Dance and Nature Workshops - for Grades 3-6

These workshops are designed for students in grades 3-6 who are interested in dance, performance, and nature. No previous dance experience is required. We expect participants to commit to the full autumn season.

In the workshops, we explore different ways to dance and move, both individually and together. We create our own dances and short performances on various themes - you can also bring your own music and dance ideas. Sessions are held both in the dance studio and in the forests around Vuosaari.

The workshops are led by dancer and dance educator Jenni Koistinen, and dancer and choreographer Virva Talonen. During the autumn, researchers Anna Rainio and Tuija Kasa will also visit the workshops. The workshops are part of the "Art of Knowing" project at the University of Helsinki, funded by the Kone Foundation. Participants are welcome to take part in research related to the project - for more information about the research: anna.rainio@helsinki.fi.

📍 Vuotalo, Pikkusali, and the forests around Vuosaari. Exact meeting locations will be announced to registered participants before the course begins.

⏰ Thursdays 16:30-17:30. Dates: 20.8, 27.8, 3.9, 10.9, 17.9, 24.9, 1.10, 8.10, 22.10, 29.10, and 5.11.2026. No session on Thursday during the autumn break week (15.10).

The workshops are conducted in Finnish, and in Swedish and English if needed.

Registration by email: artofknowing2025@gmail.com. In your message, please provide the participant's name and phone number, guardian's name and phone number, and the group. For more information: Vuotalo cultural producer Salla Fornaro, 0405371520.