Your Online Dance Studio
More than a dance studio, a way of living
Your journey, growth, and happiness are at the heart of everything we do. Ballroom, Latin, and the deeper art of movement, guided by champions, wherever you like to dance.
Welcome to YODS
Welcome to the YODS Lifestyle
More than an online dance studio, it’s a way of living through movement.
Movement is dance, the flow of energy, the rhythm of being. At YODS you’re never alone. We help you move freely and fully. Dance here is not about perfection but presence, feeling, expression, and connection.
Our experienced coaches give you guidance, support, and inspiration every step of the way. Whether you dance for joy or to explore new goals, we’re here to guide you.
Move. Feel good. Discover yourself through dance.
A whole studio. One membership.
Waltz
The Waltz is a graceful and flowing dance known for its smooth movements and elegant style. Dancing to beautiful 3/4 rhythm music, it creates a light and timeless feeling on the dance floor. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced dancer, the Waltz is enjoyable and inspiring to learn.
Tango
Tango is a passionate and expressive dance full of character, connection, and dramatic energy. With sharp movements, strong musicality, and close partner interaction, Tango feels both powerful and exciting to dance. Learning Tango is not only about steps. It's about confidence, emotion, and discovering the unique chemistry between music and movement.
Foxtrot
The Foxtrot is a smooth and stylish dance known for its effortless movement and relaxed elegance. Combining slow and quick steps, it creates a sophisticated and enjoyable feeling that suits many styles of music.
Viennese Waltz
The Viennese Waltz is a fast and elegant dance filled with continuous turning movements and flowing energy. Danced to lively 3/4 rhythm music, it creates a joyful and timeless feeling of movement.
Quickstep
The Quickstep is a lively and energetic dance full of lightness, speed, and joy. With its quick footwork and playful character, it brings excitement and fun while still feeling elegant and smooth.
Latin
Rhythms
Soon expanding into Latin dances including Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Pasodoble, and Jive.
Dance
Outdoors
Dance Outdoors lessons are filmed outdoors because dance doesn't belong only into four walls. Dance can happen anywhere. A studio is only one place to learn. Sometimes a rocky shore, a park, or an open landscape inspires creativity, freedom, and expression. We want our lessons to reflect that spirit.
Exploring
Your Movement
Deepen your connection to movement and body awareness while discovering your natural flow. These classes and exercises encourages freedom, expression, and a more personal way of moving and dancing.
Mobility &
Strength
Great dancing starts with a strong foundation. These exercises are designed to develop mobility, strength, balance, posture, and stability, helping you move with greater control, power, and freedom. A stronger body supports better dancing, in every style and at every level.
More than steps. A feeling, a practice, a way of being present
Guided Dance Classes
Dance classes, technique videos, and choreography across every level and style. New lessons added every week, so you can learn and practice at your own pace.
Move with Awareness
Discover how alignment, biomechanics, and body awareness can make dancing feel lighter, clearer, and more natural.
Dance for Life
Dance supports fitness, wellbeing, confidence, and connection. Not as a separate goal, but as a natural result of moving, learning, and enjoying the dance.
Discover the dancer within. Move freely. Connect with yourself
From Ballroom and Latin dance to strength, balance, mobility, and body awareness, discover different ways to learn, move, and deepen your relationship with dance.
Start your dance journey today
Join YODSProfessional guidance with genuine warmth
Wherever you like to dance.
Coaches
Markus Hirvonen
Coach
Two-time Blackpool Champion. I teach the way I dance, with warmth, feeling, and full presence.
Coming soon
Latin coach
A new YODS coach is joining the team. Stay tuned.
Visiting coaches
Liisa Setälä
Ballroom coach
Coach on Dancing with the Stars Finland. I bring together technical precision with creativity and self-expression.
Stefaniia Mytsak
Latin coach
Latin dancer and teacher from Ukraine, now based in Finland. I bring warmth, soul, and a supportive style where everyone feels welcome on the floor.
Coming soon
Visiting coach
A guest coach joining YODS soon.
AI coaches
Maria
AI coach
Warm, attentive, asks the question that helps you notice yourself. She knows the dance and meets you where you are.
Julio
AI coach
Calm and grounded, with an ear for the body's tempo. He knows the dance and answers in time with you.
Your personal dance coach, anytime you need one
Practice with Maria and Julio wherever you are. Ask questions, get instant feedback, or send a video for personalized coaching.
Live session
A conversation about dance
Talk with Maria and Julio as if they were right there with you. Whether you have a question, need encouragement, or want a fresh perspective, Maria and Julio are there to guide you.
Video analysis
Get feedback on your dance
Upload a dance video from practice, a competition, or a performance and receive thoughtful feedback on your movement, connection, musicality, and expression. Discover what is already working well and where new opportunities for growth may lie.
Why Dance?
Dance is not only about technique, choreography, or self-expression. It is also one of the most powerful ways to learn more about yourself.
It is one of the few activities that engages the body, mind, emotions, creativity, and presence all at the same time. The true value of dance is not found in mastering steps or routines, but in what you discover along the way.
Dance challenges both body and mind. It helps you stay active, develop self-trust, strengthen your connection to yourself, and rediscover joy in movement.
Dance also offers something many of us are missing in today’s world: presence. In a life filled with messages, emails, social media, and constant distractions, dance brings your attention back to the present moment. Back to the music. The movement. The experience itself.
For many, dance becomes one of the easiest ways to experience flow, where the mind becomes quiet and the pressure to perform fades away.
At YODS, we do more than teach Ballroom and Latin dance. We give you the tools to build confidence, connect with yourself, and discover the joy that dance can bring to your life. Along the way, you will also improve your fitness, coordination, balance, and body awareness.
Our mission is to help you develop confidence, presence, connection, and joy through movement.
The people behind YODS
Olli Paananen
Co-Founder
My background in sports and design fuels a belief that movement should feel empowering, fun, and easy to start.
Minna Jylhä
Co-Founder
My passion is creating an inspiring space where people can reconnect with themselves through movement, fall in love with dance, and share authentic human connection.
Markus Hirvonen
Co-Founder
Two-time Blackpool Champion. I teach the way I dance, with warmth, feeling, and full presence.
YODS Membership
Access guided 25-minute dance practices, technique classes, philosophy sessions, and curated beginner-friendly programs. Practice solo or with a partner, anytime, anywhere.
Paid account includes:
- Unlimited access to all dance classes
- New classes & exercises every week
- Access to the AI coaches (Maria & Julio)
- Curated Spotify playlists for dance practice
Try YODS first with a free account
Common questions
Starting out
Do I need any previous dance experience?+
No. We'll get to know you with a few quick questions when you join, and suggest where to start based on your level and what excites you. Then you'll find your own pace. Every dancer begins somewhere.
Do I need a partner?+
No. You can practise everything on your own. If you have a partner, you can also explore movement together, with lessons that show both sides of the partnership.
Do I need a specific space to practise?+
No. You can dance anywhere: at home, outdoors, in a studio, or wherever you feel comfortable. Just make sure you have enough space to move safely.
What should I wear? Do I need special shoes?+
No special clothing or shoes are needed. Wear something comfortable and move as you are: barefoot, in socks, or with shoes if it feels right for you.
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes. Cancel any time and you won't be billed again. Your access stays active until the end of the payment period.
Your practice
How often should I practise, and how much time do I need?+
There's no perfect amount of time. The most important thing is simply to keep moving.
Even 10–15 minutes can make a difference. Our 25-Minute Practices are designed for real life, and longer courses are broken into short lessons you can return to whenever it fits your day.
Can I watch whenever I want?+
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Begin
Get your free waltz lesson
Explore the basics of waltz by focusing on the deep swing and flow of movement. Practice side and frontal swings, then combine them into a box step with natural and reverse turns. Relax your body and enjoy the elegant rhythm of the dance.
