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Sanja Kosonen
Tightrope Dancer, Circus Director

DEGREES

2005

Diplome des Métiers des Arts du Cirque
University of Applied Sciences degree in Circus Arts
Centre National des Arts du Cirque (C.N.A.C.)
Châlons-en-Champagne, France

2005

University of Applied Sciences degree in Circus Directing
University of Applied Sciences degree of Theatre and Dance Arts
Performing Arts Program / Circus Arts
Turku Academy of Arts (Turun Taideakatemia)
Thesis on learning and teaching of tightrope dancing

2000

High School Graduate
Puolalanmäki High School, Turku

MAIN PROJECTS

2022

Tightrope Research Laboratories (Nuorallatanssin tutkimuslaboratoriot) (2022 – )

Cirque Electrique: Cabaret Ravage 999 (2022-2023)
Tightrope Dancer, Hair Hanging Artist

Cry Me A River (2022 – )

2018

Attraction Capillaire

Lähde

CirkOpera
Suomen kansallisooppera ja -baletti
Tightrope Dancer, Hair Hanging Artist

2016

“Aino” – Ounasjoen ylitys
Hiljaisuus Festivaalit, Kaukonen
Tightrope Dancer

“Suomi 100” – Uudenvuoden juhla
Tightrope Dancer

“CircOpera”
Suomen kansallisooppera ja -baletti
Tightrope Dancer, Hair Hanging Artist

2013

“Capilotractées”
Over 100 performances in 12 countries
Hair Hanging Artist

“Soritat”
Tightrope Dancer

2012

“Mad in Finland”
Over 50 performances in France, Finland and Belgium
Tightrope Dancer

“Variété”
Variete Tigerpalast, Frankfurt
Tightrope Dancer

2011

“Quantum Gravity”
Saint Riquier Classical Music Festival
Tightrope Dancer

2010-2013

Les Colporteurs Modern Circus Group
Tightrope Dancer

2009-2013

“Sur la Route”
Tightrope dancer, choreographer

2007-2013

“Les Etoiles”
Tightrope Dancer

2006

“Le Fil sous la Neige”
Tightrope Dancer

OTHER PROJECTS

2005-2007
“Louisiana Circus”
UMO Jazz House, Helsinki
Tightrope dancer in the co-production of Circo Aero and UMO Jazz Orchestra.
Directed by Maksim Komaro.

2005-2007 “Fil Rouge”
Kiertue: Chenecey Buillon, Ranska; Capao, Brasilia; Evora, Portugali
As a tightrope dancer in a traveling circus show.
Direction and other production in collaboration with juggler Julien Clement.

2005 “Alice”
Châlons-en-Champagne, France
Tightrope dance solo.
Choreography: Tomeo Verges.

2005 “La Piste aux Délires”
Tour in France
As a tightrope dancer in the touring circus show of the group Les Treteaux du Coeur Volants.

2004 “Mignon Palace”
France
Tightrope dancer.
Director: Gilles DefaguesLille.

2003 “Down by the Syndrooma”
Turku
Circus artist and director in the supervision of the Turku Academy of Arts.

2002 “Sirkusmatka jouluun”
Turun Taideakatemia / Åbo Svenska Teater, Turku
Tightrope dancer and acrobat in a Christmas circus for the whole family.
Director: Minna Karesluoto

2002 “Ystäväni Pieni”
Tour in Turku
A tour performance in Turku combining the theater and circus of the Turku Academy of Arts.
Director: Nina Erjomaa

2001 “Sirkushillo”
Turku Academy of Arts, Turku
Acrobat and handstands in a traditional circus performance.
Director: Anatoly Grigoriev

2000 “Ad Absurdum”
Turun Sirkus, Turku
A circus show of two women, direction and execution together with Sata Hakamäki.

TEACHING

Visiting teacher of tightrope dancing in the following circus schools that prepare for the profession:

Numerous tightrope dance workshops in schools, circus clubs, organizations and events

Turku Sirkus ry circus director and trampoline acrobatics teacher 1999-2003

REWARDS

2015
State Art Award (Circus Art)
For the Mad in Finland collective

2005
Special congratulations of the jury; félicitations de jury
Centre National des Arts du Cirque
For the Youth Latin dance solo in the Présentation Technique show to a particularly meritorious graduating student.

2003
The Silver Circus Tent Reward in the General series
The Circus Festival of Finland’s Youth Circus Association
“ÖLYÄ!”, a number combining rope dancing and diabolo juggling. planning and implementation together with Sampo Kurppa.

2002
Turun Tähti 2002 Reward
Turun Tähti Competition
First prize in a variety competition with a number combining juggling, dance, acrobatics and fire.