Highlights of the celebration included interviews with individuals who have had a significant influence on the professional association over the last 20 years. Oliver Dähler, the first president of Danse Suisse, and board member Daniell' Ficola opened the event with exciting stories from the past. Between the talks, nostalgic photo interludes from the last 20 years provided many discussion points. Christoph Reichenau (former president) and board member Emanuel Rosenberg talked about the challenges and potential for Danse Suisse, followed by a video interlude featuring a conversation with Marc Meyer (former president) and Kathleen McNurney. Personal anecdotes and insights from the day-to-day business were revealed by Liliana Heldner Neil, long-standing Managing Director, in conversation with Michaela Bosshard. Following an excerpt from the interview with former Managing Director Gianni Malfer, Board members Jean-Marc Heim, who also celebrated his 20th anniversary on the Danse Suisse Board, and Jasmine Morand rounded off the success story of the last 20 years in a fitting tribute.

In brief:

• 589 invitations to members and VIPs
• 1 new Managing Director
• 3 former presidents and 1 current president
• 5 board members
• 10 IGs
• 3 musicians and 1 photographer
• 29 hours of video editing
• 3 pages of Excel spreadsheet on the planning process
• 7 quiz questions and 3 winners
• 65 giveaways with 500 flower marbles
• 1 wine tasting in advance (6 wines tasted - long appointment)
• 46 pictures from 20 years of Danse Suisse
• 5 interviews
• 7 Danse Suisse Oscars for extraordinary commitment to Danse Suisse

In the spirit of "LET'S BLOOM DANCE!", Danse Suisse is optimistic about the promising future of dance in Switzerland. As a professional association, Danse Suisse is committed to building the necessary bridges to continue to support, promote, and allow dance in Switzerland to blossom.

Thank you very much for your trust over the past 20 years.