Training

In 2026, Tero Saarinen Company will celebrate its 30th anniversary, and the spring’s training activities will pay tribute to the artists who have been a part of TSC's long history. As usual, the spring morning classes will offer Tero Technique and Pilates taught by TSC dancers. In addition, we will awaken the body for the day ahead through ballet, contemporary dance, and street dance as Anu Sistonen, Jenna Broas, Sonya Lindfors, and Maele Cheza Sabuni visit as morning class teachers. Jarmo Ahonen will also return to teach Pilates morning classes.

The spring program also includes three workshops. Yuval Pick, a founding member of TSC and a choreographer based in France, will arrive to teach a week-long workshop delving into his Practice movement method. During the Study for Life performances at the Dance House Helsinki we will host a Tero Technique repertoire workshop, where participants get the opportunity to explore the choreographic material of Study for Life with Tero Saarinen. Czech dancer, choreographer, and teacher Nataša Novotná will teach a week-long workshop programme on the Gaga technique and the repertoire of choreographer Jiří Kylián.

The training spring period will continue through 5 June. Please note that there are no classes on weeks 8–10 and on weeks 12–15. The language of the morning classes is English. Always check individual descriptions below & our booking calendar for the specific dates and times!

Classes and workshops in April–June:

Mikko Makkonen's classes on 27–30 April have unfortunately been cancelled due to short term injury.

Week 19, 4–8 May
Mon 4 May: Tero Technique Morning Class, David Scarantino, at 10–11
Tue 5 May: Tero Technique Morning Class, Oskari Kymäläinen, at 10–11
Wed 6 May: Pilates Morning Class, Elina Häyrynen, at 10–11
Thu 7 May: Tero Technique Morning Class, Oskari Kymäläinen, at 10–11
Fri 8 May: Tero Technique Morning Class, David Scarantino, at 10–11

Week 20, 11–15 May
Mon 11 May: Tero Technique Morning Class, at 10–11
Tue 12 May: Tero Technique Morning Class, at 10–11
Wed 13 May: Pilates Morning Class, Elina Häyrynen at 10–11
Thu 14 May: No class
Fri 15 May: Tero technique Morning Class at 10–11

Week 21, 18–20 May
Mon 18 May: Tero Technique Morning Class, at 10–11
Tue 19 May: Tero Technique Morning Class, at 10–11
Wed 20 May: Pilates Morning Class, Elina Häyrynen, at 10–11

Week 22, 25–30 May
Mon 25 May: Workshop by Nataša Novotná, at 10–11:30
Tue 26 May: Workshop by Nataša Novotná, at 10–11:30
Wed 27 May: Workshop by Nataša Novotná, at 10–11:30
Thu 28 May: Workshop by Nataša Novotná, at 10–11:30
Fri 29 May: Workshop by Nataša Novotná, at 10–11:30
Sat 30 May: Workshop by Nataša Novotná, at 11–14:30

Week 23, 1–5 June
Mon 1 June: Morning Class, Jenna Broas at 10–11
Tue 2 June: Morning Class, Jenna Broas at 10–11
Wed 3 June: Morning Class, Jenna Broas at 10–11
Thu 4 June: Morning Class, Jenna Broas at 10–11
Fri 5 June: Morning Class, Jenna Broas at 10–11

You can sign up for the classes and workshops via the calendar below.

If you’re using the 5 or 10 time pass, the sign up is made using a separate code upon registration. 

You can also attend the morning classes on a drop-in basis, and the payment can be made on-site via MobilePay. If you have to cancel a morning class participation, you can do that latest 1 h before the class via the Vello booking system. Workshops cancellations must be made at least one week prior to the event by emailing us at [email protected]. Later cancellations require a medical certificate.

Please make sure you have a valid insurance when attending the classes.

By becoming a member of TSC, you’ll get benefits and discounts for the morning classes:

• A five time pass for morning classes for 35 € (normal price 50 €)
• 10 time pass for morning classes for 60 €  (normal price 95)

As a member you’ll also get the following benefits:

• get discounted tickets for TSC’s performances at Dance House Helsinki
• First access to sign up for upcoming courses
• Member’s newsletter
• The chance to take part in the association’s annual meetings

You can join as a member by paying the annual membership fee to us via bank transfer. The annual membership costs 60 euros and includes one five time pass for morning classes. If you wish to become a member, reach out to us as [email protected].

Both the membership and passes for morning classes are valid for 12 months from purchase date. Please note that the passes are valid only for morning classes and do not include workshops. You can buy your passes here.

Morning classes:

• Single-class fee for the morning classes without the membership is 12 €.

Nataša Novotná

• Workshop price per class Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May: 18 €
• Price for Saturday's workshop: 40€
• Price of the whole workshop week: 100€. Send an email to [email protected] if you want to get the whole workshop week.

10 & 5 class passes

• Five-class pass: 50 €
• 10-class pass: 95 €

The passes for morning classes are valid for 12 months. Please note that the passes are valid only for morning classes and do not include workshops.Payment with the pass is made using a separate code upon registration. You can then sign up for the courses via the calendar above. Get your 5 or 10 class pass here.

Pay What You Can

During the spring, selected morning classes are offered on a Pay What You Can basis. You’re welcome to come to the class and pay a sum that feels right for you via MobilePay. With Pay What You Can pricing, our aim is to make the classes more accessible and to open the door a little wider for anyone curious to join in.

Please note that the Pay What You Can option is valid only for specific morning classes:
Thu 7.5. Tero Technique
Thu 28.5. Nataša Novotná
Thu 4.6. Jenna Broas

We have a limited amount of Pay What You Can spots available for workshops, please email us at [email protected] to know more.