Iiris Puustinen (she/her b. 2000) is Finnish dance artist and performer based in Helsinki and Copenhagen.
She graduated from The Theatre Academy of The University of The Arts Helsinki with a BFA degree in dance in 2023, having completed part of the studies at The Danish National School of Performing Arts in Copenhagen.
Her work as a contemporary dance maker and choreographer is rooted in the interest of exploring social and psychological phenomena, identity, and the gaze. It draws inspiration from popular culture and reveals the broad movement background in jazz, street and commercial dance.
Iiris was one of the artists featured in Amos Rex Museum's Generation 2023 exhibition and her debut choreographies have been presented at exhibitions and festivals in Finland and France.
In the recent years she has worked with choreographers and dance companies such as Ima Iduozee (FI), Svalholm (DK), Klevis Elmazaj (NL), The Nordic Beasts (DK) and performed in large stage productions at The Finnish National Opera and Savoy Theatre.
She has performed in arena concerts, festivals and on TV productions with Finland’s leading artists such as Isac Elliot, Mikael Gabriel, Evelina and Krista Siegfrieds, in commercials for clients like Stockmann and Hanaholmen and in events such as Copenhagen Fashion Week.