Info
Here you can find relevant information about Flama and its conventions and policies.
What is Flama?
Flama sprung to life by the inflammable passion for dance and movement. Flama is a Spanish word meaning fire.
Our schedule consists of various classes for dance enthusiasts of all ages, from Latin Dance to Show and Contemporary Dance, not forgetting Body Maintenance. The intensive courses offered by visiting dance teachers as well as dance events and parties organized in a regular basis play a central role in Flama’s activities.
We offer memorable performances for bachelor and bachelorette parties, business events, kids’ birthday parties, pre-Christmas parties and for various other events.
Our Values
Flama’s central values include openness, accessibility, respect for different people and cultures and communality. The joy of dance and movement is a right that belongs to all of us, notwithstanding any gender, age, size or skill level.
Flama is a dance studio where we do not compete or compare. We want to create an inspirational, positive and encouraging atmosphere where all can enjoy dancing as themselves and ignite their own flame.
Instructions and Rules
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS FOR SUMMER 2020
Sign up for all the classes through our reservation system or by sending an email to info@flama.fi. In June, we only have solo classes. The couple dance classes will start later.
The validity of each punch card or Spring Anytime card will be automatically extended with 2.5 months our studio remained closed. The extended validity period of the card will be updated to our electronic system when you come to our studio next time.
The amount of places for each class in June is limited, so it is important to book each class in advance. If you have to cancel your reservation, you should do it at least six hours before the class starts through our reservation system or by sending an email to info@flama.fi. Otherwise, your card will be charged once, even if you do not come to the class. We hope that the cancellations are made as early as possible so that those in the queue get the information early enough to be able to attend the classes.
As usual, you enter our studio by using the back door on the side of Turku Castle and you sign in at the reception. The classes are entered through the two inner doors of the dance hall. Exceptionally, we use the front door on Linnakatu to exit the dance hall, so please bring your outdoor shoes with you to the back of the dance hall. The dressing rooms, toilets and our other facilities will be accessed again after the class only by first going out of the front door on Linnankatu and then entering the back door next to the parking lot. This arrangement will be followed for now to avoid congestion in the hallway leading to the dance hall.
Each class lasts 55 minutes. Thus, there is a little pause between the classes. Please leave the dance hall right after the class, so that the next group will be able to enter the dance hall on time.
We have added an extra dressing room downstairs. The dressing room downstairs can be accessed by taking the stairs leading down from the studio’s back door. If there is a queue at the reception when you arrive at the studio, we recommend you to wait outside or first go to the dressing room downstairs. Unfortunately, the dressing room downstairs does not have any lockers. That is why you can take your valuables in a bag to the dance hall.
If possible, we would like you to come to our studio having your training clothes already on and your water bottle filled in order to avoid unnecessary time in the changing rooms and other premises. Please keep your distance and bring your own yoga mat to our yoga and pilates classes for hygiene reasons.
Under no circumstances should you come to the studio if you have any flu symptoms (sore throat, for example). Wash and disinfect your hands when you arrive at the studio. Disinfectants are available in all our facilities. We disinfect door handles, faucets and other surfaces several times a day. If you sneeze, cough into your sleeve.
We recommend you to sign up for the classes in advance through Avoinna24 reservation system that you can find under the “Reservations” tab on our website. Especially our most popular classes (such as twerk and reggaeton) are often full, so you might not fit in if you do not have a reservation. We recommend you to make a reservation for all your classes because that is how we can reach you in case of changes or cancellations of the classes.
There is a separate way to sign up for the workshops and intensive courses, meaning that you can not sign up for them through our registration system. You can sign up either by sending an email to info@flama.fi or purchasing the workshop at our webshop, depending on the course.
If you have to cancel your reservation, you can do it yourself 6 hours before the class starts at the latest via Avoinna24 system or by sending an email to info@flama.fi. Attention! We hope that all the cancellations will be done either via Avoinna24 or via email, not for example as Instagram-direct messages or via Facebook. If you have to cancel your reservation less than 6 hours before the class takes place, in case of a sudden illness, do it by sending an email to info@flama.fi. If you do not cancel your class (you do not show up and you have not informed us about it in advance), we will mark a time used in your punch card next time you come to dance with us.
Sign up at the reception each time you arrive at the class. The reception opens 20 minutes before the first class starts and closes at the beginning of the last class of the day. Please come on time to the classes. Each class lasts 55 minutes.
The dance studio reserves the right for changes in schedules and instructors. In case of illness, we always try to find a substitute for the regular instructor of the class. The class offered by the substitute instructor can occasionally be based on a dance style different from the one mentioned in the normal schedule. We will notify you of cancellations by emails or SMS if you have signed up for the class in advance. Card payments will not be refunded if the teacher changes from the scheduled teacher during the term, for example, due to some illness. If the dancing class needs to be cancelled, for instance, due to a small number of participants, the customers’ card payments will be refunded if the customers do not want to use their payments to access other dance classes.
Comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely are the most suitable choices for the classes. You can dance with dance sneakers, dance shoes with heels or bare feet. You are not allowed to use outdoor shoes during the classes. Bring a water bottle with you and remember to drink enough after the class. Please remember to put your mobile phone silent for the classes.
Please avoid using strong perfumes during the classes. However, it is important to take care of your personal hygiene, especially when participating in couple dance classes. Wash your hands before the class to prevent the spread of possible flu-like diseases, etc. If you are sick, do not participate in the classes!
If you are sick longer than two weeks, you can extend the validity of your card only by providing a medical certificate. We will not refund your card payments, with the exception of a medical certificate proving an injury or moving to another locality.
The dance studio does not provide insurance for the participants. Thus, everyone is advised to take personal leisure accident insurance. The teacher’s responsibility for the student only covers the dance session. Dance studio Flama is not responsible for the items left in the dressing rooms.
Flama has the right to use photos and videos taken of the students during Christmas and Spring displays on its website and for marketing purposes.
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FAQ
Do I need to make a reservation for the class? How do I do it? What if I need to cancel my reservation?
We recommend you to sign up for the classes in advance through Avoinna24 reservation system that you can find under “Reservations” tab on our website. Especially our most popular classes (such as twerk and reggaeton) are often full, so you might not fit in if you do not have a reservation. We recommend you to make reservation for all your classes because that is how we can reach you in case of changes or cancellations of the classes.
There is a separate way to sign up for the workshops and intensive courses, meaning that you can not sign up for them through our registration system. You can sign up either by sending an email to info@flama.fi or purchasing the workshop at our webshop, depending on the course.
If you have to cancel your reservation, you can do it yourself 6 hours before the class starts at the latest via Avoinna24 system or by sending an email to info@flama.fi. Attention! We hope that all the cancellations will be done either via Avoinna24 or via email, not for example as Instagram-direct messages or via Facebook. If you have to cancel your reservation less than 6 hours before the class takes place, in case of a sudden illness, do it by sending an email to info@flama.fi. If you do not cancel your class (you do not show up and you have not informed us about it in advance), we will mark a time used in your punch card next time you come to dance with us.
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
If you have to cancel your reservation, you can do it yourself 6 hours before the class starts at the latest via Avoinna24 system or by sending an email to info@flama.fi. Attention! We hope that all the cancellations will be done either via Avoinna24 or via email, not for example as Instagram-direct messages or via Facebook. If you have to cancel your reservation less than 6 hours before the class takes place, in case of a sudden illness, do it by sending an email to info@flama.fi. If you do not cancel your class (you do not show up and you have not informed us about it in advance), we will mark a time used in your punch card next time you come to dance with us.
What should I wear to dance classes?
Comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely are the most suitable choices for the classes.
You can dance with dance sneakers, dance shoes with heels or bare feet. During salsa, kizomba and heels classes, you can also use high heel dance shoes, whereas during reggaeton, hip hop, street and twerk, we recommend you to use indoor sneakers.
During twerk classes, you might want to use some knee pads or for example leg warmers to protect your knees. Please notice that you are not allowed to use outdoor shoes inside our studio!
What should I take with me to the class?
Bring your own water bottle, comfortable sports wear and dancing shoes if you wish. To twerk classes, you might want to take some knee pads or leg warmers with you to protect your knees.
How can I purchase a dance class or a punch card?
You can purchase Flama’s punch cards, individual dance classes and intensive courses either through our webshop or at our studio. When you purchase a punch card online, you will get it at the studio when you come for the class next time. You can make reservations before getting the actual card. Reservations do not require our membership.
What if I get sick and can not come to the class?
If you are sick longer than two weeks, you can extend the validity of your card only by providing a medical certificate. We will not refund your card payments, with the exception of a medical certificate proving an injury or moving to another locality.
If you have to cancel your registration in the same day, please inform us about it by sending an email to info@flama.fi.
If you feel sick, please take your time to rest!
Do I have to have prior dance experience to join the class? What is an open level class? How challenging are the classes?
You do not have to have any kind of dance background to join our beginners’ classes. Only in case of couple dance classes, we recommend that you join the classes right in the beginning of the term.
Open level means that you can join the class even if you have not danced the particular dance in question. Although the classes are open for everyone, we recommend the open classes to those who have some sort of dance background. If you have never danced before, join our beginners’ classes.
The classes described as intermediate or advanced are meant for those who have previous experiences of these specific dance styles.
If you are unsure about the level of the class, do not hesitate to contact us and ask for advice. The best way to find the most suitable level for you is to come and try different classes, since there are differences between each instructor’s classes.
Where can I keep my valuables during the class?
We have some lockers in our dressing rooms. Unfortunately we do not have lockers for everyone. If all the lockers are in use, you can always take your valuables to the dance hall. Lockers are meant to be used only during the classes, so you are not allowed to leave your personal belongings there over night.
We are not responsible for the items left in the lockers.
Is there a shower at the studio?
Yes, we have a shower located at our accessible toilet.
If I have some sort of disability or an illness, can I still join the class?
We recommend that you contact our staff in advance if you have an illness or a disability. We are happy to help you.
Are the punch cards personal or can my friend use my card?
Our punch cards are personal. You can only borrow your card to a friend or extend the validity of your card by showing a medical certificate. You should always contact us in advance in these situations.
What if I have to leave before the class ends?
Our classes are 55 minutes long. We ask you to come to the classes on time and stay until the end, but if you sometimes have to leave earlier, we ask you to inform the instructor about it before the class starts.
If we come to the class as a couple, can we dance together the whole time or do we have to change partners?
Yes, you can dance as a couple for the whole class. Although this is possible, we recommend you to take the advantage of changing partners since the experience of dancing with others makes you a better dancer! However, if you decide to dance only with your own partner, that is fine for us. Just let the instructor know about it in the beginning of the class.
In case you did not find the information you were looking for, contact us by sending an email to info@flama.fi!
