Sivuun Ensemble & Jarmo Saari Republic: Invitation to Dance
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Date
10.10-10.10.2026
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Duration
approx. 90 min
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Venue
Pannu Hall
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Tickets
32-21 €
Show times
Fri 10.10. at 20
In addition
The event is part of Sivuun Ensemble’s 15th anniversary year together with Naapuri.
Introduction
A unique encounter between Jarmo Saari Republic and nine independent dance companies.
Tanssiteatteri Sivuun Ensemble celebrates its 15th anniversary with an invitation to dance. In an evening infused with a spirit of solidarity and collaboration, fourteen dancers and four musicians come together in a powerful interplay of dance and live music.
The hypnotic music is created by Sivuun Ensemble’s Finnish State Prize-winning composer and guitarist Jarmo Saari, drummers Olavi Louhivuori and Abdissa “Mamba” Assefa, and saxophonist Pauli Lyytinen. Creating movement in real time are Alpo Aaltokoski, Jonna Eiskonen, Leena Harjunpää, Elina Häyrynen, Reetta-Kaisa Iles, Tanja Illukka, Unna Kitti, Terhi Kuokkanen, Marjo Kuusela, Heidi Masalin, Iiro Näkki, Liisa Pentti, Tuovi Rantanen and Marjaterttu Willman.
The dance companies building this live dialogue are Sivuun Ensemble, Alpo Aaltokoski Company, Liisa Pentti + Co, Off/Balance, Willman Dance Company, Hitaat Liikkeet ry / Playground Co, KATVE [blind spot] Company, Common Spine Collective and Leena Harjunpää Co.
Organiser: Sivuun Ensemble
Dance groups
Alpo Aaltokoski Company is a Helsinki-based dance company founded in 1995 and one of the cornerstones of Finnish contemporary dance.
Common Spine Collective is an ensemble founded in 2025 by choreographer-singer Reetta-Kaisa Iles, double bassist-composer Ville Rauhala, and visual artist-musician Janne Teivainen. The ensemble produces multidisciplinary concerts.
Liisa Pentti +Co is a Helsinki-based dance company founded in 2000. Its core values are artistic integrity and a distinctive artistic voice.
Off/Balance is a Jyväskylä-based dance company founded in 2010 that breaks boundaries between art forms. Its artistic directors are Terhi Kuokkanen and Elina Häyrynen.
Willman Dance Company is a Helsinki-based contemporary dance company founded in 2012, bringing together artists united by a passion for dance and performing arts. Its artistic director is Marjaterttu Willman.
KATVE [blind spot] Company is a Helsinki-based contemporary dance company founded in 2012, known for its multidimensional and fresh contemporary dance works. Its artistic director is Heidi Masalin.
Leena Harjunpää Co is an artistic collective based in Helsinki and founded in 2014, producing contemporary dance works and other artistic projects.
Hitaat Liikkeet ry is a performing arts association founded in 2024. It organizes peer-led training activities and produces premieres under the name Playground Co.
Sivuun Ensemble & Kallo Collective: Naapuri
Acclaimed for its blend of aerial acrobatics, contemporary dance and physical comedy, Naapuri (Neighbour) takes a peek into people’s coexistence in an apartment building.
The event is part of Sivuun Ensemble’s 15th anniversary year together with the Jarmo Saari Republic & independent dance artists concert.
Credits
Concept and direction: Ninni Perko
Performers: Jarmo Saari Republic & Pauli Lyytinen, Alpo Aaltokoski, Jonna Eiskonen, Leena Harjunpää, Elina Häyrynen, Reetta-Kaisa Iles, Tanja Illukka, Unna Kitti, Terhi Kuokkanen, Marjo Kuusela, Heidi Masalin, Iiro Näkki, Liisa Pentti, Marjaterttu Willman, Tuovi Rantanen
Music: Jarmo Saari – guitar, vocals, sampler, Taurus pedal, theremin
Pauli Lyytinen – saxophones, drum machine, live electronics, percussion
Olavi Louhivuori – drums
Abdissa “Mamba” Assefa – drums, percussion
Lighting design: Jaakko Sirainen
Sound mixing: Paavo Malmberg
Teaser: Janne Laiho
Photos: Tero Vuorinen, Darina Rodionova
Jarmo Saari Republic logo: Ville Tietäväinen
Producer: Juliane Mikkonen
Production: Sivuun Ensemble
Ticket information
When purchasing a ticket to Naapuri as well, you will receive your ticket at a discounted price.
Standard Ticket | 32 €
Pensioners | 28 €
Discount Ticket | 21 € Under 26, students, unemployed, those in civilian or military service, professionals.
Professionals | 21 € Tanssi- ja teatterialan ammattilaiset.
Please be prepared to present proof of eligibility for the discount.
The auditorium is unnumbered.
Tickets are available online and at the Glass Courtyard sales point at Kaapelitehdas. For ticket inquiries, please contact: info@tanssintalo.fi
