
After a careful review of the current financial situation, the ICE HOT partners have made the difficult decision to postpone the next edition of the platform.
Despite extensive efforts and strong commitment from across the Nordic region, the project remains significantly underfunded. Even in a reduced form, it would not be possible to carry it out in a way that meets the platform’s core purpose.
ICE HOT was founded to create touring opportunities, strengthen collaboration, and increase visibility for Nordic contemporary dance. These are long-term goals that depend on stable and sufficient public investment in international cultural exchange — something that has become increasingly difficult in today’s cultural policy climate.
The current situation also reflects broader challenges for the art form itself. Many artists, producers and organizations across the Nordic region face similar conditions, where ambitious artistic visions must constantly be balanced against shrinking resources. We know that we are not alone in this experience, and we recognise the resilience, creativity, and solidarity that continue to define our field despite these constraints.
We are deeply grateful to all the artists who applied and expressed their wish to be part of the platform. Your engagement and artistic vision is crucial to this initiative within the Nordic and international dance community.
We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to all our partners and collaborators across the Nordic region. Your continued commitment, dialogue, and shared belief in the value of ICE HOT make this network what it is. It is through this partnership and mutual trust that we will be able to find a way forward.
This postponement allows us to take the necessary time to reflect on the future of ICE HOT — to explore new formats, and to adapt to the changing cultural and financial landscape. Our shared commitment remains the same: to create meaningful opportunities for artists and presenters, and to ensure that Nordic contemporary dance continues to reach new audiences, even under challenging circumstances.
Further updates will be shared on ICE HOT web page- www.icehotnordicdance.com
For any inquiries plese contact the Stockholm team.