Dance performance entitled GRIT (For what it's worth)

The performance was choreographed and performed by Milla Koistinen with dramaturgy by Synne Behrndt. The performance explored ideas connected with endurance and the politics of perseverance, physical labour, determination and resistance within sports, culture and society. 

Concept, choreography and performance: Milla Koistinen

Text: Milla Koistinen, sourced from athlete interviews and inspired by the writings of Bob Dylan

Sound design: Paul Valikoski and Grégoire Simon

Lighting design: Meri Ekola

Dramaturgy: Synne Behrndt

Set design and Costume: Teo Paaer

Teo Paaer’s assistant: Nour Ainasoja

Dialogue partners: Ringa Ropo, Thomas Broich

Supported by the Finnish Cultural Foundation and the City of Helsinki

In collaboration with Moving in November

Premiere on the 11/11 2024 in Stoa, Helsinki at Moving in November Festival

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