Älvsjö Dansskola

Sammanfattning:

Dance is the art of moving the body, typically to music, using steps and gestures. It is a social sport that brings people together. Above all, dance is entertaining!

Most cultural schools in Stockholm are art or music specific. I believe dance needs more priority in today’s culture, for this reason I decided to design a dance school.

I did various program studies in order to create a good flow of people throughout the building. I wanted students, parents and staff to mix. In the entrance there are stairs that are to be used as seating. Here one can socialise before and after class. The area in front of the stairs is not only an entrance hall but can also be used as a stage or studio. I want the entrance to be the heart of the building, filled with activity.

Älvsjö Dance School is situated between Älvsjö Station and Stockholmsmässan. I want by-passers to feel the energy of the school and therefore decided to create a glass façade facing the station. In doing so, train passengers can see students dancing and in a sense be a part of the dance.