Vera Audentia Dance Company

Vera Audentia Dance Company is an independent professional dance theatre based in Oulu, Finland, led by Artistic Director Hanna-Kaija Takalo and Executive Director Julie Marttila. Vera Audentia is Latin for "true courage", capturing a belief in creativity and the bravery to express human thoughts, experiences, and emotions with honesty through contemporary dance.

The company's professional identity is shaped through ongoing artistic evolution. At its core is a commitment to nurturing artists as philosophically minded, socially engaged, and deeply reflective creators. Through this work, art is strengthened as a powerful medium for personal expression and meaningful societal dialogue.

Vera Audentia Movement

Vera Audentia Movement  offers production opportunities, workshops, and community-based dance experiences for enthusiastic non-professional adult dancers in Oulu, Finland. The activity invites participants to explore movement, develop their personal expression, and engage in the artistic process. Vera Audentia Movement is part of Vera Audentia Dance Company's operations and builds a bridge between professional dance art and dance enthusiasts.