Alpo Aaltokoski Company is one of the pillars of Finnish contemporary dance. AAC was founded in 1995 to create and perform contemporary dance works under the direction of choreographer-dance artist Alpo Aaltokoski.
During his career, Alpo Aaltokoski has created more than 65 choreographies which have been performed in more than 30 countries across five continents.
Alpo Aaltokoski Company’s works are characterized by choreographic skill and a seamless dialogue with light, sound and costume design which, along with the choreographer’s strong movement, open the performances up to a wider audience.
Alpo Aaltokoski Company’s operations are managed by Nomadi ry, which also acts as a supporting organization for 50+Dance Collective, the Ukrainian-based Ethno Contemporary Ballet, the street dance collective Will Funk For Food, and numerous freelance artists.
Key artists of Alpo Aaltokoski Company:
Dancers: Johanna Ikola, Tuovi Rantanen, Esete Sutinen, Satu Rekola, Terhi Vaimala, Jonna Eiskonen, Jussi Väänänen, Jouni Majaniemi, Ahto Koskitalo, Marjo Kuusela, Patricia Sejas, Delfiina Huczkowski, Marja Leino, Ari Numminen, Sari Laakso, Maikki Hauru, Yeinner Chicas, Katja Koukkula, Anna Palmio, Jere Jääskeläinen, Jussi Suomalainen, Nina Bulgakova, Angela Aldebs, Anastasiia Mostova, Kataryna Zhuravlova, Emiliano Castillo
Light, sound and costume designers, videographers, photographers and graphic designers: Kalle Paasonen, Marja Uusitalo, Johanna Storm, Milla Moilanen, Teo Lanerva, Taina Relander, Antrea Kantakoski, Anna Perez, Erno Seppälä, Aake Otsala, Alisha Davidow, Matti Jykylä, Jere Mönkkönen, Ninna Lindström, Kirsti Maula, Tanja Ahola, Atte Karttunen, Mikko Lampinen, Teemu Kyytinen, Alexander Salvesen, Thomas Freundlich
Other performers, composers and musicians: Joonas Widenius, Lea Pekkala, Ricardo Padilla, Jussi Jaakonaho, Sanna Salmenkallio, Bakr Hasan, Ali Saad, Amalia Martinez, Ali Alawad
Alpo Aaltokoski Company’s purpose is to create high-quality dance works. The company also strives to actively build a culture where art has intrinsic value in the society, and improve the status and accessibility of Finnish dance art. AAC’s actions are based on values of justice and community spirit.
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“In a commercialized world, art is the last refuge where one can reflect the past, present and future, free from the demands of productivity.”
– Alpo Aaltokoski