About me

I graduated as a dancer from the Finnish National Opera Ballet School in 2007. Since graduating, I have danced at the Estonian National Ballet, the Finnish National Ballet, Staatstheater Nuremberg and in numerous theaters in England, Japan, and Germany. I began my career as a choreographer with the work Loisto, which premiered at the Nuremberg's State theater in 2011. After this, my career has continued in Finland, where I have created numerous choreographs for Ballet Finland, the Finnish National Ballet, and the Finnish National Opera Ballet School. I served as the artistic director of Ballet Finland from 2014 to 2018. After that I expanded my works to multiple different industries and thrived with my leadership skills. Today, I works internationally as a freelance choreographer, teacher, dancer, speaker, motivational coach and as a business owner.  In 2026 I started a new company called NitroMove, which focuses on sport and wellness.

Professional Experience & Core Skills

Professional Profile: Ville Valkonen I am a versatile, responsible, and dynamic project professional, coordinator, and team leader with a strong international background and extensive experience across cultural management, event production, and service operations. I approach new challenges with a proactive mindset, driven by a passion for developing processes and steering projects toward successful execution.Core Competencies & Expertise:

  • Project Management & Event Production: Proven track record of coordinating high-profile projects and events, including roles as an Event Organizer for the Embassy of Finland in Tokyo and NHK Enterprise Japan, as well as a Project Coordinator at former Housing project corp.
  • Leadership & Management: Experienced in leading creative and operational teams as an Artistic Director (Ballet Finland), Location Supervisor (Red Cross), Shift Manager, and restaurant manager. As the Owner and CEO of NitroMove , I possess a comprehensive understanding of business management and strategic responsibility.
  • International Experience & Languages: Highly adaptable to multicultural environments, with years of experience working abroad. Fluent in English, with conversational proficiency in Swedish and Japanese, and currently expanding my skills by studying Chinese.
  • People Skills & Team Motivation: Passionate about collaborative teamwork. Drawing from my background as an instructor and teacher, I excel at motivating teams, fostering open communication, and bringing out the best in people.

Originally trained as a professional dancer at the Finnish National Opera Ballet School, my background uniquely blends creative vision with highly structured operational excellence. I thrive under pressure, manage complex logistics seamlessly, and focus on building positive, high-performing team environments.

My Values & What's Next

I'm driven by continuous learning, curiosity, and a genuine desire to create meaningful experiences for all of us. I focus on being trustful and honest with my own instincts. I dont start something, that I genuinely cant feel excited about. But when I do find the spark, Im the one that will make into a big flame. And with the power of that flame, we will get what we all want.

Ready to talk? Let's connect today.

villevalkonen@hotmail.com