December news

December 14th to 15th was the end weekend for the second round Choreography studies in Open Campus, University of Arts Helsinki I have been facilitating and mentoring together with choreographer and performer Pie Kär and dance historian, researcher and performer Anne Makkonen. One year long studies with 16 professional dance and theatre artist, visiting experts in the field of choreography, dramaturge and production was rich and meaningful experience with discussions, art making and sharing around choreographic work from different perspectives. Thank you for all participants!

December 16th to 18th I taught first and third year BA students in Dance Program, Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki. Morning classes included experimental anatomy, movement research and improvisation and afternoon classes shiatsu, tao yoga, chi song and taiji with introduction to Taoist philosophy behind these practices.