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.
HIP 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.
moreSSA 2025 SCHOLARSHIPS: FUNDING FOR CHOREOGRAPHY PROJECTS
Mittwoch 11.12.24
The Société Suisse des Auteurs (SSA) supports professional choreographers with grants of up to CHF 60'000.-. Submission deadline for projects: February 19, 2025.
moreSUSTAINABLE CULTURAL POLICY
Mittwoch 11.12.24
The National Cultural Dialogue has adopted four specific recommendations for a sustainable cultural policy. The aim is to align the cultural sector with climate goals without restricting artistic freedom.
moreDOUBLETANZ 2025
Mittwoch 11.12.24
The call for applications for DoubleTanz 2025 is now open! From now until February 18, 2025, dancers, choreographers, and dramaturges residing in Switzerland can apply for the prestigious mentoring and coaching program of the Migros Culture Percentage.
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