Dance Schools On Stage
The Dance Schools On Stage is a showcase, for which international and Finnish dance schools are selected. The showcase is not a competition, but the purpose is to offer the dance schools and the public a glimpse into different dance genres and levels.
Savonia stage
The square market programme is organized daily on the Savonia stage. The versatile programme include performances by dance enthusiasts and artists from other cultural fields.
Applying: January 17th to April 18th.
Programme will be released in May.
Carnival parade
The carnival parade brings color, southern European carnival spirit and the thrill of dance to the city’s streetscape. The parade is a playful competition where the best groups are awarded. Prizes are sponsored by Osuuskauppa Peeässä.
Carnival parade June 9th. at 19:00.
Dance pavilion Elo
The Dance Pavilion is a great meeting point where a variety of dance and culture-related programme is organized, such as artist meetings, seminars, dance and music performances, workshops and much more. The Pavilion offers restaurant services as well as the festival’s information desk and shop.
The Dance Jam in the Enchanted Forest
6th to 14th of June.
The Dance Jam in the Enchanted Forest is a joyful dance session for preschool-aged children, held in the stunning Enchanted Forest at the Shopping center Minna, inspired by Finnish nature. The Dance Jam takes place twice a day, in the morning and afternoon.
No pre-registration.
The organizer reserves the right to make changes.