Dance and Nature Workshops - for Grades 3-6

The workshops are aimed at students in grades 3-6 who are interested in dance, performance, or nature. No previous dance experience is required. The workshops are led in Finnish, and in English and Swedish if needed.

In the workshops, we explore different ways to dance and move, both alone and together. We create our own dances and small performances, and you can bring your own music and dance ideas. Activities take place both in the dance studio and in the forests near 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 University of Helsinki's "Art of Knowing" project, funded by the Kone Foundation. Participants are welcome to take part in the research if they wish - more information: anna.rainio@helsinki.fi.

Meetings on Thursdays from 16:30 to 17:30 in Vuotalo's small hall. Dates: 17.9., 24.9., 1.10., 8.10., 22.10., 29.10. and 5.11.2026 (not on Thursday during the autumn break week 15.10.). We hope participants will be committed throughout the autumn season. Those registered will receive more detailed information before the course begins.

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