Special education groups

An audition class means participating in a dance class, where the teacher evaluates the students’ skills in different areas, and based on what they see, chooses the students. In the audition, attention is paid to e.g. dance technique, musicality, expression, mobility, teamwork skills and understanding of wholes. There’s no need to be nervous about taking part in a sample class – there’s always a positive atmosphere and a good mood at the events!

Complementary audition to special education classes

Applicants for special education program’s classes are required to have completed studies in classical ballet, enabling them to progress along with the class.

For the first six years, the main focus is on classical ballet, supplemented by contemporary dance. Weekly classes increase annually. Later, students have the option to choose a program with a focus on contemporary dance.

Additionally, the training includes other dance styles such as tap, character dance, body conditioning and an essential component of performance training. Guest instructors from both domestic and international backgrounds teach in summer camps, and the program includes numerous performances at various dance events.

Pre-registration for all audition classes is mandatory.

Ages 8-10: Säteet

Season 24–25 is the class’s 2nd year.

Classes are held three times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

The audition for Säteet class will be held on Saturday 10.8. at 10:00 AM at Kamppi studios (Salomonkatu 17 / Fredrikinkatu 46).

The last registration day for the Säteet audition is on Friday 9.8. at 12:00 PM. Registration: https://zef.fi/s/x4pgd5xw/

Ages 11-13: Kipinät

Season 24–25 is the class’s 5th year.

Classes are held five days a week: Tuesday to Saturday.

The classical ballet audition class will be held on Friday 17.5.24 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (bring pointe shoes) at Kasarmitori studio KAS1 (Kasarmikatu 19, entrance from the market side). The class will be taught by the classical ballet teacher Laura Poikolainen.

The registration for the Kipinät audition has closed.

Ages 14-16: Salamat

Season 24–25 is the class’s 8th year.

Classes are held 5-6 days a week: Monday to Saturday.

The classical ballet audition class will be held on Tuesday 13.8.24 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (bring pointe shoes) at Kamppi studio KAMP 1 (Salomonkatu 17 / Fredrikinkatu 46). The class will be taught by the classical ballet teacher Jane Spackman.

Applicants must submit the following photos of themselves in ballet attire (wearing only a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes, no T-shirts, shorts, or leg warmers):

  • Profile photo showing the student’s entire body from the side
  • Front-facing photo showing the student’s entire body in tendu position, 1st position to the side
  • Photo in 1st arabesque position taken from the side

Registration for the audition and photos: https://zef.fi/s/9o99r8re/

The last the registration day for the Salamat audition is on Friday 9.8.24. Applicants selected for the audition will be invited with a separate invitation letter sent via email.

Ages 15-18: Ylin

Students have studied for 8 years or more.

Classes are held six days a week: Monday to Saturday.

The classical ballet audition class will be held on Wednesday 14.8.24 from 4:45 PM to 6:15 PM (bring pointe shoes) at Leipätehdas studio LEI1 (Kaikukatu 4 A, 5th floor). The class will be taught by the classical ballet teacher Marianna Rumjantseva.

Applicants must submit the same photos of themselves in ballet attire (wearing only a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes, no T-shirts, shorts, or leg warmers):

  • Profile photo showing the student’s entire body from the side
  • Front-facing photo showing the student’s entire body in tendu position, 1st position to the side
  • Photo in 1st arabesque position taken from the side

Registration for the audition and photo submission: https://zef.fi/s/6p6kenue/

The last the registration day for the Ylin audition is on 12.8.2024. Applicants selected for the audition will be invited with a separate invitation letter sent via email.