Dance and Nature Workshops - for 5-8-year-olds and their accompanying adults

Dance and nature workshops are designed for children aged 5-8 together with a close adult. During the workshops, children play, move through dance activities, and explore the nearby forest together - themes range from imaginative play and storytelling to games and forest walks. No previous dance experience is needed. The instructors are dance artist and dance educator Jenni Koistinen and dance artist and choreographer Virva Talonen.

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 the project's research if interested - more information: anna.rainio@helsinki.fi.

Workshops are held on Saturdays from 10.30 to 11.45. Dates: 22.8., 29.8., 5.9., 12.9., 19.9., 26.9., 3.10., 10.10., 24.10. and 7.11.2026. No session on 17.10. We hope participants will commit to the entire autumn season.

Workshops take place in Vuotalo's Pikkasali and in the nearby forests of the Vuosaari area. Detailed meeting information will be sent to registered participants before the course begins. Registration by email: artofknowing2025@gmail.com - include participant names, phone number, and group in your message. More information: Vuotalo cultural producer Salla Fornaro, 0405371520.