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.
Swiss Performing Arts Awards 2025
Dienstag 23.09.25
The Federal Office of Culture (FOC) has announced the names of the winners of the Swiss Performing Arts Awards 2025, which will be presented on October 10, 2025, at the Théâtre Equilibre in Fribourg in the presence of Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider.
moreCalls for Applications
Dienstag 23.09.25
There are currently several open calls supporting young talents in dance and the performing arts.
moreChoreographer of the Year 2025
Dienstag 23.09.25
The Spanish choreographer and founder of the company “La Veronal” has received the award “Choreographer of the Year 2025,” conferred by the German magazine “tanz”. The honor highlights his lasting influence and his ability to renew contemporary dance with a multidisciplinary language that fuses the body, theatre, and visual art.
moreMuhammed Kaltuk
Dienstag 23.09.25
At the age of 35, Muhammed Kaltuk will become Artistic Director and Chief Choreographer of the dance departement at the Musiktheater im Revier (MiR) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, as of the 2026/2027 season.
morePro Helvetia
Dienstag 23.09.25
Born in 1972, Michael Kinzer succeeds Philippe Bischof. His aim is to strengthen collaboration among public funders at the federal, cantonal, and municipal levels. We look forward to working with him in the field of dance support.
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