Choreographer and dancer Virpi Pahkinen’s works are full of secrets; she can be a warrior of the spirit, a spectral gardener or a shaman in metamorphosis. She offers dance as an incantation and creates a meditative atmosphere with her original choreography. She is well known for her stunningly chiselled shapes and almost otherworldly moves. Pahkinen has been …
Compañia Kaari & Roni Martin is an international group of artists characterised by their high‐energy and hands-on approach, moving between dance, music and strong visual elements. The artistic team includes dancers and musicians from several countries. The company has now visited 14 countries. In addition to their live performances, the company also produces music, video …
Scenkonstbiennalen (the Swedish Biennial for Performing Arts) and ISPA Congress in Malmö/Copenhagen May 25 – 31 are fast approaching. We have gathered the all the events where our members are participating, as well as information about premieres and international touring. Read more in our newsletter » Since April we have added another five artists and …
“Honouring our past while nourishing the future” The Royal Swedish Ballet, one of the oldest ballet companies in the world, has a strong foundation in the classical repertoire as well as a capacity for and curiosity in contemporary dance. With a repertoire including ballets by some of the world’s most renowned choreographers we actively commission …
Fors Works is the project formation around the choreographic work of Martin Forsberg. Forsberg’s work is made by questioning topics and contexts, turned into choreography. Stroking reality via theatrical awareness, the work is trying to question dance as an art form, through dance. Weather investigating the relation between feminism, DIY and taste (Comic Sans), the …
Through numerous performances, Siri & Snelle have developed a personal style unrestrained by conventional genres. They playfully incorporate elements from a variety of dance techniques, as well as narrative theatre, talk-shows and live music, blending them with humor and self-irony. Drawing upon both high and popular culture, as well as the completely uncultured, they highlight …
PANTA REI DANCE THEATRE (PRD) is based in Oslo, Norway. The company is known for its high paced and colorful dance theatre performances accessible to a wide audience. PRD has an extensive outreach program to support the artistry. Panta Rei Dance Theatre was established in 2000. The company has since created nine productions and led numerous …
Wear It Like A Crown photographer: Mats Bäcker photographer: Mats Bäcker Knitting Peace photographer: Mats Bäcker Cirkus Cirkör photograph: Mattias Edwall CIRKUS CIRKÖR is Sweden’s first and largest contemporary circus, founded in 1995. Built upon art and pedagogy, Cirkus Cirkör has grown rapidly and today consists of shows touring Sweden and the world, circus events, …
Susanna Leinonen is one of the most internationally acclaimed Finnish choreographers. She has received the Finland Prize and the Dance Work of the Year award (2004), and the Helsinki Cultural Prize (2012). In 2010, Susanna Leinonen was nominated for the Benois de la Dance Prize. Leinonen’s works have toured in nearly 30 countries in several …
Swedstage is the opportunity to see and experience the very best of Swedish performing arts for children, youth and adults. During three days in Stockholm, we will present exclusively selected Swedish performances, able to tour and available for an international audience. The showcase is held every second year, and the next edition will take place …
