Workshops and other activities

August 15th 2026 at 11.15 (45 mins)
Trekanten

This workshop offers a fascinating insight into the world of Parkour.

The workshop begins with simple exercises and gradually moves on to more complex movement sequences inspired by the show Uventa, which can be adapted to all levels of experience. The exercises do not require a specific level of athleticism, but are rather designed to give a feel for the movement logic of Parkour.

Depending on the participants’ preferences, basic floor acrobatics and partner exercises may also be included.

August 15th & 16th at 12.15 (45 mins)
Pavillonen

Once again this year, Dansk Danseteater is offering fun, creative dance workshops for the whole family, led by dance educator Natalie Sloth Richter and the company’s talented dancers. Here, we take the children on a journey of movement into the world of dance, where, at a child-friendly level, we’ll try our hand at ideas and choreography from Dansk Danseteater’s productions, focusing on the body, creativity, imagination and togetherness.

Through Dansk Danseteater’s children’s activities, we aim to:

• Stimulate a new understanding of and interest in dance as an art form through play, exercises and creativity
• Enable children to experience themselves and each other in new ways within a new community
• Foster a joy of movement, motor skills, body awareness and a positive view of their own bodies
• To foster self-esteem and self-confidence through dance
• To foster an understanding of their own and others’ creativity and ideas
• To enable children to experience their bodies as creative and communicative tools

August 15th & 16th at 14.00 (30 mins)
Pavillonen

Come along and join us for an exciting artist talk with Dansk Danseteater!

August 15th at 14:15 (45 mins)
Dansescenen

Come and dance!

Nordisk Dans invites you to a dance workshop featuring traditional group dances from Denmark and Europe. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or dance experience. The aim is simply to have fun and work up a sweat – we promise you won’t be able to sit still when our talented musicians strike up the music. Instruction will be at beginner level, so everyone can join in.

Nordisk Dans is an organisation dedicated to promoting awareness of and enjoyment of Nordic folk dance amongst young people. The movement has grown significantly over the last 10 years and is now represented throughout the country. Nordisk Dans creates space for both tradition and innovation, play and community.

August 15th 2026 at 16.00 (45 mins)
Pavillonen

Shuffle is an energetic and creative dance style that focuses on footwork, groove and an understanding of the music – often danced to EDM and house music.

In this workshop, you’ll learn basic shuffle moves, transitions and short combos, whilst also working on flow, confidence and personal style. The workshop is open to all levels and ages, so you don’t need any experience to take part. And no, you’re never too old to learn to shuffle!

Expect high energy, a great atmosphere and plenty of dancing!

Are you curious to find out more about Shuffle Dance? Then you can see more of Stine Høpfner’s work here.

August 15th at 17.00 (60 mins)
Pavillonen

Come and experience a cypher-inspired performance featuring freestyle concepts drawn from various street dance styles, followed by an open jam where the audience and dancers can interact freely.

A cypher is a gathering where dancers form a circle and exchange energy, storytelling, ideas and communication in the moment through movement. The music will emerge spontaneously in the space and be unknown to the dancers beforehand, fostering presence, improvisation and authentic moments.

There are no expectations – come as you are, be curious, and help create a safe and respectful space around dance and community.

Cypher Movement is a dance association in Aarhus Municipality that works to create a supportive and open space for freestyle dancers across styles, levels and backgrounds.

They facilitate weekly open-floor dance sessions where everyone is welcome to practise, share, develop and draw inspiration from one another. Through community, improvisation and respect, they aim to bring together dancers from different scenes and create an inclusive space where both beginners and experienced dancers can come together as both learners and teachers at the same time.

Their focus is not on competition, but on presence, exchange and shared development through dance.

August 16th at 11.00 (60 mins)
Pavillonen

The workshop introduces two specialised forms of skipping rope training – Double Dutch and Chinese wheel – in a playful and accessible way. There will be a particular focus on the connection between jumping and music: participants will explore rhythm and coordination to create short choreographies with the skipping rope and discover the expressive side of skipping rope footwork, inspired by viral videos and tutorials on social media.

No special athletic skills are required: the session includes both physical exercises and listening exercises that can be done whilst seated. We strongly recommend running shoes or trainers, as well as comfortable clothing. You are welcome to bring your own skipping rope, but if you don’t have one, don’t worry! We’ll provide skipping ropes, including long ones.

August 16th at 14:15 (45 mins)
Dansescenen

Yeehaw! Come and join in when we do line dancing. There’ll be loads of fun steps and claps, so everyone can take part.

Paula Yau is an experienced dance instructor who teaches regularly at Absalon, Denmark’s most popular community centre in Copenhagen.
This year, she’s also teaching at both the Heartland Festival and the Roskilde Festival.

August 16th 2026 at 16:45 (45 mins)
Pavillonen

For children and young people – whatever your level.

Do you want to learn to dance – or do you just love some of the many K-pop groups? Then don’t miss this K-pop workshop with Planum Studios, one of Aarhus’ leading dance studios!

We’ll dive into the characteristic steps and movements that define K-pop, whilst making sure we have fun along the way. You’ll learn a short, original K-pop-inspired choreography and gain an insight into the style that has quickly become world-famous.

The workshop is open to everyone – whether you’re a complete beginner or already dance in front of the mirror at home. The most important thing is that you love music and a good atmosphere.
So bring your best moves (and maybe a friend) along, and join us when Planum Studios invites you to a fun and energetic K-pop workshop!

Planum is a local dance studio offering a wide range of dance classes for children, teenagers and adults. The studio focuses on creating a dynamic hub for dance enthusiasts, where joy, inspiration and community take centre stage, and where there’s plenty of space for everyone. We love people – and we love connecting with people through our shared passion for dance.

Planum’s team consists of highly skilled instructors who have been carefully selected. You won’t find a more talented or passionate team. In addition to its regular dance classes, Planum also offers workshops, private lessons and the option to book dancers and choreographers for events and shows. The studio also has elite teams that take part in competitions both nationally and internationally.