Death in Venice to premiere on 10 March 2023
Based on Thomas Mann’s novella, Death in Venice tells the story of an elderly author.
Vinterresa premieres on 12 November 2022
In Vinterresa Madeleine Månsson embarks on a journey through a multi-layered landscape.
Carl Knif Company’s jubilee publication is out now
The 80-page book introduces the Company’s journey on the Finnish contemporary dance field through various interviews and stories.
Koivu ja tähti to premiere on 22 October 2022
Koivu ja tähti, commissioned by Vaasa City Theatre, tells Topelius’ classic tale by way of dance and physical theatre.
Presidenterna to premiere on 4 November 2022 at Espoo City Theatre
In the work Presidenterna, we get to know three retired cleaning ladies: Erna, Mariedel, and Grete. One day, they gather at Erna’s to see the pope’s sermon on TV. What follows is a vicious showdown in which they sort out everyone’s relationship to their own personal histories and to society. The women represent a part […]
Carl Knif Company celebrates its 10th anniversary with a unique exhibition
Carl Knif Company’s 10th year celebrations begin with a bang: besides six premieres, the Company will celebrate its past with a photo and costume exhibition, which will be seen in Dance House Helsinki in May. “When we first began planning the Company’s 10th anniversary a few years ago, I suddenly remembered the dream I had […]
Premiere of Matka at Kuopio Dance Festival on 21st June 2022
Matka is a site-specific and communal work whose choreography Carl Knif will create in collaboration with Carl Knif Company dancers and the work’s audience. Premiering at the 2022 edition of Kuopio Dance Festival, the work is part of the Company’s 10-year celebrations. The work aims to familiarise people with Carl Knif’s somatic method, Breath – […]
Carl Knif Company’s Sessions premieres on 5th May 2022 at Tanssin talo
Can a performance induce the same level of trust as that of a relationship of care? The piece also centers the relationship between music and movement as well as the interaction and kinetic communication and empathy between dancers.
Dance piece Två duetter premieres in November 2022
Carl Knif Company and DuvTeatern co-produce the work Två duetter (Two duets), which consists – as the name implies – of two duets, with choreography by Carl Knif.
CKC wishes you a happy summer!
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