Mirva Mäkinen

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Mirva Mäkinen is a Finnish dancer, choreographer, teacher, and researcher with over 25 years of international experience in contemporary dance. She holds a Doctor of Dance degree from the University of the Arts Helsinki, where her artistic research focused on the somaesthetics and values of Contact Improvisation. Her work explores flow, kinetic energy, rhythm, and embodied movement, combining artistic creation with pedagogy, critical thinking, and continuous learning. She has taught and performed in more than 40 countries and collaborated with numerous renowned dance companies and artists, including the Cullberg Ballet.

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