The best place in Helsinki to learn Afro-Latin dances 👍🏻 thorough teaching with focus on basic techniques and variation. Not just fancy figures. Here, you can actually learn how to lead and follow, and connect with a partner and the music to create something unique each time 💕
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SALSA, BACHATA, KIZOMBA
BEGINNER CLASSES
JOIN AN AMAZING COMMUNITY
BEGINNERS DANCE CLASSES
AVEC DANCE CLUB
Sturenkatu 27, Vallila, Helsinki
It's Fun Awesome Addictive Mindblowing
Brighten up your Days!
No partner or experience needed, best rate with partner
During classes everyone changes partners
You’ll meet awesome people
We accept Cultural Credit
✂️ Payment Plans available for courses
Full-Time Student & Under 27 discounts available
How do you wanna start?
BOOTCAMPS
Our Try-out Bootcamps are the fastest way to try a new dance in a few hours!
Try as many as you like, and we recommend repeating them to improve your foundations faster!
For some try-outs are the first day of a course so you can continue learning straightaway if you want!
⚠️ Ladies can only register with a partner at the moment or as leader!
PRICING
Full-time Student or under 27?
Get 50% OFF normal rates! Ask us for the promo code!
🔥 1 BOOTCAMP
EARLY BIRD
ALONE 60 €
COUPLE 50 €/person
NORMAL
ALONE 70 €
COUPLE 60 €/person
🔥🔥 2 BOOTCAMPS
EARLY BIRD
ALONE 120 €
COUPLE 100 €/person
NORMAL
ALONE 140 €
COUPLE 120 €/person
1 . PURCHASE YOUR PASS
IMPORTANT NOTES
– All registrations are personal
– For couple passes both need to purchase and register separately and mark each others name in the notes.
– If you want to join more than 2 bootcamps you can purchase multiple passes or a multip-pass.
– If you purchase a 2 bootcamp pass you need to register twice in registration section.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON FOLLOWER PASSES
At Avec we aim to keep a good balance in the classes and only accept a few extra leaders or followers for each class. If no follower passes are available you can only join with a leader for the couple offer or you can join the class as a leader and learn to lead! During the classes everyone changes partners, no exceptions, so you can ask anyone to join as your registration partner. Ask a loved one, friend, colleague, relative or random stranger. You can also ask a follower that is interested to learn to lead if you are not interested in leading.
If you have questions please don’t hesitate to write us!
ALL REGISTRATIONS
During registration select the role you will be dancing as. In general when it’s the first time dancing men dance as leaders and ladies as followers. But more we accept anyone in any role and recommend experienced dancers to join in the opposite roles to improve their dancing.
COUPLE / PARTNER REGISTRATIONS
When registering with a partner, both will need to register individually as all registrations are personal. If its a gift you can register yourself twice but purchasing a leader and follower pass.
Please mark the first and last name of your partner in the registration notes if possible.
During the classes everyone changes partners, no exceptions!
REGISTERING FOR 2 OR MORE BOOTCAMPS/TRYOUTS
When signing up for the 1st try-out purchase the 2x pass, then the remain session will remain available on your account. Then sign up for the 2nd try-out.
ALL SALES & REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL
All registrations are for the selected date, time, teachers.
No refunds, in case you can’t come we can give you a complimentary pass for a later date if available or you can sell/give away your spot to someone. Contact Omar through WA if you can’t make it.
1 BOOTCAMP
2 BOOTCAMPS
2. REGISTER
BEGINNER PROGRESSIVE COURSES
The best way to learn to dance!
Regular progressive classes in a group setting where the whole group trains for the whole course together. No Drop-ins!
Obviously it’s normal for people to miss classes due to work, travel, family, parenting, illness or other commitments.
The duration depends on the type of course:
| Autumn | Spring | Intensive | Fast-Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Classes | 18 Classes | 7–10 Classes | 3–6 Classes |
| ~1.5h / Class | ~1.5h / Class | 1.5–2h / Class | 3–4h / Class |
| ~22.5h Total | ~27h Total | 10.5–20h Total | 9–24h Total |
BEGINNER SUNDAY COURSES STARTING SOON!
8 Weeks / 16 hours
11:00 Kizomba
13:15 Dominican Bachata
More info & Registration from here
STARTING SOON – BEGINNER SUNDAYS!
⚠️ Ladies can only register with a partner at the moment or as leader!
SUNDAYS
11:00 Kizomba
13:15 Dominican Bachata
Starting Oct 4 – 8 classes – 2h/class – 16h/course
Monthly payment plan available from 58 €/month
1 Course (16h) – Kizomba or Bachata
No Partner – 360 | 310
With Partner – 320 | 270 | 260
PRICING
NORMAL | EARLY BIRD TILL 21.9. | AVEC AUTUMN COURSE STUDENTS
| PASS | EITHER COURSE (16h) | BOTH COURSES (32h) |
|---|---|---|
| NO PARTNER | 360 € | 310 € | 560 € | 510 € |
| WITH PARTNER | 320 € | 270 € | 260 € | 520 € | 470 € | 460 € |
More info & Registration from here
PRICING
Full-time Student or under 27?
Get 50€ OFF normal rates! Ask us for the promo code!
EITHER COURSE
EARLY BIRD till 21.9.
ALONE 360 € 310 €
COUPLE 320 € 270 €/person
BOTH COURSES
EARLY BIRD till 21.9.
ALONE 560 € 510 €
COUPLE 520 € 470 €/person
1 . PURCHASE YOUR PASS
IMPORTANT NOTES
– All registrations are personal
– For couple passes both need to purchase and register separately and mark each others name in the notes.
– If you want to join more than 2 bootcamps you can purchase multiple passes or a multip-pass.
– If you purchase a 2 bootcamp pass you need to register twice in registration section.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON FOLLOWER PASSES
At Avec we aim to keep a good balance in the classes and only accept a few extra leaders or followers for each class. If no follower passes are available you can only join with a leader for the couple offer or you can join the class as a leader and learn to lead! During the classes everyone changes partners, no exceptions, so you can ask anyone to join as your registration partner. Ask a loved one, friend, colleague, relative or random stranger. You can also ask a follower that is interested to learn to lead if you are not interested in leading.
If you have questions please don’t hesitate to write us!
ALL REGISTRATIONS
During registration select the role you will be dancing as. In general when it’s the first time dancing men dance as leaders and ladies as followers. But more we accept anyone in any role and recommend experienced dancers to join in the opposite roles to improve their dancing.
COUPLE / PARTNER REGISTRATIONS
When registering with a partner, both will need to register individually as all registrations are personal. If its a gift you can register yourself twice but purchasing a leader and follower pass.
Please mark the first and last name of your partner in the registration notes if possible.
During the classes everyone changes partners, no exceptions!
REGISTERING FOR 2 OR MORE BOOTCAMPS/TRYOUTS
When signing up for the 1st try-out purchase the 2x pass, then the remain session will remain available on your account. Then sign up for the 2nd try-out.
ALL SALES & REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL
All registrations are for the selected date, time, teachers.
No refunds, in case you can’t come we can give you a complimentary pass for a later date if available or you can sell/give away your spot to someone. Contact Omar through WA if you can’t make it.
1 BOOTCAMP
2 BOOTCAMPS
2. REGISTER
SUNDAYS
Registration is done directly on the Mindbody Platform
To register please go to this link 11:00 Kizomba
13:15 Dominican Bachata
Starting Oct 4 – 8 classes – 2h/class – 16h/course
1 Course (16h) – Kizomba or Bachata
No Partner – 360 | 310
With Partner – 320 | 270 | 260
PRICING
NORMAL | EARLY BIRD TILL 21.9. | AVEC AUTUMN COURSE STUDENTS
| PASS | EITHER COURSE (16h) | BOTH COURSES (32h) | Fast-Track |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO PARTNER | 360 € | 310 € | 560 € | 510 € | 3–6 Classes |
| WITH PARTNER | 320 € | 270 € | 260 € | 520 € | 470 € | 460 € | 3–4h / Class |
| monthly from 58 € | monthly from 98 € | 9–24h Total |
More info & Registration from here
PRIVATES
For all levels, including complete beginners!
Private lessons are great way to develop faster and get personal feedback.
Come alone, with a partner, or put together a small private training group.
Want to use your Smartum, ePassi, Edenred credit? Let us know!
Rates include VAT
Ready to take your dancing to another level?
To get the most value out of the private we recommend you to have a clear idea of what you want to get out of the class!
Our main focus are these Umbrella dances: Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba.
We teach from complete beginners to teacher trainings.
BACHATA
Dominican Bachata
Modern Bachata
Bachata Fusion
Sensual Bachata
Merengue
SALSA
Cuban Salsa
Salsa On1
Salsa On2
Mambo
Son
Pachanga
KIZOMBA
Kizomba
Kizomba Fusion
Semba
Tarraxinha
TOPICS
Foundations / Basics
Technical Moves
Turn & Spin Technique
Bounce
Connection
Following & Leading
Grounding
Body Movement
Styling
Musicality
Footwork & Shines
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ABOUT US
Omar & Johanna
Dance Teachers & Event Organisers
Omar & Johanna are Helsinki-based Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba teachers and event organisers who have been growing the Afro-Latin / SBK social dance scene since 2012. Through their classes and events, they have helped 1,000+ students go from their very first steps to dancing confidently at parties.
They teach all levels, from complete beginners to experienced dancers, mainly at Avec Dance Club in Vallila. Their classes are taught in English and welcome both locals and internationals. Through I Dance Helsinki, they have also organised 1,000+ dance events in Helsinki, creating regular opportunities for people to learn, connect and dance.
What people say about us…
Friendly and warm with great teaching methods, with an emphasis on teaching leading and following and conmecting with the dance partner (unlike many othe dance schools that emphasise teaching dance figures/coreography).
I've been dancing in Avec for a couple of years. I've learned and practiced a lot. It is a great place to dance bachata and salsa. Avec also organizes great parties.
World-class teaching, always super high energy and strong focus on building a great foundation for technique in latin dances.
I would definitely recommend Omar&Johanna=) They are very good teachers with who you can not only learn some nice figures/movements but also get a lot of information about technique part of dancing. You can be sure that you will learn how to dance, develop your dancing skills and enjoy the dance. Their lessons are always interesting and bring a good energy =)
Stay in the loop!
Don’t miss out on our upcoming socials, courses and weekenders. And we regularly offer special launch discounts!
LOCATION
AVEC DANCE CLUB
Sturenkatu 27, Vallila
Questions? Just send us WA message!
See you Soon!
Omar & Johanna
EMAIL US
SEND A WHATSAPP/CALL OMAR: +358 50 573 9449
FIND US AT:
I DANCE HELSINKI | AVEC DANCE CLUB
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Join 1, 2, 3 or 6 days!
Use Smartum, ePassi, Edenred
You just gotta try Salsa & Bachata!
For complete beginner dancers or anyone having done other dances.
rhythm and basic step
Limited to ~30 persons