Kateryna Piatyhor

Espoo, Uusimaa

Community Well-being through Dance & Mindfulness

I am a Community Educator student at Humak University of Applied Sciences, specializing in leadng inclusive and low-threshold community activities. I facilitate unique workshops that blend Bachata Lady Style dance with mindfulness techniques and art-based methods (such as intuitive drawing).

My work focuses on social empowerment and mental well-being, specifically for international women and refugees. The goal is to create a 'safe space' where physical movement through dance serves as a bridge to self-expression, stress relief, and social networking.

Currently, I manage an active multicultural community of over 30 participants in Helsinki and Espoo. My expertise lies in group facilitation, multicultural communication, and using art as a tool for social inclusion and integration.

Customer references

1. Educational Institution (Partner):

Humak University of Applied Sciences (Humak AMK)

Role: The activities are conducted as part of my professional studies in Community Education (Yhteisöpedagogi). My projects are supervised and evaluated by the faculty (e.g., Heidi Humala), ensuring a high pedagogical standard.

2. Venue Partners (References):

Helsinki Youth Services / City of Helsinki (Ruoholahti Youth Centre)

Details: I have successfully organized community meetings and workshops in Ruoholahti. This partnership involves venue management and coordinating activities within municipal spaces.

Matinkylän asukastila / Espoo City

Details: I have a history of organizing groups in community spaces in Espoo, focusing on local resident engagement and integration.

3. Community Partners:

International and Refugee Support Networks

Details: I collaborate with informal networks and peer-support groups for Ukrainian refugees and international residents in the Uusimaa region to reach my target audience.

4. Professional Expertise (References):

Community Facilitation & Peer Support

Production: "Community Well-being Sunday" (Feb 2026). A multidisciplinary production involving mindfulness and collaborative art, serving a group of 10 participants.

Artistic fields