Panel Discussion: Making the invisible visible This bilingual (fin/eng) panel brings together directors, educators, and artists with intellectual or learning disabilities (ID) to talk about the challenges and opportunities in professional dance training. The discussion aims to shed light on the challenges dancers with ID face when pursuing professional training and a career. This panel...
Two performances - REVolutions Dance: The shape of time and Ihanat Company :2x2 The Shape of Time (8min) Dancers: Sam Kedziora & Dwayne Scheuneman Choreographer: Frank Chaves Music: Mark Danziger & Aaron Wunsch "The Shape of Time" was originally created from the long friendship of a disabled military veteran and a mother of two, both...
Workshop: Wheelchair dance workshop Our workshop will be taught by teacher and choreographer Deb Goodman, dancer/teacher/choreographer Kris Lenzo and dancer/teacher/choreographer/scholar Sydney Erlikh. Our workshop will include personal introductions paired with a movement chosen by each participant. Dancers will have the opportunity to inform the group about any specific needs, injuries and requests concerning their bodies....
Panel Discussion: Building a Nordic Network for Inclusive Dance This panel introduces a new initiative to develop a collaborative network among inclusive dance organizations in Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark. While each country has made significant strides in advancing inclusive dance education and artistry, much of this work has occurred in isolation. Through this partnership,...
Two performances: Sister, I can feel it in my bones (Finland) and The Wall – MAD Kolektiv (Spain) Sister, I can feel it in my bones (Finland) (45min) "Talking about the floor, I just realised, you know, like, people are always saying if you fall you’re going to break your bones, which is obvious." Sister,...
Danskompaniet Spinn's popular family workshop and Creative school project. Waves that ripple over the water, crabs that crawl in the sand, and barnacles in the depths of the sea. Together we explore movements with inspiration from water, animals and plants. We create a safe feeling where everyone can dare to dare in their own way....
Neiti ida – Jonna Aaltonen Duration: 30 min. + discussion(noin. 10 – 15 min.) Who? Solo performance: Dancer Jonna Aaltonen Coreography: Hanna Brotherus Dance: Jonna Aaltonen Music composition/sound design: Anti Ikonen Costume design and implementation: Marjo Haapasalo Description "Neiti Ida" is an interactive and participatory solo dance piece. Shy and reserved Miss Ida becomes joyful...
This workshop is a creative exploration of space, movement, and memory—a chance to refresh how we move and how we think about movement. Through collaboration in small groups, we'll discover new ways of moving, challenge habitual patterns, and encourage participants to break free from their own expectations. Using Oblique Strategies, we’ll shift perspective, loosen structure,...
Neiti ida – Jonna Aaltonen Duration: 30 min. + discussion(noin. 10 – 15 min.) Who? Solo performance: Dancer Jonna Aaltonen Coreography: Hanna Brotherus Dance: Jonna Aaltonen Music composition/sound design: Anti Ikonen Costume design and implementation: Marjo Haapasalo Description "Neiti Ida" is an interactive and participatory solo dance piece. Shy and reserved Miss Ida becomes joyful...
The performance of the X Dance Festival at the Caisa Cultural Center today at 6 PM is sold out! 3 performances: FIMD (DK): Walking care-freely through troubles, Kris Lenzo (USA): Method, Kaos Company: Sister FIMD (DK): Walking care-freely through troubles (20min) Solo, Dancer: Sissel Phul Stauersbøl. Choreographer Paulina Rewucka, in collaboration with Sissel and Artistic...
