Dancing Diamonds: Dance! exhibition

Dancingd Diamonds: Dance! – Exhibition

Kokkola City Library event area, 29 September–10 October 2026

The inclusive dance group Dancing Diamonds presents a multidisciplinary exhibition titled Dance! The exhibition is softly radical – bold yet kind. It brings together photography, written texts and dance. Its themes include embodiment, sensuality, and what it feels like to dance and move in different environments.

Dancing Diamonds is a dance group based in Kokkola, consisting of three dancers: Maria Lahti, Jarmo Patana and Sanna Tornikoski. The group’s work emphasises a professional approach and the development of the dancers’ skills through artistic practice. The group has previously performed works such as Kvartetto (2019) and Kohtaamisia (2023), which have been presented at various venues and festivals, including Tampere Theatre Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The photographs in the exhibition were taken by photographer Salla Keskinen. The photographs were created according to the dancers’ own wishes, allowing them to decide how they want to be seen.

The creation of the exhibition texts was guided by word art instructor Hanna Dufva. The texts are written by the dancers themselves and explore what dancing, the body and sensory experiences feel like. Choreographer Kati Raatikainen coordinates the group’s activities and guides the dancers in their choreographic work.

A book created as part of the Dance! project will also be published in connection with the exhibition. Welcome to the book launch on Thursday, 1 October, from 5 to 6 PM! Tanssivat Timantit will perform at the event.