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Dance workshops with Pauliina Latva on Saturday, the 7th of March

Commercial Dance, nykytanssi, Show Jazz, tiiviskurssit

On Saturday, the 7th of March, we will have three 1,5 hours long workshops by amazing Pauliina Latva:

Schedule, Sat 7.3.2020
11.30–13.00 Contemporary Dance (open level)
13.15–14.45 Show Jazz / technique (open level)
15.00–16.30 Commercial Dance (open level)

Price of one workshop (90 min) is 18 euros.

Register for the classes by purchasing them from our webshop:
– Contemporary Dance
– Show Jazz / technique
– Commercial Dance

PAULIINA LATVA
Pauliina is a versatile and strong dancer who has moved from Helsinki to Turku. Pauliina spent the fall 2016 in New York with her independent dance studies.

She is also a physiotherapy student and has graduated as a personal trainer (2015, South Africa). Pauliina has an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, which she has also supplemented with various courses. During her dance history, she has been able to work extensively on various dance styles, such as hip hop, breakdance, jazz, show, acrobatics and salsa. However, contemporary dance has become her most important form of dancing. It has also given her room and suggestions to combine different dance styles in an unprejudiced way.

Pauliina has been working as a dancer on a wide scale, so she has been performing both in Finland and abroad (New York, Barcelona, Stockholm, Tallinn). She has danced as a background dancer for different artists, featured music videos, made commercials and dances in the opera. Pauliina’s own solo work DOES was also chosen for the Generation2017 art exhibition at the Amos Anderson Art Museum. Currently Pauliina is involved in an international art project in Italy.

As a dance teacher, Pauliina is inspiring and encouraging. Her dance classes are filled with versatile dance know-how and typically different dance styles are open-mindedly combined. Floorwork and musicality are constantly present in Pauliina’s classes. “My main job as a dance teacher is to motivate my students to become interested in the versatility of their own body and the opportunities it creates.”

More information about the workshops: info@flama.fi.

29.2.2020/by Angelina Nesterova

Elina Valtonen’s Workshops, March 14

tiiviskurssit, Workshops

Dance workshops at Flama on Saturday, the 14th of March, hosted by the visiting dance artist and teacher, Elina Valtonen.

Schedule on Saturday, the 14th of March 2020
11.30–12.45 Caribbean Party, beginners / open level (75 min)
12.45–14.00 Sexy Reggaeton, intermediate level (75 min)
14.15–15.45 Dance Technique, open level (90 min)

PRICES AND REGISTRATION
– Caribbean Party workshop 16 €
– Sexy Reggaeton -workshop, 16 €
– Dance Technique workshop 18 €

CARIBBEAN PARTY
Caribbean Party Class offers a party in the Caribbean style! We will enjoy Caribbean music and body movements of soca, dancehall, salsa, reggaeton etc. We will turn the music on, set all the worries aside and just let the rhythm take us along. In the beginning of the class, we will mainly have series of steps straight to the music, after which we will create a longer choreography towards the end of the class. This class will certainly make you sweat!

SEXY REGGAETON
Reggaeton is a genre of music and dance originating from Cuba and Puerto Rico and it is nowadays the most popular dance style in South and Mid America, especially among the youth. Reggaeton is characterized by strong dynamic fluctuations, polyrhythm and playing with isolation.

WHO IS ELINA VALTONEN?
Elina has worked as a dance artist in ten different countries. Most recently, she worked for one and a half years in an Afro-Caribbean contemporary dance company in Canada. Alongside North America, she has also been able to tour the Caribbean. As a result, multiculturalism is one of the greatest sources of her inspiration and Elina loves holistic, sweaty and animal dance. Her passion is to combine Afro and Western body movements. Elina is, in her own words, “passionate about sharing the liberating message of the dance that directs us towards the truth”.

More information: info@flama.fi

28.2.2020/by Katariina Laiho

Dancehall workshop with Classic Sopreme Blazzaz on Saturday, the 29th of February

Dancehall, tiiviskurssit

A Jamaican Dancehall dancer and choreographer, Classic Sopreme Blazzaz, will visit Turku on Saturday, the 29th of February! Now you have an exceptional opportunity to join his dancehall class in Finland, in Turku!

Dancehall Workshop with Classic Sopreme Blazzaz
Time: the 29th of February 2020 at 11.30–13.00 (90 min)
Place: Dance Studio Flama, Linnankatu 84, 20100 Turku
Price: 25 €
Sign up by sending an email to info@flama.fi.

Attention! The registration is binding. You cancel your registration for free of charge 48 hours before the workshop takes place. After that it is only possible by showing a valid medical certificate.

Classic Sopreme Blazzaz
Classic Blazzaz is dancehall dancer and teacher from one of the biggest dancehall groups in Jamaica, Sopreme Blazzaz. Classic has created some of the most popular moves by the group in the last years, including Smile and Naruto. Classic is known for his smooth style and has been touring and teaching in Europe for most of the year 2019.

More information: info@flama.fi

22.2.2020/by Angelina Nesterova

Reggaeton & Commercial Dance Workshops with Anna Kuparinen, February 22

Commercial Dance, reggaeton, tiiviskurssit, Workshops

On Saturday, the 22nd of February, we will dance with Anna Kuparinen at Flama in Turku!

Schedule for Saturday, February 22
11.30–13.00 Commercial Dance, intermediate level (90 min)
13.15–14.45 Reggaeton, intermediate level (90 min)

Register for the workshops by purchasing those from our webshop:
– Commercial Dance, 18 €
– Reggaeton, 18 €

Anna Kuparinen
Anna has a versatile dance background, since she started dancing with salsa and other Cuban dances but soon continued also with Urban dance styles, such as hip hop, reggaeton and commercial dance. Anna has danced in different dance groups both in Finland and in Australia, and she has studied and got inspiration from different countries (inter alia the USA, Australia, Japan and Germany).

In her own style, Anna combines different Urban street dance styles and often adds some Latin vibes into them. She finds the role of dynamics very important in dancing and she aims at teaching the difference between soft and sharp movements and how they can be combined in one’s own style of dancing. Anna is the choreographer of her own dance group Urban Breeze that has won inter alia silver in Glow dance competition in 2018 in adults’ Urban small group category and gold in Ladies Revolution 2018 dance competition in Barcelona.

More information: info@flama.fi

14.2.2020/by Angelina Nesterova

Katja Prodigy’s Vogue Femme Workshops, February 23

Workshops

We will have voguing workshops with Katja Prodigy at Flama the 23rd of February! Schedule on Sunday, February 23 11.15–12.30 Vogue Femme, technique, open level (75 min) During the class, we will practice the vogue femme technique and get familiar with the history of ballroom and its culture with different technique and freestyle exercises. 12.45–14.00 Vogue Femme, choreography, open level (75 min) During the class, we will prepare a soft and feminine choreography by using vogue femme elements. The choreography will be filmed in the end of the class with all those who want to join. Teacher: Katja ‘Prodigy’ Rauhala Register for the workshops by purchasing those at our webshop:

– Technique class 17 €
– Choreography class 17 €
– both classes with the package price of 30 €

More information: info@flama.fi

10.2.2020/by Katariina Laiho

Weekly Classes & Valentine’s Day Afro Latin Party, February 14

Class Changes, Dance Party, tanssibileet

Valentine’s day is coming! That is why Dance Studio Flama will offer you and your friend a dance class for the price of one. You can either pay one single class or use one time of your punch card to get the access to the class for both of you. Two for the price of one, for all the classes on Friday, the 14th of February!

Reserve your place for the classes via our reservation system.

Would you also like to surprise your friend or loved one in another way? Give your close one an intangible dance gift!

To make your job easier, here are some examples for the gifts:
– 5 Times Punch Card 50 €
– Gift Card for the price of your choice
– Couple Salsa Private Class: 60 €

More ideas for the gifts can be found at our web shop.

You can buy gift cards at our studio during the office hours: Monday–Thursday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm or Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm.

On Valentine’s Day, the Friday 14th of February, you are welcome to our weekly classes and to the amazing Valentine’s Day Afro Latin Party at 21–01. Sarianna’s Pilates class is exceptionally replaced by Lotta’s Yoga class on Valentie’s Day. Ida’s Adult Ballet and Mirka’s Latin Ladies Style classes are held normally.

At the party, DJ Papi will be in charge of the music, so there will be salsa, bachata and kizomba music played throughout the night. The theme is Valentine’s, so feel free to wear something pink!

The entrance fee is 8 / 7 € (the cheaper price by showing Flama’s valid punch card or Bailes Cubanos membership card). You can pay the fee either by card or cash.

There will be amazing dance shows at the party as well. The show time is at 22.30, so be on time not to miss them!

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 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 parking options nearby.

Welcome to have fun, enjoy dance, music and above all, people!

4.2.2020/by Angelina Nesterova

Dance workshops with Pauliina Latva on Saturday, the 7th of March

Elina Valtonen’s Workshops, March 14

Dancehall workshop with Classic Sopreme Blazzaz on Saturday, the 29th of February

Reggaeton & Commercial Dance Workshops with Anna Kuparinen, February 22

Katja Prodigy’s Vogue Femme Workshops, February 23

Weekly Classes & Valentine’s Day Afro Latin Party, February 14

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