Vikander started her career as an actor at the age of seven, starring in a production of Kristina från Duvemåla at The Göteborg Opera, which was written by the Mamma Mia! creators, Björn and Benny from ABBA; she performed in the play for three-and-a-half years [REF].
Vikander trained in ballet from the age of nine with the Svenska Balettskolan i Göteborg (1998-2004).