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Godwin Otieno
I was Born in Kenya, my professional performing arts career started in 2009 with the Youth Accosted With Arts program (YAWA) in Kisumu, Kenya. I was part of the inaugural YAWA Dance Company formed in 2010 with its maiden performance in Bayimba Festival of Arts in Kampala, Uganda. I underwent a series of professional trainings, dance seminars and courses organized by YAWA kenya, Dance Into Space (DIS), Godown Arts Centre, Kenya Performing arts Group, Amizero compagnie and Ecole de Sables. I was part of the prestigious project ’Umoja Flying Carpet‘ which included countries from East Africa, Norway, Netherlands and southern Africa. I have performed in Various countries such as Kenya, Netherlands, Germany, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Finland I have Worked for artists such as Antti Tuisku, JVG, Karita Matila and Isaac Sene. I have worked with several Choreographers such as Tero Saarinen, Reija Ware, Alpo Aaltokoski, Antton Laine, Corneliu Ganea , Wesley Ruzibiza, David Kozma, Anna Bussey, Hosea Dan and much more. I have perfomed for Ooppera Baletti, Tanssin Talo, Tampere Talo, Danceteam International, YAWA dance company, Sarakasi Kenya, Danceteam Africa, Het Internationaal Danstheater , Amizero Compagnie, Post Theatre, Alpo Aaltokoski Company and much more. I have been part of various festivals and productions in Eastern Africa and beyond such as East Africa Nights of Tolerance , Time 2 Dance, Bayimba Festival, Sawa Sawa Festival, Urban Apa Festival, likkuu Likkuu Tanssi Festivali, Tanssin Talo gaala, UMK2022, BAILANTAI and more.
Performing arts
Directing • Choreography • Dance • Dance pedagogy •
Godwin is known for pushing artistic boundaries through his works dedication. His vision and mission is to create a safe space and environment for a thriving society through performing arts by taking people on a journey through his craft if they are willing to go.
Region
Helsinki • Other capital city area •
Communication language
English •
Website
www.godwinotieno.com