Dance News

The doctor and choreographer Mansoureh Aalaii and the architect and visual artist Antoine de Perrot are researching the interplay between dance, the body and urban space at the University of Ticino. Their book Transversal Territory combines art and science and challenges us to reinvent our relationship with the environment through dance performances and installations.

From 5 to 23 March 2025, the 27th edition of the International Festival of Contemporary Dance in Lausanne will be taking off with the programme of its new director Kylie Walters.

Danse Transition accompanies professional dancers in French-speaking Switzerland during their stage career and prepares them in particular for their professional prospects after their dance career. In addition to personal counselling and support with professional development, workshops are offered on a regular basis.

Make Your Move, the urban dance and culture festival, takes place in Lugano from 14 to 16 March. International hip-hop competitions, school performances, skateboard competitions, various workshops and much more will captivate the audience.

A window to the world – and to the Swiss dance scene? The Prix de Lausanne is a stage that not only launches careers, but also shapes the Swiss dance landscape politically, socially and culturally. Danse Suisse attaches great importance to the Prix de Lausanne, as this competition not only serves as a springboard for dancers but also acts as a reflection of change in dance.