Children's Saturday at Dance House Helsinki
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Date
24.10-24.10.2026
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Duration
5 H
Schedule
Sat 24.10.2026 at 10–15
Introduction
Come and explore the world of dance and art together with your child! Dance House Helsinki’s Children’s Saturday offers a day of activities for the whole family.
Dance House Helsinki invites families to spend an inspiring Saturday together. The day will be filled with joy, discovery and shared experiences, including dance, workshops and performances. The programme is designed for children of different ages and the adults accompanying them, and you can create a day that suits your family.
Please note that photography will take place at the event for the organizers’ communication purposes. Individuals will not be identifiable in the images unless their consent is specifically requested on site.
Thank you: Cable Factory
In co-operation with: Tradeka
Programme & Schedule
Circus Workshop
Glass Courtyard | 10 am–2 pm | free of charge
At Sirkus Magenta’s fun and open circus workshop, participants can try out a variety of circus skills in an easy and accessible way, guided by experienced instructors. You can hula hoop, juggle with different props, practise balancing and try out fun tricks. The workshop is suitable for all ages, and no previous circus experience is required. Workshop led by: Johanna Luotonen, Nikolai Kareinen and Manta Näkkäläjärvi.
Treasure Hunt
Starting point: Glass Courtyard | 10 am–3 pm | free of charge
Dance to the DJ’s Beats
Erkko Hall | 10 am–3 pm | free of charge
The spacious Erkko Hall will be filled with rhythm as DJ Iso Kissa plays upbeat music throughout the day. In between free dancing, there will be guided dance sessions. Come dance to the music and play among giant balloons!
Guided Dance Session
Erkko Hall | 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.30 pm & 1.30 pm | duration: 20 min | free of charge
Discover the joy of movement under the guidance of dance teacher Sarppa Seppänen. Come and enjoy a shared moment with your child and other participants in these guided dance sessions. In between the guided sessions, you are welcome to dance freely to the DJ’s music in Erkko Hall.
Dance Workshop
Pannuhalli | 10.15 am & 11.15 am | duration: 30 min | free of charge | Recommended age: 3–6 | Reserve your spot here
In the dance workshop, we will play with rhythms and try out spins, jumps and dance moves inspired by breaking. The most important thing is not to know how to dance, but to experiment, invent and discover your own way of dancing. The workshop is led by dancers Simeoni Juoperi and Elias Niskanen. Please note: places are limited, so reserve your spot in advance here.
Dance Theatre Raatikko: Ding Dong!
Pannuhalli | 1 pm & 2 pm | duration: 30 min | price: €10 | Recommended age: 3–9 | Buy tickets here
Ding Dong is a band whose gig is definitely worth coming to. There will be hit songs – or maybe not after all. But there will certainly be dancing, playing and exploring sounds. What can come from a single sound? Why does one sound make us laugh while another makes us nervous? In the performance, clapping, vocal sounds and rhythms are joined by movement and music. Ding Dong! is a playful dance theatre performance exploring the world of sounds, rhythms and movement. Buy your tickets in advance here.
Traba family lunch
Enjoy a generous lunch in the atmospheric Traba! You can purchase your spot in advance or check for available tables on site. Access to Traba is through Lasipiha.
Price: €16 | Ages 7–11 half price | Under 6s: €1 per year of age
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