Iceland Dance Company serves as the primary driving force in the dance world of Iceland. It develops and stages new Icelandic dance works, showcased both domestically and internationally, while also actively participating in collaborative international projects. The main objective of Iceland Dance Company is to generate and sustain public interest in the art form, demonstrating a genuine concern for its audience and seeking various avenues to engage with them.

The Artistic Director of the Iceland Dance Company is Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir. Lovísa has worked as a dancer with IDC, as an independent choreographer, teacher, and performing artist in Iceland, and has created works for the Iceland Dance Company, the Reykjavík Dance Festival, and the Reykjavík City Theatre, to name a few. Lovísa has received awards and nominations for her work both as a choreographer and as a dancer.

Iceland Dance Company collaborates equally with music and visual artists, symphony orchestras, and other dance groups. They participate in music videos, dance films, and various festivals, organizing workshops, artist talks, and presenting works in public spaces and art museums. This methodology and vision have carved out a distinctive place for Iceland Dance Company among the most progressive dance groups in Europe.

Noteworthy partners include Sigur Rós, Ben Frost, Anna Þorvaldsdóttir, Björk, Ólafur Arnalds, Jonas Akerlund, Matthew Barney, Gabríela Friðriksdóttir, and Ragnar Kjartansson.

Iceland Dance Company boasts a diverse group of exceptional dancers actively contributing to artistic creation and carrying the reputation of the group to numerous countries. Performances at prestigious venues such as the Southbank Center in London, the Onassis Art Center in Athens, or the Civic Center Theater in Hong Kong have further enhanced their global recognition. The credit for this reputation goes to the dancers, choreographers, artistic team, technical staff, and office personnel who collaboratively work to create and present dance works that leave a lasting impact.

Iceland Dance Company maintains a close collaboration with the dance department of LHÍ and operates an international exchange student program, emphasizing easing the transition for young dancers as they take their initial steps into the professional world.

Artistic Directors of Iceland Dance Company:

Alan Carter 1973–1975, Alexander Bennett 1976, Natalia Konjus 1976–1977, YurI Chatal 1977–1978, Karen Morell 1978–1979, Kenneth Tillson 1979–1980, Nanna Ólafsdóttir 1980–1987, Hlíf Svavarsdóttir 1987–1989, Auður Bjarnadóttir 1989–1990, Einar Sveinn Þórðarson 1990, María Gísladóttir 1992–1996, Katrín Hall 1996–2012, Lára Stefánsdóttir 2012–2014, Erna Ómarsdóttir 2015–2024, Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir 2024–