Eeva Anttila

Kun pianisti Samuel Erikssonin soitto ja Anu Sistosen koreografia kohtaavat, taustalla on myös yhteinen perhetarina. Romantics on kunnianosoitus Anun isälle ja Samuelin isoisälle, Pentti Sistoselle – muusikolle, jonka rakkaus musiikkiin elää nyt uudessa muodossa.

DanceWorks Helsinki partnered with Mieli – Mental Health Finland during Mental Health Art Week to explore the connection between dance and well-being. Through the premiere of Narcisa and shared reflections on movement, vulnerability, and self-acceptance, we highlight how dance supports mental health by fostering emotional expression, community, and resilience.

Did you know that dance works for individuals, groups, and communities in various ways? The benefits of dance are still far from fully utilized. There is wide empirical evidence on the effect of dance on cognitive functions, social relationships, and cultural well-being. Pinja Sinisalo. Photo by Saana Railo For example, a recent study by Hanna Poikonen, Mari Tervaniemi and Laurel Trainor (1) shows that watching a live dance performance in a real-world environment stimulates our cognitive...