come on an adventure holiday in Lapland
Imaginary trip to the hot sun
You can also come to the event without pre-registration! Register in the event info at least 15 min before the start of the course you want to attend!
Come alone or with a partner
Arctic Ruka dancing in the carnival atmosphere under the direction of amazing professionals, it’s an experience of a lifetime!
Land yourself in a relaxed atmosphere, a trip to the hot sun is guaranteed!
There will be a great time in a great destination for dancers of all levels!
All services are under one roof or just a few metres walk from each other.
For campers, -free- accommodation offers have been negotiated!
Check out the options here, and make your reservation directly to the address provided by the host, following the instructions.
At the camp
-You will learn and experience dance directly from the top of Finland
-You will dance with like-minded people
-You will meet other like-minded dance styles
-You will be swept away by the waves of captivating music all weekend
-You will enjoy the joy of moving in the arctic landscapes
You can come on your own, with your partner, or in a larger group, whatever suits you.
Our fast-paced pairing system ensures that everyone gets to dance!
It’s quick and easy to learn in a partner exchange ring, but you can also dance with just your partner if you prefer.
It’s easy to join!
Choose the classes you like and sign up at the Safari House Info Point at least 20 minutes before the class starts.
There is no need to sign up in advance!
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
The camp has its own dance classes for beginners and more experienced dancers.
The dance classes run in four halls at the same time, and for this camp we have added solo dances to the programme, taught by two-time Latinoshow SM gold medallist Mimmi Marjamaa!
Solo dancers dancing without a partner will be taken on an experience of a lifetime into the wonderful world of hot Salsa & Reggaeton!
Check out the programme for the weekend here!
Sunset-loving dancers will be treated to Arctic PalmuBi and Live performers At Restaurant Zone on both nights of the camp.
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The evening programme is included free of charge in the price of the pre-purchased camp pass (value 2x 10 €)!
Buy your camp pass conveniently in advance in the online shop!
Tickets for the evening party will also be sold in the event info during the camp weekend, for €10 per person (per night).
Shake a leg on Friday and Saturday at the early evening Arctic Palmubilee Restaurant Zone Mimmin and Arto led by, by Mattias to get the party atmosphere going behind the mixer table!
We’ll also be treated to more traditional dance music as the stage is taken over on Saturday night by the deservedly northern’s own Dance orchestra Aces.
Buy advance tickets conveniently online! The evening programme is included in the price of the pre-purchased camp pass free of charge (value 2x 10 €)!
teachers
matias löyttyniemi
All Finland salsa!
Matias has been touring around Finland for the past few years, taking the salsa message from one place to another.
As a teacher, he has won praise for his inspiring energy, clear teaching style and advanced pedagogy.
She teaches to a full range of dance audiences, from new beginner classes to dance teacher training!
Matias’ classes emphasise the connection between partners and the interpretation of music, and progress from technique to dancing itself and enjoying it!
The teaching combines in-depth knowledge of dance and music from 15 years of experience, both from the dancer’s and musician’s point of view.
Find out more about Matias here!
ARTO PETJALA
Arto is a versatile dance professional.
Although his main job at the moment is teaching solo lessons, his heart beats most for partner dance.
Arto teaches partner dancers from beginners to experts and competitive couples, and trains new ballroom dance instructors and professionals.
Arto is an inspiring, approachable and skilled educator.
He makes sure that the atmosphere in the classroom is accepting and supportive of learning.
There is a lot of dancing in the classroom, and Arto always shares the lessons he has learned over his long teaching career with a twinkle in his eye.
Dog’n Roll, a one-man business, offers sports massage in addition to dance lessons.
Arto is also an entrepreneur in Aisti ja Tunne Oy in Kajaani.
Get to know Arto more here!
SARI AND JARI AALTONEN
Dance School Jari Aaltonen aka TanssiAalto
The beginnings of steps, tips on patterns, the joy of learning, joy and laughter – all this is offered by TanssiAalto, the famous dance school for couples!
Jari and Sari Aaltonen, who have lost their hearts to dance, are particularly known for their unique, down-to-earth teaching style, their brilliant control of large groups and their pioneering work in ballroom dance education.
Jari and Sari’s handprint can still be seen today, for example in the leveling of courses commonly used in dance courses and in the “fast-paced swapping” teaching method they brought to Finland.
Find out more about Sari here!
Find out more about Jari here!
MIMMI MARJAMAA
Mimmi is an impressive dance teacher in the Oulu area.
Dance entered her life at the age of five when, after her first dance lesson, she told her parents that she would be a dance teacher when she grew up.
In 2014 she graduated from Oulu University of Applied Sciences as a dance teacher with a specialisation in show dance.
Mimi has a strong background in show and contemporary dance, but her heart beats especially for Cuban dance and reggaeton.
In addition to teaching dance, Mimmi has been seen as a dancer on competition stages, including a two-time Latinoshow SM gold medalist (Latinoshow and parisalsa), a dancer in dance festivals and has also worked as a choreographer.
