Dance Classes and Events

We are already dreaming of a summer full of dancing! We will organize outdoor dance classes at the Turku Castle Park also this summer 2021.

The park classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm. Classes are held by Dance Studio Flama’s dance teachers.

The classes will be held from the beginning of June until the end of August. Sign up for the classes through our reservation system: https://flama.fi/en/reservations/.

Park Dance Classes in Summer 2021
Wednesday, the 2nd of June at 18:00–19:00 Salsa Solo, beginners – Anna
Wednesday the 9th of June at 18:00–19:00 Reggaeton, beginners – Mirka
Wednesday the 16th of June at 18:00–19:00 Latinmix, beginners – Mirka
Wednesday, the 23rd of June at 18:00–19:00 Show Burlesque, beginners – Mirka
Wednesday, the 30th of June no class!
Wednesday, the 7th of July at 18:00–19:00 Afrobeats, beginners – Minna
Wednesday, the 14th of July no class!
Wednesday, the 21st of July at 18:00–19:00 Dancehall Queenstyle, beginners – Minna
Wednesday, the 28th of July at 18:00–19:00 Salsatón, beginners – Anna
Wednesday, the 4th of August will be updated later!
Wednesday, the 11th of August at 18:00–19:00 Body Maintenance – Pauliina S.
Wednesday, the 18th of August at 18:00–19:00 Bachata Solo, beginners – Anna
Wednesday, the 25th of August at 18:00–19:00 Caribbean Mix, beginners – Minna

The price of one class is 7 euros and you can pay it by card, cash or for example with Smartum vouchers. We prefer payments with the card. You can also pay with Flama’s punch cards or Anytime cards.

You can purchase your Park Class Pass for 32 euros here.

The classes will be held if it is not raining. The location is on the harbour side of Turku Castle. Bus number 1 takes you just next to the castle.

We cannot wait for the summer to dance with you all. ♥

More information: info@flama.fi

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Flama’s Latin Saturday is a day full of amazing Latin rhythms! There are five different solo classes to choose from, so now you have the opportunity to come and try different dance styles and find your own favorite!

These workshops are especially meant for beginners, so you do not have to have any prior dance experience to attend the classes. The classes are held at Dance Studio Flama (Linnankatu 84, Turku) on Saturday, the 19th of June 2021.

The workshops are instructed by Flama’s dance teachers Anna Tolppa and Mirka Saali.

Schedule for the 19th of June 2021
(Attention! All the classes are solo classes, not couple classes)
11:30–12:30 Salsa – Anna
12:30–13:30 Bachata – Anna
13:30–14:30 Cha-cha – Mirka
14:30–15:30 Slow Rumba – Mirka
15:30–16:30 Reggaeton – Mirka

1 class: 12 €

Sign up for the workshops by purchasing them from our webshop:
– Salsa, Anna
– Bachata, Anna
– Cha-cha, Mirka
– Hidas rumba, Mirka
– Reggaeton, Mirka

If you want to pay the workshops with some sports or cultural benefits (Smartum, E-passi, Edenred), sign up by sending an email to : info@flama.fi.

You do not have to bring a receipt of your purchase when you come to the studio, just provide your name at the reception. If you buy workshos also for your friends, please provide their names as additional notes in the order.

ATTENTION! We do not refund you if you cancel and do not come to the workshop. In case of illness, we will give you a gift card to our studio instead.

More information and questions: info@flama.fi

We will celebrate the beginning of the summer and end of Flama’s spring season on Saturday, the 3rd of July 2021 from 8 pm to 1 am at Dance Studio Flama!

We will have two dance floors where salsa, bachata, reggaeton, kizomba and semba will be played late into the night. DJ Papi will play his best tunes and we will guarantee that we’re gonna have a fun time together!

We will have an amazing dance show where Flama´s dance groups will perform. The showtime is at 10 pm so come early!

The entrance fee is 10 €.

Tickets are already on sale on our webshop.

Remember to take your dance shoes or other indoor shoes with you because the shoes used outdoors will be left in the lobby.

Dance Studio Flama is located next to Turku Castle at Linnankatu 84. Bus Line 1 (Market Square–Turku Harbor) will stop just in front of Flama at the bus stop called Satamakatu and the bus trip from market square to the dance studio takes around 10 minutes. Check the bus schedule at http://www.foli.fi/ to choose the right time to come. If you decide to come by your own car, there are free parking spaces behind the dance studio and other parking options nearby, such as chargeable parking lots or ones requiring a parking disk.

Welcome to have fun and enjoy the best people, music and dances!

On Saturday, the 31st of July, we will have an amazing Mexican dancer, dance teacher and choreographer, Cano Monroy, visiting Flama!

SCHEDULE ON SATURDAY, JULY 31
12.00–13.15 Reggaeton Technique, open level, 75 min
13.15–14.30 Reggaeton Choreography, open level, 75 min
14.45–16.00 Reggaeton Choreography, intermediate/advanced level, 75 min

PRICES AND REGISTRATION
1 x 75 min workshop: 16 €

Register for the workshops by purchasing those from our webshop:

Reggaeton Technique

Reggaeton Choreography, open level

Reggaeton Choreography, intermediate/advanced level

You can also pay for the workshops at the studio by card, cash or for example with sport and cultural benefits, such as Smartum, Eazybreak, ePass or Edenred. In that case, just sign up for the workshop in advance by sending an email to info@flama.fi.

Attention! If you have to cancel the workshop, we will not refund you. In case of illness and by showing a valid medical certificate, we can offer you a gift card with the same amount of money you had paid for.

CANO MONROY
Cano Monroy is a mexican dance teacher, artist and choreographer, who has been performing for example in Daddy Yankee’s music videos and other big productions.

Couple Salsa Beginners’ Intensive Course – learn the basics of salsa dancing within a month!

Instructed by Anna Tolppa

Would you like to learn to dance couple salsa? This intensive course starts from the very basics, so you do not need any prior knowledge about salsa dancing. Anna is always instructing in English when there are people who do not speak Finnish. Start a new great hobby and come and have fun with us!

During the course, you will get familiar with the basic steps of salsa and we will practice rhythmics, simple figures as well as techniques of both leading and following.

Time: Every Sunday in August 2021 at 19:15–20:30
Place: Dance Studio Flama, Linnankatu 84, Turku
Price: 68 € per person

Register for the course by purchasing it at our webshop. If you want to pay for the course with a sport or cultural benefit (Smartum, Tyky, Edenred, ePass, Eazybreak), please register for the course by sending an email to info@flama.fi.

ATTENTION! You can register for this course only if you have a dance partner to register with. If you would like to join the course and you don’t have your own partner, send us first an email to info@flama.fi and we will try to find you a partner to dance with during the workshop.

And yes, you do not need to have had any previous dance experiences prior to this course.
Welcome to have fun and to learn some basics of couple salsa!

Eve ‘Jamami’s’ Dancehall courses start on Wednesday, the 4th of August. There are new places available for all of these courses, so welcome to join us in August!

During this summer, Eve will have two separate courses, one in June and the other one in August. The courses in August include four sessions during which we will be concentrating on another choreography. The price Is 45 euros / course. Sign up for the courses by purchasing them from our workshop or by sending an email to info@flama.fi, if you want to pay the course for example with some sport or cultural benefit (Smartum, Edenred, ePass, Eazybreak) or Flama’s gift card. Find more information and the direct links to our workshop below:

Dancehall Queenstyle, beginners on Wednesdays at 17:15–18:10

Eve ‘Jamami’s’ Dancehall Queenstyle for beginners in August on Wednesdays 4.8.–25.8.2021 at 17:15–18:10

Dancehall, open level on Wednesdays at 18:15–19:10

Eve ‘Jamami’s’ Dancehall Course in August on Wednesdays 4.8.–25.8.2021 at 18:15–19:10 (currently full)

Dancehall Queenstyle, advanced on Wednesdays 19:15–20:10

Eve ‘Jamami’s’ advanced Dancehall Queenstyle Course in August on Wednesdays 4.8.–25.8.2021 at 19:15–20:10 (currently full)

If you want to pay for the course with a sport or cultural benefit (Smartum, Tyky, Edenred, ePass, Eazybreak), please register for the course by sending an email to info@flama.fi. If your course is already full, please send us an email to info@flama.fi to put yourself in the queue.

More information and questions: info@flama.fi

On Saturday, the 14th of August 2021, we will have Liisa Laihia’s workshops at Flama!

Schedule for Saturday, August 14
12:00–13:15 Broadway Jazz Dance, open level (75 min)
13:30–14:45 Jumps & Turns, open level (75 min)
15:00–16:15 Dance Acrobatics, open level (75 min)

Price: 1 x 75 min workshop: 17 €

Sign up for the workshops by purchasing them from our webshop:

– Broadway Jazz Dance

– Jumps & Turns

– Dance Acrobatics

If you want to pay for the workshop with sport or cultural benefits (Smartum, Edenred, E-passi, Eazybreak), sign up by sending an email to info@flama.fi.

BROADWAY
During the broadway workshop, you will get to enjoy  jazz dance and musical music! The class includes warm-up and various steps to move across the hall. The emphasis is on practicing and expressing Broadway-style choreography. The choreography is danced with a hat! If you have a hat at home, please bring it with you. You can also borrow a hat from Flama.

JUMPS & TURNS
During Jumps & Turns workshop, you get tips on how to make pirouettes more controlled and jumps more agile! The class focuses on learning different pirouettes and jumps and developing the techniques required in them. Simple exercises are done on the middle floor to strengthen leg alignment and body control. Moving across the hall, we practice rotations and jumps, as well as movement combinations. We have short stretches at the end of the class. The class does not include dance choreography.

DANCE ACROBATICS
Dance Acrobatics workshop is suitable for anyone interested in tricks! The class consist of warm-up, a muscle fitness section, training in acrobatic movements and dance choreography. We will be working on different levels, some movements are done on the floor, others on the hands. The choreography combines learned movements into a flowing set. There are both easier and more challenging versions of the movements, so everyone can choose the one that suits their level best. It is a good idea to wear long-legged trousers and a long-sleeved shirt during the class, so that it is more comfortable to move on the floor. We also recommend you to bring knee pads with you, if you own ones.

Find more information about Liisa Laihia here.

Questions and further information: info@flama.fi

Salsa teachers Satu Annika and Roynet Perez will visit Flama on Saturday, the 28th of August 2021!

Schedule for Saturday, August 28
– 12:00–13:15
hall 1: Salsa Ladies Style, intermediate (Satu)
hall 2: Salsa Men’s Style, intermediate (Roynet), 75 min
– 13:30–14:45 Cuban Couple Salsa, intermediate level, 75 min, (Satu & Roynet)
– 14:45–16:00 Cuban Couple Salsa, advanced level, 75 min, (Satu & Roynet)

Reserve your place for the workshops by purchasing those from our webshop:
– Salsa Ladies Style, intermediate level (Satu), 75 min, 16 €
– Salsa Men’s Style, intermediate level (Roynet), 75 min, 16 €
– Couple Salsa, intermediate level (Satu & Roynet), 75 min, 16 €
– Couple Salsa, advanced level (Satu & Roynet), 75 min, 16 €

Attention followers without their own partner! Before paying for the couple salsa workshops, please send us an email to info@flama.fi to check the number of places available. There are still places for leaders and pairs for our couple salsa workshops but unfortunately, no more places for followers registering without their own partner. However, you can put yourself as a follower in the queue by sending an email to info@flama.fi.

When purchasing the couple salsa workshops, please provide as an extra note in your order the name of your possible dance partner and whether you dance as a leader or a follower.

More information: info@flama.fi

Heels Technique course (open level) on Thursdays, the 2nd–the 30th of September 2021 at 16:30–17:45 (5 x 75 min)

The course is instructed by Pauliina Latva.

The course is held in Little-Flama, at Flama’s new dance hall in Eerikinkatu 38, 20100 Turku.

The course consists of five sessions of 75 minutes.

Sign up for the course by purchasing it from our webshop.

If you want to pay for the course with a sport or cultural benefit (Smartum, Tyky, Edenred, ePass, Eazybreak), please register for the course by sending an email to info@flama.fi.

We go through heels technique right from the very basics. You do not need to have any previous experience in Heels classes. During the course, we will also learn a choreography that encourages us to put our souls into dancing. After this course, you will be able to walk and dance more confidently with heels and identify the basic elements of Heels technique.

Twerk for Beginners Course at Dance Studio Fama (Linnankatu 84, Turku) on Thursdays from the 2nd of September to the 14th of October 2021 at 17:15–18:10. The course is held by Meri Niemi.

During this twerk course for beginners, we will get familiar with twerk and its techniques right from the very basics. You do not need to have any previous dance experience to sign up for this course. The course includes 7 x 55 min teaching.

Sign up for the course by purchasing it from our webshop.

Attention! With Autumn 2021 Anytime, you will get to the course without any additional fees. If you want to pay for the course with a sport or cultural benefit (Smartum, Tyky, Edenred, ePass, Eazybreak), please register for the course by sending an email to info@flama.fi.

The twerk, which has gained great popularity in the world, focuses on the movements of the pelvic area. Twerk has its roots in various African American and African dances, including mapouka, baikoko, niko and chakacha. With slavery, the dances associated with the cultural traditions of different countries, cultures, and tribes in Africa have become mixed, and the roots of the twerk cannot be associated with the dances of just one region or cultural heritage. The concept of Twerk was introduced in the late 80’s, e.g. in the context of the bounce hiphop trend in New Orleans.

Twerk moves can be easily taken to the dance floor and probably that is why it is a commonly seen at the parties. During twerk classes, you will get diversely familiar with various techniques, such as shaking, jiggle, thrusting and throwing the hip and bounce as well as some floorwork. At the beginning of the classes, we will have a warm-up, after which we will go through some basic movements. The rest of the class is reserved for the choreography. Twerk improves physical fitness comprehensively, especially back, thigh, buttock and abdominal muscles.

Twerk classes are meant for over 16-year-olds.

You need your own knee pads for this course.

More information: info@flama.fi

Commercial Dance Video Project

Dance Studio Flama and Tanssistudio-podcast will together organise a Commercial Dance Music Video course on five Saturdays in September and October 2021!

During this course, we concentrate on how to perform and express as a dancer in front of the camera. At the end of the course, we will shoot a dance video of the choreography practiced during the course.

Time: On Saturdays the 4th of September, the 11th of September, the 18th of September, the 25th of September and the 2nd of October 2021 at 16:00–17:15 (5 x 75 min) + video shoot day at the film studio on the 9th of October 2021 (participation for the video shoot is optional)

Place: Dance Studio Flama, Linnankatu 84, Turku

Instructors: Effiina Jalonen and Saara Sorsa

Level: intermediate (previous dance experience is needed)

Price: 79 €

This course is currently full. If you still would be interested in joining the course, please send us an email to info@flama.fi to put yourself in the queue.

More information: info@flama.fi

Kuva: Antti Ranki

Dance Studio Flama’s fourth anniversary will be celebrated at the incredible dance party on Saturday night, the 4th of September 2021, from 8.30 pm to 01 am.

There will be hottest Afro-Latin rhythms played throughout the night and there will be amazing dance performances as well. Showtime is at 10 pm.

The entrance fee is 10 €. You can purchase your ticket for this party in advance through our webshop.

Location: Dance Studio Flama, Linnankatu 84, 20100 Turku

There will be two dance floors upstairs. Remember to take your dance shoes or other indoor shoes with you because the shoes used outdoors will be left in the lobby.

More information about the event will be published later, but save the date already in your calendar and be prepared for the party of the year! Let’s celebrate life by dancing!

During the adult ballet course, we will go through classical ballet technique, practice ballet-specific expression and some choreographic phrases towards the end of the classes. The classes include barre exercises, center practice and free routines. Ballet develops internal abdominal muscles and improves balance, coordination and posture. In addition, the expressive ability of the body will gain new dimensions.

When coming to the classes, you need comfortable dance clothes and socks or other soft ballet shoes.

More information: info@flama.fi

Gorgeous Paula Vuorela will visit Flama on Saturday 11th of September 2021!

Workshop schedule for Saturday, the 11th of September 2021
12:00–13:30 Commercial Dance, intermediate level
13:45–15:15 Heels, intermediate level

Register for the workshops by purchasing those from our webshop:
– Commercial Dance, 20 €
– Heels, 20 €

If you want to pay for the course with a sport or cultural benefit (Smartum, Tyky, Edenred, ePass, Eazybreak), please register for the course by sending an email to info@flama.fi.

More information: info@flama.fi

Contemporary Dance course (open level) on Thursdays from the 7th to the 28th of October 2021 at 16:30–17:45 (5 x 75 min)

The course is instructed by Pauliina Latva.

The course is held in Little-Flama, at Flama’s new dance hall in Eerikinkatu 38, 20100 Turku.

The course consists of five sessions of 75 minutes.

Sign up for the course by purchasing it from our webshop.

If you want to pay for the course with a sport or cultural benefit (Smartum, Tyky, Edenred, ePass, Eazybreak), please register for the course by sending an email to info@flama.fi.

Contemporary dance is an “umbrella style” that refers to many different dance styles. Contemporary dance has been influenced by various types of art and our contemporary classes combine elements of both contemporary and jazz dance, having the focus especially on finding the right flow of the movement as well as taking advantage of the gravity while moving. We will get familiar with floorwork and do moving routines to varying and compelling music. The classes contain instructed improvisation exercises that will release one’s own creativity. At the end of the class, we will practice a choreography combining everything learnt earlier.

Teacher: Pauliina Latva

Pauliina is a dancer and a dance teacher who will soon also graduate as a physiotherapist (The University of Applied Sciences). Pauliina has practiced various dance styles, such as contemporary dance, show dance, hip hop, breakdance, acrobatics as well as salsa. Her strength is that she utilizes the techniques of different dance styles, regardless of the dance style in question. She spent her autumn 2016 in New York studying dance independently, in addition to which she has developed herself as a dancer through various courses and workshops both in Finland and abroad, for example in London, New York, and Los Angeles. Pauliina is also a Personal Trainer (TYA/South Africa).

As a teacher, Pauliina is inspiring and encouraging. Her dance classes are filled with versatile dance know-how and good feeling, and typically different dance styles are open-mindedly combined. Her classes teach you how to listen to the music and interpret it with your own body movements. “During my dance classes, I want to create an open and safe space where one can learn through experimentation and shared insights! My main job as a dance teacher is to motivate others to become interested in the versatility of their own bodies and the opportunities they create.”

More information: info@flama.fi

Japs BG will visit Turku on Saturday, the 16th of October 2021! Authentic, energetic, quality dancehall teaching that you do not want to miss!

Time: Saturday, the 16th of October 2021 at 12:00–14:00
Price: 26 €

Sign up for the workshop by purchasing it from our webshop.

You can also pay for the workshop at the studio by card, cash or for example with sport and cultural benefits, such as Smartum, Eazybreak, ePass or Edenred. In that case, sign up for the workshop in advance by sending an email to info@flama.fi.

Attention! If you have to cancel the workshop, we will not refund you. In case of illness and by showing a valid medical certificate, we can offer you a gift card with the same amount of money you had paid for.

Japs is a talented and unique dancer who started dancing at an early age. He is known for his incredible creativity and style. He thinks that the most important thing in dancing is to have fun and to be your authentic self. While many dancehall dancers are remixing each other’s steps, Japs always brings his own twist to dancehall. He creates steps very easily, no matter if it is practicing at his home or walking on the street. His body naturally flows with the rhythm of the music.

Japs has been performing and teaching dancehall for years. He is one of the dancehall teachers in Dance Jamaica dance school and he also teaches private classes. He has been performing in many schools, parties and local shows, such as Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall and Jamaica’s biggest award show, The YVAs. He was a semifinalist in KFC on the Verge competition alongside his crew members Koolaz and Damion.

More information about the workshop: info@flama.fi

Hanna-Maija Pääkkönen will visit Flama on Saturday, October 30!

Schedule for the 30th of October 2021
12:00–13:15 Salsa Ladies Style, intermediate (75 min)
13:30–14:45 Bachata Ladies Style, intermediate (75 min)
15:00–16:15 Reggaeton, intermediate (75 min)

These classes are suitable for those who have previous dance experience.

Prices and registration:
1 workshop (75 min): 16 €

Register for the classes by purchasing them from our webshop:

Salsa Ladies Style, intermediate
Bachata Ladies Style, intermediate
Reggaeton, intermediate

HANNA-MAIJA PÄÄKKÖNEN

Hanna-Maija Pääkkönen is a professional dancer who has specialized in Caribbean dances. She has a long dance education since she was 3 years old, featuring studies in classical ballet, lyrical jazz, contemporary dance, and show dance. She came in contact with Latin American dances already in her childhood when living in Nicaragua where she studied local folkloric dances.

During her high school years, she traveled to the Dominican Republic (1999-2000) to study merengue and bachata. After returning to Finland she studied Afro-Cuban dances with several Cuban professionals such as Ramon Silverio (Conjunto Folklórico Santiago de Cuba) and Chiqui Dixon (Conjunto Folklórico Nacional de Cuba) around Europe.

During her studies, she worked as a teacher trainee in Dance School Salsa de Cuba, where she later on also reached for several years. Hanna-Maija has worked as a full-time dance teacher since 2002. She continues to educate herself and makes several study trips every year to Latin America and Europe. She is known as an inspiring teacher, whose passion for dance is evident. Many of her former students now work as professionals. Her dance style is a mixture of soft feminine movements, a graceful quality of moves originating in her classical background, and explosive energy. Hanna-Maija specializes especially on Reggaeton, Ladies’ Style Salsa On1 and On2 and Cuban Rumba.

More information about the workshops: info@flama.fi

Salsa Ladies Style Project is a five-sessions-long Cuban Salsa Ladies Style intensive course, where we will practise one longer choreography. The participants of this course can perform the choreography at Flama’s End of Autumn Season Party, and we will also film the choreography at the end of the course.

The trainings will take place at Dance Studio Flama (Linnankatu 84, Turku).

The course consists of five 75 minutes sessions, which will be held on the following Saturdays at 11:30–12:45: the 11th, the 20th and the 27th of November as well as the 4th and the 11th of December.

Teacher of this course is Anna Tolppa.

Level is intermediate/advanced, so you should have previous salsa dancing experience.

Price: 79 €

Register for this intensive course by purchasing it from our webshop.

More information: info@flama.fi