Arts
Dance in Vantaa
Dance for kids in Vantaa
There are 10 clubs in Vantaa, training at 18 venues between them. Most groups run in Myyrmäki, Tikkurila and Korso. Groups take children from about 2 to 18, split by age and skill level.
Below is each club's own page with its age groups, contact details and location on the map. Filter the list by district if you want something close to home or school.
What it costs
Dance is usually run by commercial schools, so expect roughly €150-300 per term or around €50-90 a month for one weekly class, with occasional extra costs for costumes or the spring show. Adult-education institutes sometimes offer cheaper options; exact prices are on each club's page.
Districts
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Balettikoulu Hari
Tikkurila
Maintained by Hakunilan Kulttuuri ry, Balettikoulu Hari offers basic education in the arts in classical ballet in the Hakunila district of Vantaa. Teaching progresses from pre-ballet to advanced groups and is aimed especially at children and young people. The school is one of the dance providers of basic arts education listed by the City of Vantaa.
Helsingin Tanssiopisto / Oppilastoimisto
Korso
The largest and most diverse dance school in Finland, founded in 1969. Offers instruction in over 60 dance styles for children, youth, and adults across multiple locations in the capital region.
Vantaan Katutanssiyhdistys ry
Myyrmäki
Vantaan Katutanssiyhdistys (Vantaa Street Dance Association), also known as VKTY, is a dance school founded in 2014. It offers weekly classes for hundreds of dancers, from children (ages 4-12) and youth (ages 13-17) to adults, and from beginners to advanced levels. The school focuses on hip-hop and other street dance styles, as well as show jazz and commercial dance, promoting a strong sense of community and high-quality instruction.
Tanssitalo Juulia
Hiekkaharju
Tanssitalo Juulia is a dance school in Vantaa that aims to spark a lifelong interest in dance and movement. Classes emphasize creativity, self-expression, and collaboration. The school offers lessons for children (4-10 years) and youth (10+ years), including styles like K-pop, street dance, and Discoriental.
Dance Team Vakita
Petikko
Dance Team Vakita is an active ballroom dance club in Vantaa, offering high-quality instruction for all ages. The club specializes in Latin and Standard ballroom dances, providing both couple and solo lessons. Vakita is a member of the Finnish Dance Sport Federation and has been awarded the Finnish Olympic Committee's "Tähtiseura" quality recognition for its work with children and youth.
Vantaan tanssiopisto
Myyrmäki
For more than 40 years, Vantaa Dance Institute has been providing high-quality dance education for children, youth, and adults. In its six different locations across Vantaa, students can practice a wide range of dance styles, including contemporary dance, ballet, jazz, and street dance. The institute emphasizes the joy of dancing and a positive learning atmosphere with professional dance teachers.
Itä-Vantaan Urheilijat (IVU)
Länsimäki
Itä-Vantaan Urheilijat (IVU) is a sports club in East Vantaa offering diverse activities for children and adults. The main activities for children include children's dance and gymnastics, as well as joint classes for toddlers and parents. The club actively promotes a healthy lifestyle and creates a friendly atmosphere for participants of all ages.
Tanssikoulu Shufflers
Myyrmäki
Tanssikoulu Shufflers is a dance school in Vantaa with branches in Korso and Myyrmäki, offering classes for children and adults. The school teaches various dance styles such as K-pop, breakdance, shuffle, and hip-hop. Both seasonal courses and summer camps are available, fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere for all students.
Shuffle Vantaa
Myyrmäki
The dance studio Shuffle Vantaa, located in Myyrmäki, offers a variety of dance lessons for children and adults. The program includes K-pop, Reggaeton, Commercial, Shuffle and other styles, creating an energetic and fun atmosphere for learning and developing in dance.
Mamia Company
Other
Mamia Company is a contemporary dance theatre based in Vantaa that creates dance-theatre performances for children of different ages, from infants to school-age. Each production comes with an orderable, themed workshop that can be tailored to the group.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dance cost in Vantaa?
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Dance is usually run by commercial schools, so expect roughly €150-300 per term or around €50-90 a month for one weekly class, with occasional extra costs for costumes or the spring show. Adult-education institutes sometimes offer cheaper options; exact prices are on each club's page.
What age is dance suitable for?
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Playful dance classes start from around age three to five, and children join a specific style as they grow. Groups are split by age and by level, so beginners and more advanced dancers train separately.
Where can I find dance clubs in Vantaa?
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Clubs are spread across the city and its districts. Use the map and filters above to find the location nearest to you.