Vega Luukkonen
🇩🇪Berlin, Germany
About
Dancer, performance artist, and bodyworker from Finland. Studied dance and theatre pedagogy at the Theatre Academy of Finland (Master's, 2008). Has danced Contact Improvisation since her teens, developing her practice in the Finnish contact community for over 20 years; movement informed by Aikido, Capoeira, and developmental movement patterns. Teaches at festivals, events, and workshops worldwide, with a focus on underlying CI principles, fine-tuning, deep listening, and presence. Co-facilitates the Rooted in Motion training with Hugh Stanier.
Events
Upcoming Events
Contact Festival Freiburg
Aug 13 - Aug 19, 2026
Freiburg, Germany
Rooted in Motion — Module 1: Grounding & Earth
Aug 26 - Aug 30, 2026
Berlin, Germany
Vega Luukkonen — Falling in Love with Trios
Sep 19 - Sep 20, 2026
Cologne, Germany
Rooted in Motion — Module 2: Spine & Spirals
Oct 14 - Oct 18, 2026
Berlin, Germany
Rooted in Motion — Module 3: Falling & Catching
Dec 16 - Dec 20, 2026
Berlin, Germany
Skiing On Skin 2027
Feb 16 - Feb 21, 2027
Vierumäki, Finland
Rooted in Motion — Module 4: Group Awareness & Jamming Skills
Feb 24 - Feb 28, 2027
Berlin, Germany
Rooted in Motion — Module 5: Softness & Dynamics
Apr 7 - Apr 11, 2027
Berlin, Germany
Rooted in Motion — Module 6: Integration & Expansion
May 24 - May 30, 2027
Berlin, Germany