Hannele Jyrkkä (b. 1969) is a dance critic, journalist and communications professional with several noteworthy nonfiction writings on dance to her name. In 2009, she won the State Award for Information Publication for one of her books. She has also served as editor-in-chief of the magazines Tanssi and Finnish Dance in Focus. Tero Saarinen (b. 1964) is a world-famous dancer and choreographer who has been recognised with numerous awards and distinctions, among others the Movimientos Dance Prize for Best Male Performer, Pro Finlandia and the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French government.
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