We all can dance when we find the music that we love.

- Giles Andreae

Dance Courses

Supportive, professional, inclusive dance for all ages

Choreography & private instruction

Dances to dazzle and courses for individuals to excel

Performances & Competitions

Unforgettable productions together and chances to shine on stage

About us

We love to see our students learning and we learn from them how to teach

Choreography & private instruction

Commission a choreography

Dance Up Academy teachers offer choreographies for solo, duo and small groups. Dance teachers have years of experience and have won national and international awards for their work in competitions. Nina has also worked as a judge at Finnish competitions since 2009.

Fees for Dance Up Academy students

150€ choreographing a dance
45€ / 60 min / solo rehearsal
35€ / 60 min / duo rehearsal / dancer
25€ / 60 min / group rehearsal 3-5 dancers / dancer

Dance studio's rent is not included in the rehearsal's fee.

If not a student of DanceUp Academy, get in touch and we will make you an offer.

Get in touch at danceupacademy@gmail.com so we can plan a suitable choreography and rehearsal schedule for you.

Receive private instruction

Dance Up Academy teachers Julia Van Camp and Nina Heino offer private instruction, conditioning and coaching towards a goal such a solo performance.

Get in touch and we will create a suitable training schedule together with you.

Performances & Competitions

Little Inspirations

We wish to “wake up” a choreographer in every dance student. Check here for next year’s show’s information as soon as it is available.

The Spring Show

Come experience our spectacular annual performance showcasing our little, young and adult dance talents in a wide variety of dance styles! See this year’s show’s information here as soon as it becomes available.

Our special classes

Wrestling Dance class

In this wild athletic dance class daddies can spend some quality time with their kids. There will be a lot of fun, sweat and emotions in the air.

My mom & me

All the mom’s will be invited to dance and enjoy with her child to dance class. We want to celebrate Mother's day in a special way.

Friend & me

During the Valentine’s Day week the student has an opportunity to invite a friend to the dance class and have fun together.

Dance competitions

We give opportunities to all our students to experience the feeling /art of performing while appreciating and learning from other dancers and schools.

Dance Up Academy has collected numerous awards from national and international competitions and festivals, while the goal is always to be ourselves and enjoy dance.

To keep up with our recent competitions, follow us on Facebook.

About us

Our Approach

Dance Up Academy provides an active, healthy and creative hobby that will last a lifetime. We are a community where everyone belongs. We learn from our students to be able to support their needs and growth. Our classes and choreographies help to form friendships, build confidence and explore creativity.

Dance Up Academy’s professional teachers provide Basic Education in the Arts, tied to a national arts curriculum. We offer classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Character dance, Dance Acrobatics, Jazz, and Teghnique. Dance Up Academy enters every major Finnish competition, receiving awards regularly. We have five competition teams: Dance Up Joy - Stars - Sparks - Infinity - Donnas.

Feedback

I greatly appreciate the staff's work on the part of students: they are really present. The kids bring learning home about, for example, conditioning and healthy eating, from which the kids will get joy through their lives.- Terhi Penttilä

Quality work for the children's benefit. Lovely professional teachers and staff. Incredibly active daily events from which children get enjoyment and self confidence, while their dance skill grows! A wonderful atmosphere.- Maarit ja Iain Tyson

The joy of dancing is many times more important than the trophies.- Monica (adult dancer)

Feedback

A nice staff, a converging set of educational values, enjoyable physical activity and active communication have been really satisfying. The well-being of children seems to be the most important factor guiding you.- Terhi Kalli

Awesome activity that the kids have been really happy with. And best of all, after all that exercise at home, you are not tired in the evening but an energetic girl! Acrobatics exercises are a really good thing - hannd stands are pop! And, of course, we must not forget the wonderful moments of relaxation at the dance school, which we mothers have also enjoyed.- Anna Koivu

Nina Heino

Nina is a dance teacher and choreographer as well as a co-owner of Dance Up Academy.

Nina graduated as a dance teacher from the Turku Dance Academy and added a pedagogical qualification through the Tampere Teacher Education College as well as many dance courses in Finland and England. Nina specializes in jazz dance, contemporary dance and dance acrobatics for kids. She is a registered judge for Finnish Competitions in Performing Arts. Nina’s choreographies have won numerous prizes, stipends and honorable mentions in dance competitions.

My goals as a dance teacher are to inspire and unite students, to share joy and have positive learning experiences.

Julia Van Camp

Julia is a dance teacher, a choreographer, a physiotherapist, as well as a co-owner of Dance Up Academy.

Julia holds degrees from the St. Petersburg College of Culture and Arts in Dance Teaching and Choreography, and the Tampere University of Applied Sciences in Physiotherapy. Julia specializes in classical ballet, character dance and dance acrobatics for kids. She combines her expertise in dance teaching with knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and kinesiology. Julia’s choreographies have won numerous prizes, stipends and honorable mentions in dance competitions.

As a teacher I want to support students to try new things and achieve their own dance goals.

Aino Marjamäki

Aino is a former Dance Up Academy’s student, who has her own long, rich dance background. Her dance history includes contemporary, show, jazz, ballet, and commercial dance. She also has over 10 years experience in dance competitions, taking part in the Performing Arts competition in duos, small groups and larger groups. The highlight of her participation was a third place in the 2023 Performing Arts SM adult small group category.

As a teacher I want to support students to try new things and achieve their own dance goals.

Annika Taulaniemi

Annika is teaching yoga and integrating it with Pilates. Annika has extensive teaching experience and a varied education. Annika had started becoming a yoga teacher in Puna Yoga College in Helsinki and continued in Stockholm at Ylab. Annika's vocation is physical therapy; her doctoral studies address the effects of Pilates exercise on lower back pain. Annika has a been involved in dance since 1960 and learned to love movement, seeing its empowering effects. As a teacher, Annikka is precise and skilful at adopting exercises for students with different needs.