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, is Finland’s most significant performance and event venue dedicated to dance. We provide world-class facilities for a diverse, year-round programme and bring together Finnish and international dance, circus, and other performing arts under one roof.
Dance House Helsinki is operated by Tanssin talon säätiö sr, a non-profit organisation serving the public good.
Our programme is guided by the idea of being a house for all dance. It consists of performances and events produced by dance and circus organisations, as well as our own programme initiatives. In our curatorial approach, we emphasise artistic diversity, accessibility, and the inclusion of diverse audiences. In addition to our performance spaces, we also offer content through our digital channels.
Key figures
80 000 visits
198 performances
50 000 digital contacts
The figures are based on 2024 statistics. In 2024, Dance House Helsinki hosted 47 different public events, of which more than 80% were dance and circus events.
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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?
