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JOIN THE FUN!

Join our beginner bootcamps or courses to start your dance journey!

Get fun exercise and have fun on the dance floor, meet new people and join the vibrant dance community! Develop weekly with the same group and party on the weekends.

Every 85-minute class includes lots of dancing to the music and having fun!

No partner needed
With Partner → Best rate
Without a partner you can join the waitlist, and we will confirm spots as soon as the leader/follower ratio allows

We accept Smartum / ePassi / Edenred
Courses can be paid in parts

5

78 Google Reviews

Just do it! Learning to social dance can improve your life in all kinds of surprising and fantastic ways and great teachers are the key to getting there. West Coast Swing is a really hot social dance these days—and yes, it is definitely one of the most interesting, flexible, and satisfying partner dances, but there is also a learning curve until you get comfortable with it, and it's easy to feel intimidated by the really advanced dancers out there. That is why you want teachers like these at Avec, to make it such an enjoyable and rewarding communal experience as you progress. Tuomas & Reetta, themselves international all-star WCS dancers, to my mind strike the perfect balance in their classes between attention to a welcoming spirit, basic fundamentals, gentle and encouraging rigor, fun moves, and lighthearted humor. I was hesitant about committing to a weekly evening class, especially trekking there during the cold dark Finnish winter evenings, but it ended up being such a bright spot in my week that I always looked forward to forgetting about all the annoying other stuff in life and heading to Avec no matter the weather for a warm atmosphere, good music, and to work on my dancing. You quickly become part of an enthusiastic Avec community, especially if you also start attending the social dances on weekends, and Tuomas & Reetta nurture that community spirit here with good cheer and serious dedication. And when there are students in the classes who don't speak Finnish, Tuomas & Reetta teach extremely well in English also. One of the beautiful things about dance, if you feel like an outsider for whatever reason, is that it's a way to connect with other people without needing words at all. By now there is also quite a bit of scientific evidence that dance outperforms other activities for mental and physical health benefits, and the nice community spirit at Avec adds to that. Try it, it might change your life!
A Google User
A Google User
Kaija Heikkilä
Kaija Heikkilä
(Translated by Google) Great place! Especially recommended for salsa. I have experienced many different sports and teachers, I really want to come back here. It's great that in addition to my favorite sport, it's easy to try and get to know other sports, clubs and parties work! (Original) Huippupaikka! Salsaan erityisesti suositus. Monenmonia lajeja ja opettajia on mahtunut elämään, tänne tekee todella mieli palata. Hienoa, että oman mieluisimman lajin lisäksi on helppo kokeilla ja tutustua myös muihin lajeihin, tiivarit sekä bileet toimii!
Silja Aalto
Silja Aalto
Marianne
Marianne
Heikki Puskala
Heikki Puskala
(Translated by Google) A warm-hearted dance school! Nice, pedagogically skilled teachers. (Original) Lämminhenkinen tanssikoulu! Mukavat, pedagogisesti taitavat opettajat.
Päivi Lyytikäinen
Päivi Lyytikäinen
Fantastic atmosphere; both relaxed yet great learning opportunity at every class (west coast swing). Pure joy of dancing!
Minna M
Minna M
Omar and Johanna are excellent and kind salsa & bachata teachers who bring you from the basics up to the advanced level step-by-step.
Ethan van Woerkom
Ethan van Woerkom
(Translated by Google) A great dance school: high-quality teaching in various styles, a warm and always happy atmosphere, and a great location! (Original) Loistava tanssikoulu: laadukas opetus eri lajeissa, lämmin ja aina iloinen tunnelma ja mainio sijainti!
Eveliina L.
Eveliina L.
(Translated by Google) Wonderfully skillful teaching in a good setting. (Original) Ihanan taidokasta opetusta hyvissä puitteissa.
Katja
Katja
(Translated by Google) The best dance school in Helsinki! Safe space, wonderful teachers and really good teaching. It's always a pleasure to go to classes and you feel good after every class. Highly recommended. (Original) Helsingin paras tanssikoulu! Turvallinen tila, ihanat opettajat ja todella hyvä opetus. Tunneille on aina ilo mennä ja hyvä mieli tulee joka tunnin jälkeen. Iso suositus.
Elina Tarpinen
Elina Tarpinen
(Translated by Google) Matias's pair salsa lessons are very clear, inspiring and of high quality. The pedagogy is good, things are repeated and new layers are built on top of the foundation. The atmosphere is happy and you leave the lessons with a smile on your face. I recommend it! (Original) Matiaksen parisalsaopetus on erittäin selkeää, innostavaa ja laadukasta. Pedagogiikka on kunnossa, asioita kerrataan ja perustan päälle rakennetaan uusia kerroksia. Tunnelma on iloinen ja tunneilta poistutaan hymy huulilla. Suosittelen!
Antti Uittamo
Antti Uittamo
Tuukka Palonen
Tuukka Palonen
Such a friendly community, amazing and welcoming teachers. The local is great, with good floor, good ac and good space!
Liam Dauchat
Liam Dauchat
Great dance school, great teachers and fab atmosphere
Karoliina Koho
Karoliina Koho
(Translated by Google) Avec is a great place to learn and practice dancing. The teachers are professional and warm, and the atmosphere in the classes is inspiring, with a really nice, immediate team spirit. Thank you! ☺️ (Original) Avec on huippupaikka oppia ja harrastaa tanssimista. Opettajat ovat ammattitaitoisia ja lämpimiä, ja tunnelma tunneilla on inspiroiva, todella kiva välitön ryhmähenki. Kiitos! ☺️
Antto Luhtavaara
Antto Luhtavaara
Ali Hautala
Ali Hautala
(Translated by Google) Wonderful teachers and community! ❤️ (Original) Ihanat opettajat ja yhteisö! ❤️
Karoliina Mellanen
Karoliina Mellanen
T-P E
T-P E
Juha Manninen
Juha Manninen
(Translated by Google) West coast swing beginner course behind us. Reetta and Tuomas are incredibly skilled pedagogues and know how to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere for the classes. I can highly recommend this dance school! (Original) West coast swingin alkeiskurssi takana. Reetta ja Tuomas ovat huikean taitavia pedagogeja ja osaavat luoda tunneille rennon ja hauskan ilmapiirin. Tätä tanssikoulua voi todella suositella!
Soile Yli-Arvo
Soile Yli-Arvo
(Translated by Google) Matias' Rueda bootcamp was absolutely amazing. I understand why he is so popular: a bright, situation-reading, pedagogically skilled teacher created a course where everything went smoothly, the student realized that he had learned and was capable of more during the weekend (there are different directions in Rueda, instructions come quickly) than he would have thought. Appropriate challenge, humor, knowledge and skill, and a good atmosphere. (Original) Matiaksen Rueda bootcamp oli ihan huippu. Ymmärrän miksi hän on niin pidetty: valoisa, tilanteita lukeva, pedagogisesti taitava opettaja loi kurssin, jossa kaikki sujui, oppilas huomasi oppineensa ja pystyvänsä viikonlopun aikana enempään (ruedassa eri suuntia, ohjeet tulee nopeasti) mitä olisi uskonut. Sopivasti haastetta, huumoria, tietoja ja taitoa sekä hyvää tunnelmaa.
Noora Hautakangas
Noora Hautakangas
(Translated by Google) I don't have extensive experience with similar dance teachers in Finland, but I do have experience at a European level and I have to say, what a gem. Matias, what a master, Reetta and Tuomas wow. Clarity, pedagogy, fun and versatility in the same package. You definitely don't want to miss their classes. (Original) Ei ole laajaa kokemusta Suomen vastaavista tanssinopettajista, mutta eurooppalaisella tasolla kyllä ja pitää todeta, että mikä helmi. Matias, mikä mestari, Reetta ja Tuomas wow. Selkeys, pedagogisuus, hauskuus ja monipuolisuus samassa paketissa. Heidän tunteja et ainakaan halua missata.
Hanna
Hanna
(Translated by Google) Matias is a top teacher. He can break down the elephant called salsa into pieces that even a beginner can eat. The teaching is clear, easy to understand, logically structured and nicely spiced with humor so that success comes to you like a conveyor belt. I especially appreciate his skill in taking care of changing pairs when there are different numbers of leaders and followers. (Original) Matias on ihan huippuope. Osaa pilkkoa salsa nimisen norsun aloittellijallekin syötäviin palasiin. Opetus on selkeää, helposti omaksuttavaa, loogisesti rakennettu ja kivasti huumorilla höystettyä niin että onnistumisia itselle tulee ihan liukuhihnalta. Erityisesti arvostan hänen taitavuuttaan huolehtia parien vaihdosta silloin kun viejiä ja seuraajia on eri määrä.
Markku Löfgren
Markku Löfgren
N Kananen
N Kananen
(Translated by Google) Highly recommended! (Original) Iso suositus!
Markus Ylävuo
Markus Ylävuo
Kira Martiskainen
Kira Martiskainen
Mattias Muhonen
Mattias Muhonen
(Translated by Google) A wonderful, warm-hearted dance school. (Original) Upea lämminhenkinen tanssikoulu.
Uuho X
Uuho X
Anu Piira
Anu Piira
(Translated by Google) Glorious! (Original) Loistava!
Veli-Pekka Teromaa
Veli-Pekka Teromaa
Heli Virkkunen
Heli Virkkunen
Omar and Johanna are the best ❤️it’s probably the only dance school in Helsinki where I felt truly welcome! They not only create a warm and relaxing atmosphere during their classes but they are also amazing teachers. Once again, probably the only ones who teach social dancing properly, the way it should be: with the right technique, a lot of connection and empathy and respect for the person you are dancing with. Thank you for everything ❤️
Tleuzhan Zhunussova
Tleuzhan Zhunussova
Akseli
Akseli
Amazing dance teachers, who always try to give their students as much as possible or even more.. Always welcoming atmosphere, great parties and workshops. Just come and try yourself 💃🏻🕺🏻
Svetik B
Svetik B
Oula Vuotila
Oula Vuotila
Karoliina Hiltunen
Karoliina Hiltunen
(Translated by Google) The best dance school in Helsinki🙌 The lessons focus on leading, following and social dance. If you are a beginner, I recommend committing to a year and going through the initial difficulties. Patience will be rewarded with numerous parties, fun and a lively social life 😉 (Original) Helsingin paras tanssikoulu🙌 Opetuksessa keskitytään viennin, seuraamisen ja sosiaalisen tanssin harjoitteluun. Jos olet aloittelija, suosittelen sitoutumaan vuodeksi ja kulkemaan alun vaikeuksien läpi. Kärsivällisyys palkitaan ruhtinaallisesti lukuisilla bileillä, hauskanpidolla ja vilkkaalla seuraelämällä 😉
Patrick Konrad Zilliacus
Patrick Konrad Zilliacus
Mira Mielonen
Mira Mielonen
Mira
Mira
Yordano Nuñez
Yordano Nuñez
Tiina Granström
Tiina Granström
great social dance parties and welcoming friendly atmosphere
Mariam Saralidze
Mariam Saralidze
Best place for learning social dancing skills. Omar and Johanna pay meticulous attention to details that make your moves work on the dance floor. Not only that, but they are also really supportive and create wonderful positive atmosphere regardless of your level. Parties are regularly arranged so that you can both hone what you’ve learned and have a good time. Warmly recommended!
Anna Kyrki
Anna Kyrki
TTeljomaa
TTeljomaa
(Translated by Google) I can warmly recommend Avec to anyone - beginners and veterans! The teachers are nice and professional, and here they focus specifically on the right technique, and not just doing choreography (like unfortunately in many other places). And explaining and teaching the right technique requires professionalism and deep knowledge of the sport. All the teachers here are truly the best in their field! (Original) Voin lämmöllä suositella Avecia kelle vaan - aloittelijalle ja konkarille! Opettajat on mukavia ja ammattitaitoisia, ja täällä keskitytään nimenomaan oikeaan tekniikkaan, eikä tehdä pelkkää koreota (kuten valitettavan monessa muussa paikassa). Ja sen oikean tekniikan selittäminen ja opettaminen vaatii ammattitaitoa ja syvää lajin tuntemusta. Kaikki opettajat täällä on oikeasti lajinsa huippuja!
Niko Föhr
Niko Föhr
Joni Pakarinen
Joni Pakarinen
Once of the best dance schools in Helsinki, teachers are knowledgeable, good at teaching, caring and nice overall. High quality avenue and classes. Social events are a nice plus!
Chrys
Chrys
Stanislav Stoykov
Stanislav Stoykov

AUTUMN 2026 BEGINNER COURSES

PROGRESSIVE COURSES – THE BEST WAY TO LEARN TO DANCE
On these progressive courses we train weekly at a specific time, for 15 weeks during the spring season and each class is 85 min. Courses start from 12.1. onwards. And it’s okay if you can’t make it for the first 1 or 2 classes and/or miss a few classes during the season due work. family, holidays or other commitments.

By training weekly dancers develop faster!
You can join courses with or without a partner.
Courses can be paid in 1-time or using a payment plan.

MONDAYS
CUBAN SALSA – 20:10 – 21:35
WEST COAST SWING  – 20:10 – 21:35

THURSDAYS
SALSA – 18:35 – 20:00
BACHATA – 20:10 – 21:35


KIZOMBA & DOMICAN BACHATA BEGINNERS
For Kizomba and Dominican Bachata we only have Improver/Intermediate (Blue) level classes.
To join these you need to complete their 2 Weekends – 18 hour Fast-Track Beginner Immersion Course.
See our upcoming Beginner Immersion Courses and prices for there dances here


Avec teachers are among the most renowned instructors of their dance styles in Finland.

BEGINNERS COUPLE OFFER

JOIN WITH A PARTNER AND GET THE BEST DEAL
Everyone switches partners in class — it’s part of the fun and helps you learn faster.

Each person needs to register separately!

During registration
– select a role (leader/follower)
 – enter your partner’s full name in the notes.

Contact Omar & Johanna
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+358 50 573 9449

Contact Matias
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+358 40 048 9257

Contact Tuomas & Reetta
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+358 40 141 1873

PRICING

All prices are per person incl. 13,5% VAT
Early Bird rate valid until 19.7.
Monthly Amounts based on 7 payments incl. setup fee

REGISTER

Select your preferred way to register.

With a partner
1-Time Payment – Direct registration by card paying now
Payment Plan – Pay in up to 7 parts or pay in 1-time on a later date.
If you are waiting for cultural credit or want to pay in parts select the Payment Plan
Payment plan set up fee is 20€.

Without a partner
You can sign up for the waitlist of a course! We aim to have a good leader/follower ratio on the courses, and we will confirm spots when the balance allows for it. Waitlisting costs 50€, and it will be returned if you don’t get the spot. It will also be deducted from your final course payment.

Sales Terms

All registrations are for the selected course(s) and can’t be changed.
All sales are final and non-refundable.

In the event you can’t make it to the course due to whatever reason you can resell your pass to someone else.
Only in the case of a Medical Situation with certificate can we use the value of the missed classes as credit towards your pass for next season.

1-TIME PAYMENT (with a partner)

PAYMENT PLAN (with a partner)

WAITLIST (without a partner)

BEGINNER BOOTCAMPS

Our Beginner Bootcamps are intensive mini introduction courses to a dance. They take place over 1-2 days, with 2-3 hours on each day. Awesome for anyone wanting to try partner dancing, try a new partner dance or to repeat the foundations to improve your dancing.

You can register alone or with a friend/partner using the couple offer!
During classes, everybody changes partners so we get to dance and learn with each other.

All sales & registrations are final and non-refundable.
More info about our beginner bootcamps and courses below.

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BEGINNERS FAQ

What do I wear for the dance class?

You can come as you like.  Anything you feel comfortable in, Jeans, casual wear, smart casual, sports wear, all works as long as you are comfortable and can sweat a little bit in. As for shoes, we recommend bringing some indoor shoes but you can also dance on your socks. Once you feel like you need some proper dance shoes talk to one of our teachers and they can help you with getting the right pair.

Why should I start partner dancing?
  • You will meet new people and get to be part of a nice community of like-minded people.
  • Partner dancing is popular all over the world, and pretty much in all bigger cities there are places where you can connect and have fun with other dancers without necessarily even having a common language!
  • You will be learning a new skill and get to move a lot.
  • You can start whenever you want and keep on dancing your whole life – social dance is not age restricted!
  • No more boring evenings – just come and dance!
  • Dancing has plenty of health benefits, both physical and mental. Besides getting physical workout and improving your flexibility and balance, dancing has been proven to improve your mental health. Dancing e.g. build up your confidence, reduces the risk for mental illnesses such as depression, etc.
  • You get to meet some real life people instead of looking at profiles on internet!
Do I need to sign up with a partner?

Normally you can join courses alone, or with some friends. During the classes we change partners to improve your learning process and for your to get to know new people.

There’s exceptions though, such as during the pandemic periods, during which we can only accept people to register with a partner and during the classes we have optional partner rotation. This will always be clearly announced and there will be no individual registrations during those periods.

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