København Danser was founded in 2020 by Ulrik Birkkjær and Thomas Mieth with a clear mission: to expand and develop dance as a performing art in Denmark — both for audiences and for the professional dance community. From the outset, the goal has been to bring dance of the highest international standard to Denmark and to make it accessible to everyone.

Siden sin første gæsteforestilling i 2020 har København Danser præsenteret 13 forskellige produktioner. Repertoiret har inkluderet nogle af verdens mest markante kompagnier og koreografer – fra stjerner fra Paris Opera Ballet og San Francisco Ballet til banebrydende værker af Batsheva Ensemble og Peeping Tom.

By identifying what was missing from the Danish dance scene, København Danser succeeded in establishing a strong foundation and a clear sense of direction. With its focused vision and high artistic ambitions, the organization has rapidly grown into a vital platform built on strong values and purposeful curation.

Each season is curated with an emphasis on social relevance and artistic excellence, with the goal of inspiring Denmark’s creative sector. Through world-class performances and related initiatives, København Danser helps raise the country’s artistic level — nationally and internationally.