A unique dance journey: the most comprehensive archive in Northern Europe

A unique dance journey: the most comprehensive archive in Northern Europe

Discover the world's most comprehensive archive of dance literature, hidden in the heart of Stockholm.

In the 1920s, Rolf de Maré founded the Dance Museum, initially located in the basement of the Royal Swedish Opera, marking a turning point in the world of dance. The museum expanded in 1953, and its collection originally belonged to de Maré. A unique aspect of the museum is its library, endowed by Carina Ari in 1969, housing the most comprehensive archive of literature on dance in Northern Europe. Interestingly, the museum receives no state funds. As of 2023, the director of the museum is Hans Öjmyr.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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