About us
The primary aim of Tero Saarinen Company, founded by dancer-choreographer Tero Saarinen in 1996, is to use the language of dance to investigate, promote and communicate a humane worldview and basic human values.
Today, Tero Saarinen Company is one of Finland’s leading cultural exports; the group has appeared in more than 30 countries and its activities also include running an international teaching programme as well as creating and licensing Saarinen’s choreographies for other prominent dance groups. Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT1), the Batsheva Dance Company, Lyon Opéra Ballet and the Finnish National Ballet, to name but a few, have had Saarinen’s works in their repertoires.
The Company provides work for about 80 individuals each year, eight of whom have permanent posts. The group is in permanent residence at The Alexander Theatre in Helsinki.
Artistic Director: Tero Saarinen
Managing Director: Iiris Autio
Technical Director: Eero Auvinen
Marketing and Communications Manager:
Terhi Mikkonen
Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer's Assistant:
Sini Länsivuori
Dancer, Rehearsing Director: Henrikki Heikkilä
Production Assistant, Tour Manager: Marja Ollikainen
Financial Assistant: Martina Toiviainen