Hiushuone Dandy x Kai Kuusisto

Picture for Hiushuone Dandy

Photographer: Kai Kuusisto Photography

Styling: Kaisa Nieminen and Marika Peura 

Hair: Marko Mäkinen 

Make up: Sumi Moreno

Photoshoot @Boogiedown Töölö

Finnish Street Championships in Myyrmäki, Vantaa 17-18.5.2014

Vantaan voimisteluseura is organizing this years Finnish street dance championships in Vantaa, Energia-Areena 17-18th of mayo 2014. This years judges are: Heidi Hartzell (FIN), Kaisa Nieminen (FIN), Niko Haikala (FIN), Julian Owusu (FIN), Yeya (SWE), Rob-1 (SWE), Brooke Milliner (UK) and Byron Cox (USA).

Where it all began --> 

I have been working in Vantaan voimisteluseura for 5 years as a dance teacher for Rascalz. I started  as a choreographer for hip hop small groups for adults and juniors with Anna. This was year 2009. 

We were just kids practicing and teaching for the fun of it. Couple of years went by and our students started to do really well in the FDO- competition and we started to leave our mark every year we would compete. The last couple of years we have been fortuned to have a lot of dancers coming in just because they seen us dancing in the competitions. 

We have a Adult +31 Hip Hop formation which Lilli gathered two years ago. Now days we have four formations in all age groups, small groups in juniors and in adults. We also have students doing their own choreography, teaching, freestyling etc.  

It's been a journey a really good one and now we have got the point where we now have the chance to organize the biggest dance event in Finland. 

www.streetsm2014.fi

Poster made by: Maaret Helenius

VVS is organizing their first street championship event this year in Myyrmäki, Vantaa. I am super proud to have this event in my home town. I never could imagine that this day would come. That's why i would like to thank the team because all of them are volunteering and doing this for our dance community: Marko aka The Boss, Anna Kosonen aka The Boss Lady, Maaret (graphics, marketing), Lilli Huttula (media), Aki (finance), Tiina and Outi ( food and accommodations), Minna, Kirsi and Mari (marketing), Vaula, Tanja, Seppo etc. 

These are the parents of the dancer who are working day and night for this event to be successful. 

Anna Kosonen and Lilli Huttula, my colleagues my good friends are also in a huge role and have done so much for VVS and for this event <3 

THANK YOU ALL <3 

Couple of months a go i came up with an idea of shooting a promo video for Street SM 2014 event. I wrote the script and directed the video. Maaret and Pasi were in charge of the cameras and Vantaan kauhut danced their asses of. The video will be out by the end of this month. 

The nick name "Vantaan Kauhut aka The terror of Vantaa" was given to us couple of years ago by my mentor and dance teacher Anniina Jääskeläinen. The name gave us so much power and the feeling of fellowship that's one of the reasons we are still using the name. It brings all of the dancers together under the same umbrella. 

We are one big happy family. 

We started shooting in Helsinki railway station 

and then we took the train to Myyrmäki, Vantaa

saw some awesome graffiti pieces on the way and..

started dancing.. 

took more selfies..

and more... 

Super excited about the GoPro camera :D 

Lilli posing =)

On our way to Energia Areena. 

Preparing ourselves for the last take.

Thank you Mikko Björk for designing this awesome T-shirt for the event. We love it! 

You can buy yours for 25 euros. 

http://streetsm2014.fi/t-paitojen-ennakkomyynti-alkaa/

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EachOneTeachHelsinki ry is organizing events during the Street SM weekend. 

The official after party of Street SM 2014!

Place: Soul B, Fabianinkatu 37 B

Age limit: 18 years

The biggest street dance weekend of the year gets a worthy ending. The party is served by EachOneTeachHelsinki ry, the venue, Soul B, is full of feeling and the music is selected and served to you by DJ DPsoul.

Price:
5 euros with the competitor bracelet
7 euros without the bracelet

Tickets will be sold at the door and in advance during the competition.

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Vantaan voimisteluseura is organizing the workshops --> 

SCHEDULE

May 16th, 2014

Myyrmäki sports/swimming hall (Myyrmäen urheilutalo):
17-18.00: Rob-One, Hip-hop
19-20.00: Rob-One, Locking
20-21.30: Yeya, Hip-hop advanced

Youth center Arkki:
17-18.30: Yeya, Hip-hop juniors (under 16 years old)
18.30-20: Byron Cox, House 

PRICES:

15€/60min workshop
20€/90min workshop 
If you take two workshops you get a 5 euro discount of the total price.
Payment in cash at arrival.

VENUES:

Myyrmäen urheilutalo (swimming hall)
Myyrmäenraitti 4, 01600 Vantaa
Studio in the second floor

Youth center Arkki,
Liesitori 1 A, 01600 Vantaa
Entrance from staircase A of Isomyyri, 3rd floor

REGISTRATION:

Binding registration by sending email to info@streetsm2014.fi
Write down your name, address and the workshops you will attend. The registration cannot be canceled after May 14th without a doctor's certificate. If you don't show up without canceling your attendance, an invoice will be sent by mail.

Remember to follow us --> 

Instagram: @streetsm2014 and @rascalzofficial

Use hashtags: #streetsm2014, #vvs, #vantaankauhut

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/streetsm2014

Mariela Sarkima's Hair Bible Launch Party x Ahjo x The House Of Ninja Performance

Picture from: marielasarkima.com

Couple of weeks ago Me, Anneli and Ama (The Hoouse of Ninja Finland) were invited to perform at Mariela Sarkima's Hair Bible- book release party at Ahjo club. 

Picture by: Oimutsimutsi.bellablogi.fi

Dj 3rrd

Elevator selfie ;) 

Our performance was kept as a secret until the very last moment. Mariela came up with idea where she put her former/current colleagues in group of two and they had to come up with stylish hairdos. They had 7 minutes time to come up with something new and fresh! 

And the battle begins. I try to look Anneli and Ama and all i can see is hairspray and confused hairdressers =) 

Picture from: @mtvlifestyles

After the battle it was time for some dancing -->

Picture from: @mtvlifestyles

Picture from: @mtvlifestyle

Anneli Ninja 

Anneli's team won the hairdo- battle

Congratz! 

Me, Mariela Sarkima and Anneli Ninja

Thank you Mariela for having us at your event and Congratulations for on getting your book published. It's awesome! 

Go and get yours! 

Street SM 2014 Preselection x Voguing Vamps

Exactly a week ago Finnish dance organization held its annual street championship preselection in Helsinki. The competed categories were: woman's solo, Duos, Hip hop small groups (both adults and juniors) and Showcase. 

Me and my colleague Anneli Ninja Kanninen had the chance to do a voguing showcase for a group called Voguing Vamps. Previous years the choreographer was Virpi Kurki aka our vogue mom.

The project started at the end of 2013. Me and Anneli were super excited to work together and even more excited to work with these AMAZING LADIES! This group of women are if you can say the wonder woman's of Finland. Despite the fact that the average age of this group is 45, these ladies have more balls than most of you guys. They are sassy, classy sometimes a bit nasty. Let me introduce you to the one only VOGUING VAMPS <3 

From left: Riitta, Saila, Krista, Patricia, Niina and Raija. 

The idea for the showcase came to us when we went to see a Dragshow called Showhat! Jarkko Valtee and Osku Heiskanen impersonated almost 50 different woman in their 2 hour show.

The result was this --> Cher, Britney Spears, Madonna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Sini Sabotage

Voguing Vamps + Coaches

Hello, -stop calling, stop calling... 

THE GREATEST! Picture by: Tiina Tarkiainen

Lady Gaga is definitely feeling herself <3 Picture by: Tiina Tarkiainen

Madonna and her tits <3  Picture by: Tiina Tarkiainen

Krista as Madonna, Picture by: Tiina Tarkiainen

Cher with her beautiful long hair <3 Picture by: Tiina Tarkiainen

Selfies on stage! Thats how we do it. Picture by: Tiina Tarkiainen

Voguing Vamps snatched the 8th place and made it to the finals for the first time. This is also a first time when a +31 group makes it to the finals of showcase category. WE MADE HISTORY!

Finnish Street Championships will be held in Vantaa, Myyrmäki 17-18th of may. 

Streetsm2014 for more information.

After a long day of dancing and cheering it was time for some food and drinks

Patricia made a reservation to Soul Kitchen restaurant. The food and the service is excellent! 

Riitta and Anneli 

Madonna and Jonna 

Saila and Patricia

Champagne poppin!

Anneli giving her motivational speech! 

Niina <3 

Raija and Anneli giving duck face!

OK!!! 

Me and Niina

YES! I woke up like this!!! 

Voguing Vamps- The Greatest

Dancers: Patricia Lacon-Siitonen as Beyonce, Riittä Rönkä as Cher, Raija Vuorinen as Sini Sabotage, 

Krista Johansson as Madonna, Saila Paivarinta Britney, Niina Turunen as Lady Gaga

Choreography: Roza Ahmad & Anneli Kanninen (The House of Ninja) 

I want to thank all of you for this amazing journey. PEACE! 

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