1 Workshop
A spark of inspiration.
- One 55-minute workshop
- Your choice of one session
Vol. 2 · Women in Motion
Four energies. One flow. An afternoon of Cuban rhythm, expressive movement and sisterhood beneath the colours of the Northern Lights.
Presented by Mailévis Ortega & Proyecto Sabrosura

From the roots of Cuban rumba to the radiance of salsa styling, move through four distinct chapters of rhythm, freedom and expression. Share the music, discover new movement and connect with the people around you.
Cuban Rumba & Guaguancó
Cuban Salsa & Musicality
Afro Body Movement
Salsa Lady Style & Sensuality
Connect with Cuban rumba through grounded movement, rhythm and expression, accompanied by live percussion from Jani.
Yanaisy Caridad is a professional dancer, dance teacher and choreographer who began dancing at the age of three in Havana. She studied ballet for eight years at Havana’s Escuela Vocacional Elemental de Ballet and graduated in musical theatre dance from the Escuela Nacional de Artes Escénicas in 2005. Her career includes Ballet Rakatan and performing with Maikel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor. Through the folklore group Cuatro Vientos, she has worked as a solo dancer and teacher of Cuban popular and Afro-Cuban dances. She has taught workshops in Martinique, France and the Dominican Republic, and worked with dance schools in Colombia. Her teaching combines extensive performance experience with a calm, positive and welcoming presence.

Explore the relationship between music and movement. Find rhythm, connection and your own expression through Cuban salsa.
More about Hanna coming soon.

Explore grounded movement, body awareness and rhythmic expression through Afro Body Movement.
Matilda Peltonen is a versatile dancer with extensive experience teaching Cuban dances in both Finland and Sweden.

Discover expressive salsa styling, confidence and sensuality, with space to explore your personal movement.
Amanda Barreiro is a Cuban dance instructor and performer based in Finland, passionate about sharing the energy and richness of Latin and Cuban culture. She teaches Cuban salsa and rumba, partner salsa, rueda de casino, bachata, son and a mix of Latin rhythms, creating joyful, welcoming spaces for connection and self-expression. Her projects include Latin Show Party Porvoossa, activities during Porvoon Päivät, Helsinki Samba Carnaval and productions bringing together music, dance, workshops and performances. With a professional background in communication, marketing and sales, she also works as an event organiser and cultural producer, bringing people together through dance and culture.

Live percussion accompanies the Roots workshop: Cuban Rumba & Guaguancó with Yanaisy Caridad. Experience movement in conversation with the drum.
More about Jani coming soon.

One chapter, three energies, or the complete Aurora Flow journey.
Choose one workshop, a three-workshop pass or the Full Pass. To attend two workshops, purchase two Single Class tickets separately. Coffee and fruit are included. All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable; tickets cannot be cancelled.
A spark of inspiration.
Explore three different energies.
The complete four-workshop journey.
Bring comfortable clothes, water and your curiosity.
13 March 2027, 12:00–16:30, at Balanssi Studiot, Tallberginkatu 1 D, 4th floor, Helsinki. Doors open at 11:30. The studio is accessible by lift and stairs.
Comfortable clothing that lets you move freely and a water bottle. Footwear guidance will be confirmed before the event.
The event is exclusively for women. All workshops are open-level and classes are taught in English and Finnish. Each workshop lasts 55 minutes.
Use the ticket links above to buy one workshop (€28), a three-workshop pass (€75) or the Full Pass for all four workshops (€93). If you wish to attend two workshops, buy two Single Class tickets separately (€56 in total).
All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Tickets cannot be cancelled after purchase. Please make sure you can attend before completing your purchase.
Coffee and fruit are included in your ticket, with a shared break from 14:10 to 14:30. Doors open at 11:30. The studio is on the 4th floor and can be reached by lift or stairs.
Balanssi Studiot
Tallberginkatu 1 D
4th floor · Helsinki
Doors open at 11:30. The 4th-floor studio is accessible by lift and stairs.