Sunday, October 26, 2008

Dansens Hus, Oslo

14 October 2008: Visited the new Dansens Hus (house of Dance) in the Vulcan area in Oslo, situated close to Akerselva (*the river dividing Oslo in East and West. Nowadays a growing area for creative industries firms, educational and cultural institutions.) 

Dansens Hus seemed very fit for its purpose, the main performance room could include around 350 people - seat rows were steeply built so that everyone should be able to see the dancers well.
The wooden stage floor appeared to be fit for its dancing purpose.

A long bar and nice mingling area is the first thing you meet when entering. It is also a flexible space for meetings and events. 

We were also guided outside and updated on the plans for this Vulcan area. A food hall is planned in the old brick building, and near to the Maridalsveien a new hotel (Scandic) as well as new theatre stage are going to be built.

The visit was arranged by our Culture and Media group of Polytechnic Society. 

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