Jillat Sami Dance Center
A place for dance, stage art, residencies and artistic encounters in Vuollerim, in the Swedish part of Sápmi.
Jillat brings together artists, audiences, organisations and local communities through creation, performance, learning and exchange.
Create at Jillat
For artists and creative teams
Find time, space, accommodation and professional support for research, rehearsal and artistic development.
What's on
Skájdde 2026 - Sjaddo - Work in progressMon, Jul 20Samiskt Danscenter
Skájdde 2026 - SjaddoSat, Jul 25Naturscenen Storforsen- Skájdde 2026 - SjaddoSun, Jul 26Naturscenen Storforsen
Echoes Through Time…LandThu, Aug 06Jillat Samiskt Danscenter
Currently at Jillat
Residency: Manda Rydman & Anna Mariann McKenna
Manda and Anna Mariann are developing new contemporary circus work at Jillat, exploring transformation, recycling and visual storytelling. During the residency, they will share work in progress and an artistic conversation with the public.
Why Jillat Exists
Artists need places where creation can come before presentation.
Jillat was built to offer time, space and professional working conditions for artistic processes in a rural part of Sápmi. We want artists to be able to research, take risks, change direction and develop work without having to arrive with all the answers.
At the same time, Jillat creates encounters between artists, audiences, organisations and the local community.
A Safe and Non-Judgemental Place for Creation
We want artists and visitors to feel that they can arrive as they are.
At Jillat, different bodies, languages, cultures, experiences and ways of working are met with care and respect. Safety is something we practise through hosting, communication, accessibility, consent and shared responsibility.
Stage Art for Organisations
Bring an inspirational presentation, screendance, solo performance, full performance or artistic programme into your meeting, staff day or professional gathering.
Jillat works with connected artists and members to shape programmes that can include stage art, food, breaks, workshops and conversation.
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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
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Jillat – Sami Dance Center
Murjeksvägen 31, Vuollerim
Operated by Aira Dance Company AB
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