Our Story in Numbers since the inauguration in november 2024
59 artists
have worked here
in projects that we started or that the artists initiated themselves
35 signed
new established collaborations
with local artists and organizations in Sápmi, schools, institutions in Sweden and international organizations
12 residencies
hosted by us or others
and we will end the year with at least 15 in total
887 visitors
at activities like
events, premieres, concerts, workshops and activities for children
For artists
We are a production house for freelance artists and we offer a safe and judgement free space for creation. We especially welcome indigenous dance artists but our house is open also for artists from other art forms and cultures.
Residency 20th-30th of October at Jillat
Astrid Bruun Luby &
Lilli O'Reilly Wagner Hansen
Astrid Bruun Lyby is a Copenhagen-based dancer and choreographer educated at Balettakademien in Gothenburg. Her work moves between contemporary dance, physical theatre, and film, and she has performed in productions with Danish Broadcasting Co. and Mute Comp. Physical Theater.
Together with her colleague and friend Lilli O’Reilly Wagner Hansen, she is in residence at Jillat to develop a new work exploring the meeting between movement, place, and story. During their stay, they will share a work-in-progress performance, inviting the audience to experience their creative process as it unfolds.
They also hope to meet people in Vuollerim – to listen, exchange, and get a glimpse of local life – something they describe as an essential part of their artistic practice.
For programmers
Are you interested in a Sámi production or want to get in contact with any of the connected artists? We can also help you set up your own residency at Jillat or arrange for you to support a specific artist.
Featured artist
Astrid Bruun Lyby
Astrid Bruun Lyby is a dynamic Copenhagen-based dancer and choreographer whose artistic journey is rooted in both rigorous training and adventurous exploration. She holds a diploma from Sceneindgangen C.A.D.A. in Copenhagen (2017–18) and completed her BA in dance at Balettakademien Göteborg (2020–23).
Her practice spans live stage, dance film and site-specific works. Notably, she appeared in the film ARANAE by Det Fynske Dansekompagni, and performed in the production Slackers at Dansekapellet in November 2025.
Astrid also brings her musical sensibility—playing piano, guitar and singing—into movement, fostering collaborations across art forms.
Dedicated to inclusive and multidisciplinary creation, she enjoys blending different strengths and crafts in collaborative environments. During this residency, Astrid will focus on creating a new work in dialogue with place, community and memory—and invites local engagement as part of the process.
A safe space for meetings
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The first Sami Dance Center is open in Vuollerim, Jokkmokk municipality in Sweden. This is a place for artists to create and meet and also a place for dance and circus performances. You can also plan your next conference here.
The start of this project is supported by Kulturbryggan