Fri 29.5. Quick Start to Lavatanssi – the Basics of Foxtrot and Single Swing

In the Quick Start course for Lavatanssi, we start from the very basics, and you don’t need any prior dance experience.

You can register either alone or with a partner. The beginner’s course includes a voluntary partner swap, where you change partners during the hour. If you wish, you can also dance with your own partner for the entire hour.

Anyone can participate in all Flama´s partner classes as a leader or follower, regardless of gender identity.

Time: Friday 29.5.2026 at 17–19
Taso: beginners
Paikka: Flama Rauhankatu (Rauhankatu 15, Turku)
Opettaja: Tiia Anttila
Hinta: 27 €/person

Quick start to Lavatanssi

Come take your first steps into the world of Lavatanssi in Flama’s relaxed and encouraging atmosphere! Over the course of two hours, we’ll cover the basics of the foxtrot and the single swing: you’ll learn the basic steps, the most common easy figures, and the fundamentals of leading and following. You’ll also get a feel for the rhythm of couple dancing, how to use the space, and how to move smoothly with others on the dance floor.

“Lavatanssit” is a traditional Finnish summer evening activity. People get dressed up, go out, and dance the summer evening away, moving counterclockwise around a dance pavilion as the band plays old favourites and new.

The foxtrot is a cornerstone of Finnish Lavatanssi culture—a smooth, flowing, and versatile dance performed to the rhythm of older Finnish hit songs and more laid-back pop music. Single swing, on the other hand, is a more cheerful and energetic style, featuring flexible and rhythmic movements. Single swing is often danced to faster pop music and swing-inspired tunes, bringing a playful variety to the dance floor.

The quick start to Lavatanssi also covers the customs and etiquette of Lavatanssi dancing, so you’ll feel confident hitting the dance floor. The goal is that, after this class, you’ll feel confident heading out to summer dance halls to enjoy the music, movement, and dancing with others, as well as to learn more through hands-on experience.

Tiia Anttila

Tiia Anttila is a cheerful and approachable dance teacher and certified Pilates instructor. She graduated as a dance teacher from Oulu University of Applied Sciences in 2020 and has also studied dance in Melbourne, Australia.

Tiia dances a wide variety of styles, including show dance, contemporary dance, Latin dance, and various couple dances. She also teaches Pilates and body maintenance classes. Tiia is particularly passionate about wedding dances and choreographing them, as well as show dance, contemporary dance, and Pilates.

Tiia’s classes have a safe and welcoming atmosphere where everyone can succeed at their own level. Tiia particularly enjoys watching her students grow and seeing the joy that comes from learning something new. In her view, dance is best when shared.

More information: info@flama.fi