Residency artists and researchers Dance Maija Hoisko & workgroup Production of a dance work.<br /> <br /> Choreographer Maija Hoisko (born 1975) is a versatile dancer from Salo who he presented her first works, Ansa (Trap) and Soolo Ursula O:lle (A Solo for Ursula O) in 1999. Her work combines a strong presence with clearly expressed ideas and a demanding physicality. They often constitute exchanges between various traditions in dance, while also drawing in diverse elements from popular culture. Her most recent work is a solo piece for dancer Satu Tuittila entitled Lulla (Singing Lullabies). Hoisko and her workgroup spent two weeks in June 2009 at the Saari Residence, working on a piece called Ei puolikasta (No Halves) to be premiered in 2010. During their stay they developed movements and imagery for the piece. Along with Maija Hoisko herself, the workgroup staying at the Saari Residence included dancer Kalle Suominen, director Tarja Saikkonen and artist Kalle Hoisko.