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Kuopio Dance Festival had Record Year 2010The Kuopio Dance Festival made history this year, by hosting the first visit to Finland by the Chinese guests Shanghai Ballet and Jin Xing Dance Theatre and also enjoying exceptionally high ticket sales. The occupancy rates of main performances stood at 80 per cent, there were over 700 students attending the courses, and the fringe events attracted tens of thousands of visitors. “The excellent figures were mainly due to a balanced, well-thought out programme”, said Executive Director Anna Pitkänen. The Artistic Director of the Festival, Jorma Uotinen, was also very happy. “I said at the beginning of the Festival that Kuopio will heat up as the Dance Week starts. Now it’s happened, both figuratively and actually. The programming was strong, purposeful and demanding." The programme for 2011 is already being put together, and will be revealed in January. “This year was proof positive that Nordic performers and dancers create interest. The main programme'11 be published in January. 42nd Kuopio Dance Festival 16. - 22.6.2011 |
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