Full-time position - 7 December 2026 - 20 March 2027
JILLAT Sami Dance Center, Sweden

We are looking for a professional dancer to join our team for a winter season combining performance, teaching and artistic collaboration. This is an opportunity to become part of a Sami-led dance center where professional artistic practice meets community life, and where dance from Sápmi connects with artists and audiences from around the world.

About JILLAT

JILLAT Sami Dance Center is based in Vuollerim, in the Swedish part of Sápmi. Led by choreographer and Artistic Director Liv Aira and operated by Aira Dance Company AB, the center brings together performances, artistic creation, residencies and learning.

Our work grows from Sami perspectives and a commitment to artistic quality, cultural exchange and meaningful relationships with our surroundings. We believe that ambitious professional dance should be accessible beyond major cities, and that artists should have space to create, share knowledge and develop their practice.

As a Sami-led space, JILLAT offers a home for Sami artistic voices and a meeting place for artists from different backgrounds. Respect for Indigenous cultures, openness to different experiences and care for one another are central to how we work. We value curiosity, shared responsibility and collaboration.

The webpage for the dance company is invisiblepeople.se, where you can find some of our productions.

The role
You will be part of a small team, contributing both as a performer and as a teacher. Your responsibilities will include:

Performing in approximately two to three public performances per week.
Taking part in rehearsals and artistic development.
Leading morning dance classes 1-2 times per week.
Planning and teaching 1-2 children’s dance classes per week.
Being part of creative work one day per week.
Contributing to the everyday collaborative work of the dance center.

We are looking for someone who enjoys moving between stage work and teaching, and who brings the same care and commitment to both.

Who we are looking for
We welcome applications from professional female dancers with:
Strong technical skills and an expressive performance presence, particularly in contemporary dance.
Experience of professional performance and collaborative creation.
Experience teaching dance, including working with children.
The ability to adapt classes to different ages, abilities and levels of experience.
A reliable, considerate approach to teamwork and independent responsibility.
An interest in Sami perspectives and a willingness to learn through respectful exchange.
Availability for the full contract period.

Please describe the dance practices you work with and the languages you can teach and communicate in. We welcome applicants from different backgrounds; Sami identity is not a requirement.

What we offer
Full-time employment from 7 December 2026 to 20 March 2027.
A monthly salary of SEK 28,000 before tax if you are employed by us or 42,000 SEK per month if you are invoicing.
Accommodation and meals included. Both in Vuollerim, where Jillat is located but also if needed if we travel longer for a performance. Only day-trips are planned during this period.
A season combining regular performance opportunities, teaching and artistic collaboration.
The opportunity to work closely with a Sami-led artistic team and become part of life at JILLAT.

The employer is Aira Dance Company AB.

How to apply

Please send in the form:
Your CV.
A short motivation letter explaining your interest in JILLAT and this role.
Links to recent performance footage showing your dancing.
A brief description of your teaching experience, particularly with children.
Confirmation of your availability for the full period.

Application deadline: 18th of October 2026
Send your application through the form.

Selection process: We will choose one dancer before the 31st of October.

For questions about the role, working locations, accommodation or practical arrangements,
please contact Jimmy Lundegård jimmy@jillat.se +46707889496