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.


Happening

News:

Alen Nsambu selected for Aerowaves '25! NEON BEIGE in SpringForward (April 2025)
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Teo Ala-Ruona selected for the Nordic Pavilion at the Biennale Architettura 2025 
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Upcoming dates:

April 10, 2025: Mikko Niemistö: Glass Eyes | Les Subs, Lyon, France

April 24, 2025: Alen Nsambu: NEON BEIGE | Spring Forward, Gorizia, Italy

 

Zodiak staff travelling in Spring 2025: 

April 23-26: Spring Forward, Gorizia, Italy | Meet Jenni-Elina von Bagh (Artistic Director) and Katarina Lindholm (Head of International Development)

May 25-28: Cph Stage, Copenhagen, Denmark | Meet Katarina Lindholm (Head of International Development)

June 11-14: PT.25 Portuguese Platform for Performing Arts, Lisbon, Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal | Meet Jenni-Elina von Bagh (Artistic Director)

Artists we are currently working with

Elina Pirinen ©Venla Helenius

Elina Pirinen

Ghosts of Rosegarden (2026)

Premiere
Sari Palmgren

Sari Palmgren

Last Dance (2025)

Available for touring
Teo Ala-Ruona ©Miikka Pirinen

Teo Ala-Ruona

Damnat (2027)

Premiere
Sonja Jokiniemi ©Aurelién Mole

Sonja Jokiniemi

Armo (2024)

Available for touring
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)

Available for touring

W A U H A U S

Renaissance (2024)

Available for touring
Akim Bakhtaoui & Wilhelm Blomberg ©Sinem Kayacan

Akim Bakhtaoui, Wilhelm Blomberg & Will Funk For Food

A Fistful of Funk (2024)

Available for touring
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 credit: DOCK11 Berlin

Margrét Sara Guðjónsdóttir

Boundless Ominous Fields (2024)

Available for touring