Moving in November 2026 Koistinen, Rönkkö, Salin & Valikoski: In the Waning Light II

The installation-like stage work In the Waning Light II aims to create a space where the audience can—as in nature—find paths for concentration, slowing down, and awakening the senses. The work explores what aspects of nature and the embodied perception of it can be present in a human-made environment.

As part of a multidisciplinary series combining artistic and scientific approaches, the work brings together a group of professionals from the fields of dance, performance, spatial arts, and ornithology. The work is produced by Dance Company Off/Balance, with Milla Koistinen, Tatu Rönkkö, Salla Salin and Paul Valikoski as the design team. Next to exploring one’s relationship with nature, the work is inspired by author Helen Macdonald’s essays on birds and the scientific perspectives of ornithologist Mia Rönkä, who is part of the working group. Through these texts, In the Waning Light II deals with departure, disappearance, and loss—themes found and present in nature.

The performance is part of Moving in November 5.–15.11.2026. As part of the festival, Milla Koistinen will take part in an open Soup Talks discussion on the 15^th of November at noon in Eskus.

Please note: At the end of the performance the space is dimly lit and eventually becomes almost completely dark