Suvi Honkanen. Photo by Vilhelm Bjersér On April 29th, dancers and dance enthusiasts around the world celebrated the International Day of Dance. At DanceWorks Helsinki, we started off this spring season with preparing for three new dance works: Romantics, DanceWorlds, and Ilmaa! (Air!) As we contemplate these three works, we are pleased to see that our dream of taking dance to new places and making it inclusive and accessible is a reality. Through Romantics, we are bringing

Narcisa cast in Christmas spirits. Original photo by Ali Kesanto As DanceWorks Helsinki approaches the end of its first full working year, we find ourselves reflecting on a season that has been intense, busy, and wonderfully fruitful. We have brought new contemporary ballet works to the stage, collaborated with inspiring artists, reached new audiences, and taken part in a range of events across the Helsinki region. Here is a look back at everything we have created and shared

DanceWorks Helsinki partnered with Mieli – Mental Health Finland during Mental Health Art Week to explore the connection between dance and well-being. Through the premiere of Narcisa and shared reflections on movement, vulnerability, and self-acceptance, we highlight how dance supports mental health by fostering emotional expression, community, and resilience.