Training

In this Tero Technique Partnering Workshop we will look at the explorative tools and partnering techniques used by Tero Saarinen while creating Garden. The workshop will contain a Tero Technique warm up led by Tero Saarinen, and end in an exploration of partnering materials from the piece. The exercises will help one attune and become more sensitive to one’s own weight and how one can communicate and find support through touch.

**Please note - touch will be used as a tool in the workshop, however you are not required to participate in touch if you do not want to. Garden explores partnering through an entangled entity dialoguing with the space around it. One is allowed and encouraged to concentrate on the partnering that exists between themselves and the space during the exercises of the workshop.

Participants of the workshop have the opportunity to see the explored repertory on stage with a special workshop + performance ticket deal. The workshop thus serves as an invitation to a deeper sensory experience of the performance. The price for the ticket deal is 50 € and it includes the Tero Technique Partnering Workshop and a professional ticket to Triple Bill: Wild Is the Wind on September 22–26.

You can get the ticket deal from our online store: add a dance and theatre professional ticket to your basket and proceed. The online store will then suggest for you to add the workshop to your order. For any questions, reach us at training@terosaarinen.com.

Tero Technique Partnering Workshop
Sat 12 September at 10.00–13.00
Price: 35€
Workshop + ticket to the performance: 50 €

Legendary choreographer Carolyn Carlson leads a workshop exploring her unique approach, where movement is treated as poetic gesture. Participants will dive into Carlson’s approach through various exercises. The workshop is assisted by dancer Nina Hyvärinen.

Carlson’s philosophy was shaped by her time with Alwin Nikolais’ company, where she performed from 1965 to 1972. Nikolais introduced Carlson to a method centered on improvisation, choreographic composition, and the four principles of the dancing body: time, space, shape, and perpetual motion. Carlson has since expanded upon this foundation with her own insights into poetry and spirituality.

Having taught generations of dancers worldwide, Carlson continues to share her practice at the Atelier de Paris. Founded by Carlson in 1999, this international training center hosts a diverse range of classes led by global talent.

Carolyn Carlson Workshop
Sat 19 September at 14:00–17:00
Price: 35 €

Internationally sought after teacher and choreographer, Julia Ehrstrand, teaches a workshop in TSC Studio in October. The workshop consists of three morning classes from Wed 21 October to Fri 23 October with a longer workshop, held on Saturday 24th October. The 4 dayworkshop with Julia offers an opportunity to deep dive into her practice and movement!

In Julia’s workshop the focus is on utilisizing spinal articulations and release techniques, and finding an organic way of moving. The aim is to challenge the dancer's technique and to find a maximum range of movement. Each class starts with a set technical warm up with elements of floor work, stretch and strength. The warm up flows through for 45-50 minutes, followed by working on a phrase for the rest of the class. The aim in the classes is for the dancers to find their own interpretation and flow of the movement: to make it feel natural in the body. During the workshop on 24th of October dancers have the opportunity to learn repertoire phrases from Julia’s vocabulary and then dive into some of her choreography methods, while using and deconstructing the material. Read more about Julia Ehrstrand here.

Julia Ehrstrand Workshop
Wed 21 Oct at 10–11:30
Thu 22 Oct at 10–11:30
Fri 23 Oct at 10–11:30
Sat 24 Oct at 10–13

Workshop price per class (1,5h): 18 €
Saturday workshop: 35€
The whole workshop from Wednesday until Saturday: 65€. Send us an email at training@terosaarinen.com if you want to get the full 4 day workshop.

Community-based improvisation techniques rooted in groove, rhythm and energetic work are at
the core of Sonya Lindfors’ practice. In this workshop you dive into the world of rhythms
and grooves through a range of exercises and movement tasks. In the class you explore different isolation techniques, jam along to music and, of course, dance together. Guaranteed to be fun and sweaty!

Sonya Lindfors: Improvising with rhythms and grooves
Sat 5 December at 10–13
Workshop price: 35€

Rooted in Tero Saarinen’s unique movement philosophy, Tero Technique explores the body’s full expressive potential through dynamic exercises and qualities familiar in TSC’s creations. Fusing elements from ballet, contemporary dance and Asian traditions such as butoh, the technique is centered on awakening the senses in the soles of the feet and recognising the weight of one’s own body as a source of movement. By holistically awakening the bodymind, the technique cultivates heightened alertness and concentration, allowing each performer’s unique frequencies to emerge. Tero Technique is taught by TSC dancers David Scarantino, Oskari Kymäläinen and Natasha Lommi.

Tero Technique morning classes:
Mon 31 Aug at 10–11, taught by David Scarantino
Tue 1 Sept at 10–11, taught by David Scarantino
Wed 2 Sept at 10–11, taught by David Scarantino
Thu 3 Sept at 10–11, taught by David Scarantino
Tue 29 Sept at 10–11, taught by Oskari Kymäläinen
Thu 1 Oct at 10–11, taught by Oskari Kymäläinen
Fri 2 Oct at 10–11, taught by Oskari Kymäläinen
Mon 5 Oct at 10–11, taught by David Scarantino
Tue 6 Oct at 10–11, taught by David Scarantino
Mon 16 Nov at 10–11, taught by Oskari Kymäläinen
Tue 17 Nov at 10–11, taught byOskari Kymäläinen
Wed 18 Nov at 10–11, taught by Oskari Kymäläinen
Thu 19 Nov at 10–11, taught by Oskari Kymäläinen
Mon 23 Nov at 10–11, taught by David Scarantino
Tue 24 Nov at 10–11, taught by David Scarantino
Wed 25 Nov at 10–11, taught by David Scarantino
Thu 26 Nov at 10–11, taught by David Scarantino
Mon 30 Nov at 10–11, taught by Oskari Kymäläinen
Tue 1 Dec at 10–11, taught by Oskari Kymäläinen
Thu 3 Dec at 10–11, taught by David Scarantino
Fri 4 Dec at 10–11, taught by David Scarantino

Pilates morning classes awaken and warm up the body comprehensively for the upcoming day of movement. Pilates develops strength, mobility, and body awareness, focusing on core control and precise, breath-supported movement. For dancers, it offers tools for body alignment, movement efficiency, and the activation of deep supporting muscles. Pilates classes will be taught by TSC dancer and certified Pilates instructor Elina Häyrynen. Pilates will also be taught by visiting teacher Jarmo Ahonen. Read more about Jarmo’s morning classes below.

Pilates morning classes by Elina Häyrynen:
Wed 2 Dec at 10–11

Misa Lommi’s classes combine improvisation, physical exercises, and choreographic work with an emphasis on flow and energy. The session begins with a calm approach, tuning into the body and waking up presence through improvisation, imagery, and gentle exercises, before progressing toward more dynamic movement and physical challenges.

The classes cover various contemporary dance techniques, such as floor work, jumps, weight transfers, coordination, body awareness and versatile use of the body. Creativity, movement flow, precision, rhythm, and expressive depth are central to the classwork. Students explore strength, speed, flexibility, and changing movement qualities through dynamic and technically demanding combinations.

In her teaching, Misa utilizes imagery and diverse movement approaches to help each student connect with their unique movement language and bodily expression. The class concludes with a choreographic sequence that integrates physicality, expression, and spatial awareness within an inspiring and encouraging environment. Read more about Misa here.

Misa Lommi, morning classes:
Mon 17 August, at 10–11
Tue 18 August at 10–11
Wed 19 August at 10–11
Thu 5 October at 10–11
Fri 6 October 10–11

Anu Sistonen’s morning ballet classes are intended for professional dancers, advanced adults, and dance students. The class follows the typical structure of a classical ballet training class: it begins at the barre with exercises focused on warming up the body, breathing movement, and placement that reinforce technique. After a calm start, the tempo and dynamics of the movement change as the class progresses to center combinations and jumps. Special attention is given to musicality and dance expression. Read more about Anu here.

Anu Sistonen, ballet morning classes:
Mon 24 August, 10–11:30
Tue 25 August, 10–11:30
Wed 26 August, 10–11:30
Thu 27 August, 10–11:30

Axelle “Ebony” Munezero's class invites you to explore the techniques and qualities of whacking through her own artistic perspective. Whacking is a Black and queer dance form that emerged in the 1970s. Munezero’s approach stays connected to the roots of the dance while encouraging each participant to discover their own unique way of embodying and learning from it. Munezero is internationally recognized for her mastery of whacking, and is actively performing, teaching the technique and judging in competitions across the globe.

Through technique exercises, grooves, improvisation, and short combinations, the class moves through different energies, creating space for everyone to bring their own flavor and expression. With a background in both whacking and contemporary dance, Munezero is also interested in exploring how these practices meet, influence, and relate to one another. Read more about Axelle here.

Axelle Munezero, whacking:

Evening classes:

Fri 4 Sept, 17:30–18:30
Fri 11 Sept, 17:30–18:30
Fri 9 Oct, 17:30–18:30

Morning classes:
Mon 19 October, 10–11
Tue 20 October, 10–11

Jarmo Ahonen is one of Finland's most respected bodywork experts, physiotherapists and has been teaching Pilates and Pilates instructors in Finland since 1999. Ahonen has taught Pilates to professionals in dance, sports and physiotherapy. Jarmo teaches Pilates morning classes at TSC Studio on Wednesdays in September – come and warm up your body holistically and ergonomically under Jarmo's professional guidance! Read more about Jarmo Ahonen here.

Jarmo Ahonen, Pilates:
Wed 30 September at 10–11
Wed 7 October at 10–11
Wed 28 Oct at 10–11

Natasha Lommi’s morning classes begin, as is typical for contemporary dance classes, with calm exercises warming and opening up the body moving towards a more flowing, energetic, and dance-oriented latter part of the class. The idea of the classes is to challenge one's own body capacity and to increase the range of movement and the spectrum of dance qualities. The goal of the class is to work towards a strong, dance-ready body and mind by listening to and respecting oneself, while enjoying the energy brought by music and movement.

Natasha Lommi, morning classes:
Mon 26 Oct at 10–11
Tue 27 Oct at 10–11
Thu 29 Oct at 10–11
Fri 30 Oct at 10–11

Milla Koistinen’s technique, improvisation and movement research classes focus on exercises and methods she uses in diverse ways in her work as a choreographer, performer and teacher. The exercises are designed to evoke precision, clarity, energy, presence and dynamics. Through listening and observing the body the participants practice to move in an alert and articulated way. The variety in given material and improvisations prepare the body to adapt and connect information quickly. In the classes we work with tools and movement principles, which enable detailed, effortless, energetic and inventive ways of moving. These tools and principles are gradually layered and we move from simple to more complex movement terrain. Read more about Milla here.

Milla Koistinen, morning classes:
Mon 2 November, 10–11
Tue 3 November, 10–11
Wed 4 November, 10–11