Kuopio Tanssii ja Soi | Kuopio Dance Festival

Reija Wäre
Pieces from choreographies of musicals such as Play Me, My Fair Lady, Cats, Spin…

Critically-acclaimed US based dancer/ choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl, a former principal dancer with Dutch National and Bavarian State Ballet, works has been showcased in various festivals around the US as well as his own Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet.
Robert-s ballet classes are noted internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers from intermediate to professional levels via his present, energetic nature and musicality-infused teachings. Based in a technically precise classical tradition, his classes possess a distinctly up-to-date dynamic flow.
Robert's contemporary ballet workshops combine his innovative signature movement style with ballet technique. Participants experience the choreographer create in the moment as he investigates new and different movement possibilities, building choreography throughout the week. These workshops are suitable for ballet and contemporary dancers.

Robert Sher- Machherndl
accompanist Rauni Komulainen
A class based in a technically precise classical tradition with a distinctly up-to-date dynamic flow.

Robert Sher- Machherndl
accompanist Rauni Komulainen
An inspiring and re-energizing class for contemporary dancers via energetic and musicality-infused teachings

Ime Essien - Hassel
The class combines the Cunningham placement/movement work, the swinging quality of Limón and release work on the floor: a technical, mental and rhythmical challenge of moving the groove of music. Enjoy expressing yourself to the fullest.

Ime Essien-Hassel is of Nigerian origin, raised in Germany. She was educated at the École Française de Ballet in Bonn, Germany, and at the New York City Dance School Stuttgart. A scholarship allowed her to study at the Dance Theater of Harlem School New York.Prior to focussing on a career as contemporary dancer she participated as a dancer/ singer in musicals, rock opera and modern music theatre in Germany.
Further engagements have been with Conny Janssen Danst in Rotterdam (NL), followed by Charleroi Dance/ Plan K in Belgium and the Tanzcompagnie Giessen under the direction of Roberto Galván. There she started as an assistant to Galván. This was followed by a 7-year engagement as rehearsal director and teacher of the contemporary dance company NorrDans in Härnösand, Sweden. She assisted, restaged and accompanied creations of several renowned choreographers such as Rui Horta, Steven Petronio, Jo Stromgren, Allen Kaeja, Ted Stoffer, Jessica Iwansson, Roberto Zappalà, etc.
Since 2000 Essien-Hassel has studied within Life Energy Process (Process Inquiry®, Dansergia®) (www.instituteforlifeenergy.com). As a change catalyst she enhances and/ or accompanies change processes in an organic manner. Since 2004 Essien-Hassel works internationally as a teacher and coach for professional dance schools and dance companies. Currently, she develops a syllabus in essential movement coaching for professional dancers and non-professionals.


MAIN PROGRAMME 2010 ARTISTS VENUES TICKETS DANCE COURSES FESTIVAL PACKAGES HARBOUR MARKET SQUARE - FORUMS - CLUB
FRONTPAGE MEDIA IMAGE BANK D-CENTER TOURIST SERVICES PARTNERS PERFORMING IN KUOPIO JOIN AT MAILING LIST FEEDBACK HISTORY CONTACT PAIKALLISLIIKE OTHER EVENTS SUOMEKSI	DANCE COURSES 2010 1. Dancing in a park for children Emmi Kahilainen ja Meri-Tuuli Risberg Joyful moment for 4–6 years old children together with an adult. Brahe park. If rains, Kuopio Music Centre. Free entrance, signing in not required. 2. The world of dance 7–12 years Salla Pakarinen and Anna Koski Residential dance camp for boys Jarkko Mandelin, Riku Lehtopolku, Asla Jääskeläinen and Isto Turpeinen On the last day of the camp the students will perform in the Hall of Lights at the Music Centre on the 23rd at 1pm. 3. Group A boys 10–12 years 4. Group B boys 13–15 years 5. Group C boys and girls 16–18 years Dance lessons for small boys 6. Beginners and Advanced 7–9 years at 10.00–10.45 and 15.00–15.45 Isto Turpeinen 7. Advanced 8–9 years at 11.00–12.00 and 16.30–17.30 8. Ballet 7–9 years Jaana Hämäläinen-Korhonen 9. Ballet 7–12 years Jaana Hämäläinen-Korhonen Students with about one year of experience Ballet/ intermediate for young students Basic technique. 11 years old students who have danced ballet perseverancely can apply for the Finnish National Operas ballet school. The date for application is on 22nd of June. Signing in also for the application required. Ask about the possibilities to accommodation and meals. Minna Stenvall, accompanist Juhana Huhtinen. 10. Ballet A 11–12 years 11. Ballet B 11–12 years 12. Ballet C 13–14 years 13.-15. Ballet EK1, EK2 and EK3 for students already chosen to be part of the Finnish National Operas ballet school. Heli Kuula (ballet), accompanist Milja Harjula-Karttunen, Sirpa Möksy (jazz), Eija Jokela 16. Contemporary dance/ beginners 13–17 years Elina Turpeinen Getting know the basic elements of contemporary dance. 17. Streetmix/ beginners 13–17 years Elina Turpeinen Energetic lesson where different dance styles are combined. 18. Jazzdance/ basic 13–17 years Elina Turpeinen 19. Jazz dance/ intermediate - advanced Reija Wäre 20. Musical Workshop/ Professionals Reija Wäre Pieces from choreographies of musicals such as Play Me, My Fair Lady, Cats, Spin… 21. Ballet/ advanced morning class Robert Sher- Machherndl Critically-acclaimed US based dancer/ choreographer Robert Sher-Machherndl, a former principal dancer with Dutch National and Bavarian State Ballet, works has been showcased in various festivals around the US as well as his own Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet. Robert-s ballet classes are noted internationally for inspiring and re-energizing dancers from intermediate to professional levels via his present, energetic nature and musicality-infused teachings. Based in a technically precise classical tradition, his classes possess a distinctly up-to-date dynamic flow. Robert's contemporary ballet workshops combine his innovative signature movement style with ballet technique. Participants experience the choreographer create in the moment as he investigates new and different movement possibilities, building choreography throughout the week. These workshops are suitable for ballet and contemporary dancers. 22. Ballet/ Advanced 15 years+ Robert Sher- Machherndl accompanist Rauni Komulainen A class based in a technically precise classical tradition with a distinctly up-to-date dynamic flow. 23. Ballet/ Advanced for contemporary dancers Robert Sher- Machherndl accompanist Rauni Komulainen An inspiring and re-energizing class for contemporary dancers via energetic and musicality-infused teachings 24. Ballet/ Advanced Repertoire 25. Contemporary dance/ Intermediate Ime Essien - Hassel The class combines the Cunningham placement/movement work, the swinging quality of Limón and release work on the floor: a technical, mental and rhythmical challenge of moving the groove of music. Enjoy expressing yourself to the fullest. Ime Essien-Hassel is of Nigerian origin, raised in Germany. She was educated at the École Française de Ballet in Bonn, Germany, and at the New York City Dance School Stuttgart. A scholarship allowed her to study at the Dance Theater of Harlem School New York.Prior to focussing on a career as contemporary dancer she participated as a dancer/ singer in musicals, rock opera and modern music theatre in Germany. Further engagements have been with Conny Janssen Danst in Rotterdam (NL), followed by Charleroi Dance/ Plan K in Belgium and the Tanzcompagnie Giessen under the direction of Roberto Galván. There she started as an assistant to Galván. This was followed by a 7-year engagement as rehearsal director and teacher of the contemporary dance company NorrDans in Härnösand, Sweden. She assisted, restaged and accompanied creations of several renowned choreographers such as Rui Horta, Steven Petronio, Jo Stromgren, Allen Kaeja, Ted Stoffer, Jessica Iwansson, Roberto Zappalà, etc. Since 2000 Essien-Hassel has studied within Life Energy Process (Process Inquiry®, Dansergia®) (www.instituteforlifeenergy.com). As a change catalyst she enhances and/ or accompanies change processes in an organic manner. Since 2004 Essien-Hassel works internationally as a teacher and coach for professional dance schools and dance companies. Currently, she develops a syllabus in essential movement coaching for professional dancers and non-professionals. 26. Contemporary dance/ Advanced morning class Ime Essien- Hassel 27. Authentic Performance - Workshop for advanced - professionals 28. Cullberg Workshop - C/O Lisa Drake/ Professionals 16.6 Point of Eclipse/ Johan Inger and 18.6 She was Black/ Mats Ek 29. Black Water Workshop/ Professionals Jorma Uotinen, assistant Riku Lehtopolku 30. Obstruction Technique/ Professionals 31. Braindance beginners Terry Goetz Find out how Anne Green Gilbert's method can be used in children's education The BrainDance- technique offers benefits such as improved mood, reduced stress and increased alertness and concentration. For anybody interested in children education: teachers, day care personnel. No earlier experience required. Join Terry Goetz from Anne Green Gilbert's Creative Dance Center in Seattle, WA as she shares the philosophy of brain-compatible teaching and the power of the BrainDance. Through movement and discussion, Terry will take participants through sample lessons based on Anne Green Gilbert's patently successful five-part conceptual lesson plan and the brain-compatible principles that underpin it. Discover how incorporating these principles into your teaching and workplace can positively affect class management, behaviour, learning and focus. This work is appropriate for dance teachers, educators, arts specialists, and therapists who wish to understand the vital link between movement and cognition. Gain confidence in how to combine the mastery of movement with the artistry of expression. Explore cutting edge dance pedagogy and best practices. Deepen understanding of developmental movement patterns while moving through the BrainDance. Participants will leave renewed and ready to incorporate movement into the lives of their students. 32. Brain-Compatible Dance Education and BrainDance Terry Goetz Philosophy and pedagogy of the 5-Part Lesson Plan. For dance teachers. 33. Raakalauta-workshop for teachers Isto Turpeinen For teachers who use dance in their teaching. 34. Dance therapy 1 Elina Ikonen Studying how one can affect mood and mind vitality consciously. Suitable for students who are interested in studying their selves through their body and mind. 35. Dance therapy 2 Maarit Elena Ylönen For students who have earlier experience in dance therapy. http://www.tanssijapsykoterapiaa.fi/index.php?aux_page=aux2 36. Circus - Dancers 37. Circus/ Beginners 38. Happy Hour Marco Bjurström Joyful dancing! Afro, disco, rock, latin, show… http://marco.fi/ 39. Musical dances Marco Bjurström 40. Power Stretch Marco Bjurström Stretching lesson to help relaxing physically and mentally. 41. Hip Hop / Beginners Dance.fi & La Nieve Fresca Traditional Hip Hop, also break dance and other street dance. 42. Street & Latin / Basic Dance.fi & La Nieve Fresca Latin dance moves which have influenced break and street dance. 43. Salsa Beginners Guillermo Zayas Genuine Cuban style with great rhythms. 44. Reggaeton Beginners Guillermo Zayas Fun and energetic! Using a lot of back and hip. 61. Reggaeton Beginners 2 Guillermo Zayas Fun and energetic! Using a lot of back and hip. 45. Salsa Intermediate Guillermo Zayas 46. Oriental dance/ Basic Teija Hoffrèn Fun and effective! Based in oriental dance basic technique. http://www.teijahoffren.net/page1.php 47. Oriental dance/ Basic Teija Hoffrèn For students who know the basics and wish for fast moving forward in oriental dance. 48. Oriental dance/ Advanced 49. Flamenco Beginners Riina Korhonen 50. Flamenco/ Intermediateo Riina Korhonen Versatile technique and choreography, soleá por bulerias. 51. Body Harmony Technique Beginners Tindaro Silvano Holistic body control method based on Silvano´s experience on classical and modern dance and Pilates-method. 52. Body Harmony Technique for dancers/ Intermediate - advanced Tindaro Silvano 53. Pilates for men Saku Kallinen 54. Pilates morning class Pipsa Rautsi and Tuija Martikainen For students who know the basics. 55. Pilates Basic Pipsa Rautsi and Tuija Martikainen 56. Pilates with equipment Pipsa Rautsi and Tuija Martikainen For students who know the basics. 57. Method Putkisto Face School Anne Kurikka and Riikka Valve 58. Method Putkisto Basic 59. Method Putkisto Advanced 60. Kinetics Basic Pipsa Rautsi and Tuija Martikainen	Anna Koski Anne Kurikka Asla Jääskeläinen Eija Jokela Elina Ikonen Elina Turpeinen Guillermo Zayas Heli Kuula Ime Essien Isto Turpeinen Jaana Hämäläinen-Korhonen Jarkko Mandelin Jenni Pylkkänen Lisa Drake Maarit Ylönen Marco Bjurström Meri-Tuuli Risberg & Emmi Kahilainen Minna Stenvall Pipsa Rautsi Reija Wäre Riina Korhonen Robert Sher-Machherndl Salla Pakarinen-Räsänen Susanna Aho Teija Hoffren Terry Goetz Tindaro Silvano Tuija Martikainen Saku Kallinen

DANCE COURSES 2010