JoJo’s program in 2025 consists of JoJo’s own productions and guest performances.
Valvesali, Oulu
Fri 13.6. at 19, Premiere
Sat 14.6. at 16
Sat 14.6. at 19, Audience discussion
Sat 1.11. at 19
Sun 2.11. at 16 & 19
Dance House Helsinki
Wed 1.10. at 19
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Tampere-talo
Sat 4.10. at 19
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Turku City Theatre
Wed 22.10. at 19.30
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Lappeenranta City Theatre, Main Stage
Thu 8.1.2026 at 14 & 18.30
Event Calendar
The dance production Kreutzer Sonata is a modern version of Leo Tolstoy’s novel from 1889. The music is Ludwig van Beethoven’s Kreutzer sonata, on the basis of which Leo Tolstoy was inspired to write his novel. Later, Leoš Janáček was again impressed by the novel, which he turned into a composition to be heard in the performance.
Kreutzer Sonata deals with love, jealousy, passion and life. How far are you willing to go for love, and what can be the consequences of it. Modern interpretation explores and deals with relationships between people through dance. The work features both classical ballet and contemporary dance.
Choreography: Atte Kilpinen | Dance: Atte Kilpinen, Johan Pakkanen, Heidi Salminen, Frans Valkama | Light & visual design: Tuomas Honkanen & Jouka Valkama | Music design: Laura Vikman | Photos: Marjo Tynkkynen | Production: JoJo – Oulu Dance Centre | In collaboration with: Ballet Finland | Duration: 1 hour
Dancers / performance:
Dance House Helsinki 1.10. – Atte Kilpinen, Johan Pakkanen, Heidi Salminen
Tampere Hall 4.10. – Atte Kilpinen, Johan Pakkanen, Heidi Salminen
Turku City Theatre 22.10. – Atte Kilpinen, Heidi Salminen, Frans Valkama
Atte Kilpinen is the Finnish National Ballet’s 1st soloist, dance artist and choreographer. During his career he has danced in many different groups, e.g. Hamburg Ballet, Finnish National Ballet, Tero Saarinen Company, Susanna Leinonen Company, Pori Dance Company, Turku City Theatre and Ballet Finland.
More information about Atte Kilpinen visit attekilpinen.com
Johan Pakkanen is a Finnish National Ballet’s 1st soloist, known for his strong expression and technical skill. He has performed in several significant roles in domestic and international productions, and his stage charisma has impressed critics and audiences alike. Pakkanen brings nuances of both classical and contemporary ballet to the performances, and his work has been described as uncompromising and artistically dedicated.
Heidi Salminen is Finland’s new top talent. After graduating from the Stockholm Ballet School, Salminen was attached to the Royal Ballet in Stockholm. She joined the Finnish National Ballet in 2021 and has been captivating Finnish audiences ever since. Salminen was seen in the spring of 2024 in the lead role of The Rite of Spring and now makes her debut in the title role of Edith Piaf.
Frans Valkama is a principal dancer at the Finnish National Ballet and one of the most successful Finnish dancers of the moment. He has performed around the world in Singapore, Moscow, Copenhagen and Amsterdam. Valkama has danced a huge number of leading roles in various ballets and excelled in contemporary dance works by several choreographers, including Ohad Naharin, William Forsythe, Kenneth Kvarnström, Carolyn Carlson, Jorma Uotinen, Jorma Elo, Marjo Kuusela, Jiri Kylian, George Balanchine and Wayne McGregor. Valkama has just been awarded the Edvard Fazer Prize.
Performances in Oulu: 23 e (regular ticket) / 17 e (pensioners, students etc) / 12 e (JoJo member-prized ticket)
Tickets from Ticket Sales Office in Cultural Centre Valve and Ticketmaster.fi. Shipping and handling costs will be added to tickets purchased from the online store.
Kaikukortti: 6 tickets / performance
The seats are numbered.
Performances in Helsinki: Link to Dance House Helsinki ticket sales
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