8.8.2022
We have updated the guidelines for safe operation during dance lessons, and we no longer have a mask recommendation in accordance with official guidelines. Please read carefully the instructions on how to act in dance classes and at our studios, and also follow the instructions of the health authorities. Thank you for following the instructions!
We wish happy dance lessons for everyone! Let’s take care of each other!
3.5.2022
During the strike classes are organised in JM Syke, Malmin raitti 17 B, 3rd floor.
31.1.2022
Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland has announced on Monday 31.1. about the cancellation of previous restrictions starting on February 1st.
Because of the cancellation of restrictions, all our students will return to studios from February first on. Only those classes that are originally designed as online classes will continue be taught online. All the classes are arranged in the normal studios at normal time.
Previously sent teacher’s bulletins about exceptions in classes and venues are still valid.
Please read the instructions below for safe training in studios.
31.1.2022
We entreat that all students and families follow the given instructions and requirements. Thank you!
31.1.2022
Making up classes has been challenging during the remote teaching period. Due to this we have extended the timeslot for making up classes. If a student has missed their class during the remote teaching period, meaning before 1.2.2022 and after 28.10.2021, they can make up the class until 05.06.2022.
24.1.2022
Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland has announced on Friday 7.1. about the continuation of restrictions between 11.1.-24.1.2022.
Because of these restrictions, between Tue 11.01.–Mon 24.1.2022 only students born 2003 and younger will participate in their classes in the usual studio at the normal time. All students who are older than this will join their classes remotely.
7.1.2022
Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland has announced on Friday 7.1. about the continuation of restrictions between 11.1.-24.1.2022.
Because of these restrictions, between Tue 11.01.–Mon 24.1.2022 only students born 2003 and younger will participate in their classes in the usual studio at the normal time. All students who are older than this will join their classes remotely.
Starting from Tuesday 11.12. classes are arranged as contact and remote teaching in the following way:
Teachers will send links to the remote class latest on the day of the class.
Previously sent teacher’s bulletins about exceptions in classes and venues are still valid.
If a student does not participate in the remote classes, they can make up classes later according to the make up classes rules. Due to the continuation of restrictions we have extended the timeslot for making up classes. If a student has missed their class during the remote teaching period and after 28.10.2021, they can make up the class until 05.06.2022. Please note that only those students who have enrolled for a class have the right to make up classes.
Previously given instructions still apply about coming to classes and how to behave in our studios. We entreat that all students and families follow the given instructions and requirements.
27.12.2021
Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland has announced on Thursday 23.12. harder restrictions between 28.12.2021-10.1.2022.
Because of these new restrictions, between Tue 28.12.–Mon 10.1.2022 only students born 2004 and younger will participate in their classes in the usual studio at the normal time. All students 18 years old or older will join their classes remotely.
Starting from Tuesday 28.12. classes are arranged as contact and remote teaching in the following way:
Teachers will send links to the remote class latest the day of the class.
Previously sent teacher’s bulletins about exceptions in classes and venues are still valid.
If a student does not participate in the remote classes, they can make up classes later according to the make up classes rules.
Previously given instructions still apply about coming to classes and how to behave in our studios. We entreat that all students and families follow the given instructions and requirements.
From January 2022 Student office is open Monday-Friday at 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Student office receives many contacts at the moment and there might be some delay in answering emails. We will answer all emails as soon as possible.
3.12.2021
The Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland has announced that all indoor events with more than 20 participants are forbidden between 4.12.-31.12. However, if the organizer requires a COVID-19 passport from the participants, the restrictions will not apply. Due to this Helsingin tanssiopisto will require COVID-19 passport at Christmas performances Fri 10.12.-Sun 12.12.2021 at Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu SYK.
If you do not have a valid COVID-19 passport, and you wish to return your ticket, please send an email of the cancellation to the student office hto@helsingintanssiopisto.fi Student office will send you instructions regarding the refund and returning the ticket.
Ticket cancellation must be sent latest on Thursday 9.12.2021. No refund is offered if the ticket is cancelled on the day of the performance 10.12.-12.12.
Dress rehearsals and performances at the Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu
The restrictions Helsingin tanssiopisto announced at the start of the semester are still valid, regarding, for example, the use of face masks. These restrictions apply at all of our locations, including the place of the Christmas performances, Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu.
Please comply with our restrictions as well as the general guidelines regarding the epidemic also on the days of dress rehearsals and performances. Thank you!
3.12.2021
All dance classes will continue as before in studios also after 4.12. The restrictions Helsingin tanssiopisto announced at the start of the semester are still valid. These restrictions include using face masks, limiting the time indoors, practicing good hygiene and smaller group sizes. These instructions and restrictions can be found on our website under Current Info. The regional state administrative agency has stated that as an alternative to limiting the number of participants and other restrictions, COVID-19 passport could be required in all premises. In the future, if the COVID-19 passport will be required also in dance classes, we will send the information by email to all students.