The ambition of the festival is to spread contemporary dance in all its diversity for existing and new audiences, through performances, workshops, an audience club, talks and parties. The festival explores Stockholm and its region as a stage, using museums, libraries, public space and theatres to present dance.

The latest edition of the festival in May 2024 presented 27 events (performances, workshops, talks, parties, etc) in 16 locations all around Stockholm, Botkyrka and Haninge, with 17 choreographers involved, and more than 3100 audiences reached.

From 2025, STHLM DANS will be an official partner in Big Pulse Visiting Artists project funded by Creative Europe, and a member of Big Pulse Dance Alliance network.

Since 2022, the festival has established international collaboration with the New Baltic Dance Festival, Baltic Takeover Festival and Big Pulse Dance Alliance.

Ksenia, member of the Audience Club:
‘Contemporary dance is no longer an unreachable thing to enjoy’

Lilian Steiner, choreographer:
“There’s something special about the festival and the way they curated it. STHLM DANS lends itself to different dance and expressions. While having workshops and discussions that are just as important as the performances.”

Krull Magazine:
STHLM DANS is a ‘collaborative effort in and around Stockholm and its suburbs, making everyone feel part of a vibrant and inclusive community.’

Co-funded by Eva Broberg, Marie Proffit and Jonas Robin.