Us who glow in the dark

Us who glow in the dark is a dance performance about fairies, fear, and girl-aggression.

In this solo dance, Sointu Saraste channels a fairy and dances the dances of fear and aggression through its embodiment. Saraste brings on stage the ghosts of her girlhood, which are:

- deep-rooted fear
- veiled aggression
- monstrosity misunderstood as cuteness

The aim is also to pay respect to the ambivalent character of the fairy. In the folkloristic tales, fairies have been dreadful magical creatures. They were feared to carry off children, to play dangerous tricks on people, and even to lead them to death. However, the fairy of today is a kind, glittery and sexy (but not too sexy!) girl. It is a cutified version, suitable for children and patriarchy.

Concept, choreography, performance, and convening of the working group: Sointu Saraste
Sound design: Sarah Kivi
Costume design: Meri Craig
Lighting and space design: Aju Jurvanen

Premiered at Art Space Kutomo, Turku 13.3.2026.