BIOGRAPHY
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ABOUT
PAULIINA LATVA
"I am a passionate and versatile dance artist, choreographer, and educator with a strong foundation in contemporary dance, floorwork, and street dance. My movement style is fluid and dynamic, guided by breath and natural flow, while maintaining a strong sense of precision and personal expression. I thrive in choreographies that demand powerful movement and technical accuracy while allowing space for artistic interpretation."
I am currently studying in the Master's program of Dance Pedagogy at the University of the Arts Helsinki. Throughout my career, I have performed in operas, musicals, and large-scale stage productions, working with esteemed choreographers such as Reija Wäre. I have also contributed to artist stage productions and interdisciplinary performances. My solo work DOES has been showcased at Amos Anderson Museum and Jyväskylä City Museum, while my choreography We All Belong Together was presented at Sibelius Museum in Turku, performed by three heels dancers. Additionally, my solo piece Light Will Catch You premiered at the international multi-disciplinary techno event Odeology in Odense, Denmark, created in collaboration with costume designer Ella Kärkkäinen.
In 2022, I worked as both a choreographer and dancer for music artist MALLA's summer tour. I was honored to receive the Turku City Artist Grant in 2023, supporting my continued artistic development. My work also extends to site-specific projects, such as collaborations with Art for All ry, where I explore themes of sensory experiences, human-nature relations and materials. Additionally, I have worked with circus artists in cross-disciplinary projects, focusing on the interplay between dance and aerial acrobatics.
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I also hold a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from Turku University of Applied Sciences, where my thesis focused on the utilization of dance in stroke rehabilitation. As a physiotherapist, I have worked with dancers and elite athletes, including the world championship-level synchronized skating team Rockettes. My dedication to movement extends beyond dance, as I am also a certified yoga instructor (RYT200), trained at Loka Yoga in Bali, Indonesia, and teaching yoga at Tanssille ry morning classes for professional dancers and Urheiluhallit Oy.
As an educator, I have taught about dancer's health and the factors affecting the sustainability of the career at institutions such as Kuopio Dance Festival, Tampere Conservatoire, Turku Youth Company, and WEAREKREATIV street dance education. Additionally, I am an active member of the Regional Dance Centre of Western Finland and serve on the board of Dance Health Finland ry. My work spans across borders, having trained, studied, and collaborated internationally in cities such as New York, Paris, Odense and Potchesfstroom. I deeply value teamwork and the ability to create and sustain professional networks that enrich both my own practice and the broader dance community.
As an artist, I am committed to continuous learning, exploring new artistic avenues, and sharing my expertise through education and collaboration. Whether on stage, in the studio, or in cross-disciplinary projects, my goal is to contribute to the evolution of dance while staying true to my artistic voice.
Photo: Anni Inkeri Vuorinen
"My movement style is fluid and dynamic, guided by breath and natural flow, while maintaining a strong sense of precision and personal expression."