance.com. Uncover Egis’ spellbinding journey- from a small Lithuanian village to the heart of dance festivals worldwide, underlining the importance of passion and persistence in the art of dance.
Published By: Aize Perez
