We bring the audience and dance together by showcasing the diversity of dance art and culture. Learn more about us on this page.
A House for all Dance
Dance House Helsinki opened in 2022 as Finland’s only performance and event venue dedicated solely to dance. We provide high level facilities for a diverse, year-round program, bringing together Finnish and international dance, circus, and other performing arts under one roof.
Dance House Helsinki is operated by the Dance House Foundation sr. The operations of the Foundation are non-profit. The purpose of the Foundation is to promote, support and perform diverse dance art and dance culture in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, both nationally and internationally. The Foundation carries out this purpose by managing Dance House Helsinki's performance and event spaces, as well as developing and implementing projects that strengthen the skills, structures, and international networks of the dance field.
Our programming is guided by the idea of being a house for all dance. A central part of our work is to provide a platform for dance organizations who do not have a permanent stage of their own. Our programme includes performances and events produced by dance and circus artists, alongside our own curated projects.
At Dance House Helsinki, you can experience world premieres, international visits, festivals, competitions, concerts, films, as well as workshops and artist talks. In planning our programme, we emphasize artistic diversity, accessibility, and consideration for a wide range of audiences. In addition to our on-site performances, we offer content through our digital channels. Each year, Dance House hosts around 200 performances and events, attracting approximately 80,000 visits in total.
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Architecture
Dance House Helsinki is Finland's first landmark designed in terms of dance. Designed by JKMM Architects and ILO Architects in collaboration with the Cable Factory, the Dance House Helsinki combines old and new. The building comprises more than 5,400 square metres dedicated to dance and provides a world-class setting for the performance and experience of dance and circus.
Dance House Helsinki - step by step
Unknown photographer / Theatre Museum's archive
A space devoted to dance is a dream that has dwelt in the hearts of dancers for decades. The thought was first voiced in the 1930s. The relentless work and joint effort of different operators and an extensive group of active participants made the birth of Dance House Helsinki possible. How did it all start, and what turns of events have occurred along the road? How did dance finally acquire its own place in Ruoholahti, Helsinki?
