Folk it Up! ✨ 24th February

On Tuesday we keep dancing together at Allianssi-talo one more time! 💜

Thank you everyone who attended the first Folk it Up! February session and moved with us to the rhythms of south Italy and Poland. For our next session we are, as usual, bringing you some new dances, this time from Karelia and Estonia, as well as coming back to some of our favourite ones. 

Do you have a dance you'd like to see included? Let us know! The only rule: dances should be beginner-friendly and as accessible as possible. If yours fits the vibe, feel free to suggest it, before the event or during the session.

Never danced folk before? No worries at all. Our volunteers will happily teach the steps and get you moving on the dance floor. 💃

Folk it Up! is not done yet! This wonderful project that brought together a fantastic community full of joy and dance deserves a big finale so we will give it one 👀

Mark your calendars, on 21.-22. March we are hosting the Folk it Up Equinox festival!! ✨ A two-day event filled with dance workshops and music, open to anyone regardless of age, skill level or which language they speak. Keep an eye on our socials and website, more information and the full program of the festival is coming soon!

For now, see you February 24th in Allianssi-talo 🕺

🧭 Practical Info

📆  Date: Tuesday,  February 24th
🕕  Time: 18:00–21:00
 📍   Location: Allianssi-talo, Asemapäällikönkatu 1 00520 Helsinki.  Allianssi-talo is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets. 
💰  Cost: Free! But registration is required—sign up below.
🌍  Language: The event is in English, but no worries if you’re not fluent—dance is universal! Plus, Finnish-speaking volunteers will be around to help.
 🗣️  Tapahtuma järjestetään englanniksi, mutta pärjäät tapahtumassa myös ilman kummempaa kielitaitoa.

🌱 What is Folk it Up?

Folk it Up! is a European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Solidarity Project, co-funded by the European Union. It’s free of charge, targeted to youth but open to everyone and volunteer-led. The project runs from September 2025 to March 2026, and you’re welcome to join at any time.

👉 Want to join the volunteer team? Send us an email at youth@alli.fi —we’d love to hear from you!

📲 Follow us on social media or check our website for updates on locations and program details. Read more about the project here.

📝 Registration form

🎟️ The event is free, but registration is mandatory.