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GROUP PERFORMANCESFIN 11 – In the City1st performance: Monday, 11th July at 11:40, Hall 22nd performance: Tuesday, 12th July at 12:00, Hall 13rd performance: Friday, 15th July at 15:00, Hall 3Title: In the CityClubs: Raahen Nv, FunkyHall/Raahe, Oulun NvChoreographers: Kirsti Mäkinen-Reijasalo, together with Anu Kyllönen &Marjo Yli-Maunula, Virve Hautamaa, Heini EkoluomaNo. of gymnasts: 49Description: This show is a story of different people in the City; women,workmen, businessmen, schoolgirls and streetgangs. Type of performance isFinnish gymnastics and streetdance.

FIN 12 – High heels, high Feelings1st performance: Monday, 11th July at 11:40, Hall 72nd performance: Tuesday, 12th July at 12:40, Hall 53rd performance: Friday, 15th July at 16:00, Hall 5Title: High heels – high feelingsClub: Jyväskylän NvChoreographers: Tarja Rasimus-Järvinen, Laura Härkönen, Laura Virkkula,Tarja PasanenNo. of gymnasts: 67Description: The meaning of high heels in women’s life. Brisk, refreshing andbeautiful dance/gymnastics combined with acrobatics.

FIN 16 – A sense of moomin1st performance: Monday, 11th July at 12:00, Hall 52nd performance: Wednesday, 13th July at 10:00, Hall 53rd performance: Friday, 15th July at 14:20, Hall 5Title: A sense of MoominClubs: Jakobstads Gf, Vasa Gf, Idrottsföreningen Drott, Närpes Gf, LappfjärdsGf, Borgå Gf, Lovisa GfChoreographers: Pia Nyman, Anna Backlund, Dan Backlund, Susanne Åkerholm,Dansgruppen IllusionNo. of gymnasts: 87Description: The performance consists of five programs: Showdance, variationof gymnastic dance, aerobics and elderly mens 'pyramide-gymnastics'.

FIN 17 – Gymmix1st performance: Tuesday, 12th July at 09:40, Hall 52nd performance: Thursday, 14th July at 17:40, Hall 53rd performance: Friday, 15th July at 17:20, Hall 7Title: GymmixClubs: 1+2) Porin Nv, 3) Vammalan Nv, 4) Hämeenlinnan VoimisteluseuraChoreographers: 1) Pia Kiuru, 2) Janette Johansson, 3) Sirpa Isokoski ja SirkkuErkkilä, 4) Anu VartiainenNo. of gymnasts: 60Description: The performance consists of four different programs: Porin Nv,“Northern birds”; Porin Nv, “Summer delights (with hoops)”; Vammalan Nv,”Fun together”, Hämeenlinnan VS, ”Encounters”

FIN 18 – Tales from the Kalevala1st performance: Monday, 11th July at 11:40, Hall 32nd performance: Wednesday, 13th July at 15:20, Hall 13rd performance: Friday, 15th July at 14:40, Hall 3Title: Tales from the KalevalaClub: Iisalmen Nv IINAChoreographers: Lilli Härmä-Leinonen, Kia Aminoff and Jaana InnanenNo. of gymnasts: 30Description: The topic of the performance is the Finnish national epos Kalevala.It compromises the following scenes: Aino's fate, the revenge of Joukahainen,the rescue of Väinämöinen, Väinämöinen in Pohjola and the forging of theSampo.

LARGE GROUP PERFORMANCESFIN 01 – The KalevalaRehearsal: Monday, 11th July at 15:10—15:35 (Pontaise)1st performance: Tuesday, 12th July at 16:10—16:25 (Pontaise)2nd performance: Thursday, 14th July at 13:20—13:35 (Pontaise)Title: The KalevalaChoreographer: Riikka Virkajärvi-Johnson +358415478890No. of gymnasts: 650Description: Finland's large group performance is based on the national sagaof Finland, The Kalevala. On the field you will see three powerful charactersfrom the Kalevala: LOUHI, hostess of the Northland, AINO, beauty of theNorthland, and dancing with the shields, YOUTH of the Northland.

FIN 13 - Masquerade1st performance: Tuesday, 12th July at 10:40, Hall 52nd performance: Thursday, 14th July at 17:00, Hall 73rd performance: Friday, 15th July at 13:40, Hall 5Title: Team Masquerade, Frame by Karin ForsstömClubs: 1) Keravan Nv (mens’ team), 2) Olarin Voimistelijat (EllunKanat), 3)Gymnastikföreningen i Helsingfors GFH (Isadora), 4) Vantaan Voimisteluseura(Ajattomat)Choreographers: 1) Tarja Schneider-Lehto, 2) Elina Kivelä-Taskinen, 3) KarinForsström, 4) Hannele Ahlqvist, Marita Haapasalo, Liisa Ahlqvist-LehkosuoNo. of gymnasts: 53Description: The ball may begin! Dancing, rhythm, star encounters. Eachperformer dazzles the Masquerade with his own enchanting flavour. Thetension builds up until the time when it is revealed who is hiding behind themask? What if there are uninvited guests?

FIN 14 – Will I, will I?1st performance: Tuesday, 12th July at 10:40, Hall 22nd performance: Thursday, 14th July at 17:00, Hall 33rd performance: Friday, 15th July at 10:00, Hall 1Title: Will I, will I?Club: Mellunkylän Kontio (Riikkaset)Choreographer: Riikka Virkajärvi-JohnsonNo. of gymnasts: 22Description: I will smell, taste, feel and create. I will enjoy, cherish, desire andcelebrate. I will love, laugh and live. I will, I will, I will.

FIN 15 – Moments of my life1st performance: Monday, 11th July at 12:40, Hall 52nd performance: Wednesday, 13th July at 15:20, Hall 53rd performance: Thursday, 14th July at 12:00, Hall 5Title: Moments of my LifeClubs: 1) Mäntyharjun Virkistys,2) Many senior gymnasts from different clubsChoreographers:1) Marita Mattila,2) Terttu-Liisa Virtanen and Raija NurmiNo. of gymnasts: 109Description: 1) Springflowers,2) Ladies at the grand Ball

KALEVALA GREETINGS

MASTERED by desire impulsive,By a mighty inward urging,I am ready now for singing,Ready to begin the chantingOf our nation's ancient folk-songHanded down from by-gone ages.

PROGRAM

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FIN 27A – Fairytale (Forssan Nv)Wednesday, 13th July at 13:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 19A – Gimme Rock (GHF-HGK)Monday, 11th July at 14:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 17A – Ramalama (Hämeenlinnan VS)Tuesday, 12th July at 13:00, Place de la Riponne

FIN 27B – Sandstorm (Härmän Siskot)Thursday, 14th July at 12:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 18A – Danger lurks in the dark (Iisalmen Nv IINA)Thursday, 14th July at 14:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 18B – Glitter and action (Iisalmen Nv IINA)Tuesday, 12th July at 14:00, Place de la Riponne

FIN 18C – The moment I can see (Iisalmen Nv IINA)Thursday, 14th July at 15:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 18D – Warriors (Iisalmen Nv IINA)Monday, 11th July at 17:00, Place de la Riponne

FIN 27C – Nymphs in love (Jyväskylän Nv 1)Thursday, 14th July at 13:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 27D – Still mine (Jyväskylän Nv 2)Thursday, 14th July at 12:00 Place de la Riponne

FIN 27E – A crack (Jyväskylän Nv 3)Thursday, 14th July at 16:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 27F – From ash the women raised up (Jyväskylän Nv 4)Thursday, 14th July at 12:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 27G – Donna mobile (Kankaanpään Voimistelijat 1)Friday, 15th July at 14:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 27H – Polka dance (Kankaanpään Voimistelijat 2)Friday, 15th July at 12:00, Place de la Riponne

FIN 27I – Tale of a lonely fairy (Keuruun Nv 1)Wednesday, 13th July at 14:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 27J – Don’t leave (Keuruun Nv 2)Wednesday, 13th July at 17:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 27K – Pink pirates (Kotkan Nv 1)Wednesday, 13th July at 17:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 27L – Flow (Kotkan Nv 2)Wednesday, 13th July at 13:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 16A – Vanishing act (Lappfjärds Gf 1)Thursday, 14th July at 13:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 16B – Showbiz (Lappfjärds Gf 2)Monday, 11th July at 15:00, Place de la Riponne

FIN 15A – Festival of colors (Mäntyharjun Virkistys)Tuesday, 12th July at 17:00, Place de la Riponne

FIN 19B – Great Escape (Närpes Gf)Tuesday, 12th July at 14:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 13A – Bodypercussion (Olarin Voimistelijat)Wednesday, 13th July at 15:00, Flon

FIN 27M – Profanity (Pyhäjärven Nv 1)Friday, 15th July at 13:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 27N – Let’s have fun (Pyhäjärven Nv 2)Friday, 15th July at 16:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 27O – Perhaps (Tikkakosken Voimistelu- ja Liikuntaseura)Wednesday, 13th July at 15:00, Place de la Navigation

FIN 27P – Heartbeat (Turun Nv)Thursday, 14th July at 17:00, Place de la Riponne

EDUCATIONAL FORUMFIN 100 – Gymnastics: A way of life!Monday 11th July at 14:00 - 14:30, Hall 9Workshop leader: Mikael Fogelholm (University of Jyväskylä, University ofHelsinki)Type: Gymnastics and dance – methodology/pedagogyDescription: Physical activity has its specific roles throughout our life. Nosingle activity can be seen as a “sole solution”, different kinds of activitiesare necessary to ensure a healthy lifestyle. Gymnastics for all has several rolesin different parts of our life. It helps in building motor skills of children, isbone strengthening, it can enhance social happiness and health with workingage individuals and it assists in preventing falls and building up mobility inold age.

FIN 101 – Gym fun at a golden ageMonday 11th July at 11:00 - 12:00, Hall 9Workshop leader: Birgitta RautalinType: Gymnastics and dance – funDescription: Even though the program is planned for senior gymnasts, it suitsall ages. The exercises will be easy and fun, the music and rhythm from popularmusic and evergreens. The program includes: functional warm-up movements,short co-ordination series, muscular endurance, balance and stretching. Someparts of the program have a social basis, such as team work and excerciseswhere you will need the help of a partner. The program will end with a shortand easy all-together-dance.

FIN 102 – Apparatus Gymnastics is for all!Friday 15th July at 11:00 - 12:00, Hall 9Workshop leader: Erkki Tervo (University of Jyväskylä)Type: Gymnastics and apparatusDescription: Traditional gymnastics apparatus can be adapted/supplementedin order to suit different ability levels. Apparatus gymnastics can be alsovaluable for elderly people. Power, dynamic balance and body control can beimproved through regular exercise. Ergonomic concerns are important. Exerciseseries need to be planned carefully in order to foster the development ofphysical capabilities. This must be kept in mind when modifying apparatus,exercise environment, tasks and teaching methodology.

FIN 19 – Feel Finland1st performance: Monday, 11th July at 10:00, Hall 52nd performance: Wednesday, 13th July at 14:00, Hall 53rd performance: Friday, 15th July at 17:20, Hall 6Title: Feel FinlandClubs: Gymnastikföreningen I Helsingfors, Helsingfors Gymnastikklubb,Gymnastik- och idrottsföreningen Toppen, Närpes Gf, Pargas IdrottsföreningChoreographers: Birgitta Rautalin, Oona Kivelä, Jaana Arola, Annika Nyman,Malin Ekroos, Sandra SundlinNo. of gymnasts: 69Description: The performance consists of four different programs:compromising aspects of artistics, dance and senior gymnastics.

EVENING PROGRAMMESNordic EveningWednesday, 13th July at 18:30, Malley HallThe Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have togetherprepared an event/performance called “The Changeling – Nordic myth ormodern tale?” The choregrapher is Anders Frisk from Sweden together withEija Österberg and Christian Vilppola. The responsible person in Finland hasbeen Marita Haapasalo (+358405763024). There will be 30 gymnasts fromFinland representing five gymnastics clubs: Espoon Syke, Keravan Nv, VantaanVoimisteluseura, Liikuntaseura Vihti-Gym and Nurmijärven Nv

FIG GalaFriday, 14th July at 18:30 & 21:15, Malley HallSaturday, 15th July at 10:00 & 13:00, Malley HallWe will also see an aesthetic group gymnastics free/performance programmefrom Finland at the FIG Gala. Chreography is made by Mia Ranne(+358407434123). The 27 gymnasts represent Lahjan Tytöt Gymnastics Clubfrom Turku.

CITY PERFORMANCES

CLOSING CEREMONYWelcome to Helsinki 2015! Make the earth move… with your heartEarth Moves – Next stop FinlandChoreographers:Johanna Ahlqvist +358 40 412 0090Liisa Ahlqvist-Lehkosuo +358 40 592 5109Laura Nihti +358 40 507 2081

(sorted by club names)

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Alajärven Voimistelu ja LiikuntaAnjalan JumppaseuraBorgå GfEspoon SykeEuran NvForssan NvGymnastikföreningen i HelsingforsGIF ToppenHaka GymHelsingfors GymnastikklubbHelsingin NvHyvinkään Voimistelu ja LiikuntaHämeen NvHämeenlinnan VoimisteluseuraHärmän SiskotIF DrottIisalmen Nv IINAInkeroisten LiikuntaseuraIsonkyrön Voimistelijat

Committee in charge of the Finnish performances as a wholeMarja Kallioniemi (chair) +358 50 565 8777Hannele Ahlqvist +358 40 735 0177Bodil Mickels +358 40 732 6547Christel Lundström +358 40 578 0560

Project officials:Päivi Tamminen (project director) +358 400 809 582Benno Gratt (project assistant) +358 9 5490 3380

Contact informationFinnish Gymnastics Federation SvoliHämeentie 105 A, 00550 Helsinki, Finlandoffice@voimistelu.fi or firstname.lastname@voimistelu.fiwww.voimistelu.fi www.wg-2015.com

President Kirsti Partanen +358 40 778 2497General Secretary Maria Laakso +358 50 562 6226

PA R T I C I PA T I N G G Y M N A S T I C S C L U B S F R O M F I N L A N D

Raahen NvRiihimäen Voimistelu ja LiikuntaRuoveden NvSavitaipaleen NvSavonlinnan Voimistelu ja LiikuntaSodankylän KisasiskotSäkylän NvTampereen NvTikkakosken Voimistelu- ja LiikuntaseuraTikkurilan NvTurun NvTuusulan NvVaasan VasamattaretVammalan NvVantaan VoimisteluseuraVasa GfVetelin NvViherlaakson VeikotViialan NvVuorelan KuntoYlitornion Voimistelu ja Liikunta

Jalasjärven NvJakobstads GfJoensuun Voimistelu ja LiikuntaJyväskylän NvJyväskylän Voimistelijat -79Järvenpään VoimistelijatKalannin NvKangasalan NvKankaanpään VoimistelijatKeminmaan NvKeravan NvKeuruun NvKokemäen NvKotkan NvKouvolan JumppaseuraKuopion NvKuopion Reippaan VoimistelijatKuopion VipinäLahjan TytötLappeenrannan Nv

Lappfjärds GfLapuan NvLempäälän PandatLiikuntaseura Vihti-GymLoviisan LiikuntaseuraLovisa GfMellunkylän KontioMikkelin NvMyllykosken NvMäntsälän VoimistelijatMäntyharjun VirkistysNaantalin VoimistelijatNokian PyryNurmijärven Voimistelu ja LiikuntaNurmon Jymyn JumpparitNärpes RedskapsgymnasterOlarin VoimistelijatOrimattilan VoimistelijatOulun NvOulun VoimisteluseuraPakilan VoimistelijatPargas IFPorin NvPyhäjärven Nv

TEAM FINLAND in the Gymnaestrada 2011: 1400 participants, 84 gymnastics clubs