Susanna Leinonen Company
Susanna Leinonen Company is an internationally acclaimed contemporary dance group, known for its highly visual and emotionally powerful works. The company was founded in 2001 by its artistic director Susanna Leinonen, one of Finland’s most appreciated choreographers.
The works of Susanna Leinonen Company combine strong physicality, expressiveness, and technical virtuosity. The group creates profound pieces that draw the audience into an intense world of emotion and movement. The visual style of the works is strikingly minimalist, highlighting the dancers’ physicality and presence.
The company has toured in 30 countries around the world, performing at major festivals and theaters in countries such as Germany, France, the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Susanna Leinonen Company’s works have received recognition and praise from both audiences and critics alike.
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Club: Dance with the Dancers September 18
Dance with the Dancers breaks the traditional idea of a dance performance! The stage, auditorium, foyer, and lobby of the Alexander Theatre are transformed into a one-of-a-kind club experience. The
BODY Talks 17–19 September at Alexander Theatre
BODY TALKS – Three days of contemporary dance. An experience you will truly feel in your body. Susanna Leinonen Company brings a three-day programme, BODY TALKS, to Aleksanterin teatteri. Susanna
Generation NEXT – Open Call for emerging choreographers based in Finland
Generation NEXT Open Call for emerging choreographers based in Finland 12.5-18.6.2026 As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Susanna Leinonen Company invites emerging choreographers to present their artistic visions at Generation NEXT – an