ATHLETES NETWORK
The professional transition after an active career on stage is a complex challenge for many professional dance artists. For this reason, the Swiss Foundation for the Retraining of Performing Artists (SSUDK) has launched a promising collaboration with Athletes Network, the Swiss network for active and former professional athletes.
“With our partner Athletes Network, we want to support dancers with the mindset of top athletes, in their transition to a second career and promote their skills in order to make it easier for them to enter the world of work and society,” says Oliver Dähler, Managing Director of SSUDK.
Athletes Network supports dancers in using their skills effectively during and after their active stage career. It collaborates with partners from the business world, identifies career opportunities, organizes further training courses and offers the opportunity to develop a new network. The SSUDK is thus further expanding its commitment to supporting the post-artistic careers of its members. On June 26, 2025, the “Athletes Day“ will take place in Zurich and on November 27, 2025, in Fribourg . Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.