About us

Mission

We promote, support and produce diverse dance art and dance culture. We connect audiences with dance and contribute to increasing its appreciation. Our versatile domestic and international programming brings new voices and topics into public discourse, gives space and visibility to a wide range of artists, and enhances cultural understanding and social inclusion.

Vision

We are an active and respected organisation, a cultural trailblazer, an attractive partner, and accessible to diverse audiences. Our varied programme enriches the lives of an increasing number of people, and dance holds a strong and valued place in society. We connect domestic actors, international networks and audiences.

What matters to us

Creativity. We support dance artists in bringing their diverse art and message to the fore. Our activities are marked by bold initiatives and surprising encounters.

Openness. We value open dialogue and invite diverse audiences, artists and participants to engage with art.

Collaboration. Working and learning together increases our impact.

Development. We explore new approaches and embrace change with openness and flexibility.

Responsibility. Responsibility is embedded in all we do. We aim to minimise our negative impact and leave a positive mark on society by actively promoting, for example, diversity and community.

Strategic priorities

A compelling identity. We develop content and activities that offer new ways of engaging with dance and dance culture. We invest in communications and audience outreach. Dance House Helsinki becomes increasingly well known and attractive.

Diverse and meaningful content. As a house for all dance, we deliver high-quality, wide-ranging domestic and international programming that broadens the visibility of dance art and culture and strengthens the plurality of voices in society. Our programme is both inspiring and impactful.

A strong and diverse funding base. We actively seek new funding sources, aiming also to increase public funding in order to fulfil our mission and support our partners’ work.

Dance House Helsinki’s strategy outlines who we are and who we aspire to be. Our strategy is updated as an ongoing process.

In line with our strategy, we incorporate responsibility into all our activities. We strive to minimise the negative impacts of our operations and reduce our environmental footprint. Dance House Helsinki has been awarded the EcoCompass environmental management certificate. By committing to the EcoCompass programme, we identify the environmental impacts of our operations and continuously develop them towards greater sustainability.

We are committed to the key areas of impact defined in our environmental programme:

• Waste sorting

We are developing the recycling practices at Dance House Helsinki by designing efficient and clearly marked recycling points. We provide guidance to our rental clients and staff to ensure successful waste sorting. We aim to improve the efficiency of material use and recycling.

• Procurement processes

We recognise the environmental responsibility and criteria of our subcontractors and take these into account in procurement decisions. We prioritise certified products, particularly in the purchase of chemicals, office supplies and foodstuffs for Dance House Helsinki.

• Communication

We raise environmental awareness among our staff through internal communication. We also communicate our environmentally conscious culture to visitors and audiences — for example, by encouraging the use of public transport.

This environmental commitment is updated as needed.