Friday, 20 November 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Venue: Aleksanteri Theatre, Laulusali, Bulevardi 23–27, 00180 Helsinki. Entrance is from the Bulevardi street's side (see location on Google Maps). 

Workshop overview

Explore social dancing of the Gustavian era, with a focus on both the figures and the steps. We will learn at least the longways dance Madame Arfvidsson and the cotillion Gustafs Skål from Baron Åkerhielm’s dance book (1785).

The workshop is suitable for anyone interested in historical dance, regardless of whether or not you are participating in the Sveaborg Assemblée the following day.. No prior knowledge or experience is required! It offers both seasoned ball-goers and anyone interested in historical dance the opportunity to delve into 18th-century dancing. 

The workshop will be held in Finnish and/or English, depending on participants.

Registration

Binding registration via email to p.k.myllynen [at] gmail.com by 5 November. The workshop requires a minimum of 7 participants to take place. 

Price

€25, payment either with cash, MobilePay or invoice.

Equipment

Dance shoes and a water bottle are recommended. No historical attire is required.