Dansens Hus is Sweden's largest guest performance stage for contemporary dance. With us, you experience dance with all your senses, and take with you a love of the body's movements.
Published 2023-04-26
Updated 2023-05-17
Our goal
...is to give you, the audience, a choice of many different types of expression. Dynamic and innovative dance culture that moves - from both the Swedish and international scene.
It is here that you experience dance with all your senses and it is here that you bring a love of body movement.
We present
...mainly contemporary Swedish and international dance and related performing arts of high quality. Here you can see contemporary companies and choreographers who have characterised the artistic expression of the last decades - and also those who will do so in the future.
What's more, if you're curious about a company, a dancer or a specific topic, we'll give you more! We organise insightful seminars, inquisitive lectures, hands-on workshops, playful children's activities and engaging exhibitions.
We are
Dansens Hus opened in 1991 and is located in Folkets Hus at Norra Bantorget in the centre of Stockholm. As of January 2023, the entire building is being renovated. During the renovation, Dansens Hus is located at Elverket in Östermalm.
The organisation was established in 1989 as a foundation by the seven founders. The Royal Opera House, The National Theatre, Gothenburg Opera, Östgötateatern, Dance Centre, Dance Museum and Skåne Dance Theatre.
Dansens Hus is mainly financed by public funds and receives its operational funds through the budget bill. The other major contributor is the City of Stockholm.
The activities are normally conducted in the old Folkets hus in Stockholm on its two stages Lilla and Stora scenen but since 2021 also on Elverket, where the activities are now gathered while Folkets hus is renovated... Stora scenen has a total capacity of 782 people, including space for 8 wheelchairs with 8 companions. The small stage has an audience capacity of 140 seats. The number of seats will be the same after the renovation. Elverket has 226 seats.
