The purpose of the Helsinki Dance Institute\u2019s show dance intensive and small-group program is to offer students the opportunity to deepen their skills, perform actively, and possibly orient themselves toward a professional path in the future. The program gives talented children and young people the chance to experience dance more broadly as a living art form, with active performance work as a central part of the training.<\/p>\n
Studying in an intensive group requires precision and the stamina to repeat demanding material more than in regular classes. The main focus of learning in intensive groups is basic arts education, and classes in other dance styles are a very important part of a young dancer\u2019s development. The group quickly becomes a close-knit and safe learning environment that supports growth and fosters many friendships.<\/p>\n
Depending on the group, intensive students attend the group\u2019s own classes 2\u20133 times per week and choose at least one or two elective weekly classes in ballet, show dance, contemporary dance, or jazz dance.<\/p>\n
The institute offers intensive students a training package (2\u20133 \u00d7 90 min group training sessions + 1-2 elective classes per week) at a subsidized price. The price for the coming season will be confirmed during the summer and communicated to the families of intensive group students at that time. In the 2025\u201326 season, the price ranged from \u20ac883.57 to \u20ac1,020.00 per semester, depending on the group. Competition trips, dance camps, and possible costume costs for performances are not included in the above price.<\/p>\n
During the academic year, groups participate in selected dance competitions and showcases as deemed appropriate for each group. At the beginning of the autumn term, a joint dance camp for all intensive groups will be held in Eerikkil\u00e4 from 4\u20136 September 2026. In addition, during the summer season each group has its own one-week dance camp, either in the city or in a rural setting in Lapv\u00e4\u00e4rtti near Kristiinankaupunki. Some groups also have a short season kick-off camp in Helsinki in August.<\/p>\n
New Intensive Group (ages 9\u201311)<\/span><\/p>\n In August 2026, a new intensive group will be established for students aged 9\u201311 (born 2015\u20132017). The audition will be held on Saturday, 22 August 2026, at the Leip\u00e4tehdas studios. More information further down the page.<\/p>\n Pisarat (ages 12\u201314, born 2012\u20132014)<\/span><\/p>\n In autumn 2026, the group begins its fourth academic year together. Tulilinnut (ages 13\u201317, born 2009\u20132012)<\/span><\/p>\n In autumn 2026, the group begins its third academic year together. Pohjant\u00e4hdet (ages 14\u201316, born 2010\u20132011)<\/span><\/p>\n In autumn 2026, the group begins its seventh academic year together. Supplementary auditions to continuing groups for season 2026-27 have ended.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n A new intensive youth show dance group taught by Anni Lantto will be launched in the 2026\u201327 academic year. Students born in 2015\u20132017 (ages 9\u201311) who have previously practiced a dance form for at least two years can apply for the group.<\/p>\n The classes of the new intensive group will be organized as follows in the 2026\u201327 academic year:<\/p>\n Tuesdays 17:00\u201318:15, Kamppi In addition to group classes, at least one additional class is required. This class can be chosen freely from our class offering. This training package (2 x closed group class, 1 other class) is offered at a subsidized price of 142 \u20ac per 4-week billing period or 670,95 \u20ac per semester (21 weeks).<\/p>\n Students chosen will be required to commit to the group for the entire academic year.<\/p>\n The group audition will be held on Saturday, August 22nd at 3:00 PM at the Leip\u00e4tehdas studios in room LEI5 (Leip\u00e4tehdas, Kaikukatu 4 A, courtyard building: 6th floor)<\/p>\n The rehearsal will start at 3:00 PM. Depending on the number of registrants, some participants may be invited to the group starting at 4:15 PM. A maximum of 20 students will be accepted into one application group.<\/p>\n
\nThe group trains together in show dance 3 \u00d7 90 minutes per week with Adalmiina Toivola and Wilma Mehtonen-Laiho. In addition, students choose at least one elective class from the institute\u2019s course selection.<\/p>\n
\nThe group trains together three times a week in show dance, 3 \u00d7 90 minutes with Taika Rautiainen and Wilma Mehtonen-Laiho. In addition, students choose at least one elective class from the institute\u2019s course selection.<\/p>\n
\nThe group trains together in show dance 2\u00d7 90 minutes per week under their own teacher, Sarlotta Kalliosalo, and once a week in jazz dance under Riikka Helander. In addition, students choose at least two elective classes from the institute\u2019s course selection.<\/p>\nAudition to new intensive group for 9 to 11-year-olds<\/h6>\n
\nThursdays 18:00\u201319:15, Kamppi
\nClasses will start on 1 September.<\/p>\n