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La Serenissima – eyes on skin
A dancer perceives space through her body. It is as if the skin had eyes to all directions. One of the most beautiful exercises imaginable is that of “walking and stopping in unison”. It might sound easy, but to get … Continue reading
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Species of Spaces – the naked truth about dancing on Campus
Finally I’ve dropped my camouflage! The naked truth is that we are dancing on Campus for the sake of dancing only. No more, no less. It’s not about learning English communication skills through dancing, it’s not about practicing team skills … Continue reading
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Light as Candy Floss – how to write implementation plans
Upon the start of a new semester, I’m turning to contemporary choreographers for inspiration and guidance for writing my course implementation plans. One of my all-time favorites is the Czech choreographer, Jiri Kylian, who is currently on the Finnish National … Continue reading
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Of Little Mice and Dancing Ladies
In ballet class, my generation of dancers can be recognized by their graceful arm movements and upper body placement. We were taught in the Vaganova method by old school ballet teachers: Airi Säilä, Ritva Kuusinen-Schorin and Margaretha von Bahr. These great … Continue reading
Wonder Woman Week
”I’ve better pull myself up”, said a young student when he spotted me in the audience at a semester feedback session. Obviously he had embodied my teaching after numerous English lessons starting with adaptations of ballet warm-ups. Yes, my ballet … Continue reading
Homo Ludens and Other Mythical Creatures
The recently opened Porvoo Art Factory is a great asset on the Porvoo River west bank and I am looking forward to increased cooperation between Campus and Taidetehdas. This morning I had the wonderful opportunity of attending the Taide elää … Continue reading
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A Damsel, a Black Robe and a Renaissance Campus
If I were to choose a historical era, it would be the Renaissance: Florence of the Medicis or Shakesperean London. Today, when the focus is increasingly on specialization, I admire the multi-talented Renaissance man with his many interests ranging from … Continue reading
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Voice Pilates on Vallila Campus
For the past two years the Haaga-Helia staff has been welcomed to join Voice Pilates workshops offered by Katri-Liis Vainio, one of the most inspiring and insightful trainers I’ve come across over the years. The purpose of the workshops is … Continue reading
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Dancing Sirtaki in English class
”So, there you guys just kept sitting at the table, laughing and taking pictures of us. But now it’s time for all of us to learn that Greek dance. So, everybody, get up on your feet NOW!” It is Friday … Continue reading
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