Zodiak – captivating cutting-edge contemporary dance and choreography

At Zodiak, we take pride in propelling fresh, cutting-edge performances to new heights on the global stage. We strive to foster international networks for our artists and performances, amplify promotional efforts, and provide support in tour production. For programmers we create opportunities to discover intriguing artists and works that collaborate with / are presented at Zodiak.

We’re always open for international colleagues, fresh art and ideas! Zodiak is an internationally renowned venue for visiting artists, probably best known for its annual Side Step Festival. We also serve as a co-production partner and host residencies.

This page presents the artists and companies Zodiak is currently working with as well as their stage works ready for touring.


Zodiak Artists on Tour:

OCTOBER 2024
17-18 – Janina Rajakangas: Dancer | CODA Oslo International Dance Festival (Oslo, Norway)
18-19 – Sonya Lindfors: ONE DROP | Beursschouwburg (Brussels, Belgium)
22-23 – Alen Nsambu: NEON BEIGE | Toivola-festivaali (Helsinki, Finland)
25-26 – Sonya Lindfors: ONE DROP | Kampnagel (Hamburg, Germany)

NOVEMBER 2024
5 – Sonja Jokiniemi: ÖH | RAS Sandnes kulturhus (Sandnes, Norway) 
29 – Tiia Kasurinen: SURFACE | Inkonst (Malmö, Sweden)

DECEMBER 2024
4 – Elina Pirinen: Mortal Tropical Dances | Norrlandsoperan (Umeå, Sweden)

 

Zodiak staff travelling

November 11-16, 2024 | Cinars, Montréal Canada 
Zodiak will be part of Nordic Square at Cinars – come and say hi if you are around!
Present at Cinars: Katarina Lindholm and Anni Leino

Find Zodiak’s staff contacts here >  
 

Artists we are currently working with

Teo Ala-Ruona ©Miikka Pirinen

Teo Ala-Ruona

For Saint Dymphna (2027)

Premiere
Sonja Jokiniemi ©Aurelién Mole

Sonja Jokiniemi

Armo (2024)

Premiere
Sonya Lindfors ©Tuukka Ervasti

Sonya Lindfors

ONE DROP (2023)

Available for touring

something like this (2023)

Available for touring
Mikko Niemistö ©Anne Naukkarinen

Mikko Niemistö

Glass Eyes (2025)

Premiere
Tiia Kasurinen ©Teea Kasurinen

Tiia Kasurinen

ONSTAGE – The Concert (2023)

Available for touring

Esa Kirkkopelto

Satan Is Dead (2024)

Available for touring
Alen Nsambu ©Martin Dam Kristensen

Alen Nsambu

NEON BEIGE (2024)

Premiere

W A U H A U S

Renaissance (2024)

Premiere
Akim Bakhtaoui & Wilhelm Blomberg ©Sinem Kayacan

Akim Bakhtaoui, Wilhelm Blomberg & Will Funk For Food

A Fistful of Funk (2024)

Premiere
Marika Peura ©Sinem Kayacan

Marika Peura

Amalgam Melee (2024)

Available for touring
Selma & Sara ©Sinem Kayacan

Sara Grotenfelt & Selma Reynisdóttir

HOPP (2024)

Available for touring
Photo: Rosaliina Elgland

Margrét Sara Guðjónsdóttir

Boundless Ominous Fields (2024)

Available for touring