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
Choreographer Jarkko Partanen is the next Artistic Director of Zodiak
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Teo Ala-Ruona becomes Zodiak's first associate artist
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Zodiak staff travelling in Spring 2026
February 21: Konträr Showcase, Stockholm, Sweden | Meet Jarkko Partanen (Artistic Director)
March 6-8: Les Printemps de Sévelin, Lausanne, Switzerland | Meet Jarkko Partanen (Artistic Director)
March 11-15: Tanzplattform Deutchland, Dresden, Germany | Meet Katarina Lindholm (Head of International Development) & Jarkko Partanen (Artistic Director)
April 15-19: Dansa València, Valencia, Spain | Meet Jarkko Partanen (Artistic Director)
April 22-25: Baltic Dance Platform, Vilnius, Lithuania | Meet Katarina Lindholm (Head of International Development), Katariina Kauppila (International Producer) & Jarkko Partanen (Artistic Director)
April 24-26: Dance Fest Skopje, Macedonia | Meet Ari Tenhula (Managing Director)
May 6-9: Spring Forward 2026, Guimarães, Portugal | Meet Katarina Lindholm (Head of International Development) & Jarkko Partanen (Artistic Director)
