Taking opera and ballet into your own hands
In Opera & Ballet in Action workshops, 5 to 6 years olds will experience the fascinating world of opera and ballet by playing instruments, dancing, and making art and crafts.
The greatest feat of dance
The Opera & Ballet in Action workshops focus on a different art form each month. The workshops are always themed on a main auditorium production of the current repertoire. Spring 2022 is inspired by ballet Swan Lake.
The Opera & Ballet in Action workshops are held in Finnish.
Themes in spring 2022
31 Jan –1 Feb Dance
1 –3 Mar Costume design
28–29 Mar Drama
16 Apr –17 May Sets
In Opera & Ballet in Action workshops everyone takes part – children and adults alike.
Please note that every participating child must be accompanied by an adult. What’s more, as everyone gets to take part in the fun, adults need their own tickets, too.
We offer pre-school groups the opportunity to participate in Opera & Ballet in Action workshops for free. Advance enrolment is mandatory.
Enrolment for daycare groups for spring 2022 will begin on Monday 22 November at 9 AM. Theme of Opera & Ballet in Action workshops in spring 2022 is Swan Lake.
Enrol here.
Themes in spring 2022:
31 Jan –1 Feb Dance
1 – 3 Mar Costume design
28–29 Mar Drama
16 Apr –17 May Sets
Your safety is important to us
We recommend everyone who visits the Opera House to wear a face mask. We kindly ask you to arrive at the performance in good time and only when you are not feeling ill. Our personnel are happy to help you whenever necessary.
Please note that all visitors, regardless of their age, must have their own ticket.
Mon 13.9.2021
at 15:00
Tue 14.9.2021
at 15:00
Mon 4.10.2021
at 15:00
Tue 5.10.2021
at 15:00
Mon 1.11.2021
at 15:00
Tue 2.11.2021
at 15:00
Mon 29.11.2021
at 15:00
Tue 30.11.2021
at 15:00
Mon 31.1.2022
at 15:00
Tue 1.2.2022
at 15:00
Mon 28.2.2022
at 15:00
Tue 1.3.2022
at 15:00
Thu 3.3.2022
at 15:00
Mon 28.3.2022
at 15:00
Tue 29.3.2022
at 15:00
Mon 16.5.2022
at 15:00
Tue 17.5.2022
at 15:00
I really liked doing the crafts. Jumping on the circular platforms was fun.
It was fun to get dressed up. I liked to dance the Dance of the Little Swans.
It was fun to eat my packed snack at the opera.
The best thing was the performance of Swan Lake. I was the wizard.
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