The Épaulement course introduces students to the use of the upper body in ballet and helps develop a strong, supported, and expressive upper body. Classes focus on shoulder alignment, the use of the head and arms, and include exercises designed to strengthen and maintain the upper body.
This course is suitable for all dance enthusiasts who want to improve their upper-body control and posture and learn the nuances of ballet technique.
Time: Tuesdays 28.7.–18.8. at 19.15–20.10
Place: Flama Rauhankatu (Rauhankatu 15, 20100 Turku)
Level: open level
Teacher: Lyylia Koivuniemi
The course fee includes 4 x 55 min sessions.
Reserve your spot early and take advantage of the early bird price
By buying the course by 19.7.2026, you can get it at a discounted rate.
If you would like to pay part of the course fee with a tyky benefit (e.g., Smartum, Edenred, ePassi), please register by sending an email to: info@flama.fi.
Thinking of taking multiple courses? With the Flama Anytime pass, you can dance unlimitedly throughout the spring season. If you already have an Anytime pass, register for the courses by email: info@flama.fi If you already have an Anytime pass, register for the courses by email: info@flama.fi
Original price was: 54,00 €.52,00 €Current price is: 52,00 €.
Absences from classes can be made up during the same term in any other class or drop-in session. This way, no dance session will be wasted! Read more.
For the class, it is recommended to wear clothes that are comfortable to move around in. You can dance with indoor sneakers, dance shoes, or socks. Also take a water bottle with you and remember to drink enough after class.
In Épaulement classes, students learn how to use the upper body in ballet and develop a strong, supported, and expressive upper body.
Épaulement translates to “shoulder alignment,” but it also involves control of other parts of the body: we’ll explore the movement patterns of the neck, waist, and arms, core stability, the positioning of the head and fingers, and the versatile use of the gaze. In addition to the port de bras (arm movements) and interpretation characteristic of ballet, we focus on upper-body strength and conditioning during class.
Lyylia is a dance teacher and professional dancer born in Turku. She studied at the Royal Danish Ballet School and the National Opera Ballet School and competed internationally before becoming a professional dancer. Her professional career has included classical leading roles, world premieres, international tours, and performances at galas and on television.
Now Lyylia focuses on teaching ballet and body maintenance, which has become her great passion. Lyylia’s teaching emphasizes a caring and knowledgeable approach, where, in addition to careful and safe dance technique, the classes always seek ways to empathize and enjoy dance.
The most rewarding thing for Lyylia is when she can spread her love of dance and share it with her own dance students.
More information about the course: info@flama.fi
