The purpose of the Open office, collaboratively organized by Cirko, Zodiak and Dance House Helsinki, is to offer the knowledge of the staff of the organizing houses free of charge to the freelance community, and to provide space and time for questions and listening, collaborative working, and meeting and sharing with colleagues.

The first Open office event of the autumn will take place on Wednesday, September 10 at 13-17 in Dance House Helsinki’s foyer (Cable Factory), Helsinki. 

You are welcome to join us with topical issues of your own or just to work in good company. Feel free to show up spontaneously, or sign up in advance; that way you can also let us know if there is something particular you want to discuss or ask about.

What is the Open office?

The Open office can provide space, for example:

  • to work on a production budget or work text
  • to think together about which international organizations to approach and how
  • to ask about how associations or cultural cooperatives function
  • to get comments on your communications or marketing ideas
  • to write emails and meet colleagues in the process
  • have a cup of coffee

You can also book a 20-minute one-to-one sparring session on these or other issues that are relevant to you. It is also possible to have a sparring session remotely. This possibility is reserved primarily for people outside the capital region. The one-on-one sparring sessions are booked via the registration form (see below).

The Open office is free of charge and aimed at artists and producers in the dance and circus sectors. You can find more info about what the Open office is (and is not) on our website.

Autumn 2025’s Open offices 

The Open office will open its doors four times during autumn 2025. Staff from the houses will be on hand to offer advice, sparring and discussion support on production, management, communication, internationalization and career development.

In addition, at least one introductory session or mini-training session will be held each time. During the fall, the program will include:

  • presentations on new and ongoing concepts, auditions, etc. at Cirko, Dance House Helsinki, and Zodiak
  • an information package on the rules for marketing photos
  • technical production from the perspective of premiere productions, guest performances, and tours
  • workplace skills

We will update the exact dates for each theme as soon as possible, so stay tuned to our channels!

Autumn’s dates and places

  • Wed 10.9. Dance House Helsinki’s foyer, The Cable Factory
  • Wed 1.10. Dance House Helsinki’s foyer, The Cable Factory
  • Tue 4.11. Zodiak – Center for New Dance, The Cable Factory (exact space tbc)
  • Wed 3.12. Cirko – Centre for New Circus, Suvilahti

Sign up in advance to one of sessions via https://forms.gle/SgLerebm9y9yTmzn9

When registering, you can indicate in advance the areas in which you particularly need help this time. However, you can always come to the venue without any specific need for assistance and without prior registration.

More info: 
Elina Ruoho-Kurola, elina.ruoho-kurola@zodiak.fi