STOPP ry In English
The Association of Dance Institutes in Finland (STOPP) ry has been active since 1982 as an interest group for dance institutes. The union represents basic education in the art of dance, but other schools that teach dance can join the union as information-only members to receive information and updates from the union without access to other union benefits.
The union organises training and networking activities, informs its member institutes of current industry affairs, announces its member institutes’ activities, participates in workgroups to develop the industry, prepares statements and comments, and develops dance institutes’ nationwide performance activities. STOPP ry acts as an employers’ specialist representative in negotiations surrounding collective agreements for dance instructors.
The union works in close collaboration with Taiteen perusopetusliitto TPO ry, its other member organisations, the Conservatory Association of Finland, the Finnish National Agency for Education, the Ministry of Education and Culture, and dance industry actors.
The union currently has more than 80 member institutes all over Finland, with their activities covering almost 30,000 dance students and 800 dance instructors.
Contact Us
The Association of Dance Institutes in Finland STOPP ry
toimisto@stopp.fi
+358 400 813 311

Top photo: Helsingin tanssiopisto, Säteet / Kimmo Jaatinen