Jonna Aaltonen, presentation in English

Dance Artist
Workshop Instructor

Jonna is a freelance dance artist and instructor of dance-movement therapy methods. During her 30-year career as an international dance artist, Jonna has worked as a performer in a wide range of fields of dance and theatre both in Finland and abroad. Today, it is important for her to bring dance out from within the protecting walls of the theatre to people. Jonna is teaching workshops with many contents, for very different target groups. She finds her work as an advocate of embodiment, body wisdom and genuine encounters very important and meaningful. As a performer and teacher, she wants to share the empowering effect of dance with everyone, regardless of age or experience, and explore the connection between movement and emotions. Jonna also has experience as a choreographer and choreographer’s assistant and production organizer.