Valtteri Raekallio

Valtteri Raekallio is based in Helsinki and one of the most prominent Finnish choreographers of his generation. His choreographic work explores the boundaries between multiple art forms. He creates bold performances and films that combine complex narratives and themes with strong visual imagery and well crafted movement. His productions reach from immersive site-specific performances to stage work and film projects of different approaches. He is also an internationally recognized teacher in high demand at universities and dance workshops. As a dancer Valtteri Raekallio has worked with major international and Finnish choreographers in over 70 productions in 40 countries. He has appeared in contemporary dance performances, opera and theatre productions and films. In 2019 his company Raekallio Corp. received the Finland Prize and Valtteri Raekallio received the City of Helsinki Artist of the Year award. In 2018 he was an Aerowaves Twenty 18 artist and the performance Oneiron was selected for the Ice Hot Nordic Dance Platform in Reykjavik. In 2017 Raekallio was awarded a five-year Finnish State Grant for Artists and the Uusimaa Cultural Prize.