Classical Ballet Summer Camp in Sammatti | 3–7 Aug 2026

After a long break, we are pleased to once again organize a DANCE SUMMER CAMP IN SAMMATTI from 2–7 August 2026 (5 days).

In addition to daily ballet classes, the programme includes character dance, pas de deux training, repertoire, and body conditioning. The course concludes with a small studio performance. The repertoire will focus on excerpts from the ballet Don Quixote.

Accommodation will be provided at Lönnrot Institute, which now operates as Hotel Sammatti.

This year’s teachers are principal dancer Rasmus Ahlgren from Estonia Ballet and ballet pedagogue Eliisa Nenonen from Helsinki Dance Institute.

The course begins on Sunday evening at 6:00 pm with evening tea and an introduction. Classes start on Monday morning, and the camp ends on Friday afternoon with a small studio performance.

Camp Fee

€590, which includes over 6 hours of teaching per day, accommodation in shared double rooms (the residential building includes a small kitchen and refrigerator) and three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Travel expenses are not included.

Course number: 26171

Registration through Helsinki Dance Institute by 4 May 2026.
The camp is open to students from Ballet Advanced 1–2 and Advanced 2–3 levels. A maximum of 16 students per level group will be accepted in order of registration.

Enquiries

Anita Remitz
Tel. +358 50 336 2208
anita.remitz@helsinki.fi
(Registrations via Helsinki Dance Institute.)

Schedule

Monday–Thursday

Time	Eliisa	Rasmus
9:30–11:00	Ballet / Group 1	Ballet / Group 2
11:15–12:15	Character Dance / Group 1	Pas de deux / Group 2
14:00–15:00	Character Dance / Group 2	Pas de deux / Group 1
15:15–17:15	Repertoire / Groups 1 & 2	Repertoire / Groups 1 & 2
17:15–18:00	Body Conditioning	Body Conditioning

Friday

Time	Eliisa	Rasmus
9:00–10:00	Ballet / Group 1	Ballet / Group 2
10:15–12:15	Repertoire: review	Repertoire: review
14:00–14:30	Warm-up	Warm-up
15:00–16:00	Studio Performance	Studio Performance

Arrival

Participants arrive on Sunday by 6:00 pm. From Helsinki, Sammatti can be reached by bus via Lohja; disembark at the Lönnrot Institute stop before Sammatti village. Alternatively, express buses from Turku stop at Sammatti/Saukkola interchange, from where pick-up can be arranged with Anita Remitz.

On Sunday evening, rooms will be assigned, evening snacks will be shared, and the week’s programme will be introduced. Classes begin on Monday morning at 9:30 am.

Packing List for the Camp

(in addition to personal items)

soft ballet shoes
pointe shoes (for those who use them)
leotards and undergarments suitable for ballet class and performance
hair accessories (e.g. bun nets, hairpins, elastics)
black tights or other tights required for classes
sewing kit
swimsuit and towel
warm leisure clothes for evenings
multiple practice outfits (to avoid daily laundry)
rainwear or umbrella
character shoes or other low-heeled, well-fitting shoes

Please Note

If you have any questions about the camp or are unable to attend any part of the programme (such as the welcome event), please inform Anita Remitz at anita.remitz@helsinki.fi.