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CSSADANCE RY
Welcome to CSSADANCE!
CSSADANCE ry (阿尔托大学中国学生学者舞蹈社) is an Aalto University based international dance association established in 2015. Founded by a group of Chinese students and researchers, we are proud to be the first registered Chinese dance association (ry) in Finland! Throughout years of development, CSSADANCE is a dynamic dance association empowered by passionate students and Aalto University alumni who share a common love for dance. The dance styles that we practiced are:
• Chinese dances
• Latin dances
• Kpop dance
OUR EVENTS
We believe in the power of dance to inspire, connect, and understanding; we provide a multi-culture and welcoming space to explore, learn, and grow together; we organise diverse dance events including:
• Systematic long term seasonal dance courses
• Dynamic monthly mini dance courses
• Diverse dance workshops and master classes
• Top class dance showcases
• Annual performance group open audition
• Exclusive intensive dance training programme for performance group members
• Dance video project for performance group members
• Otaniemi random play dance
Whether you are an advanced dancer or a fresh beginner, we have a stage for you. Join us, to be a part of our thriving dance community!
MEET THE TEAM
Established in 2015, CSSADANCE is a dynamic and international dance association empowered by multidisciplinary students and alumni who passionately share a common love for dance.
JINGYI MAO [CN]
Chair & Dancer
Latin, Chinese, Kpop dances
MSc. (Arch)
Aalto University, School of Art Design and Architecture
TIINA DUAN [FI]
Vice Chair & Dancer
Chinese, Kpop dances
Industrial Engineering and Management
Aalto University, School of Science
Xiangze Kong [CN]
Secretary & Dancer
Chinese dance
Post Doctoral Researcher
Aalto University, School of Chemical Engineering
CHUYAO WANG [CN]
Dancer
Latin, Chinese, Kpop dances
PhD candidate
Aalto University, School of Engineering
Soumya Lekkala [IN]
Dancer
Chinese, Kpop dances
MSc. (SECCLO)
Aalto University, School of Science
Jenni Pärkinen [fi]
Dancer
Chinese, Kpop dances
Chemical, Biochemical and Materials Engineering
Aalto University, School of Chemical Engineering
Lina [cn]
Dancer
Chinese, Kpop dances
PhD candidate
Aalto University, School of Business
Yan Allos-Yan [cn]
Dancer
Chinese, Kpop dances
PhD
University of Helsinki
Janna Rantanen [fi]
Dancer
Kpop dance
Data Science
Aalto University, School of Science
Aobo Cui [cn]
Dancer
Kpop dance
MSc.
Aalto University, School of Science; KTH
Hien Thao Vu [VN]
Dancer
Kpop dance
Data Science
Aalto University, School of Science
Zicheng Zhou [cn]
Dancer
Kpop dance
Global management
Aalto University, School of Business
PERFORMANCE GROUP
As the core of CSSADANCE, our mission is to present extraordinary dance performances in our own productions as well as other cultural events. At the heart of our group is a dynamic and intensive dance training programme, with a strong focus on Chinese, K-Pop, and Latin dance styles.
REPERTOIRE
中国舞《诗经·王风·采葛》Cai Ge, Chinese dance, CSSADANCE ver.
中国舞《敦煌》Dun Huang, Chinese dance, CSSADANCE ver.
蒙古舞《鸿雁》Hong Yan, Chinese dance, CSSADANCE ver.
中国舞《唐印》Tang Yin, Chinese dance, CSSADANCE ver.
民族舞《雨中花》Flowers in the rain, Chinese dance, CSSADANCE ver.
中国舞《诗经·小雅·采薇》Cai Wei, Chinese dance, CSSADANCE ver.
I’m the best, 2NE1, CSSADANCE ver.
Boy with luv, BTS, CSSADANCE ver.
Bite me, ENHYPEN, CSSADANCE ver.
How you like that, BLACKPINK, CSSADANCE ver.
Kill this love, BLACKPINK, CSSADANCE ver.
SHOWCASE & KEY STAGE PERFORMANCES
CSSA-FI, Chinese mid-autumn festival gala, Oodi, Helsinki, September 2025
CSSA-Aalto, Orientation 2025, Smökki, Aalto University, September 2025
CSSADANCE, OtaDance Night 2025, Aalto Dance Associations Orientation Show, Design Factory, Aalto University, August 2025
CSSADANCE, CSSADANCE 10 years dance showcase, Tanssin talo, Helsinki, May 2025
Chinese Embassy in Finland and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Happy Spring Festival in Finland 2025, Dipoli, Aalto University, January 2025
Aalto University School of Science, Shaking up tech, Abloc, Aalto University, January 2025
CSSA-FI, Chinese mid-autumn festival gala, Helsinki University Hall, Helsinki, September 2024
CSSADANCE x CSSA-Aalto, Aalto CSSA night, Design Factory, Aalto University, September 2024
Chinese Embassy in Finland and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Happy Spring Festival in Finland 2024, Musiikkitalo, Helsinki, February 2024
Aalto University School of Science, Shaking up tech, Abloc, Aalto University, October 2023
CSSA-FI ry, Chinese mid-autumn festival gala, Oodi, Helsinki, September 2023
CSSADANCE x CSSA-Aalto, Aalto CSSA night, Design Factory, Aalto University, September 2023
CSSA-FI, Chinese mid-autumn festival gala, online, September 2022
CSSA-FI, Chinese mid-autumn festival gala, online, September 2021
JOIN us & open call
We believe in the power of dance to inspire, connect, and understanding; we provide a multi-culture and welcoming space to explore, learn, and grow together.
Join us, to be the central force of our thriving dance community, join CSSADANCE crew by filling this form!
CSSADANCE 幕后团队志愿者招募中，填写报名表，加入我们！
CONTACT US
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cssadance(at)cssadance.fi
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