Dance and Nature Workshops - For Young People and Adults

The workshops are aimed at all young people and adults interested in dance and nature. Participants learn different ways to move and dance in their own way through dance tasks, games and play. Activities take place both in the dance studio and in the forests near Vuosaari, with the forest and its ecosystem as a central theme. No previous dance experience is required.

The workshops are led by dance artist and dance pedagogue Jenni Koistinen and dance artist and choreographer Virva Talonen. During the autumn, researchers Anna Rainio and Tuija Kasa also visit, working with themes that emerge in the workshops. Participants can choose to take part in the research - more information: anna.rainio@helsinki.fi.

The workshops are part of the University of Helsinki's "Art of Knowing" project, funded by the Kone Foundation, where researchers and dance artists together develop participatory methods in which play, embodiment and nature serve as sources of knowledge.

Meetings on Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:30. 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 (not 15.10.). Location: Vuotalo, Pikkusali and forests near Vuosaari. Registered participants will receive more detailed information before the course begins. We expect participants to be committed for the entire autumn season.

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

Registration by email: artofknowing2025@gmail.com. In your message, please mention your name, phone number and group (5-8-year-olds with adults / grades 3-6 / Young people and adults).

More information: Vuotalo cultural producer Salla Fornaro, 0405371520.