JILLAT – Sami Dance Center
A place for big ideas and professional artistic creation in Vuollerim, in the Swedish part of Sápmi.
At Jillat, nature remains part of the working process. The bright, open building has windows facing the sky, the landscape and the surrounding forest. Here, your work follows the long daylight of summer and the darkness of winter.
Artists who have worked here tell us that the long views make room for big ideas. Jillat offers space for research, rehearsal and production, as well as encounters between artists, audiences and the local community.
Create at Jillat
For artists and creative teams
Find time, space, accommodation and professional support for research, rehearsal and artistic development.
What's on
Jillat Youth - Costume partySat, Oct 31Jillat Samiskt Danscenter
Aktitit - Sami Performing Arts BiennalFri, Nov 13Jillat - Samiskt Danscenter
A Touring Network for Sparsely Populated Arctic AreasSat, Nov 14Jillat Samiskt Danscenter
Safety Rider / Hospitality RiderSat, Nov 14Jillat Samiskt Danscenter
Currently at Jillat
Residency and performance: Vi er Norden
A group of artists from across the Nordic region are currently working at Jillat on VI ER NORDEN — a nomadic, conceptual performance exploring the shared colonial histories of the Nordic countries and the traces they continue to leave in people, landscapes, languages and cultures.
Why Jillat Exists
After touring 130 performances in 2023, we paused to ask what could make our work more sustainable. The answer was a place of our own: somewhere professional performing arts could be created in a rural area instead of always travelling to residencies in larger cities.
When we entered the former museum in Vuollerim, we saw the possibilities immediately. It could become much more than premises for our own work. It could become the world’s first Sami dance center.
A Safe and Non-Judgemental
Place for Creation
Safety begins before an artist arrives. We ask what each person needs, use a safety rider and agree on working conditions, visitors and contact with the local community.
Through clear conversations, practical agreements and shared responsibility, we work to make Jillat a safe and non-judgemental place in everyday practice.
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 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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