Mia Jaatinen & working group: RIEHA

RIEHA is a bodily celebration of collective boisterousness. The performance rumbles, roars, and guides the group of performers towards a ecstatic state of embodiment. Boisterousness (In Finnish ‘riehaantuminen’) is a wonderful phenomenon that is often supressed. RIEHA, by Mia Jaatinen and her working group, explores how boisterousness manifests itself – in the mind and body, as a choreographic composition, and as action through contemporary dance. RIEHA is based on the idea of a common body, its pulsation and sensations, collective wisdom, and shared understanding. The performers surrender to the joy and collective bliss of dancing. RIEHA’s performers share a long-term collaboration with the contemporary dance company Kinetic Orchestra. A strong relationship of trust has developed between the members of the group, which has enabled the formation of the common movement language, shared understanding, and sense of collective wisdom. Choreography: Mia Jaatinen ja työryhmä Performance: Sanni Giordani, Mia Jaatinen, Minna Karttunen, Anni Koskinen, Kalle Lähde and Oskari Turpeinen Lighting design: Riikka Karjalainen Sound design and dj: Josu Mämmi Production: Mia Jaatinen Co-production: Kinetic Orchestra, Zodiak - Center for New Dance