Janita Frantsi is a contemporary dance artist originally from Finland and now based on Treaty 6 territory in Amiskwacîwâskahikan. She came to Edmonton to pursue a Master of Arts in Dance at the University of Alberta, which continues to inspire her to explore new spaces and ways for dance to be practiced, presented, and seen in our world. During her time in Edmonton, Janita has worked as a dancer with several companies, such as KO Dance Projects, Mile Zero Dance, and Edmonton Opera, and created works for the SkirtsAFire Festival, Good Women’s Creative Incubator, MZD’s Magpie Collection, Nextfest, Orchesis Dance, and Choir Alberta, among others. Some of Janita’s latest work has been with dance and film, and she is excited to explore this new medium. Janita teaches dance at the University of Alberta and Concordia University of Edmonton.
Janita Frantsi, Education Coordinator
August 11