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Jorma Uotinen

Jorma Uotinen
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About

Jorma Uotinen (born 28 June 1950 in Pori) is a Finnish dancer, choreographer and singer whose career spans over five decades and more than 40 countries. He danced with the Finnish National Ballet (1970-1976), then joined Carolyn Carlson's experimental group at the Paris Opera, before leading the Helsinki City Theatre Dance Company and later the Finnish National Ballet (1992-2001) as artistic director. Awarded the title of professor in 2012, he is also a long-running judge on Tanssii tähtien kanssa and co-hosts the popular podcast Sami & Jorma.

40+
Countries where Uotinen has performed or worked
~80
Choreographic works created

What's new

  • 2026-01

    Uotinen co-hosted the 2026 edition of Yle's Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) alongside Sami Sykkö and Jasmin Beloued.

  • 2026-03

    Uotinen underwent a hip operation in late 2025 and reported a successful recovery by early 2026.

  • 2025-10

    Uotinen celebrated his 75th birthday with a gala concert at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki on 31 October 2025.

  • 2025-11

    Uotinen performed at the Lux Musicae festival in Siuntio on 15 November 2025, presenting a French chanson programme with pianist Jari Hakkarainen.

  • 2024-spring

    The Sami & Jorma podcast, co-hosted with Sami Sykkö on Podimo, quickly rose to become one of Finland's most-listened podcasts after its spring 2024 launch.

Tracks

JojoSolo work that brought Uotinen international breakthrough at Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, Paris (1979)
Pateettinen balettiOne of his most celebrated choreographies, created for Helsinki City Theatre Dance Company
KalevalaMajor choreographic work based on the Finnish national epic, created for Helsinki City Theatre Dance Company
HuutoAmong his best-known works, listed as a signature piece
La DivaOne of Uotinen's signature choreographies

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