Dance marathon

Traditional dance marathon at the Hall of Light (Valohalli) of the Kuopio Music Center on Wednesday, June 12th, from 11:30 AM to 2:45 PM.

This event offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of different dance styles. The calming chi kung at the beginning create a perfect atmosphere before delving into the rhythms of dancehall, salsa, K-pop, bachata, reggaeton and oriental dance under the guidance of top teachers. Each dance session lasts approximately 20 minutes. The total duration of the dance marathon is up to 3 hours.

Dance sessions schedule:

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM Chi kung – opening/flowing movements | instructed by Tarmo Hakkarainen
11:55 AM – 12:15 PM Dancehall | Monse Villarroel
12:20 PM – 12:40 PM Oriental dance | instructed by Elina Vartiainen
12:45 PM – 1:05 PM Bachata | instructed by Katerina Diakogeorgiou
1:10 PM – 1:30 PM Jazz | instructed by Milja Murto
1:35 PM – 1:55 PM Salsa | instructed by Barbaro Ribalta
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM Reggaeton | instructed by Monse Villarroel
2:25 PM – 2:45 PM Sensual Bellydance | instructed by Noora Kauhanen

Dancers who complete the entire marathon will receive this year’s festival shirt and the Kuopio Dance Festival book.

Participants: please bring your own water bottle and towel.

The organizer reserves the right to make changes.