A tragedy in three acts

Absurdity and the absurdity of the situation are at the heart of this three-act tragedy. The movement language combines dance and physical theater. This three-act tragedy is brought to life by Rimpparemmi dancers Herd and Järvensivu, along with musician Nurmela.

Milla Virtanen is an artist from Oulu who graduated as a dancer from the Fontys Dance Academy in the Netherlands. Since completing her studies, she has worked as a freelance dancer and performer in the Netherlands and Finland. Since 2007, Virtanen has created 15 dance theater works, and her art has been presented in 12 countries. Her primary artistic medium is dance. Alongside dance, she also makes versatile use of other tools such as visual art and physical theater.

The compulsive need to scrutinize, the feeling of being an outsider, and people’s hunger for achievement are among the themes Virtanen has explored in her works. The themes she chooses for her works are ones she recognizes within herself. Virtanen is interested in irrationality, due to its simultaneous allure and confusion. He describes the creative process as both a wonderful and terrifying leap into the unknown: “In the creative process, the landing can be either smooth, or it can slam hard right in your face. It’s always worth taking the leap, even in a broken high heel.”

Premiere in Rovaniemi on February 25, 2022