Dansens Hus

What Dansens Hus does

Dansens Hus is Sweden's national stage for contemporary dance, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Stockholm at Barnhusgatan 12-14. The organization presents Swedish and international contemporary dance performances across multiple venue spaces including Stora scen (Main Stage), Blackbox, Studioscen, Elverket, Lilla scen, and Hallen, complemented by professional development offerings such as technical production residencies, co-productions, and industry events including the 36 Hours of Dance program and the Within Practice Festival. The organization also engages children and youth through dedicated programming and school performances distributed via the DANSiSTAN channel partner.

The business model is that of a government-funded non-profit cultural institution. Revenue is diversified across earned and public sources: ticket sales via Ticketmaster's online platform and physical box office form the primary commercial stream; the Club DH membership program charges SEK 250 annually (SEK 190 for pensioners) for a 30% ticket discount; digital gift cards are sold up to SEK 2,500 for individuals and SEK 5,000 minimum for corporate customers; venue rental provides additional revenue from external producers; and school performance tickets are distributed through DANSiSTAN. Government funding from Kulturrådet (Swedish Arts Council), Stockholm Stad (City of Stockholm), and Region Stockholm underpins core operations. The organization is led by Artistic Director/Teaterchef Johannes Öhman and is governed by a board.

The technology stack is conventional for a performing arts venue: a CMS-driven website (dansenshus.se) with Ticketmaster-integrated ticketing, Cookiebot for GDPR-compliant cookie consent management, Vimeo and YouTube for embedded performance video, Spotify for the "I ständig rörelse" podcast series, Google Maps for venue location, Meta Pixel for advertising retargeting, and Matomo for web analytics. No public API, no proprietary AI/ML systems, and no app are documented. Customer segments span four groups: general public audiences attending performances; children and youth participating in dedicated programming; dance professionals (choreographers, companies, artists) utilizing residencies, co-productions, and the program council; and educational institutions booking school group performances. During 2023-2025, the main Norra Bantorget premises have been under renovation, with programming continuing at various Stockholm locations.

Name

Dansens Hus

Legal name

Dansens Hus

Website

https://dansenshus.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dansens Hus is Sweden's national stage for contemporary dance, presenting Swedish and international performances across multiple Stockholm venues. The government-funded non-profit also runs professional development programs including residencies, co-productions, and industry festivals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue / Contemporary Dance Stage

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Dance Companies (711120)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Performances (THAJAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dance Festivals & Dance Series (MPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Contemporary dance venue
• Performing arts programming
• Dance performances
• Stage rental services
• Choreographer residencies

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue from ticket sales to dance performances and events. Tickets sold through Ticketmaster online platform and physical box office at the venue. Prices vary by performance with various discount categories available.
2. Club DH Membership: Annual membership program offering 30% discount on tickets and full flexibility to purchase tickets up to performance start time. Membership costs 250 kr regular, 190 kr for pensioners. Pays for itself after two visits.
3. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards available in amounts up to 2500 kr, valid for one year from purchase date. Corporate gift cards available with minimum purchase of 5000 kr.
4. Venue Rental: Three flexible stages available for rental, providing additional revenue stream from external producers and companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dansens Hus operates Sweden's national stage for contemporary dance, presenting Swedish and international dance performances across multiple performance spaces (Stora scen, Blackbox, Studioscen). The organization sells tickets to live performances, offers a subscription membership program (Club DH), rents its stages to external producers, and runs professional development programs including residencies, co-productions, and networking events like 36 Hours of Dance.

Product overview

Dansens Hus operates as Sweden's national stage for contemporary dance, offering a multi-venue performance platform with Stora scen (Main Stage), Blackbox, and Studioscen. The core offering centers on presenting Swedish and international contemporary dance performances, complemented by audience membership (Club DH), gift vouchers, and venue rental services. Professional programs include residency opportunities, co-productions, and industry events like 36 Hours of Dance. The organization also serves children and youth through dedicated programming, and extends its reach via the 'I ständig rörelse' podcast series and newsletter subscription. School performances and internship presentations round out the educational offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Performance Venue (Stora scen, Blackbox, Studioscen, Elverket, Lilla scen, Hallen) Multiple in-house performance spaces where Dansens Hus presents Swedish and international contemporary dance productions to the public. Includes the Main Stage (Stora scen), Blackbox, Studio Stage (Studioscen), Elverket, Lilla scen and Hallen.
• Ticket Sales Online and physical box-office ticket purchasing for dance performances, sold through Ticketmaster and at the venue. Offers discount categories for under-25s, scenpass holders, groups of 10+, and Club DH members.
• Club DH Membership Annual subscription program giving members 30% off all regular tickets and full flexibility to buy tickets up to performance start time. Costs SEK 250 regular / SEK 190 for pensioners, valid through spring 2026 season (extended to January 31, 2027).
• Gift Cards (Gift Vouchers) Digital gift cards loadable with amounts up to SEK 2,500, valid for one year from purchase. Corporate gift cards available with a minimum purchase of SEK 5,000.
• Stage Rental (Uthyrning) Rental of three flexible stages at the Norra Bantorget location in Stockholm for external productions, companies, and events.
• Children and Youth Programs Dedicated programming for children and young audiences, including performances, participation activities, workshops, and school performances (Skolföreställningar). Tickets for school shows sold via DANSiSTAN.
• Residency Program Technical production residencies for choreographers and dance professionals to develop new works at Dansens Hus facilities.
• Co-production Services Co-production partnerships with Swedish and international choreographers and companies for the development and presentation of contemporary dance works.
• 36 Hours of Dance Professional program featuring performances, studio presentations and networking for the dance community, showcasing Swedish-based choreographers to international presenters. Co-organized with MDT Moderna Dansteatern, Cullberg and Nordberg Movement, with support from Swedish Arts Council.
• Within Practice Festival Stockholm dance festival focusing on choreographic practices, featuring workshops, practice presentations, lectures, and networking for the contemporary dance community. Co-organized with MDT, SKH and Danscentrum Stockholm.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• My Wild Flag (MWF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International dance and performance festival collaboration. My Wild Flag and Dansens Hus jointly present Apocalypso by Justin F. Kennedy. MWF is in its tenth year and serves as a temporary hub for community, dance and social choreography, curated by Karina Sarkissova and Pontus Pettersson.
• MDT Moderna DansteaterncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey collaboration partner for 36 hours of dance program bringing together artists, presenters and programmers. Co-presenting performances including GAME ON and other choreographers' works.
• CullbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 36 hours of dance initiative. Co-presenting Faye Driscoll's 'flesh chariot, chariot of flesh' at Riksteatern.
• Nordberg MovementminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProduction partner for 36 hours of dance, supporting international visibility and circulation of Sweden-based choreography.
• DANSiSTANcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for school performances. Below Zero's 'In Praise of Shadows' school performance tickets sold via DANSiSTAN's website. Collaboration for family and youth audience development.
• Kulturhuset StadsteaterncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Below Zero's 'In Praise of Shadows'. Joint collaboration also with Jonk! Scenkonst and Dansinitiativet.
• Avanti! Chamber OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLive music partner for Elina Pirinen's 'Ghosts of Rosegarden'. Five musicians perform Ville Kabrell's composition for strings, bassoon, bells and electronics.
• Zodiak - Center for New Dance (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner and distribution representative for Elina Pirinen's works. Long-term collaborative relationship in Finnish dance scene.
• BIT Bergen Internasjonale TeaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian co-production partner for 'Ghosts of Rosegarden'. International touring and presentation network.
• Within Practice Festival PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival collaboration with MDT Moderna Dansteatern, Stockholms Konstnärliga Högskola (SKH), and Danscentrum Stockholm. Annual Stockholm dance festival focusing on choreographic practices.
• Swedish Arts CouncilcoreOthersPrimary government funder supporting 36 hours of dance and core operations. Provides Dance Programme funding through Swedish Arts Grants Committee.
• Swedish Embassies (Berlin, London, Washington D.C.)minorOthersEmbassy support for 36 hours of dance program, promoting international visibility of Swedish choreography.
• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing platform for all Dansens Hus performances. Handles online ticket sales, gift cards, and resale functionality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cullberg: Sweden's leading contemporary dance company with its own venue in Stockholm. Comparable as a Stockholm-based dance institution partnering with Dansens Hus on co-productions (e.g., 36 hours of dance), and competing for the same audience and artist network.
• Dansens Hus Oslo: Norway's national stage for contemporary dance, sharing the same brand and operational concept as Dansens Hus Stockholm. Direct Nordic counterpart presenting international choreography with public funding support.
• Tanzhaus NRW: Düsseldorf-based national center for contemporary dance, presenting international choreography and supporting production through residencies and co-productions. Operates a similar public-funded, multi-venue model targeting contemporary dance audiences.
• Théâtre de la Ville: Paris's municipally-funded venue for contemporary dance and theater, presenting international choreographers and offering multi-stage programming. Comparable in scale and function as a publicly supported dance-presenting institution.
• PACT Zollverein: Essen-based performing arts venue focused on dance, theater, and performance with artist residencies and international co-productions. Comparable public-funded residency-and-presentation model targeting contemporary choreography.
• Kampnagel: Hamburg's largest independent producing venue for contemporary dance, theater, and performance. Comparable multi-stage programming model, international choreographer focus, and public-funding-backed operating model.
• Sadler's Wells: London's leading dance house and one of the world's flagship venues for contemporary dance. Directly comparable as a national-scale presenting venue for international choreography, with residencies, co-productions, and a multi-stage programming model similar to Dansens Hus.
• MDT Moderna Dansteatern: Stockholm's municipally-funded contemporary dance stage and a direct local peer and collaboration partner of Dansens Hus; both present Swedish and international choreography, run residencies, and serve overlapping artist and audience pools in Stockholm.

Emerging players

• La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club: New York-based experimental performing arts venue supporting choreographers and dance-theater makers through residencies and presentations. Comparable as an artist-development hub, though operating in a different national funding context.

Regional players

• BIT Teatergarasjen: Bergen (Norway)'s national scene for contemporary performing arts with residencies and international co-productions. Comparable as a Nordic public-funded dance/performance venue and a co-production partner of Dansens Hus (BIT Bergen Internasjonale Teater).

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DansensHus_SWE
• Facebookfacebook.com/dansenshus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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