Meet the artist behind SWEAT (anthem) Milla Koistinen

SWEAT (anthem) explores resilience and endurance, where determination becomes a quiet form of protest. Moving between vulnerability and strength, individuality and collectivity, it asks how to persevere and stay empathetic in times of unrest. The work transforms exhaustion into shared rhythm — an anthem of defiance and joy. Created with four members of the DANCE ON ENSEMBLE and four emerging dancers, the performance highlights the combined strength of a multigenerational collective. By bridging these different generations, the work celebrates the ensemble’s long and compelling careers and asks how to persevere, remain empathetic and keep moving in times of unrest.