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, with Swedish and English used as needed.

In the workshops, we explore different ways to dance and move alone and together. We create our own dances and short performances on various themes - you can bring your own music and dance ideas, which we develop together. Activities take place 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 visit the workshops to discuss themes that emerge. 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 - for more information: anna.rainio@helsinki.fi.

The workshops are held in Vuotalo's Pikkasali and in the forests around Vuosaari. Exact meeting places will be announced to registered participants before the course begins. We hope participants will commit to the entire autumn period.

When? Thursdays 16:30-17:30. Dates: 17.9., 24.9., 1.10., 8.10., 22.10., 29.10., and 5.11.2026. No class on Thursday during autumn break on 15.10.

Registration by email: artofknowing2025@gmail.com. When registering, provide the participant's name and phone number, guardian's name and phone number, and the group you are joining.

More information: Vuotalo cultural producer Salla Fornaro, 0405371520.