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Welcome to Hurja Piruetti! A dance and circus school in the middle of the city!

Hurja Piruetti - Raaseporin Taideopisto is an educational institution that provides basic education in dance and circus arts and organizes performance activities. The place of business is the Raasepori area. Yearly progressing and goal-oriented dance teaching has been given since 1995. The starting point of our teaching is conveying the joy of dance and emphasizing movement expression in our teaching. Our goal is to provide our students with knowledge and skills about dance and circus art as a diverse art form. Hurja Piruetti is a member of the Association of Finnish Dance Schools.

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Hurja Piruetti - Basic education in dance and circus art

Joy of dance and circus for all ages!

We offer basic education in the arts of dance and circus in the Raseborg area. Are you looking to exercise for fun, for fitness, or in a more goal-oriented way? Come and get to know us!

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For children

For children, we can provide a range of active courses from children’s dance classes to mini ballet and acrobatics. We have groups in children’s dance classes, minicircus and mini ballet starting from 3-year-olds. For the beginners’ acrobatics the age limit is 4. In the classes, your child will learn basic skills in moving, rhythm and space, as well as get to know their own body whilst learning about working in a group. The world of dance and acrobatics is explored through games and mental imagery. The classes aimed at children enhance basic skills and serve as a great stepping stone to the basic education in the arts studies that begins in school age.

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Youth & teenagers

We offer basic education in the arts for youngsters from on the age of 7. In our selection we have, for example, contemporary dance, classical ballet, lyrical jazz, hip hop, breakdance, locking, show jazz, commercial dance, body maintenance circus and acrobatics. Dance/Circus can be a fun hobby you attend once a week, or a hobby with the goal of completing studies in basic education in the arts. It is possible to complete either the general or advanced syllabus in dance and the general syllabus in circus art. The advanced syllabus is available for contemporary dance or street styles as the main subject of studies. Our student advisor Ulla Koho as well as our other teachers will provide help in matters regarding studies in dance.

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For adults

Are you looking for something to do that’s fun, something that gets you in shape, or something with a possibility to progress? We offer SuperBallet, Ladies -classes (different levels), 60+ class for seniors, funkyjazz (different levels), dancehall reggae, production classes, and body maintenance classes. Furthermore, adults, too, are eligible for studies in Basic education in the arts, in both the general or advanced syllabus. For further information please contact our student advisor Ulla Koho.

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How does a student’s own dance piece come to be? What kind of theme does the student want to explore, and what does the student want to convey through dance? These questions will be explored in the fall workshops, as students working on their final projects for Hurja Piruetti’s extensive dance curriculum work under the guidance of teacher and academic advisor Ulla Koho. The fall workshops kicked off last Saturday with an information session and movement improvisation workshops.

In their final projects, students get to bring their own artistic ideas to life and draw on the dance skills they’ve developed over the years. The theme, movement language, and approach to the piece are all based on the student’s own interests. The final project process focuses specifically on developing the student’s own movement language and refining it further. Ulla works alongside the students throughout the various stages of the process, supporting them in developing their ideas, making artistic choices, and bringing their work to life.

Creating one’s own work requires time, experimentation, perseverance, and decision-making. The original idea may evolve along the way, and it is precisely during this process that students have the opportunity to reflect on what kind of dancer and artist they are.

Two Ways to Delve Deeper into Your Own Dance

At Hurja Piruetti, the extensive dance curriculum comprises 48.1 credits. The final project included in the program consists of an artistic and a written component, and it is also evaluated by an external dance professional.

Our students also have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma in dance as part of a long-term collaboration between Hurja Piruetti, Karjaa High School, Karis-Billnäs Gymnasium, and Ekenäs Gymnasium. The high school diploma includes a dance project, written documentation of the creative process, and a research paper.

Both opportunities to develop their own choreography offer young people the chance to delve deeper into their own dance practice and into the role of a choreographer. During the final project process, the students take responsibility for the various aspects and planning stages involved in the artistic work. In their works, they are free to explore themes that are personally meaningful to them.

The students’ own works on stage in November

The final project process has now begun, and over the coming months, these ideas will begin to take shape as dance pieces. What kinds of themes will the young people choose, and what kinds of works will emerge from them?

The completed final projects will be presented at Tryckeriteatteri on Friday, November 27, 2026. The audience can look forward to the young people’s own perspectives, diverse movement languages, and the skills they have developed over years of dance study.

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Join our delightful dance organisation! Choose a class that is the best for you and sign up! Should you have questions regarding our classes, please contact info@hurjapiruetti.com

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Basic education in the arts

With us at Hurja Piruetti, you can dance/do circus just for fun, to get in shape, or in a more goal-orientated manner by choosing either the general or advanced syllabus of Basic arts eduction.The Basic education in the arts is suitable for children and youngsters, as well as for adults.

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We have a diverse selection of dance styles for children, youngsters and adults from beginner courses to advanced. Explore the different dance styles through the link below.

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Dance offers unique experiences

Dance offers unique experiences and brings people together. In dance, physical expression, skill and technique are combined in a versatile way. Dancing gets you in shape, and the experiences and working in groups motivate you to keep going. Dance is for everyone. Pure joy of movement!

We offer a wide range of dance-filled services for individuals, associations and corporations. For example, you can order a magnificent dance performance for your party, throw an unforgettable birthday celebration for your offspring, or offer your employees a memorable experience with dance. It is also possible to hire our dance studios, as well as accessories and costumes from our costume department.

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