A trio in purple for electronic music, a solo with yellow percussion, or a quartet for piano music in blue? Each time Change is performed, the show is completely unique!
An audience-engaging Pahkinen puzzle as Virpi celebrates 40 years on stage
Welcome to a kaleidoscopic and playful concept where chance determines the shape of the work. Five choreographies meet five different musical compositions and lighting designs, each with its unique character. Through an initial lottery, the audience draws the evening's unique combination of dance, music, and light. Will it be a purple trio for electronic music, a solo with yellow percussion, or perhaps a quartet for piano music in blue?
Change is a fascinating game where mathematics and precision are balanced with playfulness and imagination. A meeting between structure and chance that takes you on a dizzying journey.
About Virpi Pahkinen
The multi-award-winning choreographer Virpi Pahkinen has toured her works to over 132 cities in 48 countries across six continents. In her dual role as choreographer and dancer, she has performed at venues as diverse as the Library of Alexandria and the Nobel Banquet at Stockholm City Hall.
Pahkinen has created commissioned works for both companies and institutions such as the Finnish National Ballet, Stockholm 59° North, Skånes Dansteater, and Ballet Poznanski. She collaborates with artists from various fields, including singer Mariam Wallentin, visual artist Charlotte Gyllenhammar, and percussionist Mika Takehara. Pahkinen also had a long-standing collaboration with director Ingmar Bergman. In 2013, her debut novel Ormbäraren was published by MBM Förlag, and in the same year, she hosted a summer talk on Swedish Radio P1.
In 2011, Pahkinen received the Royal Medal Litteris et Artibus, and in 2014, she was awarded the Cullberg Prize by the City of Stockholm.
Reviews
"Virpi Pahkinen's 'Change' is like a randomly generated kaleidoscope. It’s fun, engaging for the audience, and surprising." – DN
"Change is full of beauty in its stripped-down aesthetic, all the way to the costumes. A Pahkinen puzzle that, despite its inherent variability, conveys harmony. I’m tempted to see it again with new combinations." – SvD
”…a masterpiece…” – Kulturbloggen
Cast and Credits
Choreography: Virpi Pahkinen
Dancers: Virpi Pahkinen, Pontus Sundset, Hanna Blomquist, Vanessa Lindblom, Victor Persson
Choreography Assistant: Pontus Sundset
Composers: Mika Takehara – “Ynn,” Gunnar Idenstam/Jonas Sjöblom – “Subito Infinito,” Mattias Petersson – “Change 12:58,” Jukka Rintamäki – “Palace Birds,” Kari Ikonen – “Taqsim Trance Blue”
Costume Design: Virpi Pahkinen
Makeup Design: Susanne von Platen
Lighting Design: Tobias Hallgren, Lumination of Sweden
Photography: José Figueroa
Producers: Gita Mallik – Virpi Pahkinen Dance Company, Helena Smeds – Kulturhuset Stadsteatern
Change is a collaboration between Kulturhuset Stadsteatern and Virpi Pahkinen Dance Company. Supported by the Swedish Arts Council, the City of Stockholm, and the Stockholm Region.
The performance will tour with Dansnät Sverige in spring 2025 and will be presented at UKK by Region Uppsala.
