Forum for nordnorske Dansekunstnere is happy to announce that there will be a daily dance class for professional dance artist during this year's DanceFestival Barents.

We are yet again lucky to have the Finnish choreographer/dancer/teacher Tuomo Railo come give classes in Contemporary Dance.

Tuomo Railo is one of two artistic leaders for the award winning Finnish company Glims & Gloms. He graduated from the Finnish National Opera Ballet School in 1987. In addition to The National Ballet, he has been a professional dancer at Helsinki City Theatre and Kenneth Kvarnström & Co dance company.

This is how he describes his classes:
- I am inspired by contemporary techniques like Limon and Graham, but am also inspired by Classical ballet and Argentinian tango. He focuses on weight, spacial awareness, rhythm and energy.

Classes will be held in the Martha Andersensalen at Arctic Culture Centre

Friday 10th of October 4pm – 5.30pm
Saturday 11th of October 9.30am-11.00am
Sunday 12th of October 10.45am – 12.15pm
Monday 13th of October 10.45am-12.15pm

For more information about PRODA - Professional Dance Training - please visit www.proda.no

Titta Court is a dance artist from Tornio, Finland who has been practicing Ashtanga yoga since 1994 and teaching the practice since 1997.

Ashtanga yoga is a system of yoga transmitted to the modern world by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois from India. This method of yoga involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures—a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. For more information please visit www.ashtanga.com

Classes will be held in Martha Andersensalen at Arctic Culture Centre.The yoga classes are open to the public if there are classes available. This is not a beginners class, so previous experience in yoga is essential.

Thursday 9th of October 9.30am-11.00am
Saturday 11th of October 11am – 12.15pm
Sunday 12th of October 9.15am – 10.30am

For more information about PRODA - Professional Dance Training - please visit www.proda.no