Circus & Dance Finland’s adviser groups are experts in either circus or dance art or both, and have a large understanding of the operational environment on the cultural sector. They bring a voice from the field to support the work of the organisation and to contribute to discussions on its services and other activities.
The members of the groups are elected for a minimum of one year – with the aim that at least some members commit to more than one term. Members were selected on the basis of an open call.
Circus Advisers 2025
Circus Artist Merri Heikkilä
Circus and Dance Artist, Co-ordinator Kaisa Järvelin
Artistic Director, Circus Director Taina Kopra
Executive Director, Producer Joonas Martikainen
Circus Artist Saku Mäkelä
Circus Artist Miradonna Sirkka
Dance Advisers 2025
Dance Artist Samuli Emery
Producer, Customer Service Manager Maija Eränen
Dancer, Producer, Street Dance activist Johanna Hurme
Dance artist, Artistic Director, Lecturer Terhi Kuokkanen
Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dancer Mikko Makkonen
Dance Artist, Independent Cultural Manager Annika Sillander