XDF: Workshop for Teens 8-16 years – REVolutions Dance (USA)

Cultural Center Caisa , Finland

This workshop is a creative exploration of space, movement, and memory—a chance to refresh how we move and how we think about movement. Through collaboration in small groups, we'll discover new ways of moving, challenge habitual patterns, and encourage participants to break free from their own expectations. Using Oblique Strategies, we’ll shift perspective, loosen structure,...

XDF: Performance for children – Neiti Ida(FI)

Cultural Center Caisa , Finland

Neiti ida – Jonna Aaltonen Duration: 30 min. + discussion(noin. 10 – 15 min.) Who? Solo performance: Dancer Jonna Aaltonen Coreography: Hanna Brotherus Dance: Jonna Aaltonen Music composition/sound design: Anti Ikonen Costume design and implementation: Marjo Haapasalo Description "Neiti Ida" is an interactive and participatory solo dance piece. Shy and reserved Miss Ida becomes joyful...

XDF: performance – FIMD (DK) & Kris Lenzo (USA) & Kaaos Company (FI)

Cultural Center Caisa , Finland

The performance of the X Dance Festival at the Caisa Cultural Center today at 6 PM is sold out! 3 performances: FIMD (DK): Walking care-freely through troubles, Kris Lenzo (USA): Method, Kaos Company: Sister FIMD (DK): Walking care-freely through troubles (20min) Solo, Dancer: Sissel Phul Stauersbøl. Choreographer Paulina Rewucka, in collaboration with Sissel and Artistic...

XDF: Workshop – Jennifer Gardenia (FIN)

Cultural Center Caisa , Finland

Workshop: Accessible yoga and meditation This 2-hour workshop, facilitated by Jennifer Garrido—occupational therapist, somatic coach, and ERYT-500 yoga instructor—offers an inclusive space to explore accessible yoga and meditation. Jennifer specializes in adaptive yoga for diverse bodies and minds, integrating a trauma-sensitive and neurodiversity-affirming approach. Through gentle movement, guided meditation, and group reflection, participants will explore...

XDF: Workshop Sydney Erlikh + Maypril Krukowski + Erin Compton (UDF) Riina Hannuksela + Dancers TBA from Ihanat Project

Cultural Center Caisa , Finland

This is a workshop designed for people with intellectual disabilities and their communities, as well as people interested in dancing or teaching dance to this community. Everyone is welcome including your personal assistant. acers with intelle During the workshop, we will introduce accessible dance practices for people with intellectual disabilities. We will use improvisational tools...

XDF: Performance – Ihanat company & Unfolding Disability Futures

Cultural Center Caisa , Finland

In this work-in-progress showing we will share the creative process developed by dancers with intellectual disabilities from Ihanat and UDF created during the X Dance Festival. There will be a bilingual talk back directly following the showing where the audience can comment or ask questions about the current process. Sydney Erlikh + Maypril Krukowski-Minor +...

Movement Improvisation Class 24.8.

Cable Factory, Zodiak dance studio C4 Tallberginkatu 1 B, Helsinki, Finland

Description The movement improvisation class will start with a teacher-led opening circle and a short introduction of the teacher and participants to create a safe space together. This is followed by a guided warm-up with music. All activities are voluntary. Participants are encouraged to listen to their own body and follow their needs. The class...

Movement Improvisation Class 31.8.

Cable Factory, Zodiak dance studio C4 Tallberginkatu 1 B, Helsinki, Finland

Description The movement improvisation class will start with a teacher-led opening circle and a short introduction of the teacher and participants to create a safe space together. This is followed by a guided warm-up with music. All activities are voluntary. Participants are encouraged to listen to their own body and follow their needs. The class...

Children’s inclusive dance class 6.9

Dance classroom, Annantalo Annankatu 30, Helsinki, Finland

Description Our dance classes for all kinds of children offer children and their adults the joy of togetherness, movement and an opportunity to meet new people of similar and different backgrounds. During the classes we play with movement together and each in our own way. The classes are taught by professionals with expertise in dance,...

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Movement Improvisation Class 7.9

Cable Factory, Zodiak dance studio C4 Tallberginkatu 1 B, Helsinki, Finland

Description The movement improvisation class will start with a teacher-led opening circle and a short introduction of the teacher and participants to create a safe space together. This is followed by a guided warm-up with music. All activities are voluntary. Participants are encouraged to listen to their own body and follow their needs. The class...