Dance House Helsinki's summer dances
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3 performances
18.6-9.7.2026
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Duration
2 h
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Tickets
Maksuton / free
Schedule
Thu 18.6. at 16–18 (Midsummer Dance)
Mon 22.6. at 16–18 (Pride week dance)
Thu 9.7. at 16–18
Free of charge and open for all.
Programme
In the beginning 20 minutes of dance instruction, then free dancing followed by a short break. After that another round of teaching and free dance.
Dance House Helsinki and Amos Rex invite to experience the atmosphere of a traditional Finnish dance pavilion in an urban setting. The dances take place at Dansbana! Amos Rex, an installation and open-air dance floor set up at Lasipalatsi square for the summer.
The event brings Finnish dance tradition and its unique lavatanssi (dance pavilion culture) into the present day. In guided dance sessions, participants will get to know Finnish traditional dances such as the waltz, tango, jenkka, and humppa. Live music, a communal atmosphere, and the joy of dancing are in store.
The summer dances continue the popular series of dance pavilion events held at the Dance House Helsinki.
Dancers of all backgrounds and dance pairs of all kinds are welcome. Bring a friend or come on your own to find a dance partner — and enjoy a summer evening of music and dancing together in a central Helsinki location. The instruction will be adapted to participants’ skill levels, making the event suitable for both first-timers and experienced dancers alike.
The dance instructors are professional teachers from the Dance Theatre Tsuumi, and the rhythms are performed by a band made up of students from the Pop & Jazz Conservatory.
The event follows a relaxed rhythm: after around 20 minutes of dance instruction, participants can enjoy free dancing, take a short break, and then continue with another round of teaching. The event is free of charge.
Dansbana! Amos Rex is a public installation and an open invitation to dance.
