TaikaTalk

Conversations with movers and shakers from around the world

“If we’re working together, we can make bigger, wonderful things happen”

by Pasi Pirttiaho 04/09/2023 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

Talking about food and sustainability with Holly and Minaë from Zestii Kitchens

“Any kind of sound is precious”

by Pasi Pirttiaho 21/06/2023 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

Vocal artist Meri Nikula talks about the healing power of the voice and her journey

two young people in an office environment, smiling and relaxed

“Game is not a four-letter word”

by Pasi Pirttiaho 25/05/2023 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

A conversation with the people behind the Peliliike Digital Youth Work project

Three women dance in the forest. they carry small scythes. their muscular backs are exposed in the sunlight.

“A conversation with the universe”

by Pasi Pirttiaho 28/04/2023 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

A conversation with Nina Bulgakova about being a mature dancer in a new country.

A distorted image of dancers in a dark space. There are lots of geometric blocks of light and the dancers' faces are illuminated by LED strips inside the hood of their costumes.

“Thinking outside of frames”

by Pasi Pirttiaho 23/03/2023 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

Stephanie Felber is a choreographer based in Munich. Her work focuses on multimedia productions that experiment with spaces and enter into an open dialogue with the audience. Stephanie graduated in 2008 from The Iwanson International School of Contemporary Dance in Munich and went on to study photography and cinematography. Since […]

“Its all about trust”

by John 24/11/2022 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

a conversation between dance artists Maria Solei Järvet and Shang-Jen Yuan

A woman is dancing with her reflection on a large screen. Also part of the image on the screen are other dancers who may or may not be in the same room.

“Freedom gives you focus”

by Lola 08/09/2022 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

An introduction to dance artist Kira Riikonen

This scene is in the courtyard of a large, ornate brick building. It is daytime, and quite sunny. A man looks down at a smaller woman. Both are wearing brown paper that has been drawn on. There is drawing equipment on the ground. The two people are surrounded by line drawings.

“How do we start a relationship if we don’t have words?”

by Lola 29/08/2022 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

getting deep in discussion with Cai Tomos – one of the UK’s leading community dance practitioners

Siri is jumping, her arms outstretched above her head. Its almost a classic ballet pose, apart from the fact that she is in midair above a concrete pier overlooking the sea. There are beaches and mountains in the distance. The sky is blue, but it looks quite cold because she is wearing a coat and scarf.

“Working with non-trained bodies helps find a more honest body language”

by Lola 18/08/2022 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

Siri Wigdel talks about the inspiration for her lifelong journey as a dancer, teacher, facilitator and producer

A man launches himself into the air over a night-time city street. His bright white trainers contrast with the dark background.

“Its my duty, as an artist, to be optimistic”

by John 03/08/2022 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

a video interview with dance artist Julian Owusu, who gives a fascinating insight into his many philosophies

a woman and a child are dancing together on an urban street. The woman wears a t-shirt with the words DANCE WITH ME. she seems to be copying the movement of the small girl.

‘Holding onto meaning’

by John 26/07/2022 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

a video interview with Portuguese artivist Rita Marcalo

“What today seems to be a defeat might, in time, turn out to be positive”

by Lola 26/06/2022 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

Dance artist Nurbak Batulla shares some fascinating insights into Tatar culture and the world’s most boring martial art

a dancer in a pink sweater is performing in the mud at the edge of a body of water. she is lying down, becoming part of the landscape, so that we cannot see her face or head. the softness of her sweater and the clean skin of her hand contrasts with the dirt and roots and leaves and birch trees surrounding her.

“Having a rest is political”

by Lola 26/05/2022 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

Hannah Sampé shares her thoughts about her practice as a dancer and not dancing during her residency in Varjakka in 2021

“One Should Live While Alive”

by Lola 05/04/2022 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

Tuvan musician Sugder Ludup talks with Lölä about the connections between music and Shamanism

A man in casual sports clothing is doing a handstand on the concrete outside of a steel-clad building. His body is twisted into an asymmetric pose, suggesting that this is a split second of a complex breakdance choreography.

“It all comes from listening respectfully and gently”

by Lola 01/02/2022 in TaikaTalk 0 comments

in discussion with Swedish breakdancer Pontus Linder about breaking out of the breaking scene