Dance Schools On Stage 2025 – Apply to perform!

Kuopio Dance Festival and Finnish Dance Schools Association STOPP ry invites dance schools to apply to perform at Dance School On Stage concept held on 7 th to 8th of June.

Kuopio Dance Festival is the largest and most versatile annual contemporary dance event in Nordic countries. It is located in the city of Kuopio in the middle of Finland.

Dance Schools on Stage -concept is a great chance for dance students to be part of an international dance festival program and for the audience to see the versatility of dance education and enjoy wonderful performances. 

Purpose of this event is to present dance education in a way that is not a competition. We welcome participants of different ages and different dance styles from all over Finland and from abroad. Dance Schools On Stage is an excellent opportunity for students and teachers to network internationally.

Every performing group will receive feedback right after their performance from the festival’s artistic director Kenneth Kvarnström and the executive director of STOPP ry, Milla Malmberg. 
  
See you at Kuopio Dance Festival! 

FURTHER INFORMATION 
Susanna Visakko, producer
production@kuopiodancefestival.fi 

Cover photo: Petri Laitinen