Afrodance
The institute offers a wide range of Afro dance classes. There are courses for different levels, such as beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate classes, as well as special courses for seniors and adults with babies. Some of the courses focus on traditional West African dances, but there is also Urban Afro, where you can unwind to the beat of West African popular music. Afro dance and body care courses combine energetic dance and relaxing body care, and some of the courses have live accompaniment.
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Argentine tango
The weekend classes will teach you the basics of Argentine tango and step patterns. You can participate in the class without a partner, as partners and roles will be changed during the class.
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Ballet
There are beginner classes for complete beginners, as well as advanced and intermediate classes for more experienced dancers. Senior ballet classes allow you to enjoy ballet without the jumps or spins. All classes have one thing in common: listening to your body, practicing the basics with ballet music, and developing body awareness and balance.
butoh
Butoh is a dance style that began in Japan after World War II, where movement is guided by natural elements and mental images. Classes do not involve practicing ready-made step patterns, but rather practicing exercises while listening to the body's current state.
Dancehall
Dancehall courses focus on the basics of the genre and the expression that is characteristic of the style. Classes include a warm-up, technique section and choreography, and no previous experience is required for the beginner courses. The advanced course is aimed at those who have already mastered the basics.
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Oriental dance
Oriental dance has its roots in ancient Egypt and the Middle East. Classes teach basic movements such as body rolls, hip thrusts and body vibrations. There are also therapeutic classes for back and shoulder health and fusion belly dance, which combines different dance styles.
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Jazz and show dance
The courses focus mainly on different forms of jazz and show dance. The courses often combine other dance styles such as contemporary and street dance. The teaching focuses on basic technique, movement sequences and choreography, with an emphasis on expression and rhythm. Musical dance and soul dance are also offered.
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Choreography
The Dance Choreography Design workshop offers ideas and tools for designing dance performances, emphasizing collaboration and experimentation for different target groups. The second workshop delves into Deborah Hay's "Practice of Performance" method, which uses questions to explore movement, choreographic choices and performance, especially for professionals and advanced amateurs.
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Latin dances
The school offers different types of dance, such as salsa, latin mix and couple salsa. The courses are aimed at dancers of different levels, from beginners to more experienced ones. During the day, there are several latin courses aimed at seniors.
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Stage dance
In the course you will learn Finnish stage dances such as waltz, tango, fuschia and foxtrot. During the classes you will practice basic steps to the rhythm of your favorite evergreen songs. The partners will be changed, so you can participate in the course either with your own partner or without.
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Nia®
Nia® is a form of exercise that combines dance, martial arts and bodybuilding into a unique whole. In Nia, you can move your body holistically, from your toes to your spine and fingertips.
Contemporary dance
In contemporary dance classes, you move holistically, utilizing your body weight and gravity. During classes, you do a variety of exercises and dance sequences on both the floor and overhead.
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Reggaeton
Reggaetón, which originated in Latin America, has spread around the world, especially to nightclubs. The style mixes Jamaican musical influences from reggae and dancehall with Latin American hip hop music. Reggaetón is a fast-paced dance style that emphasizes the use of the hips and core.
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Therapeutic dance
The Creative Therapeutic Dance course offers an opportunity to explore the experience of self through movement and dance. We use the principles of TLT (dance movement therapy) and IFS (Internal Family systems) therapy, which support the opening of emotional expression and physicality to each other through movement.
Subscription courses
Does your company need to organize a program for a quiet/busy day or other recreational days or kick-off events? We organize various activities and workshops to help create a sense of community and relaxation.
Subscription courses can also be a fun addition to birthday parties, bachelor parties, or various evenings with friends.
Senior dance
There are numerous senior dance classes of various levels available for seniors. The courses cover basic steps for samba, salsa, merengue, cha cha cha, rumba, bachata and jive. Seniors also have access to senior ballet, therapeutic oriental dance, and Afro and body care courses. New for spring 25 is a salsa beginners course for seniors.
» Sign up for a senior dance course
Adult-child dance classes
The adult-baby Afrodance and body care course allows adults to move together with their babies. The course introduces the movement language of West African dances, which especially opens up the thoracic spine and neck-shoulder area. The body care section focuses on movements that strengthen deep muscles and stretches that relax the entire body. The course is aimed at adults and progresses on the terms of the little ones. The baby can join in in a sling or backpack, or lie on the floor.
The goal of adult-child dance classes is to provide the joy of movement together with a child. Moving together helps develop the relationship between an adult and a child. Adult-child dance classes are suitable for complete beginners, no previous dance experience is necessary.
» Come join us for adult-child dance classes
“The course was always the highlight of the week, the teacher was really nice, engaging and knowledgeable. The classes were fun!”
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It's easy for us to come
College facilities Located with good transport connections, the courses are easy to get to. The courses are held at the university building on Runeberginkatu or in the center of Helsinki on Annankatu.
About study advice You will receive help with course selection and study-related questions. Feel free to contact us and together we will find the right course for you!
Is there anything left to ponder?
Student Counseling always offers you help in finding the right level and course, for example if you have time from a previous course or if you want to learn a completely new sport.
Study advice
Remember
The lesson length is 45 minutes.
The language of instruction for the courses is usually Finnish. In many courses, teachers can also teach in English or another language. You can ask the student guidance office what language will be used in the course.
The facilities have all the necessary equipment, unless otherwise stated in the course information. Please bring your own clean towel to protect the exercise mat.
Remember to take care of your own insurance coverage, as the college does not take out insurance for students.
Some of the teaching at Helsinki Adult Education Centre is organised via distance learning, for example using Zoom. Distance learning applications are easy to use and you can join the class from home. The link you receive will automatically direct you to the distance learning class.
