New! Dance and theater training
In the training organized by the Helsinki Adult Education Center, you will get to learn about dance and theater in a variety of ways under the guidance of professionals.
Who is the training suitable for?
The training is suitable for those planning to study dance or theatre or for drama/performance arts/physical education teachers.
You can also apply for the training if you are a dance or theater enthusiast, want to improve your performance skills, or are simply interested in the subject. The training can help you find the answer to whether dance or theater is a suitable career for you.
The dance program requires previous experience in dance and/or exercise. The theater program does not require previous experience.
A total of 24 participants will be accepted into the training, 12 of whom will be in the dance and 12 in the theater field.
How is the training carried out?
The dance and theater programs have separate teaching, but there are also common sections in the education.
The classes will be held every other weekend (Fri-Sat or Sat-Sun) for two months. The meetings will be held on 11–12.2 February, 25–26.2 February, 10–11.3 March and 25–26.3 March.
There are a total of 54 lessons (1 lesson = 45 minutes), in addition to which the training includes an optional amount of individual work.
During the training, demos are worked on, which are presented at the last meeting individually, with a partner, or in small groups, according to your choice.
You will receive a certificate upon completion of the training.
What does the training offer?
During the training, you will get to explore the world of dance and theater in a variety of ways under the guidance of professionals.
You will gain performance skills and experience, as well as preparation for entrance exams in dance and theatre, for example. As a teacher, you will gain new content and insights for your own teaching work.
During the training, you will have the opportunity to network and collaborate with other participants in the training.
Dance line
At the Dance Line, you will learn about dance techniques and the latest body care practices. You will receive guidance on finding and strengthening your own movement, as well as tools for designing your own choreographies.
The content consists of, among other things, the following topics:
- contemporary dance, ballet, Klein technique, body care
- exploration of one's own movement, improvisation
- choreography tools, working on and performing your own choreography (demos)
The teachers include Pirkko Ahjo, Saara Anttonen, Susanna Nurminen, Johanna Osmala and Mammu Rankanen.
Theater line
The theatre program gives you confidence in acting and allows you to test the interest and professional suitability of the work.
The content consists of, among other things, the following topics:
- acting basics
- improvisation
- speech technology
- making a demo
Teachers include Tarja Heinula, Katja Joutsijoki, and Johanna Torasvirta. The training also includes an artist meeting.
Where is the training held?
The training is organized in the Helsinki Adult Education Center building at Runeberginkatu 22-24.
If you need accommodation for a meeting weekend, you can take advantage of our Hotel Helka contract price (single room: €1 or double room: €105 / person / night)
Educators
The trainers are professionals in their field. The trainers responsible for the training are Pirkko Ahjo and Katja Joutsijoki from Helsinki Adult Education Centre.
Price
€ 595
If you would like to pay in two installments, please contact us. toimisto@helao.fi.
Register by 4.2.2023
Your registration will be effective when the course fee (or its first installment) has been paid. If you would like to pay in installments, please contact us. toimisto@helao.fi.
More information
Dance: Education Manager Saara Anttonen, 050 349 7951, saara.anttonen@helao.fi
Theatre: Education Manager Katja Joutsijoki, 050 411 0112, katja.joutsijoki@helao.fi
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