Wilma-Emilia Kuosa Company (WEKC)

Wilma-Emilia Kuosa Company is a community of professional artists that explore the possibilities of jazz dance as an art form. WEKC was formed around jazz dance artist Wilma-Emilia Kuosa, who is the artistic leader of the community. The company is based in Helsinki, Finland. The productions of WEKC’s are inspired by jazz dance tradition and explore the manifestation of rhythm both in the body and in the performance context. The group’s movement language celebrates the rich history of jazz dance and plays with what jazz dance can be today.

The company is made of people from different stages of life who are diverse artists. People in the community come from divergent backgrounds, so they think in various ways. Each WEKC member has a unique relationship with jazz dance. The nature of jazz dance is inclusive and it is reflected on all levels, both in the company’s methods and goals. Using jazz dance as the common ground of the group ensures a safe space where there is room for every individual. From these rare starting points, a strong community of artists is born.