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Welcome to Hurja Piruetti! A dance and circus school in the middle of the city!

Hurja Piruetti - Raaseporin Taideopisto is an educational institution that provides basic education in dance and circus arts and organizes performance activities. The place of business is the Raasepori area. Yearly progressing and goal-oriented dance teaching has been given since 1995. The starting point of our teaching is conveying the joy of dance and emphasizing movement expression in our teaching. Our goal is to provide our students with knowledge and skills about dance and circus art as a diverse art form. Hurja Piruetti is a member of the Association of Finnish Dance Schools.

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Hurja Piruetti - Basic education in dance and circus art

Joy of dance and circus for all ages!

We offer basic education in the arts of dance and circus in the Raseborg area. Are you looking to exercise for fun, for fitness, or in a more goal-oriented way? Come and get to know us!

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For children

For children, we can provide a range of active courses from children’s dance classes to mini ballet and acrobatics. We have groups in children’s dance classes, minicircus and mini ballet starting from 3-year-olds. For the beginners’ acrobatics the age limit is 4. In the classes, your child will learn basic skills in moving, rhythm and space, as well as get to know their own body whilst learning about working in a group. The world of dance and acrobatics is explored through games and mental imagery. The classes aimed at children enhance basic skills and serve as a great stepping stone to the basic education in the arts studies that begins in school age.

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Youth & teenagers

We offer basic education in the arts for youngsters from on the age of 7. In our selection we have, for example, contemporary dance, classical ballet, lyrical jazz, hip hop, breakdance, locking, show jazz, commercial dance, body maintenance circus and acrobatics. Dance/Circus can be a fun hobby you attend once a week, or a hobby with the goal of completing studies in basic education in the arts. It is possible to complete either the general or advanced syllabus in dance and the general syllabus in circus art. The advanced syllabus is available for contemporary dance or street styles as the main subject of studies. Our student advisor Ulla Koho as well as our other teachers will provide help in matters regarding studies in dance.

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For adults

Are you looking for something to do that’s fun, something that gets you in shape, or something with a possibility to progress? We offer SuperBallet, Ladies -classes (different levels), 60+ class for seniors, funkyjazz (different levels), dancehall reggae, production classes, and body maintenance classes. Furthermore, adults, too, are eligible for studies in Basic education in the arts, in both the general or advanced syllabus. For further information please contact our student advisor Ulla Koho.

Currently happening at Hurja Piruetti

Welcome! Keep up with what is going on at the dance school by following us on Facebook and Instagram. We post regular updates on all current matters as well as on upcoming events.

What does sustainable development mean at Hurja?

Hurja Piruetti is taking part in Sustainable Development Week from 21 to 27 September. During the week, we will be sharing how sustainable development is reflected in the day-to-day running of our art college and the choices we make to promote it.

We have recently carried out a follow-up audit on sustainable development and drawn up a new development plan for the coming years. As part of this, we have reviewed our operating practices and set targets which our entire community is involved in achieving.

At Hurja Piruetti, sustainable development is evident in many ways. We aim to ensure that pupils from all backgrounds have the opportunity to pursue the arts; we ensure the long-term use of performance costumes and materials; and we encourage young people to plan and carry out their own projects. Sustainability is also evident in the way we interact with one another, collaborate and look after the wellbeing of our community.

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing examples of our day-to-day activities, the preparation of performances and the young people’s international work on environmental issues. We’ll also be sharing what our pupils themselves think about the environment and the future.

Our work on sustainable development continues together with the pupils, teachers and the whole Hurja family.

Follow our posts throughout the week and join us in developing our Hurja community!

: 21.09.2026

The teachers at Hurja Piruetti have just completed an intensive and rewarding week of joint meetings in France and Italy as part of the Dance for Eco-Anxiety (D4EA) project, funded by the Creative Europe programme.

At the first joint meeting of the project, which began in the spring, we had the opportunity to get to know our partners and their work. Over the course of the week, we shared experiences, compared tried-and-tested working methods and began preparing a joint guide. The guide will bring together dance-based methods that young people can use to address their concerns about the environment and the future.

D4EA is a European collaboration project involving four countries: Ijshaamanka from Italy (co-ordinating the project), CADD from France, Interdansa from Spain and Hurja Piruetti from Finland. Together, we are developing and testing dance-based working methods with young people. The young people’s own experiences and thoughts are a central part of the project’s implementation.

Working face-to-face gave us the opportunity to get to know one another, deepen our joint planning and agree on the next steps. This provides a good foundation for moving on to the project’s workshops and European cooperation among young people.

The Dance for Eco-Anxiety (D4EA) project is co-funded by the European Union’s Creative Europe programme. We would like to thank the National Board of Education for the national grant awarded to the project.

However, the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the grant provider can be held responsible for them.

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Basic education in the arts

With us at Hurja Piruetti, you can dance/do circus just for fun, to get in shape, or in a more goal-orientated manner by choosing either the general or advanced syllabus of Basic arts eduction.The Basic education in the arts is suitable for children and youngsters, as well as for adults.

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We have a diverse selection of dance styles for children, youngsters and adults from beginner courses to advanced. Explore the different dance styles through the link below.

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Dance offers unique experiences

Dance offers unique experiences and brings people together. In dance, physical expression, skill and technique are combined in a versatile way. Dancing gets you in shape, and the experiences and working in groups motivate you to keep going. Dance is for everyone. Pure joy of movement!

We offer a wide range of dance-filled services for individuals, associations and corporations. For example, you can order a magnificent dance performance for your party, throw an unforgettable birthday celebration for your offspring, or offer your employees a memorable experience with dance. It is also possible to hire our dance studios, as well as accessories and costumes from our costume department.

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