Janina Rajakangas is a Helsinki-based choreographer, performer, and teacher. She creates detailed choreographic material and large-scale scores for groups. She makes work in dialogue with performers on subjects they have agency in. Her works carry a fragility and boldness that combined create a unique strength.
Her work raises questions in the audience; about who is on the contemporary dance stage? and what kind of way of being in the world do the works highlight? In her latest works, Janina deconstructs the structures of patriarchy by examining everyday power dynamics. She explores themes such as paternal relationships (Meadow 2021), the sexualization of teenage girls (Venus 2022), and inclusivity as choreography (Dancer 2023).
Janina Rajakangas Projects works have been shown at and supported by: Zodiak – Centre for New Dance, CODA International Dance Festival, Kiasma Theatre, The Place Theatre, Moving in November Festival, and Baltic Circle International Theatre Festival among others.
Janina Rajakangas Project is represented at Tanzmesse by Janina Rajakangas and Annika Sillander.
Website: janinarajakangas.com