Dance Schools On Stage
Application period for international dance schools 16th October to 30th November 2023
Performers in the main programme
Our main international programme is put together by the festival’s artistic director Riku Lehtopolku. The festival programme is announced each year in January.
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Be a performer in free admission programmes
Kuopio Dance Festival events at Kauppatori and the Music Centre’s Hall of Light are the most memorable moments of the summer for many festival-goers. These events are free to the public and attract thousands of spectators every year.
We are looking for dance, music and theatre enthusiasts and students to perform in the free programme. The programme aims to encourage and support people from different creative disciplines and to provide art for all.
Performers in the free access programme can collect their festival passes from the festival information points from the first day of the event. By showing your festival pass to a ticket agent, you can get your ticket for half price. The discount only applies to same-day performances and if seats are still available, as well as to tickets costing more than €15. The festival pass cannot be used to buy tickets online.
Apply to be a performer in the market programme or in the Music Centre’s Hall of Light. The application will open in January 2024.
We’ll be announcing the programme on our website and social media, so be sure to follow Kuopio Dance Festival social media accounts (FB & IG) to keep up!
Savonia stage (market square)
– Stage size 6 x 9m
– Dance mat
– The performer is responsible for supplying the music to the organiser before the start of the festival. The organiser will provide the sound system.
Music Center, Hall of Lights
– Stage size 10x10m
– Dance mat
– The performer is responsible for supplying the music to the organiser before the start of the festival. The organiser will provide the sound system.
Dance Pavilion
The Dance Pavilion is ideal for musicians or workshops. Do you want to come and lead a dance session to promote your organization? Or do you know a starting musician who would be suitable to dance the festival crowd?
There is no separate application form for Dance Pavilion. If you are interested in performing or running a dance workshop at Dance Pavilion – For more information: info@kuopiodancefestival.fi