Vaasa City Theatre and the Regional Dance Centre of Ostrobothnia are seeking a choreographer for a new production

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Vaasa City Theatre and the Regional Dance Centre of Ostrobothnia are seeking a choreographer for a new production SIMULATION X (working title), premiering in February 2027. 

SIMULATION X (working title) is a new artistic co-production by the Regional Dance Centre of Ostrobothnia, Vaasa City Theatre, and the Technology Department of Vaasa University of Applied Sciences. Drawing on simulation theory, the work explores the fundamental nature of reality. Created through the means of dance and theatre art as well as game design, the piece is built as a bodily and spatial experience in which the audience moves as part of the performance and concretely influences its outcomes. 

The primary target group is young audiences, and the aim is to create a performance that not only entertains but also educates—raising questions and offering insights as well as strengthening young people’s ability to navigate a multi-layered reality. 

The script and dramaturgy of the work will emerge through a collaborative process within the artistic team. Students from Vaasa University of Applied Sciences will participate in the production as coders as part of their studies. The choreographer will work in close partnership with the director. The director selected for the production will be announced at a later date. 

The planning team and project leads will meet for a framework meeting in February 2026. 

Planning factor (according to the TeaTES collective labour agreement) for the choreographer: 3 

Employment type: Fixed-term contract 

Salary: According to TeaTES

Rehearsals begin: December 2026 

Premiere: Provisionally 11 February 2027 

 
Selection Criteria: 

  • We are primarily seeking a professional choreographer with a connection to the operational area of the Regional Dance Centre of Ostrobothnia. For example, you have worked, currently work, or reside in the region (Ostrobothnia, South Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia). 

  • Higher education in dance or vocational qualification with equivalent professional experience. 

  • An understanding of process-based working methods and the nature of interdisciplinary artistic creation. 

  • Strong interaction and group facilitation skills (Finnish, Swedish, or English). 

  • Previous experience working with artistic content aimed at young audiences will be considered an asset. 

How to Apply: 

Please send your application and CV by email to: hakemukset.vkt@vaasa.fi 
 
no later than 19 January 2026 at 12:00 (noon). 

Applications will be reviewed anonymously by the Theatre Manager, a working group representing the Regional Dance Centre of Ostrobothnia, and the director. 


The application is otherwise free-form, but we ask you to respond to the following questions: 

  • How do you imagine technology and choreography entering into dialogue with one another in the SIMULATION X process? 

  • What possibilities do you see for the performing arts in relation to young audiences? 

    Please ensure that your free-form application text also adheres to the principles of anonymity. 

 

Enquiries Regarding the Application Process: 

Seppo Välinen 
Theatre Manager, Vaasa City Theatre (Employer’s representative) 
Tel. +358 40 5755 231 

Available times: 

  • Mon 12 Jan, 10:00–11:00 

  • Tue 13 Jan, 13:00–14:00 

Eleni Pierides 
Managing Director, Regional Dance Centre of Ostrobothnia (Project lead) 
Tel. +358 45 136 4372 

Available times: 

  • Fri 19 Dec, 9:00–11:00 

  • Wed 14 Jan, 12:00–13:00 

  • Fri 16 Jan, 9:00–11:00 



    The work is produced with the support of the New Classics Fund.

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