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.
Photo: JP Korpi-Vartiainen
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.
Photo: JP Korpi-Vartiainen
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. The parade proceeds from Snellmaninpuisto to Kuopio Market Square, where the groups perform on the Savonia stage.
Photo: Ulla-Mari Lindström
Dance pavilion
The Dance Pavilion is a great meeting point where a variety of dance and culture-related programme is organized, such as artist meetings, dance and music performances, workshops and much more. The Pavilion offers restaurant services as well as the festival’s information desk and shop.
Photo: Sanni Kirjavainen
Elo Forum
At Elo Forum, dance students, dance schools and amateur groups can present their skills. You can also participate e.g. Morning Taiji or Dance Marathon at Elo Forum.
Photo: Ulla-Mari Lindström
Kuopio TALKS seminars
The Kuopio TALKS seminars delve into current and interesting topics, especially from the perspectives of dance, health, culture and art. The seminar series also includes Kuopio Highlights organized by the city of Kuopio.
Photo: Ulla-Mari Lindström
The Dance Jam in the Enchanted Forest
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.
Photo: Sanni Kirjavainen
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