Biography
Ima Iduozee is an independent choreographer and performer born in Helsinki, Finland. His latest work Purple Nights, was commissioned by the Stockholm City Theatre and premiered in October 2015. Earlier commissions include Rosary (2015) for Pori Dance Company. Iduozee´s debut solo This is the Title premiered in URB-festival, Helsinki (2012) with acclaim from both critics and audiences. The work has been presented in Paris, Stockholm, Oslo, Amsterdam, Torino, Nantes, and Saint Nazaire.
In 2014 Iduozee choreographed, co-wrote and directed Perfect Day, a physical monologue for the Helsinki City Theatre. Since 2009 he has worked with several choreographers and directors including Tero Saarinen, Sebastien Ramirez, Reija Wäre and Neil Hardwick. In 2015 the annual honorary prize of the Finnish Critics Association, Critics Spurs, was given to Iduozee, as an acknowledgement for the best artistic breakthrough of the year.
Ima has a background in breakdance and holds a BA in contemporary dance from Theatre Academy, Helsinki, Finland.