The basics of dance

These groups are for children, ages 7 to 9

Dance classes include a variety of basics from classical ballet, modern dance and street dance. Kids will also become familiarized with different creative exercises and elements from folk dance styles from around the world. Students will gain knowledge from basic fitness (athletic body exercises such as stretching, mobility etc) skills and dance.

During each class the students will utilize their own imagination while learning to perceive their own bodies, space and music. “The basics of dance” -lessons teach valuable skills of working in a group (taking others into consideration), working individually and in pairs.

In addition to the students’ body alignment, control and flexibility, other key benefits of dance are the strengthening of their self-esteem and positive self-image.

In our main location (Linnoitus, Lappeenranta) 7- and 8 -year-olds will have one 60-minute dance class in a week, while 9-year-olds have 2 dance classes in a week (2x 60 min).

Groups are named according to the childrens ages; Age 7 should enroll in “Tanssin perusteet 1”, age 8 should enroll in “Tanssin perusteet 2”, and 9-year-olds should enroll in “Tanssin perusteet 3”.

In our remote locations all 7-9-year-olds may enroll into the same group.

Next time a new students registration opens will be in May, 2025.

“The basics of dance” -groups in our remote locations:

The basics of dance = Tanssin perusteet in Finnish.