Tero Saarinen Company

Tero Saarinen Company is a dance group led by Finnish dance artist and choreographer Tero Saarinen, which he founded in 1996. In Helsinki the group is the programme partner of Dance House Helsinki, where the company presents not only Tero Saarinen's works, but also pieces by guest choreographers. The company's activities also include the international teaching of Tero technique and a residency program at TSC Studio, located at the Cable Factory in Helsinki.

Tero Saarinen Company is now considered one of Finland's leading cultural exports. The group has performed in 40 countries. Its main activities also include running an international teaching programme and participating in the creation of Saarinen's choreographies for other leading dance companies around the world. The group follows the network-centric organization model, and employs about 40–80 people each year, eleven of whom have permanent posts.

The company's own works are created as international co-productions, and include many of Saarinen's best known choreographies. Tero Saarinen's rich choreographic style is characterized by multidimensional artistry – expressive dancers, live music, and striking visuals. His distinctive movement language has been described as "organic", an "inventive mixture of grotesqueness and beauty" and "like Butoh with wings".