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Dancer choreographer Maria Nurmela
Maria Nurmela and Ville Oinonen performing in THE DAYS PROJECT
 Maria Nurmela performing in VoxFemina Feral Polyphony

Performance

THE DAYS PROJECT

Classes with Maria Nurmela

Performance

Maria Nurmela and Ville Oinonen performing in THE DAYS PROJECT

THE DAYS PROJECT

 Maria Nurmela performing in VoxFemina Feral Polyphony
Maria Nurmela dancing in her choreography "Closer to the wild heart"
Fainomenon Collective

ABOUT

Maria Nurmela is a Finnish choreographer and performer who has been active as a freelance dance artist since 2002. She has worked in various contexts, including stage performances featured in major festivals, short films, digital projects, museum events, and public engagement initiatives.
 
Maria's artistic endeavors frequently integrate somatic-informed and cross-disciplinary practices, showcasing her commitment to innovation. Site responsiveness, visual elements, and set and lighting designs, often crafted from recycled materials, are integral to her creations. Her works aspire to establish a profound connection with a diverse range of humanity while acknowledging and considering non-human entities.

Dancer choreographer Maria Nurmela

All photos above:  Vesa Loikas 

Dancer choreographer Maria Nurmela

MARIA NURMELA

PERFORMANCES

” Dance as a full engagement of the body and mind has moved me deeply since my childhood. Through movement, I can process intimate and delicate themes that would be hard to be expressed verbally or by other means. Through dance, I can express worlds of imagination within the depths of reality most accurately and deeply. ”
 

- Maria Nurmela

UPCOMING

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