Tanssiartesaani ry.
Mission – touching with stories
The aim of Tanssiartesaani is to bring contemporary dance and performative arts to a wider audience — to engage, inspire, and invite active reactions through meaningful encounters.
Our artistic goal is to tell stories through multidisciplinary projects that combine different media and artistic collaborations, touching the sensitivity and imagination of the audience.
The association supports each production by fostering collaborations with other organizations and professional artists, while also creating opportunities for and with novice artists and amateurs.
Vision – multi-language projects
Contemporary dance often holds a marginal role in the arts field, sometimes seen as too elitist or difficult to understand.
Tanssiartesaani aims to bring audiences closer to dance — to enjoy, understand, and connect with the stories it tells.
To achieve this, our projects merge contemporary dance with more accessible artistic languages such as film, theatre, and interactive scenography, creating bridges between disciplines and audiences.
Values
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To express personal feelings
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To learn together
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Commitment to each project
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To listen and give feedback
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To create a safe space for every gender, origin, age, and faith
Beniamino Borghi
Marttaleena Nikkari
Bambu
Artistic Collaborations
Over the past years of productions, Tanssiartesaani ry has had the honor of collaborating with many talented artists from different disciplines. We would like to highlight those who have contributed most significantly and recently to our projects:
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Xavier Bambù Locquet Vandenberghe – dancer, video maker, photographer, assistant choreographer
- Marttaleena Nikkari – dancer and assistant choreographer
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Ruby Louise Rose – musician
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Leandro Lefa – video maker
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Tatu Vanhatalo – music artist
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Ilmari Paananen – light designer
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Leo Terävä – dancer
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Sabina Moe – dancer
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Luís Nuñez – dancer
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Elina Mieskolainen – musician
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Laura Saari – musician
Their artistry and dedication have shaped the interdisciplinary and inclusive nature of our work.
Supports and Partners
Tanssiartesaani ry gratefully acknowledges the continued support of Svenska Kulturfonden, Konstsamfundet, the City of Loviisa, and the City of Porvoo. Our projects have also received valuable funding from Stiftelsen Brita Maria Renlunds Minne, Taike – Arts Promotion Centre Finland, and the Finnish Cultural Foundation, both at regional and national levels.
Over the years, Tanssiartesaani ry has collaborated with numerous partners and institutions across Finland and abroad, building bridges between dance, music, and multimedia arts. Our valued collaborators include Caisa – City of Helsinki Cultural Centre, Scenkonst Sörmland (Sweden), Stödföreningen för Lovisa Konst / Art in Lov Residency, Loviisa Contemporary / Kucku Festival, Sibelius Päivät Chamber Music Festival, Porvoon Pride, and Strömfors Art Gallery, among others.
Their collaboration and trust make it possible for us to continue creating meaningful, community-oriented art that connects people through dance, performance, and interdisciplinary dialogue. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who have supported and believed in our work.
Annual Report
Each year, Tanssiartesaani ry publishes an annual report summarizing our artistic work, community collaborations, and financial activity. The latest Annual Report and Financial Statements can be viewed through the link below.