Come Latin Twist

By Kastanja Rauhala

New at Wonder! Commercial dance with Latin rhythm and attitude.💃

COMMERCIAL WORKSHOPS

🗓️ TUESDAY 5.8

• 17.30–18.45 Beginners (Rumba twist)
• 19.00–20.15 Open Level (Cha Cha Twist)

📍 Wonder Club Helsinki – Redi Shopping Center

These workshops combine the flashy commercials you've come to know from music videos with the flow of Latin dances - offering expression, femininity and charisma. Perfect for those who want to dance strongly, boldly and with style. 💥

Come Latin Twist – Beginners

Commercial with Latin rhythm – at a beginner level!

Beginners: A calmer intro to a combination of commercial and Latin rhythm.

This class is the perfect choice if:

• you are new to commercial dance or
• You've danced commercials, but you haven't tried Latin rhythms.

The class combines a calm Rumba twist with clear commercial moves – you will learn how to throw yourself, find rhythm and express yourself. You don't need any previous experience in Latin dances – the most important thing is enthusiasm and a desire to learn 💜

🗓️ 5.8 at 17.30-18.45

🕒 Duration: 75 minutes

⭐ Level: Beginner

🎶 Style: Rumba x Commercial

C ome Latin Twist - Open Level

An open-level class for commercial and Latin lovers!

Open level: A dynamic and expressive class for all levels.

This class combines the fast-paced Cha Cha Twist with the expressive power of commercial. Suitable for those who already have experience in either commercial or Latin dances – or both! 💥

The tempo of the class is dynamic, but the challenge is adjusted to the participants. With Kastanja's encouraging guidance, you can shine and enjoy the joy of dance – just like on stage or in a music video!

🗓️ 5.8 at 19.00-20.15

🕒 Duration: 75 minutes

⭐ Level: Open Level

🎶 Style: Cha Cha x Commercial

YOUR TEACHER'S CHESTNUT

⭐ Teacher: Kastanja Rauhala

A familiar TV star (Dancing with the Stars), Finnish Championship gold medalist and charismatic commercial expert. In Kastanja's classes you will learn to throw yourself into the action and dance as if you were on stage – just the way it should be!

Kastanja Rauhala is a dance teacher who became famous on the TV show Dancing with the Stars. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree, but has focused her career on dance.

Rauhala is a successful competitive dancer who has achieved Finnish Championship gold and dozens of other Finnish Championship medal placements during her career, including winning the Finnish Champion Latin Dance Championship in 2022. During her career, she has represented the Finnish national team and represented Finland in several World and European Championships, with achievements including the Junior 10-dance World Championship semi-final and the semi-final of the prestigious International Open competition held in England.

Rauhala has participated in the Dancing with the Stars program for the first time in 2024, placing second. In addition, Kastanja Rauhala has been seen as a dancer and lead actress in the platinum-streaming song Ympyrää by artist Isaac Sen. She has also worked as a dance teacher and coach for dancers of all levels, both children and adults. Rauhala is known for her positive and encouraging teaching style, and she has received much praise for getting her students to throw themselves into dancing and enjoy it.

Previously, Kastanja has also been seen performing in the first season of Dancing with the Stars and in the Talent Finland program, reaching the semi-finals with her dance performance.