Strategy

Values

Responsibility
ITAK is a responsible and competent employer that takes social, ecological, and economic sustainability into account in all its activities.

Humanity
At ITAK, people are encountered openly and with respect. Activities are close to both audiences and artists.

Relevance
ITAK keeps pace with its time and with current phenomena in the field, responding to them proactively.

Enthusiasm
ITAK fosters an encouraging working atmosphere, sees opportunities even in challenging situations, and enables joy in work.

Vision

By 2030, dance art will be an integral part of the artistic life of Eastern Finland.

A diverse and multi-voiced dance field will flourish in purpose-built spaces and through versatile working opportunities.

Core Activities

Performance production

Strengthening the working conditions of dance artists

Supporting the visibility and recognition of Eastern Finnish dance art

Our guiding principles

• Promoting the availability and accessibility of dance art
• The intrinsic value of art
• Working in and as networks
• Openness and equality
• A primary focus on supporting local dance professionals

Strategic Focus

Throughout the entire strategy period, the main focus of activities is to support Eastern Finnish dance art in a time of cultural and political transformation.

In particular, ITAK will promote:

2026–2028: Audience engagement and increasing the visibility of dance art within ITAK’s region
2028–2030: Expanding long-term partnerships and service design

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