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Dance Program

During Arctic Arts Summit in Umeå 16-18th of June 2026 you will have a unique possibility to see a lot of dance performances from Sápmi, join dance classes, listen to some selected panel talks and meet up with other dancers from all over the Arctic.

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Dance from Sápmi

A growing art form based in ancient traditions from the indigenous of northern Europe. Experience professional dance art from Sápmi at the Arctic Arts Summit in Umeå between 16-18th of June 2026.

Panel talks

16th of June

Rural Infrastructure & Northern Dance Ecosystems

Aira Dance Company AB, Davvi Senter før scenekunst
 

17th of June

Indigenous Touring Network - Sápmi / Caribbean

Invisible People Contemporary Dance, Anisotrophie

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18th of June

Who Tells the Arctic Story? Appropriation risks.

Hosted by Jillat Sámi Dance Center and NANU Sámi Arts International

Tickets for shows

We only have a limited amount of tickets for each show, and when the show is fully booked you are free to queue for potentional no-shows or returned tickets.

  • Arctic Arts Summit
    Tue, Jun 16
    Ögonblicksteatern
    Jun 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Ögonblicksteatern, Västra Strandgatan 7, 903 26 Umeå, Sweden
    Welcome to a professional dance class led by a sami dancer. Open both for local dancers and visiting dancers during Arctic Arts Summit.
  • Arctic Arts Summit
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 16
    Ögonblicksteatern
    Jun 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Ögonblicksteatern, Västra Strandgatan 7, 903 26 Umeå, Sweden
    A child-friendly family performance with dance and yoik that takes you on a magical journey into a Sami story about growing together.
  • Arctic Arts Summit
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 16
    Ögonblicksteatern
    Jun 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ögonblicksteatern, Västra Strandgatan 7, 903 26 Umeå, Sweden
    A child-friendly family performance with dance and yoik that takes you on a magical journey into a Sami story about growing together.
  • Arctic Arts Summit
    Tue, Jun 16
    Ögonblicksteatern
    Jun 16, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Ögonblicksteatern, Västra Strandgatan 7, 903 26 Umeå, Sweden
    Performance and sound piece by and with Ánndaris Rimpi & Tanja Andersson
  • Arctic Arts Summit
    Wed, Jun 17
    Ögonblicksteatern
    Jun 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Ögonblicksteatern, Västra Strandgatan 7, 903 26 Umeå, Sweden
    Welcome to a professional dance class led by a sami dancer. Open both for local dancers and visiting dancers during Arctic Arts Summit.
  • Arctic Arts Summit
    Thu, Jun 18
    Ögonblicksteatern
    Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
    Ögonblicksteatern, Västra Strandgatan 7, 903 26 Umeå, Sweden
    Welcome to a community dance class led by a sami dancer. Open both for locals and visiting guests during Arctic Arts Summit. No experience needed.
  • Arctic Arts Summit
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 18
    Ögonblicksteatern
    Jun 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
    Ögonblicksteatern, Västra Strandgatan 7, 903 26 Umeå, Sweden
    A joik and dance performance.
  • Arctic Arts Summit
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jun 18
    Ögonblicksteatern
    Jun 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
    Ögonblicksteatern, Västra Strandgatan 7, 903 26 Umeå, Sweden
    A joik and dance performance.
  • Arctic Arts Summit
    Thu, Jun 18
    Ögonblicksteatern
    Jun 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
    Ögonblicksteatern, Västra Strandgatan 7, 903 26 Umeå, Sweden
    Through the performance "Hïegke lin", Marika Renhuvud wants to show that the Sami culture is stronger than ever, Hïegke libie - there is still life in us! (Monologue in Swedish and south Sami language)
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