Dance News
The Danse Suisse newsletter provides information on dance and cultural political issues and on current cultural events with a focus on Switzerland as a whole. The promotion of individual artistic productions is not the focus of the coverage. The office is happy to receive comments and suggestions on specific topics. Contact us at info@dansesuisse.ch.
PETER APPEL: A VISIONARY OF DANCE
Mittwoch 11.12.24
Peter Appel was a formative figure in the European dance landscape - as a dancer, ballet master and teacher. With tireless commitment and artistic excellence, he influenced generations of dancers and shaped institutions such as the Zurich Opera House and the Basel Ballet. His work leaves behind an impressive legacy that extends far beyond his death.
moreWHAT CROSSES DANCERS
Mittwoch 11.12.24
Emma Bigé is the main guest of issue 85 of the ADC Journal. As a philosopher and dancer, she asks what permeates our bodies in order to move them.
moreFAREWELL TO DANCE PIONEER HÉLÈNE MEUNIER
Mittwoch 11.12.24
Hélène Meunier, a formative figure in the Swiss dance world, has died at the age of 101. Her life's work and commitment have inspired and shaped countless dancers.
moreHIP HOP – A LEADER FOR DANCE
Mittwoch 11.12.24
Hip-hop culture is spreading across the country. The 5th Solothurn Dance Days welcomed choreographer Muhammed Kaltuk on 7 December, while the crème de la crème of the Swiss and international hip-hop scene will be guests at the upcoming Existe festival in Monthey in April 2025.
moreZHdK: Men in motion – call for entries
Mittwoch 11.12.24
Men in dance – a topic that is no longer unusual, but still remarkable. While dance has historically often been seen as the domain of women, men have enriched and shaped the dance scene in many ways, both worldwide and in Switzerland.
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