Lyrical Jazz Dance

Course with Emma Valtonen

Here Emma Valtonen teaches the basic techniques of jazz dance. Choreographies are developed for selected songs and the participants develop a feel for the music and their individual expression. This course is particularly suitable for anyone who would like to learn something new and expand their own skills. Everyone is welcome! The focus is on the joy of movement and the diverse and expressive movement possibilities of each individual. Emma's teaching approach is very approachable and open: “I want everyone to feel comfortable in my lessons and no one to worry about whether they are “good enough”. In this way, the participants grow beyond themselves and overcome their insecurities. That always makes me very proud.”

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Emma Valtonen

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Emma Valtonen studied dance and dance education in Finland and Portugal. After many months of performing her graduation work in Finland, she now works as a teacher and choreographer in Finland, Italy and China, among other places. She loves travelling and has trained internationally in various dance styles - always curious and connected with the desire to explore new, unusual paths and movement languages. Various dance styles from urban dance, modern and jazz dance as well as different bodywork techniques shape Emma's style. Her way of teaching is very approachable and open, and her participants are enthusiastic about her “creative, focused, loving and humorous way of teaching”. Emma herself says of her classes: “I want my students to be challenged without pressure or competition.”