On September 7, 2022, we received the "Certificate for the sustainable development of the educational institution". The sustainable future indicators assess how the educational institution promotes forward-looking and socially reforming practices in its teaching, operational culture and management. The awarding of the certificate is based on an external assessment carried out by an auditor trained by the OKKA foundation. Länsi-Uusimaa Tanssiopisto Hurja Piruetti is the second educational institution that organizes basic art education, after Pirka's civic school, to which the certificate has been granted.
"As a pioneer, Hurja Piruetti has bravely taken on a role that other educational institutions that provide basic art education can also adopt," says auditor Kaisa Lindström in her feedback.
Our dancer friend, long-time board member of Hurja Piruetti, former chairman and our respected costume designer Johanna Lahtinen passed away after a short and difficult illness on 22 July 2022.
Johanna worked in Hurja Piruetti as a member of the board and as an active member of the association for more than 20 years; first as a dancer's mother, later as an active dance enthusiast and costume designer. She was also Hurja Piruetti's first adult to complete the extensive curriculum of basic art education. Johanna, who worked in the background of many of our performances, was a passionate fan of dance and had a wide range of art and culture knowledge, an advocate of justice and an important mentor for the instituts activities over the decades.
Among us, Johanna was also a respected teacher colleague and an artistic soul. Creativity was visible in her visual skills and pedantic approach in working to support the dancers and also the teachers in addition to costume design. The day job as a lecturer of visual subjects at the Salo vocational college and the activity in various ventures and projects emphasized her curious and also brave nature and always encouraging her fellow sisters. The trace of his work belongs to the history of Hurja Piruetti.
Johanna radiated joy and energy around her without forgetting her spontaneity.
Johanna was missed by a large group of dance friends.
We welcome new and old hurja students to start the fall semester from August 15, 2022 at all our locations.
There are dance and circus art courses for people of different ages and skill levels. Do you want to dance, move and do circus for your own pleasure, or do you want to pursue something more goal-oriented?
Come and get to know our activities at the start of the fall semester. New students can try for free.
We offer basic art education in dance and circus arts. If you are unsure about the classes / levels that suit you, send a message to
Registration and course selection at https://uusi.tanssikoulut.fi/hurjapiruetti/fi
Come try it and cheer along!
Hello! Registration for new students starts on June 1, 2022!
? Join dance and circus art education. Recreational trails available for ages 3 and up.
? If you want to know more about basic art education and studies, send a message to
? The autumn season starts on 15.8.2022 in all our studios.
? You can try a new hobby for yourself for free!
? Registration and course information https://www.tanssikoulut.fi/hurjapiruetti
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This weekend, Hurja Piruetti's dancers participated in the Estradi competition in Helsinki.
Many groups took home prizes from the competition:
Duo/trio:
1. place: It's About Us - Aina Heikkinen & Noel Knaapinen (koreo: Sathis Hettithanthri)
Small groups:
Diplom: Diamonds Stories (koreo: Janna Westerlund)
2. place: Ruusut (koreografia oma, ohjaus Paula Viitanen)
Solo:
1. place: Focus - Elvira (koreo: Sathis Hettithanthri)
Congratulations to all groups and dancers!
This weekend, Hurja Piruetti's dancers participated in the Pink Dance Stars competition in Helsinki.
Many groups took home prizes from the competition:
Duo / trio, juniors:
1st place: It's About Us - Aina Heikkinen & Noel Knaapinen (choreo: Sathis Hettithanthri)
Small groups, Adults 1:
2nd place: Conduct - Street kisa crew (choreo: Sathis Hettithanthri)
3rd place: Hetkessä - Monday's contemporary dance (koreo: Katja Köngäs)
Large groups, juniors:
Diploma: Chained to the ryhthm - Commercial III (koreo: Shanti Grönholm)
Large groups, Adults 1:
1st place: Dad, where are you? - Commercial III (koreo: Shanti Grönholm)
Congratulations to all groups and dancers!