Cleva vs. Sea

Cleva vs. Sea features the result of an intense collaboration between the Helsinki-based street dance group Cleva Crew and the French-German choreographer Samir Akika.
The performance includes confessions, irony, daring leaps, and delicate songs in the spirit of German dance theatre! Cleva, consisting of some of Finland’s most successful hip-hop and house dancers, has developed a unique and recognizable style.

Working group Cleva Crew & Samir Akika
Direction Samir Akika
Performers Jenni Heikkinen, Linda Ilves , Sandra Itäinen, Kaisa Nieminen, Marika Peura, Sanna Yrjänheikki
Sound design Jonas Pehrsson
Light design Mika Haaranen
Photos Veera Konsti

Premiere:
08/2014 Urb Festival, Kiasma Theatre
04/2015 Stoa Helsinki
04/2015 Media Center Lume, Vantaa
09/2015 Tanssin Aika Festival, Jyväskylä

Texts / Reviews
Helsingin Sanomat - Hannele Jyrkkä
Helsingin Sanomat - Jussi Tossavainen
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