{"id":3853,"date":"2023-02-05T22:00:08","date_gmt":"2023-02-05T19:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkuswingsociety.com\/tss\/?page_id=3853"},"modified":"2026-02-02T22:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:46:10","slug":"kurssit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.turkuswingsociety.com\/tss\/en\/kurssit\/","title":{"rendered":"Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1740\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5188\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/turkuswingsociety.com\/tss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jerejelena-EXPANDED-mustavalko-cropped-blurred-MERGED-fixed-vari-liila-tiilit-2varia-compressed-darker-2-kapea-compressed.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 40%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 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https:\/\/www.turkuswingsociety.com\/tss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jerejelena-EXPANDED-mustavalko-cropped-blurred-MERGED-fixed-vari-liila-tiilit-2varia-compressed-darker-2-kapea-compressed-1536x706.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.turkuswingsociety.com\/tss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/jerejelena-EXPANDED-mustavalko-cropped-blurred-MERGED-fixed-vari-liila-tiilit-2varia-compressed-darker-2-kapea-compressed-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1740px) 100vw, 1740px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(169,184,195) undefined%,rgb(238,238,238) 54%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:5px\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e2d2f4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">COURSES<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"letter-spacing:5px\">Spring season <strong>course schedule<\/strong> 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More info on all <a href=\"#lis\u00e4tiedot\" title=\"courses\">courses<\/a> and <a href=\"#kurssitilat\" title=\"course venues\">venues' adresses<\/a> can be found at the bottom of the page!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#efefefc4;background-color:#210e5e4f\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TIME<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">COURSE<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TEACHERS<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">VENUE<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">DATES<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">MONDAY<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18.35\u201319.45<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">West Coast Swing <br>Intermediate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Terhi &amp; Hannu-Pekka<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Puolala School (Puutarhakatu)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">26.1.-4.5.<br>3 week break 9.3.-29.3.<br>Easter break 6.4.2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TUESDAY<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>18.05\u201319.05<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">West Coast Swing <br>Beginners<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Disa, Markus &amp; Antero<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ka\u00adte\u00addrals\u00adko\u00adlan i \u00c5bo<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27.1.-28.4.<br>3 week break 9.3.-29.3.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19.10\u201320.10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">West Coast Swing Improvers<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Disa, Markus &amp; Antero<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ka\u00adte\u00addrals\u00adko\u00adlan i \u00c5bo<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27.1.- 28.4.<br>3 week break 9.3.-29.3.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Subject to change.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Come and try out the first classes of our courses for <strong>FREE<\/strong> without pre-registration! However, remember that we balance leaders and followers on our courses, so you'll more likely get a spot in the course, if you register in advance or with a partner!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The weekly courses start on Monday 26.1. and they consist of 11 classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/tss\/en\/ilmoittautuminen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Registration<\/a> for all spring season courses begins on 18.1.2026 at 6 PM! Register by using <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScm9nvbGiZRgFRwJy16uaYiiQlPI_XbvGyV4IFR5P4lfmehhA\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=116094378665040817982\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"this link\">this link<\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NOTE: You can enroll in the beginner courses without any dance background!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the class to ensure that the instruction can begin on time and latecomers do not disrupt the class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"lis\u00e4tiedot\">More information about the courses<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lindy-alkeet\"><strong>West Coast Swing Beginners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is a beginners course where the instruction starts from the very beginning. In the course, you will familiarize yourself with the rhythm, basic patterns, leading and following, and learn fun characteristics specific to the dance style. For the beginners course, you don't need any previous dance experience or a partner, as there will be partner rotation during the class. The course is also suitable for those who have previously danced the style and want to review the fundamentals.<br>Additional information: wcs(at)turkuswingsociety.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wcs-aj\"><strong>West Coast Swing Improvers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is intended for those who have at least completed the West Coast Swing beginners course. The content of the course varies seasonally, and it is suggested to be completed at least twice before transitioning to the Advanced group. The course covers learning additional patterns, technique, leading and following, and also includes some review of the material learned in the beginners' course. The goal of the classes is to challenge participants to learn the intricacies of West Coast Swing and to enjoy this fantastic dance style.<br>Additional information: wcs(at)turkuswingsociety.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wcs-edistyneet\"><strong>West Coast Swing Intermediate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is intended for those who have been actively practicing West Coast Swing for at least two years. In the Advanced group, there is a greater emphasis on refining dance technique, musicality, and creativity. The goal is to make the dance more interactive between the leader and follower, fostering increased connection and communication.<br>Additional information: wcs(at)turkuswingsociety.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"kurssitilat\"><strong>Course venues<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\" style=\"letter-spacing:2px\">Katedralskolan i \u00c5bo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Entrance via Nunnankatu 2.\nEvent hall: from the front door directly to the changing room corridor and from the corridor to the hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/GQgm2FeEAuCTKh756\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/GQgm2FeEAuCTKh756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/c4LL3GniWV5xiap69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Vanha Suurtori 1, 20500 Turku\">Vanha Suurtori 1, 20500 Turku<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"letter-spacing:2px\">Puolala School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Puutarhakatu Unit. Upper hall. Instructions on how to get there can be found <a href=\"\/tss\/en\/saapumisohjeet\/#puolala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/d3Tmb7f9bRq98TVc9\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/d3Tmb7f9bRq98TVc9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puutarhakatu 5, 20100 Turku<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Didn't find a suitable course?<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flyingsteps.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flying Steps<\/a>&nbsp;offers instruction in swing dances and Argentine tango.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kev\u00e4\u00e4n kurssiaikataulu 2026 Lis\u00e4tiedot kaikista kursseista ja kurssipaikkojen osoitteet l\u00f6yd\u00e4t sivun alaosasta! 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