Joel Teixeira Neves & 4 FLOORS OF WHORES

4 FLOORS OF WHORES is a theater collective from Helsinki consisting of
actors/performers Emilia Jansson, Herman Nyby, Astrid Stenberg and sound designer
Riku-Pekka Kellokoski. The group's aesthetic and working methods lie at the intersection
(specifically the street corner) of physical theater, contemporary choreography, sound art
and performance art. Moving between sensuality, care, humour and obscenity, their works
approach the theatre as a testing ground for embodiment, desire and social conventions and
as a space for unruly forms of togetherness, epic contemplation and carnal knowledge. The
collective, founded in 2021, collaborates with artists and institutions both in Finland and
internationally. Their works have been presented at e.g. Hangö Teaterträff, Teater Viirus,
Baltic Circle, Anti-festival, Tehdas Teatteri, Tampereen Teatterikesä, Teater Institutet (SE),
KONTRÄR (SE), Göteborgs stadsteater (SE), Kanuti Gildi Saal (EE), The Gender House
Queer Arts Festival (DK), Sort/Hvit (DK) and DanseFestival Barents (NO).

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Joel Teixeira Neves deals with human interaction in his art. Teixeira Neves wants to create
art where those participating in the performance can pause at familiar moments and explore
interactions on a deeper affective level. The dance performance Voyeur (2017), directed by
Teixeira Neves, approaches interaction through the gaze. The performance premiered in
2017 and has been performed four seasons on five different stages. Last time on the stage
of Tanssiteatteri-MD in Tampere in fall 2025. The project PETTiNG is designed and initiated
by Teixeira Neves. The work continues the theme of Voyeur, focusing on touch. The goal of
the performance PETTiNG is to get under the skin of each participant.