STOR kunst for alle barn
Dansens Hus is a programming venue that presents around 45 high-quality Norwegian and international productions each year. Here you will find a diverse range of artistic voices and expressions that reflect the world we live in today. The productions we present on our stages are created by both Norwegian and international choreographers and companies — from emerging talents to leading international names. Dansens Hus is also a place for the whole family: we present performances for children of all ages, from newborns and up.
Norway has a strong tradition of creating dance performances for the very youngest audiences (ages 0–3 and 3–6). It began with a Norwegian initiative called Klangfugl (1999–2003), which developed into the EU project Glitterbird(2003–2006). Through these projects, many European choreographers were inspired to develop their own artistic work for the youngest audience group.
Dansens Hus was established in 2024 and, from the very beginning, presented baby dance performances. The response from the audience was overwhelming. But over time, fewer choreographers created new work for the very youngest — possibly because funding was no longer earmarked for this target group.
GREAT Art for Small Children / Part 1
Financial support from the Savings Bank Foundation DNB made it possible to support three choreographers in developing new performances for the age group 0–3 under the umbrella project BIG Art for Small Children. From 2016–2019, three productions were developed, presented, and toured:
- Lulla by dybwikdans
- Sans og Samling by Becker/Fiksdal/Langård
- We Are Symphony by Oslo Koreografiske
These companies were co-produced by Dansens Hus through funding, promotion, rehearsal space, and technical support. All premieres were held at Dansens Hus. In addition, each company received support and guidance from two highly experienced experts in this field who had both led Klangfugl and Glitterbird: Professor of Choreography Leif Hernes and Associate Professor Ellen Os, both affiliated with the Department of Early Childhood Education at OsloMet.
The companies retain the rights to their works and are free to tour them independently. The results of this project were highly successful — and many of the productions are still touring today.
GREAT Art for Small Children / Part 2
After the success of the first round, we once again applied for and received funding from the Savings Bank Foundation DNB, enabling us to support three new works for children aged 0–6 from 2020–2023.
The productions are:
- kinShips by Øy
- Soft Machine by Oslo Koreografiske
- Kaleidoscope by Shi Pratt
Below, you will find images, trailers, and further information about all of the productions.
We hope that all six performances will enjoy long and happy lives — and that they will reach many little ones aged 0–6!
Enjoy!
Saskia Wieringa
Artistic Producer
For more informaation click on title.
dybwikdans: Lulla
Premiere October 8th 2017
technical information
Duration: 20 min
Stage: 10x10 m, can be less if discussed
Height: The performance takes place inside a tent with a diameter of 6 m, 3.30 tall
Set-up time: 4 hours or one full day before first performance
Audience capacity: 20 each perfromance, 4 performanmces a day
For more details: Siri Dybwik, www.dybwikdans.no
siridybwik@gmail.com Telefon: + 47 992 29 689
Becker/Fiksdal/Langgård: Sans og Samling
Premiere December 17th 2017
Technical information
Durationt: 40 min. (performance and playtime)
Stage: 10x10 m
Height: 5 - 7 m (til tak/grid). Tilpasning til større eller mindre lokaler kan diskuteres
Set-up time: En dag før forestilling
Audience capacity: 30
Producer: Nicole Schuchardt, nicole.schuchardt@gmail.com Tlf. +49 177 2688679
For more information: www.ingrifiksdal.com
Oslo Koreografiske: We Are Symphony
Premiere April 11th 2018
Technical information
Duration: 40 min.
Stage: 15x15 (Minimum 10x10)
Height: 7 m (to grid). The performance is adaptable to smaller and larger venues. Minimum height: 4 - 5 m.
Set-up time: One full day prior to first performance
Audience capacity: 40
For more details: Fredrik Petrov +47 915 68 071 fredrik.petrov@gmail.com
www.oslokoreografiske.no
For more information and photos click on title.
Øyteateret: kinShips
Premiere December 2nd 2021
Trailer HER
Technical information:
Duration: 35 min
Stage: A level, empty, and preferably black stage floor. A dark stage space without masking, with the ability to make the room completely dark
Height: 6 m to grid
Floor: Minimum 10m x 10m
Adaption to smaller, larger or other types of venues is possible, but must be agreed upon in advance.
Set-up time: 4 hours
Audience capacity: 37
For more information: øyteateret@gmail.com, Tlf: + 47 912 45 013 / 966 95 157
Oslo Koreografiske: Soft Machine
Premiere June 8th 2023
Trailer HER
Technical information:
Duration: 40 min
Stage: yes
Height: 5 meter to grid
Floor: 15x10 m
Set-up time: 8 - 10 hours (1 day)
Audience capcity: 60-150
Adaption to larger or smaller venues can be discussed.
For more information: www.oslokoreografiske.com
Contact: Hanne Frostad Håkonsen, produsent, hannefh@hotmail.com, Ph: +47 454 38 309
Shi Pratt: Kaleidoscope
Premiere November 24th 2023
Technical information
Duration: 30 min
Stage: 10x10 meter
Height: 5 meter to grid
Set-up time: 8 – 10 hours (1 day)
Audience capacity: 25
More information: www.shipratt.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiprattdance/
Contact: Shi Pratt: shipratt@gmail.com Tlf: +47 474 52 881