Ballet School

of Finnish National Opera and Ballet

The whole family is welcome to enjoy ballet at the performance of the Ballet Academy of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet, where young and talented dancers from all over Finland will charm on stage.

On stage, charming young and talented dancers from across Finland will perform – featuring excerpts from beloved classical ballets alongside other stunning pieces. The program will also include performances by the Kuopio Dance Festival dance camps.

Detailed program information will be released during the spring.

Performance of the Ballet Academy 2025 © Tony Juurinen

1. Scene from the ballet Coppélia
Music: Leo Delibes
Choreography: Arthur Saint-Leonin mukaan
Rehearsal director: Jani Talo
Performers: Students of the Ballet School’s Professional Training Programme
Pas se quatre: Linda Leskinen, Iita Hietikko, Vilho Erävesi, Julioin Wessman
Swanildan Variation: Hilla Kiuru, Helmi Kokkinen, Lyyti Pasanen, Teresa Savolainen
Franzin Variation: Vilho Erävesi

2. Scene from the ballet Paquita, Armida variation (group performance)
Music: Nikolai Tserepin
Choreography: Based on M. Fokine’s version
Rehearsal Directors: Satu Soldan and Riikka Nyman
Performers: EK1 Class, Ballet School
Ekman Lila, Knuuti Hilla, Korpela Sanni, Leivo Melina, Liukkonen Katariina, Mero Oona, Pannula Greta, Raevuori Aino, Seppälä Elle-Inkeri, Toivanen Pihla and Vikström Amanda

3. Gisellen ystävättäret
Music: Adolphe Adam
Choreography: Adapted from the traditional choreography by Susanna Vironmäki
Rehearsal Directors: Minna Stenvall and Susanna Vironmäki
Performers: EK2 Class, Ballet School
Ekman Iida, Haimakka Julia, Hillman Roosa, Kiiskinen Aino, Laiho Alma, Liewendahl Mette, Lummikko Minttu, Riihonen Freja, Slotte Madeleine and Snåre Juni

4. Makeiset
Music: Pjotr Tšaikovski
Choreography and Rehearsal Director: Ophélie Rodighiero and Jani Talo
Performers: Students of the Ballet School’s Professional Training Programme
Lotta Bergman, Hilla Kiuru, Helmi Kokkinen, Wilda Pannula, Lyyti Pasanen and Teresa Savolainen
 
5. Performance of the Dance camp: Ne joita emme näe
Music: Chihei Hatakeyama, Jon Hopkins
Choreographer: Oskari Turpeinen
Performers: Participants of the Kuopio Dance Festival Dance Camp:
Aada Viitanen, Adalmiina Guinard, Lilja Kuutti, Magdalena Kortteinen, Aarno Vuolle, Alisa Oravilahti, Hertta Niskanen, Aatos Hakama, Silja Paunonen, Aino Aronen, Kati Salla, Auri Aurasmaa, Yuhan Shi, Erika Kivikangas, Toivo Koivukangas, Aino Kuivalainen, Iita Mustonen, Hilda Muba, Rasmus Bejar, Mika Yap, Ingo Korpinen, Elias Lauri Joel Sirén, Lauri Lampela, Fredi Salminen

6. Snow Pas de Quatre from The Nutcracker
Music: Pjotr Tšaikovski
Choreography and Rehearsal Directors: Ophélie Rodighiero ja Jani Talo
Performers: Students of the Ballet School’s Professional Training Programme
Veronika Kirt, Linda Leskinen, Vilho Erävesi and Julion Wessman

7. Scene from the ballet Cavalry Halt
Music: Johann Armsheimer
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Rehearsal Directors: Anne-Marie Ahola-Hiitola and Virve Olsson
Performers: EK3 Class, Ballet School
Gonzales Ines, Hölkki Enni, Jäkälä Kerttu, Kallio Emilia, Kanto Hannele, Kyllönen Eerika, Reinikainen Ada and Tulimäki Pihla

8. Scene from the ballet Swan Lake – Pas de Trois Variation
Music: Pjotr Tšaikovski
Choreography: Marius Petipa
Rehearsal Directors: Anne-Marie Ahola-Hiitola and Virve Olsson
Performers: EK3 Class, Ballet School
Gonzales Ines, Hölkki Enni, Jäkälä Kerttu, Kallio Emilia, Kanto Hannele, Kyllönen Eerika, Reinikainen Ada and Tulimäki Pihla

9. Grand entrance
Music: Ignaz Mocheles
Choreography: Valenti Jokipii
Performer: Valenti Jokipii

10. E o a E
Music: Ummet Otzcan
Choreography: Ilkka Lampi
Performers: Participants of the Kuopio Dance Festival Dance Camp: Ingo Korpinen, Elias Sirén, Mika Yap, Fredi Salminen, Lauri Lampela (camp participants) and Ilkka Lampi

11. Polovtsian Dances (from the opera Prince Igor)
Music: Alexander Borodin
Choreography and Rehearsal Director: Eliisa Nenonen
Performers: EK3 Class, Ballet School
Gonzales Ines, Hölkki Enni, Jäkälä Kerttu, Kallio Emilia, Kanto Hannele, Kyllönen Eerika, Reinikainen Ada and Tulimäki Pihla

12. Pas de Sept from the ballet The Folk Tale
Music: Hartmann, Gade
Choreography: August Bournonville
Rehearsal Director: Dinna Björn
Performers: Students of the Ballet School’s Professional Training Programme
Lotta Bergman, Iita Hietikko, Veronika Kirt, Linda Leskinen, Wilda Pannula, Vilho Erävesi and Valenti Jokipii

13. Finale, with everyone
Music: Leo Delibes
Performers: All performers

Shows and tickets

14.6.2026
14:00
Lumit, ballroom
19-24.50€

Partners

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