Tomi Paasonen (EN) – tanzschreiber

Happy Hour is Sad

27. September 2025, Inky Lee

Languages:
DE
and
EN

Happy Hour, directed and choreographed by Tomi Paasonen and performed by Queer Church of Ballet, premiered on 25 May 2025 at DOCK 11. It mixes ballet, contemporary dance, and drag to contemplate the notion of happiness.
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This galaxy that you create yourself

3. December 2022, Micha Tsouloukidse

Languages:
DE
and
EN

Tomi Paasonen’s “Pas de Q”, which takes place from 1-4 December 2022 at Sophiensæle, is a radical performance of community that gives the impression that drag and classical ballet have always been meant for one other.

Looking Back

18. October 2020, David Pallant

Language:
EN

In “Retrospectrum – 5 solos for 5 decades”, which premiered at DOCK 11 on 15 October, choreographer Tomi Paasonen takes us on a deeply personal journey through his life, and his body of work thus far.