Dance Schools On Stage

Kuopio Dance Festival proudly presents the Dance Schools On Stage showcase on June 10–11, 2026, organized in collaboration with the Finnish Dance Schools Association, STOPP ry. The event will take place in the inspiring setting of Kuopio City Theatre’s Maria-stage.

The Dance Schools On Stage showcase is not a competition, but a celebration of dance that offers audiences and participants a chance to explore a wide variety of dance styles and levels.

The goal of the showcase is also to inspire and encourage dancers to continue their determined practice and create opportunities for networking and collaboration among dance schools.

Each group will receive feedback on their performances from the artistic director of Kuopio Dance Festival, Kenneth Kvarnström and the executive director of the Finnish Association of Dance Schools STOPP ry, Milla Malmberg.

The showcase welcomes both Finnish and international dance schools and academies.

The application period is 1.12.2025 – 31.1.2026. The selected groups will be notified by 17.2.2026.

The organizer reserves the right to make changes.