Wellbeing mornings

During the Kuopio Dance festival week, we focus on wellbeing in the mornings. The wellbeing mornings are held at Circus Live from June 8–14, 9:00–10:00 am (doors open at 8:30 am). Please bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, a towel, and wear comfortable clothing.

Mon 8.6. Dance Awakening
Come start your day with gentle movement. Dance Awakening invites your body into motion, where the joy of dance and listening to your own body go hand in hand. The movements can be done either standing or seated. The session is suitable for everyone, and the movement is easy and energizing. Instructor: Noora Nieminen



Tue 9.6. Morning Taiji
We gently awaken the body through versatile exercises that open and calm, drawing from qigong, tai chi, Tao yoga, and meditation. Instructor: Tarmo Hakkarainen



Wed 10.6. Dance Awakening
Come start your day with gentle movement. Dance Awakening invites your body into motion, where the joy of dance and listening to your own body go hand in hand. The movements can be done either standing or seated. The session is suitable for everyone, and the movement is easy and energizing. Instructor: Noora Nieminen



Thu 11.6. Dance Awakening
Come start your day with gentle movement. Dance Awakening invites your body into motion, where the joy of dance and listening to your own body go hand in hand. The movements can be done either standing or seated. The session is suitable for everyone, and the movement is easy and energizing. Instructor: Noora Nieminen



Fri 12.6. Morning Taiji
We gently awaken the body through versatile exercises that open and calm, drawing from qigong, tai chi, Tao yoga, and meditation. Instructor: Tarmo Hakkarainen



Sat 13.6. Yoga
A gentle and flowing session combining yoga, somatic movement, and music. Instructor: Kaiju Savukoski



Sun 14.6. Morning Taiji
We gently awaken the body through versatile exercises that open and calm, drawing from qigong, tai chi, Tao yoga, and meditation. Instructor: Tarmo Hakkarainen

Shows and tickets

8.6.2026
09:00
Circus Live
Free entry / No pre-registration required
9.6.2026
09:00
Circus Live
Free entry / No pre-registration required
10.6.2026
09:00
Circus Live
Free entry / No pre-registration required
11.6.2026
09:00
Circus Live
Free entry / No pre-registration required
12.6.2026
09:00
Circus Live
Free entry / No pre-registration required
13.6.2026
09:00
Circus Live
Free entry / No pre-registration required
14.6.2026
09:00
Circus Live
Free entry / No pre-registration required

Partners

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See also

Dance Jams for kidsDance Jams for kids Protected: Dance marathonProtected: Dance marathon Carnival ParadeCarnival Parade