Workshops | Zodiak

Kuva: Sari Palmgren

Morning classes for professionals

These morning classes led by four choreographers are aimed for professionals and for those who study for profession. You are welcome if you are in need of collegial sharing and dancing.

Fri

9.1. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

16.1. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

23.1. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

30.1. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

6.2. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

13.2. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

20.2. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

27.2. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

6.3. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

13.3. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

20.3. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

27.3. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

10.4. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

17.4. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

24.4. at 10:15 – 11:30

Fri

8.5. at 10:15 – 11:30

Zodiak Studio B2

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Senior course 1A / Jyrki Karttunen

In this senior course led by Jyrki Karttunen we explore ourselves as dancers and we learn to take ownership of the way we dance and move.

Mon

19.1. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

26.1. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

2.2. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

9.2. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

23.2. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

2.3. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

9.3. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

16.3. at 10 – 11:30

Zodiak Studio C4

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Senior course 1B / Jyrki Karttunen

In this senior course led by Jyrki Karttunen we explore ourselves as dancers and we learn to take ownership of the way we dance and move.

Mon

19.1. at 11:45 – 13:15

Mon

26.1. at 11:45 – 13:15

Mon

2.2. at 11:45 – 13:15

Mon

9.2. at 11:45 – 13:15

Mon

23.2. at 11:45 – 13:15

Mon

2.3. at 11:45 – 13:15

Mon

9.3. at 11:45 – 13:15

Mon

16.3. at 11:45 – 13:15

Zodiak Studio C4

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Photo: Janne-Pekka Manninen, in the performance Eternal Return by Thar Be Dragons

Indulge the Movement - Contemporary Dance for All / Annamari Keskinen

In this course led by Annamari Keskinen we move guided by imaginative prompts that take shape as physical experiences.

Tue

20.1. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

27.1. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

3.2. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

10.2. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

24.2. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

3.3. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

10.3. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

17.3. at 18 – 19:30

Zodiak Studio C4

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Indulge the Movement - Contemporary Dance for All / Kati Korosuo

In this Indulge the Movement -course led by Kati Korosuo you get to explore instant choreography through improvisation, repetition and rhythm.

Wed

21.1. at 18 – 19:30

Wed

28.1. at 18 – 19:30

Wed

4.2. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

10.2. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

24.2. at 18 – 19:30

Wed

4.3. at 18 – 19:30

Wed

11.3. at 18 – 19:30

Wed

18.3. at 18 – 19:30

Zodiak Studio C4

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Photo: Magnus Nordstrand

Workshop by Harald Beharie

Choreographer Harald Beharie will give a workshop for dance professionals, as a part of the Side Step 2026 festival.

Sat

31.1. at 10:30

Zodiak Studio B2

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Sivuaskel-nykytanssifestivaali

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Kuva: Bruno Gasperini

Workshop by Mounia Nassangar

Choreographer, dancer and international whacking icon Mounia Nassangar will give a workhsop for dance professionals and experienced non-professionals, as a part of the Side Step 2026 festival.

Fri

6.2. at 10:30

Dance House Helsinki Rehearsal Studio

Course

Sivuaskel-nykytanssifestivaali

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Photo: Kajsa Rolfsso

The Reflection Workshop is a shared space for audiences and artists to revisit and work with experiences from the festival’s performances. The free workshop will be facilitated by choreographer and Side Step Festival's co-curator Peter Mills.

Sat

7.2. at 12

Zodiak Studio B2

Course

Sivuaskel-nykytanssifestivaali

Photo: Sinem Kayacan

Senior course 2A / Giorgia Lolli

During the Winter War (1939–1940), dancing was forbidden in Finland. Still, many secretly gathered to dance — expressing joy, courage, and togetherness in difficult times. In this course, we take inspiration from those secret dances. This course will be…

Mon

23.3. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

30.3. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

13.4. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

20.4. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

27.4. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

4.5. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

11.5. at 10 – 11:30

Mon

18.5. at 10 – 11:30

Zodiak Studio C4

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Senior course 2B / Karoliina Loimaala

Recharge through movement and discover collective joy and energy in this course for seniors.

Mon

23.3. at 11:30 – 13:15

Mon

30.3. at 11:30 – 13:15

Mon

13.4. at 11:30 – 13:15

Mon

20.4. at 11:30 – 13:15

Mon

27.4. at 11:30 – 13:15

Mon

4.5. at 11:30 – 13:15

Mon

11.5. at 11:30 – 13:15

Mon

18.5. at 11:30 – 13:15

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Indulge the Movement - Contemporary Dance for All / Sara Gurevitsch

The tuesday classes of the second period of Indulge the Movement -courses in Spring 2026 are led by Sara Gurevitsch. More information coming soon.Anne Naukkarinen had to cancel her course.

Tue

24.3. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

31.3. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

7.4. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

14.4. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

21.4. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

28.4. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

5.5. at 18 – 19:30

Tue

12.5. at 18 – 19:30

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Photo: Anna Antsalo

Indulge the Movement - Contemporary Dance for All / Jenni-Elina von Bagh

English translation on its way

Wed

25.3. at 18 – 19:30

Wed

1.4. at 18 – 19:30

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8.4. at 18 – 19:30

Wed

15.4. at 18 – 19:30

Wed

22.4. at 18 – 19:30

Wed

29.4. at 18 – 19:30

Wed

6.5. at 18 – 19:30

Wed

13.5. at 18 – 19:30

Zodiak Studio C4

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