What Gottsunda Dans & Teater does

Gottsunda Dans & Teater is a non-profit association (ideell förening) headquartered at Valthornsvägen 11 in Gottsunda Centrum, Uppsala, Sweden, operating a performing-arts cultural center that delivers dance and theater education alongside original productions and community youth work. The organization's activities are structured around three pillars: pedagogy (theater and dance courses from age 4/5 through adults), own productions (annual community shows, touring dance works, and original theater), and guest performances. The core curriculum is offered free of charge to all children and youth in Uppsala, with priority placement on waiting lists for residents of Gottsunda; waiting times of 1-6 terms signal persistent demand excess. Beyond courses, the organization runs three open community programs — Tjejsnack (girls 12-16), Killsnack (boys 12-15), and Queersnack (LGBTQI+ youth 12-16) — plus a school outreach program (Kulturis) offering free trial workshops to grades 4-5 in the surrounding area.

The underlying operating infrastructure is modest and non-proprietary: course registration runs through Google Forms with email/SMS notification, ticketing is outsourced to Kulturbiljetter, and rehearsal-space bookings use Bokamera. The physical venue includes two rehearsal studios (Gula salen and Röda salen, equipped with basic sound, lighting, and wall mirrors) and a 108-seat main stage. Notable productions include the touring Slow Fashion dance work REVIVE (performed in upcycled clothing, featuring three street dancers), the upcoming co-production 'Jävla parasiter' with Uppsala Stadsteater, and the original musical 'Råttkött'.

The business model combines four revenue streams: (1) municipal and foundation grants — Uppsala kommun operating support plus project funding from Postkodstiftelsen for the 2-year Slow Fashion initiative; (2) venue rental income at tiered rates (Gula salen 200 SEK/hr; Röda salen 2,500 SEK/performance; main stage 4,000 SEK/day for free cultural actors and 8,000 SEK/day for private/public sector); (3) ticket sales via Kulturbiljetter (with Swish as the only on-door payment option); and (4) annual membership fees of 200 SEK for adults aged 25+, with membership free under 25. Because all youth courses are offered free, the distributed individual-participant base does not translate into direct revenue; the economic model is therefore fundamentally grant- and public-funding-dependent, with transactional venue and ticket revenue as a secondary layer.

Name

Gottsunda Dans & Teater

Legal name

Gottsunda Dans & Teater

Website

https://gottsundateater.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gottsunda Dans & Teater is a Swedish non-profit cultural center in Uppsala offering free dance and theater courses for children and youth, plus community programs and original productions, funded primarily by Uppsala kommun and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Educational Services (611), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts & Design Camps (Visual Arts, Crafts, Design Thinking) (EDAMALAH), Dance & Movement (Ballroom, Contemporary, Social Dance) (EDAAAGAD)

Keywords

• Community dance programs
• Youth theater education
• Performing arts center
• Nonprofit cultural venue
• Creative arts workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Uppsala

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees: 200 kr for adults 25 years and older; free for members under 25 years.
2. Venue rental income: Revenue from renting rehearsal spaces (Gula salen: 200 kr/hour; Röda salen: 2500 kr/per performance) and large stage (4000 kr/day for free cultural actors; 8000 kr/day for private/public sector).
3. Ticket sales: Ticket sales for performances sold through Kulturbiljetter platform. Some school performances are always free of charge.
4. Municipal and foundation support: Operating support from Uppsala kommun with additional project funding from Postkodstiftelsen (sponsor for Slow Fashion project 2024-2025). The organization is an ideell förening (non-profit association) dependent on public funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gottsunda Dans & Teater is a nonprofit cultural center that provides dance and theater courses for children, youth, and adults from age 4 through to adulthood, alongside producing original dance and theater performances. It operates open community programs (Tjejsnack, Killsnack, Queersnack, Kulturis, Kulturafton) for underserved youth, and rents out rehearsal studios and a main stage venue. All courses for children and youth are free of charge, funded by municipal grants, foundation support (Postkodstiftelsen), membership fees, ticket sales, and venue rental income.

Product overview

Gottsunda Dans & Teater is an nonprofit performing arts organization offering three interconnected pillars: pedagogy (theater and dance courses), original productions, and guest performances. Courses span from age 4 to adults, including base groups, advanced groups, youth ensembles, and acting courses. Community programs include Tjejsnack, Killsnack, and Queersnack for youth, plus open activities. Productions include the touring dance performance REVIVE as part of the Slow Fashion project, co-produced theater 'Jävla parasiter', and musical 'Råttkött'. The organization operates two rehearsal studios (Gula Salen, Röda Salen) and a main stage available for rental, with spring and summer shows featuring student performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Queersnack: Open activities for LGBTQI+ youth aged 12-16 years, held every two weeks on Fridays at Gottsunda Dans & Teater. Free of charge.
• Killsnack
• Tjejsnack
• Slow Fashion
• Kulturis

Products and services

• Teaterkurser (Theater Courses) Theater courses for children, youth, and adults starting from age 4, including base groups (beginners), advanced groups, continuation groups, and acting courses. Free of charge for participants.
• Danskurser (Dance Courses) Dance courses based on creative dance methodology for ages 5-16, covering body awareness, spatial movement, group dynamics, and choreography with hip-hop inspiration for older students. Free of charge.
• GDTs Unga Teaterensemble (Young Theater Ensemble) Advanced theater ensemble for youth and young adults aged 16-25 with longer theater experience, working on production-oriented projects with pre-written or original scripts.
• Skådespelarkurs för vuxna (Acting Course for Adults) Nine-session acting course for adults covering acting techniques, character development, improvisation, and stage performance, culminating in a final presentation on the main stage.
• Lovkurser (Holiday Courses) Dance and theater courses during sports, summer, and autumn breaks for children and youth from age 10. Free of charge, aimed at beginners but open to experienced participants.
• Tjejsnack Open community activity for girls aged 12-16 from Gottsunda, including workshops, activities, and conversations on topics chosen by participants. Led by youth leaders and pedagogues. Free of charge.
• Killsnack Open community activity for boys/males aged 12-15 from Gottsunda. Participants try different activities, invite guests, and discuss various topics. Led by John Morales Leiva. Free of charge.
• Queersnack Open community activity for LGBTQI+ youth aged 12-16, providing a safe space for identity exploration with workshops, guest speakers, and conversations. Free of charge, led by Henry Mispelaere and Leo Queiroz Gonzalez.
• Kulturis Open cultural activity for youth aged 9-12 offering free try-out workshops in dance and theater, including outreach program visiting schools in Gottsunda area to introduce course offerings.
• Kulturafton Evening events featuring professional cultural guests sharing experiences and insights, followed by workshops. Organized in collaboration with Bibliotek Uppsala and Uppsala kommun. Free and open to all ages.
• REVIVE (Slow Fashion Dance Performance) Dance performance featuring three leading street dancers (Afra Hosseini, Marvil Iglesias, Adrian Cruz) with choreography by Sofia Ribeiro, critically examining fashion industry environmental impact. Performed in upcycled clothing, touring to schools and communities. Part of the Slow Fashion 2-year project. Duration approximately 55 minutes, target audience 12+.
• Jävla parasiter Theater production co-produced with Uppsala Stadsteater about two young girls in the asylum process. Written by Ninna Tersman, directed by Moa Silén. Based on approximately 100 in-depth interviews with asylum process participants. Playing September 11 – October 16, 2026.
• Råttkött (Musical) Original musical about gang criminality and teenage love, written by Signe Firpo and Frida Larsson. Premiered June 1-2, 2026.
• Gula Salen (Yellow Hall) Rental Theater-adapted rehearsal room measuring 7.9m x 7.8m x 3.6m, equipped with basic sound system. Available for 200 kr/hour rental.
• Röda Salen (Red Hall) Rental Elongated rehearsal room with wall mirrors, primarily for dance but also suitable for theater. Measures 12m x 8m x 3.9m, equipped with sound system and basic stage lighting. Can also be booked for small performances at 2500 kr/performance.
• Stora Scenen (Main Stage) Rental Large performance venue with 108 total seats (20 floor-level, 88 in tiered seating). Rental at 4000 kr/day for free cultural actors, 8000 kr/day for private/public sector. Includes technician access for 8 hours/day, 1-2 ushers, ticket sales via Kulturbiljetter, and promotional support through GDT channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120 students performed in Spring Show 2026 with majority never having stood on stage before
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Uppsala kommunflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUppsala kommun is the primary supporting organization for Gottsunda Dans & Teater's operations. Schools book performances through Utbudsbokningen. Residencies arranged by Region Uppsala in collaboration with GDT and Uppsala kommun.
• Assitej SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association for theatre for children and young people - Swedish branch. Collaboration partner for children's and youth theater.
• Svensk scenkonstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish performing arts industry organization. Listed as collaboration partner on website.
• Uppsala StadsteaterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for 'Jävla Parasiter' - a play about asylum process for grades 9 and public audiences, running September 11 - October 16, 2026.
• GottsundaskolancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaboration partner for the annual Spring Show community project. Students, teachers, and GDT staff co-create the professional production.
• Gottsunda BibliotekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner. Part of Kulturafton program presented in cooperation with Bibliotek Uppsala and Uppsala kommun.
• Focus DanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance organization listed among recent and future collaborations.
• RiksteaternminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish national touring theater organization. Listed as collaboration partner.
• Scenkonst UppsalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUppsala performing arts coordination body. Listed as collaboration partner.
• Uppsala riksteaterförningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal branch of national touring theater. Listed as collaboration partner.
• BananteaternminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater group listed as collaboration partner.
• Uppsala DansteaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUppsala Dance Theater. Listed as collaboration partner.
• KulturbiljettercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketing platform for GDT performances. Tickets sold through kulturbiljetter.se with option for GDT to handle ticket administration.
• Bibliotek UppsalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Kulturafton program - evening events featuring professional cultural guests with talks and workshops.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Riksteatern: Sweden's national touring theatre, listed as a GDT partner. A much larger incumbent operating broadly across performing arts with overlapping school/youth programming but at national scale rather than community-anchored.
• Dansens Hus: Stockholm-based national centre for dance offering classes, residencies and productions. Comparable as a dance instruction and presenting venue, though operating at significantly larger scale and in a different geography.
• Kulturhuset Stadsteatern: Stockholm's major cultural centre and municipal theatre. Comparable as a venue combining performing arts instruction, productions and community programming, but operating at city-wide scale rather than neighbourhood-anchored.

Direct peers

• Uppsala Stadsteater: Uppsala's municipal theatre and GDT's flagship co-production partner (e.g., 'Jävla Parasiter'). Operates in the same city with overlapping programming for schools and the general public, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Focus Dance: Uppsala dance organisation listed as a GDT collaborator. Comparable as a regional dance-education and production entity targeting similar youth and amateur audiences.
• Rooh kulturförening: Uppsala cultural association named among GDT collaborators. Comparable as a small ideell förening-style cultural organisation working with similar community and inclusion-oriented programming in the same city.
• Teatergruppen Tio Fötter: Uppsala-based independent theatre group among GDT's recent collaborators. Comparable as a small producing ensemble focused on youth and community audiences in the same regional market.
• Bananteatern: Independent Uppsala theatre group explicitly named as a GDT collaboration partner. Similar in scale and operating model — small, community-engaged producing theatre working in the Uppsala ecosystem.
• Uppsala Dansteater: Uppsala-based dance theatre listed as a GDT collaboration partner. Comparable as a regional dance-performing organisation with educational and production activities in the same catchment.

Others

• Assitej Sweden: Swedish branch of the international association for theatre for children and young people, listed as a GDT partner. Comparable as an enabling/ecosystem body supporting youth performing arts rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gottsundateater
• Instagraminstagram.com/gottsundadansochteater
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gottsunda-dans-&-teater

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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